Nonprofit systems... and how we change them — with Michelle Flores Vryn

2025-03-19

In this episode, we’re joined by the one and only Michelle Flores Vryn. With serious chops as a practitioner and partner in marketing, communications, fundraising, and strategy, Michelle makes the social sector more equitable, more collaborative, and more spirited. Along the way, we dive into — What’s necessary to be truly creative How 9/11 inspired her nonprofit journey How to set realistic expectations for our teams The 10 principles of Community-Centric Fundraising One wish Miche...

In this episode, we’re joined by the one and only Michelle Flores Vryn. With serious chops as a practitioner and partner in marketing, communications, fundraising, and strategy, Michelle makes the social sector more equitable, more collaborative, and more spirited.

Along the way, we dive into —

What’s necessary to be truly creative
How 9/11 inspired her nonprofit journey
How to set realistic expectations for our teams
The 10 principles of Community-Centric Fundraising
One wish Michelle would make to boost the nonprofit sector

It’s practical, it’s honest, and (as always) there’s good nonsense along the way. If you know a nonprofiteer we should invite on the show, let us know at hello@goodnonsense.org!

Mentioned on this episode:

Michelle’s LinkedIn and website
Community-Centric Fundraising principles
Gallup’s Global Leadership Report uplifting “hope”
Social Impact Staff Retention project

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