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The Nonprofit ShowThe Nonprofit Overhead Myth ExplainedAre you still chasing a “low overhead” badge of honor? Gregg Indictor, Director at Your Part-Time Controller, confronts one of the nonprofit sector’s most persistent misinterpretations: the overhead myth. With cohosts Julia Patrick and Meico Marquette Whitlock, the conversation unpacks what "overhead" actually represents, why it’s often misunderstood, and how nonprofits can more accurately reflect their financial stewardship.Gregg begins by demystifying overhead as merely the administrative costs necessary to support any organization’s operations—nonprofit or for-profit, saying, “There is no correct overhead ratio for any organization,” noting that effectiveness should be measured by mission impact...2025-06-1830 min
Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio741: Healthier Productivity From AI – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
This Week:
Healthier Productivity From AI
Our annual duo returns with tips and resources to make your use of artificial intelligence better for you. They also go beyond AI with many smartphone strategies, inbox management, and Meico shares his shutdown ritual for bedtime. They’re Jason Shim, from Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience, and Meico Marquette Whitlock, The Mindful Techie. This is part of our coverage of the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#25NTC).
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The Nonprofit ShowCalm, Clarity, Cash Flow: Nonprofit Financial Survival Tools for TodayPaul Preziotti, CPA and partner at Johnson Lambert, joins co-hosts Julia Patrick and Meico Marquette Whitlock to provide a grounded, real-time financial snapshot of the nonprofit sector in 2025. As Paul begins, “Each month, it’s like, oh, that happened… now that happened,” capturing the fast-moving nature of today’s funding landscape.The hosts and guest explore lessons learned from past crises and how nonprofits must evolve their planning models, including annual board and staff financial trainings, contingency-based budgets, and integrating cash flow analysis into strategic decision-making. Paul emphasizes that scenario planning is not a one-time task, but an organiz...2025-05-2130 min
The Nonprofit ShowUnlock Your Nonprofit’s Sparkle Factor Now!In an era marked by relentless hustle and external demands, author and nonprofit champion Merle Benny invites nonprofits to pause, reflect, and ignite what she calls "The Sparkle Factor." In a compelling conversation, hosted by Julia Patrick and mindful tech advocate Meico Marquette Whitlock, Merle introduces the transformative idea behind her latest book, Sparkle: Create a Brighter, Stronger Nonprofit. Merle argues passionately that the heart of a successful nonprofit lies not in external marketing prowess, but rather within the happiness, internal communication, and genuine appreciation fostered inside the organization.Drawing on deep insights gained through extensive experience...2025-04-0230 min
Nonprofit Nation with Julia CampbellHow to Take Care of Yourself While Changing the World with Meico Marquette WhitlockIn a world where burnout is the norm and rest is often seen as a luxury, how can changemakers sustain their well-being while making an impact? Meico Marquette Whitlock—a workplace well-being strategist, mindfulness teacher, and recovering workaholic—joins us to explore how mission-driven professionals can prioritize self-care without guilt and create a culture of well-being in their organizations.We dive deep into:✔️ Reconnecting to Your WHY when the work feels overwhelming✔️ Creating a sustainable culture of well-being at work (beyond wellness perks)✔️ Self-care strategies for challenging times—even when resources are tight✔️ Navig...2025-03-0452 min
The Nonprofit ShowAI, Mental Health & The New Workforce – Nonprofit Trends In 2025!The nonprofit world is evolving fast, and as we step into 2025, organizations must embrace key shifts to stay impactful. Meico Marquette Whitlock, a workplace well-being strategist and CEO of Mindful Techie, unpacked the trends that will shape the sector this year!Mental Health Is a Must-Have, Not a Luxury. Burnout is at an all-time high, and nonprofits can no longer afford to treat well-being as an afterthought. Meico underscores the urgency, stating, “Taking care of your people and making sure they are well is the mission. If they’re not taken care of, your mission won’...2025-01-2921 min
The Nonprofit ShowInside the Eide Bailly ResourceFULLness Award: A Game-Changer for Nonprofits!the incredible impact of the Eide Bailly ResourceFULLness Award, a unique grant that celebrates creative problem-solving among nonprofits. Host Meico Marquette Whitlock speaks with Deb Nelson from Eide Bailly and Alyssa Golob, Executive Director of Helping Paws of Minnesota, to discuss the transformative impact of this award on organizations like 2024 winner Helping Paws, which trains and places service dogs with individuals in need. Deb explains the award’s goal and how winners are selected: “We created this award to showcase nonprofits that think outside the box—it's about mining your diamonds, finding what you already have, a...2024-11-1224 min
The Impostor Syndrome FilesPrioritizing Well-Being at WorkIn this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about well-being. What does well-being look like to you? This is a question we don’t often ask ourselves but, if we want to be “successful,” it’s important to consider. My guest this week is Meico Marquette Whitlock, a well-being strategist. Here we talk about how to prioritize well-being individually and collectively. Meico shares 3 powerful questions to help us identify what’s within our control and take small but meaningful action steps to improve our well-being. He also offers insights to help us better influence the well-being...2024-11-1241 min
The Nonprofit ShowAI In Nonprofits: Questions Nonprofits Asked!Host Meico Marquette Whitlock, and special guest Jeff Hensel from Eide Bailly, summarize the Nonprofit Power Week covering artificial intelligence and it’s role in the nonprofit sector. This conversation centers around answering viewers questions about practical concerns and considerations from nonprofits.The duo begin with comments about the shared responsibility between humans and AI within nonprofits. While AI can automate tasks and provide valuable insights, human oversight remains essential. Validating AI-generated content, ensuring data accuracy, and making informed decisions based on AI outputs are all critical steps in maximizing AI's benefits while mitigating its ri...2024-10-1133 min
The Nonprofit ShowWinning The Tech Game At Your Nonprofit!Enjoy this buzzing conversation about the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence (AI) in the nonprofit sector. The theme? Winning the Tech Game! Jeff Hensel, a tech expert from Eide Bailly, with a background at Microsoft, brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the conversation, sharing game-changing insights on how nonprofits can harness the power of AI. “At the end of the day, AI is going to become pervasive,” he says. . . . . .Whether you’re a chemist, an accountant, or a nonprofit leader, the future is clear: AI will be integrated into nearly every aspect of work. The question is, how can...2024-10-0931 min
The Nonprofit ShowPreparing Nonprofits For Tech Changes (AI Awareness)Nonprofits, like other organizations, are facing a pivotal moment where technology, particularly AI, is becoming increasingly central to operations. However, adopting new tech is not always seamless, and nonprofits often struggle to integrate these changes effectively. In this Nonprofit Power Week Day 2 episode, cohost Julia Patrick, along with Meico Marquette Whitlock, engage with Jeff Hensel, Director at Eide Bailly, in a discussion about preparing nonprofits for technological changes.Watch on video!Jeff begins by describing how one of the key components for success in adopting technology, especially AI, is understanding data. He explains that AI...2024-10-0833 min
Possibility ProjectMoral Injury & Organizational HarmWe talked about, moral injury, the damage done to one’s conscience or moral compass when that person perpetrates, witnesses, or fails to prevent acts that transgress one’s own moral beliefs, values, or ethical codes of conduct (source: Moral Injury Project).How does this play out in our social change organizations and work? Most of us do this work because we care deeply about justice and opportunity for all people. How do we reconcile instances when how our organizations operate, how decisions are made, and how actions are taken in the name of social good, violate our...2024-09-281h 05Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio701: How To Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
This Week:
“How To Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back”
That’s Meico Marquette Whitlock’s new book, and he returns to share his wisdom. The Mindful Techie has advice like honor your priorities; negotiate your boundaries; embody your well-being; mind your meds; and quite a bit more.
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Mystic MagicMindfulSend us a textMeico Whitlock is a workplace well-being strategist who helps mission-driven professionals prioritize their well-being so they can elevate their well-doing. During his previous career in the tech, nonprofit, and government sectors, he experienced more than his fair share of burnout and overwhelm in the name of making a difference. As a recovering workaholic, he uses what he’s learned to help changemakers make an impact without self-sacrifice.He is the author of the Amazon-bestseller How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back: A Practical Guide for Taking Care of Your...2024-07-1825 min
The Nonprofit ShowTurning To Consulting PracticesGuest Julia Devine shares her unique journey and perspectives on navigating the nonprofit sector and transitioning to a consulting practice. As with many in the nonprofit sector, Julia's shift to consulting was influenced by the desire for greater flexibility and reduced stress. This led her and a colleague to found their consulting firm, leveraging their deep sector knowledge to aid nonprofit professionals in adapting to new working modalities. Host Meico Marquette Whitlock shares surprise from the significant statistic that 74% of nonprofit employees are considering job changes, underscoring a widespread desire for better work conditions and al...2024-06-1125 min
The Nonprofit ShowNonprofit's Questions of the WeekHosted by Meico Marquette Whitlock and featuring guest host Muhi Khwaja from the Fundraising Academy at National University, a series of pertinent questions from nonprofit professionals across the USA are addressed. Watch on Video!The session begins with a discussion about managing underperforming board members, prompted by a nonprofit dealing with a board member who fails to attend meetings and meet fundraising obligations. Khwaja emphasizes the importance of initial conversations to understand the underlying reasons for the board member’s lack of participation before taking any steps to potentially remove them. Whitlock supports this by highlighting the val...2024-06-0725 minTony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio694: Future-Proof Your Nonprofit With Apps, Tools & Tactics – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
This Week:
Future-Proof Your Nonprofit With Apps, Tools & Tactics
Jason Shim and Meico Marquette Whitlock return from the 2024 Nonprofit Technology Conference, with their annual collection of tech to help you manage your tech. From collaboration to inbox management, from transcription to hidden Zoom tools, this panel will help you find greater balance and efficiency. Jason is at the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience and Meico is The Mindful Techie.
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Nonprofit Nation with Julia CampbellHow to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back with Meico WhitlockYou may enjoy the work you do, but you wish more than anything you had more time to simply sit, think, and hear your own thoughts. The truth is - if you really want to make a difference, you must start by taking time for yourself right now because you can’t “change the world” if you’re not around long enough to make that happen.My guest on this episode can relate. Meico Whitlock was on the verge of complete burnout, until he had “a breakdown that led to a breakthrough.” He’s now a recover...2024-06-0546 min
The Nonprofit ShowQuestions Nonprofit's Asked!In this lively edition of "Ask and Answer Friday", nonprofit experts Meico Marquette Whitlock and Muhi Khwaja bring forward their insightful answers to questions about nonprofit management and operating strategies. Watch on Video! Topics covered include; Marcus from Minneapolis opens the dialogue by asking for strategies to encourage a program officer from a large funder to visit their campus, aiming to forge a stronger relationship. The response focuses on ways to enhance engagement with the funder, suggesting that understanding the funder’s hesitations and exploring various methods of showcasing the campus, including virtual tours, could be effective. 2024-05-2531 min
The Nonprofit ShowPreventing Nonprofit Burnout (Your Personal Work Wellness)Mental and physical burnout in the nonprofit sector is an unfortunate reality, but there are ways to address it constructively. Meico Whitlock, founder of Mindful Techie, shares insights on how to protect ourselves from the ravages of nonprofit work. Meico introduces a refreshing perspective on navigating burnout, urging us to change the conversation, with guidance that begins with, "We're not chasing dollars or titles; we're driven by a personal mission to leave the world better than we found it." With that thought in mind, rather than a reactive approach, he advocates for proactive steps toward well-being. He be...2024-04-0430 min
The Smart Communications PodcastEpisode 158: How can staff take care of themselves while changing the world?Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Meico Marquette Whitlock, founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, about mindfulness in the workplace and offers tips that nonprofit leaders can apply to cultivate care and resilience among their teams.2024-04-0328 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 1 - Serving Others without Burning Out: Navigating Nonprofit Work-life BalanceSandra Miniutti, Chief Program Officer at Family Promise, shares about her work supporting families experiencing homelessness and how she maintains balance and well-being in pursuit of her mission. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-10-0900 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 2 - Balancing Professional Aspirations and Personal Well-Being as a ChangemakerLynette Atch, Director of the Leadership Development Institute at ZERO TO THREE, shared her personal journey and the importance of early childhood development. Lynette shares her motivations for entering the field, the challenges she faces in maintaining work-life balance in the current remote-working context, and her commitment to the well-being and joy of young children. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-10-0800 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 3 - From Military to Nonprofit: Using Mindfulness to Find Balance and Heal BurnoutJeremy Garcia shares his journey from military service to nonprofit work, and talks about the importance of intentional work-life balance, self-care strategies, and his work with NTEN, an association of nonprofit professionals who are using technology to change the world. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-10-0700 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 4 - The Cranky Queer Guide to Balancing Advocacy and WellnessJD Davids, a Health Justice Strategist advocating for disabled and chronically ill people, shares his journey as an activist, his experiences working with different communities, and the importance of storytelling for advocates. He also discusses the mental and physical effects of fatigue, and strategies for self-care as an activist. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-10-0700 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 5 - Making an Impact and Finding Balance as a Nonprofit TechnologistJason Shim, a nonprofit technologist and Chief Digital Officer of the Canadian Center for Nonprofit Digital Resilience, shares his journey and enthusiasm for leveraging technology to empower nonprofits. Detailing his approach to balancing personal life and professional obligations, Jason shares insightful tips on productivity, the importance of rituals at work, and managing time effectively. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-10-0500 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 6 - Finding Balance as a Nonprofit CEORachel Davis, Executive Director and CEO of Greater Wealth Works, discusses her journey in economic development, the role her organization plays in wealth building and entrepreneurship, and how she balances her professional role with personal obligations while emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-10-0400 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 7 - Creating a Healthy and Sustainable Nonprofit Work CultureShelby Rogala, the Professional and Organizational Development Director at the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA), shares her experience working in the nonprofit sector, including the challenges and solutions associated with working towards work-life balance. Highlighting the importance of a supportive work culture, Shelby shares valuable insights on shifting to a 32-hour work week, the significance of interconnected resilience, and the benefits of saying 'no' to overcommitment. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-10-0300 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 8 - Impact vs. Success: Thriving Mindfully as a Changemaker and HealerThriving Mindfully coach, artist, author, and Human Design Doula Ananda Leeke reflects on her personal journey of defining success and realizing that making an impact is more important to her. She shares how her purpose is to impact one person per day through various means, such as coaching, art, prayer, and reiki. Ananda emphasizes the importance of using her skills, gifts, and intuition to make a positive difference in someone's life. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-10-0200 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 9 - Balancing Fatherhood as a Nonprofit CEONajeed Kassam, CEO of Keela, discusses his passion for using technology and data to scale nonprofit impact, what he’s learned as a son of immigrants, and how he balances fatherhood and family with the demands of being a nonprofit executive. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-10-0100 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 10 - Making a Difference through Advocacy and CommunicationShana Glickfield, founding Partner of the Beekeeper Group, a public affairs firm that helps corporate, association, and nonprofit clients with their communications and advocacy strategies, shares her professional journey and how she and her team balance work, life, and play in a fast-paced and ever-changing field. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-09-3000 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 11 - Making a Difference as a Creative EntrepreneurCourtney Hinton, a multi-skilled entrepreneur with experience in public health, graphic design, video editing and operations consulting, discusses her journey, approaches to her work, and her guidance for others aspiring to similar paths. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-09-2900 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 12 - Transforming the World through Immersive Travel ExperiencesRonnell Perry, founder of Afrouenaventura, tells his story of transitioning from project management in the tech industry to facilitating culturally enriching and sustainable tourism experiences, supporting Black economies in Latin America, while prioritizing personal growth and well-being. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-09-2800 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 13 - Balancing Career & Parenthood While Saving the EnvironmentMary Kaiser, Senior Director of Development, Planning, Innovation and Operations at the World Wildlife Fund, shares her journey as a changemaker in fundraising while emphasizing the importance of work-life balance, making intentional choices for family, and cultivating inclusiveness in the workplace. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-09-2700 min
Dear Mindful ChangemakerEpisode 14 - Balancing Family, Career, and Community Advocacy as a ChangemakerCherise Newsome, a PR professional and community advocate, discusses balancing family and her career, how mindfulness practices have helped her maintain balance, and her dedication to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.2023-09-2600 min
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Connected PhilanthropyWork-life and tech-life balance: Are you struggling with collaboration overload?A former software developer, now Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, shares how to live a more balanced life in a digital world. Meico Marquette Whitlock | Founder and CEO, Mindful TechieMeico helps changemakers create work-life and tech-life balance so they can do their best work better while living their best lives. He is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, author of the Intention Planner, and a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher.Through speaking, training, and coaching, he facilitates transformative experiences that foster wellbeing in a hyperconnected and distracted world.He...2022-09-2637 min
The ENGAGE PodcastEpisode 237: Workplace Wellbeing in a Post-Pandemic WorldThe shift to remote work post-pandemic has caused many employees to feel stressed, burnt out, and out of control of their workplace dynamic. Meico Marquette Whitlock, founder of The Mindful Techie, shares tools and strategies on how to regain control and relieve the stressors that face us. Topics covered in this episode: Major impacts of the pandemic on wellbeing How values have changed How nonprofit professionals can adjust to the new workplace What leaders can do to protect their employees Tools and strategies to enhance your wellbeing Resources: Meico Marquette Whitlock Th...2022-08-2530 min
The Nonprofit ShowCombating Nonprofit Burnout!The Mindful Techie, Meico Whitlock, shares really good advice on balancing the bad and good stresses by acknowledging, confronting, then executing solutions to combat the pressures of nonprofit work.Watch this episode on video: https://vimeo.com/718835055This is a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show --the Nation’s daily live streaming broadcast where the Nonprofit and Social Impact Community comes together. Each weekday the hosts and their guest experts cover current topics-- from money to management to missions. Thanks to our generous nonprofit sector supporters you will find ov...2022-06-0929 min
Empowering WorkplacesEmpowering Workplaces: How to Deal With Technology Information OverloadIn this episode we chat with Meico Whitlock, mindfulness consultant and founder of Mindful Techie about the impact of technology and information overload on wellbeing. We're so tethered to our devices these days, in good ways (like being able to work remotely during the pandemic) and bad ways (like spending too much time doom-scrolling on social media. Meico shares some useful tips for maintaining balance in a tech-heavy world.
2022-05-1832 minThe ENGAGE PodcastEpisode 230: Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Wellbeing for GrantmakersJoin Meico Marquette Whitlock, founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, for an interactive training that will inspire you with mindful approaches for creating sustained balance in your life. Prepare to lower your stress level, focus on getting the important things done, and be more present for yourself, your team, and your family. Click here to listen to the full webinar from the Grantmaking Thought Leadership webinar series. Topics discussed in this episode: Wellness Survey report findings Impact of the pandemic on wellbeing How grantmakers will need to adapt Setting boundaries Resources:...2022-04-1415 minThe Smart Communications PodcastEpisode 102: How can you create a healthy workplace in remote settings?How can your organization prioritize wellness and productivity? Farra Trompter, co-director, talks with Meico Marquette Whitlock, founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, in this episode packed with ways to add a more mindful approach to your work-life and tech-life balance. 2021-12-1625 min
Love You Even More with Jackie BrubakerThe Mindful TechieMeico Whitlock joins me to talk about creating freedom from being tethered to your phone, career and work life. He talk sabot using three main points to creating a happier, more mindful personal and professional life within yourself and with others. If you're someone who suffers from burnout, high anxiety, stress in the workplace and is looking for a way to create real lasting peace this is for you!Buy That Girl A Novel on Amazon in paperback or Kindle! Starting July 1st That Girl A Novel is now a podcast! Listen to each chapter fr...2021-11-1027 min