On The Ground
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 28
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
james@thekiposgroup.com
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Host
James Misner - CEO of The Kipos Group, with extensive experience working alongside nonprofit leaders on organizational challenges, fundraising, and mission impact.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Daniel Stoltzfus - Nonprofit Leadership, Addiction Recovery, Homelessness Services, Organizational Succession, Sustainable Funding, Housing, Harm Reduction, And Community Partnerships.
Josh Yerkes - Fundraising, Donor Retention, Personalized Stewardship, Storytelling, Documentary Filmmaking, Supporter Engagement, And Global Missions.
Kim Morgan - Financial Literacy, Experiential Education, Nonprofit Growth, AI Adoption, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, And Donor-focused Communications.
Melissa Williams - Capital Campaigns, Strategic Partnerships, Federal And Private Funding, Donor Cultivation, Rural Fundraising, Earned Revenue, And Nonprofit Resilience.
David Blyer - Nonprofit Technology, Donor Management, Systems Integration, Donor Retention, Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, And Responsible Technology Adoption.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Beyond the Founder: How ILI Keeps a $3.5M Fundraising Program Running
October 13, 2026
Daniel Drewski on Character, Collaboration, and Fundraising That LastsJames Misner talks with Daniel Drewski, president and CEO of International Leadership Institute, about developing leaders across more than 100 nations and 70 languages. They explore why character is foundational to effective leadership, how to collaborate across cultures, and what sustainable fundraising looks like for nonprofits and ministries.Daniel shares lessons from his career in politics, hospitality, education, and g...
The $500K Ask That Came Too Soon: How American Rivers Plays the Long Game
October 06, 2026
Fundraising for the Long Game: Trust, Strategy, and River ConservationJames Misner talks with Karyn Bryant, Director of Philanthropy at American Rivers, about building donor relationships that last. They explore how fundraisers can pair strategy with genuine care, shape conservation stories around what matters to donors, and make the ask at the right time.In this episodeHow Karyn’s career in fundraising began in river conservationWhy effective fundraising needs both relationship-building and ...
Skip the Cold RFP: How to Win Foundation Funding Through Relationships
September 29, 2026
Emily Nichols on building institutional fundraising that actually scalesEmily Nichols, Chief Development Officer at Accion Opportunity Fund, joins James Misner to talk about how she grew an institutional fundraising function from roughly $1 million to $10 million, why relationship-based fundraising still wins, and what it takes to fund a mission-driven organization in a more donor-directed environment. They also unpack what a CDFI is, how Accion Opportunity Fund lends to underserved small bus...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with On The Ground?
On The Ground is hosted by James Misner. Its publicly listed email is james@thekiposgroup.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for On The Ground?
The publicly listed email for On The Ground: james@thekiposgroup.com.
How many listeners does On The Ground have?
Podseeker estimates On The Ground reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for On The Ground?
On The Ground typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Current nonprofit executives, development and fundraising leaders, or technology executives serving nonprofit organizations, ideally with direct experience leading organizational growth, fundraising initiatives, donor engagement programs, or technology implementation. Common among recent guests: Leading a nonprofit organization or major development function; Demonstrating measurable fundraising, revenue, or donor-retention results; Executing a major capital campaign or organizational expansion. Recent guests include Daniel Stoltzfus, Josh Yerkes, and Kim Morgan.
How hard is it to get booked on On The Ground?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does On The Ground cover?
Recent episodes cover Nonprofit, Fundraising, Nonprofit Leadership, Donor Engagement, and Nonprofit Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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