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Lighthouse Counsel partners with respected nonprofits to develop and implement strategies that increase mission awareness, organizational effectiveness and philanthropic support.
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Turning Bold Vision Into Practical Action (opens the original)
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Major Ethan Frizzell, area commander for The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties, believes bold vision matters only when leaders can translate it into practical action. In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Frizzell joins Brian Hassett to discuss how mission-driven organizations can use data, local knowledge, experimentation and collaboration to move beyond treating symptoms and address the conditions creating need. He shares a simple set of strategic questions, the value of learn
What Presidents and Advancement Leaders Need From Each Other (opens the original)
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Dr. Wanda Bigham of Academic Search brings the perspective of both an advancement leader and a two-time president to a practical question: What do presidents and chief advancement officers need from each other to advance an institution’s ambitions? In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Bigham joins Bob Smith to discuss the importance of defining roles early, setting clear expectations and accountability, building trust, engaging the president in donor relationships and giving advancement leader
Planned Giving Doesn't Have to Be Complicated (opens the original)
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Tony Martignetti, host of Nonprofit Radio, joins Joe Chickey to discuss why planned giving is more accessible than many organizations believe. Drawing from the ideas behind his book Planned Giving Accelerated, Tony explains why small and mid-sized nonprofits should begin with simple bequests, focus on their most loyal supporters, and frame legacy giving as a conversation about mission and long-term sustainability rather than technical fundraising strategies. The discussion offers practical guida
Volunteer First: Building the Next Generation of Philanthropic Leaders (opens the original)
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Nick DeLuna, Senior Portfolio Advisor and Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and 2026 Board President of the United Way of Greater Nashville Young Leader Society, joins Brian Hassett to discuss how nonprofits can build lasting relationships with younger professionals. Drawing from his experience as both a volunteer leader and advisor to philanthropic families, Nick explains why volunteer opportunities often lead to deeper financial commitment, how corporate partnerships creat
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