Podcast
Nonprofits, Podcasts, and Partnerships That Make an Impact
“Your team was helpful because they walked me through the area of fundraising.”
Nonprofits, Podcasts, and Partnerships That Make an Impact
How collaboration, compliance, and creativity come together to drive nonprofit success.
May L. Harris Esq., MA
Founder & CEO of Nonprofit Counsel
May L. Harris is the Founder and CEO of For Purpose Law Group, where she leads with bold vision, Empowering the organizations that are changing the world.
Traci DeForge
Podcast Expert, Speaker, and Media Contributor
Traci DeForge is an international podcast expert, speaker, and media contributor featured on major networks like ABC, NBC, CNN, and Fortune.com. She is the founder of Produce Your Podcast, a premier podcast consulting and production agency recognized as a Top 10 Podcasting Services Provider in 2024. Traci is also the co-founder of The Podcast Professionals Association and creator of PodHive and The Podcast Management Academy, the industry’s only certification program for podcast managers. With 30 years of expertise in media production, business consulting, and broadcast radio, Traci helps organizations merge creativity and strategy to achieve growth.
In This Episode
How collaboration, compliance, and creativity come together to drive nonprofit success.
Behind every great podcast is a story—and sometimes a nonprofit too. In this episode, May Harris talks with Traci DeForge, founder of Produce Your Podcast and co-founder of The Podcast Professionals Association, about how their unexpected partnership grew into something bigger. They dive into the critical steps of starting a nonprofit the right way, the differences between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) designations, and why hiring professionals is essential for avoiding costly mistakes. Traci also shares her business journey, insights on founder compensation, and her experience producing this very podcast.
Key Takeaways
Insightful moments and lessons from the conversation.
- Why professional guidance is critical when starting a nonprofit.
- Understanding the differences between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations.
- How founder compensation is determined and regulated.
- The power of collaboration between nonprofits and businesses.
- Tips for pairing creative ventures like podcasts with mission-driven work.
