Phil Buchanan on How a Nonprofit Podcast Finds Listeners
Giving Done Right started during the pandemic, recorded from a dining room and a closet. Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, explains how the show reached its sixth season with help from the Chronicle of Philanthropy and a network of donor advisors. He covers what hosting takes in time and staff, why CEP hired an outside producer, and the two things he would tell any nonprofit starting a podcast.
Worth Listening: How to Make a Mission-Driven Podcast
You’re a communicator at a non-profit or mission-driven organization, and you know podcasting is one of the most powerful ways to build trust, reach new audiences, and drive real impact. But in an industry that moves at startup speed, finding the time, budget, and internal buy-in to launch and grow a show feels impossible.
That’s where Worth Listening comes in. Each episode, media strategists Jeremiah Tittle and Richard Fawal sit down with creators, CMOs, and industry leaders who have been in your shoes. They pull back the curtain on what actually works—sharing the wins, the missteps, and the battle-tested tactics you need to create a podcast that cuts through the noise and moves your mission forward.
Whether you’re trying to convince your board, stretch a lean budget, or turn listeners into advocates, this is the practical, no-fluff guide to building a non-profit podcast that matters.
Subscribe now, and let’s make something worth listening to.