How Culture Affects Your Nonprofit Success

Featuring PIR’s Jon Nevett on the Nonprofit MBA Podcast

What role does workplace culture play in the success of a nonprofit? Quite a big one!

Jon Nevett, President and CEO of Public Interest Registry (PIR), recently joined Stephen Halasnik on the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, a go-to resource for nonprofit leaders, to talk about why creating a healthy, supportive culture is essential—not just for your team, but for your mission.

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Episode: How Culture Affects Your Nonprofit Success

In this thoughtful conversation, Jon shares what it means to lead with a people-first mindset and how that approach has helped shape Public Interest Registry’s success as the nonprofit behind the .ORG domain. From embracing flexibility and well-being to building an inclusive workplace that attracts top talent, Jon breaks down what culture really looks like behind the scenes and why it’s a long-term investment worth making.

About the Guests

Jon Nevett is the President and CEO of Public Interest Registry (PIR). A longtime leader in tech and domain policy, Jon brings experience from both the private and public sectors—including his work as a co-founder of Donuts Inc. and as a member of the Obama Administration’s Online Safety and Technology Working Group. Under his leadership, PIR continues to center transparency, trust, and employee happiness as key drivers of impact.


Stephen Halasnik
is the Host of the The Nonprofit MBA Podcast and Managing Partner at Financing Solutions, the largest provider of lines of credit to small nonprofits in the U.S. since 2012. Through his podcast, he brings financial and operational insights to nonprofit leaders navigating growth and sustainability.

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