In this episode we’re joined by longtime sector leader, coach, and truth-teller Marc A. Pitman, founder and CEO of Concord Leadership Group. We explore the surprising (and sobering) origins of nonprofit structures and productivity tools—from the legacy of slavery and colonialism to outdated industrial-era mindsets still embedded in our systems. Marc helps us see how practices like time management, donor stewardship, and organizational hierarchy often mirror extractive systems that were never designed to honor human wellbeing—whether that’s the donor, the community served, or the staff. He offers a reframing that honors the goodness and generosity at the heart of the sector and points toward leadership rooted in humanity, curiosity, and compassion.
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Samantha Swaim
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Kristin Steele
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Marc A. Pitman
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Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#book
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Decolonizing Wealth Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/588996/decolonizing-wealth-second-edition-by-edgar-villanueva/
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