"Making a Difference":
A Research for Practice Podcast

Welcome to Making a Difference: A Research for Practice Podcast

Where research meets real-world impact. Hosted by the Journal of Nonprofit Innovation, this podcast highlights the voices of researchers, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers who are turning evidence into action. Each episode explores how scholarship and on-the-ground experience come together to solve pressing social challenges, inspire collaboration, and drive meaningful change. Whether you’re a practitioner, academic, student, or funder—you’ll find fresh insights and real stories here.

How to be on our Podcast

We love featuring voices that are making a difference through research and practice. We’re excited to help share your story and amplify the impact of your work! Here's how to join us:

Step 1

Get published in JoNI

To be considered for the podcast, your work must first be published in the Journal of Nonprofit Innovation. If you haven’t submitted yet, you can read more about how to submit in the link below

Submissions

Step 2

Submit Inquiry Request

Once your article is published, fill out our short interest form to tell us why you'd be a great podcast guest. You can find the link to the form below.

Step 3

Be on our Podcast

If selected, we’ll reach out to schedule a recording time that works for you. Before going live, we’ll host a short pre-interview to help you prepare and ensure a great conversation.

Going to be on our Podcast?

Podcast Questions

On the podcast, we’ll guide our conversation through four key categories: Background & Research, Practice on the Ground, Bridging Research and Practice, and Impact and Vision. These questions are designed to explore your journey, highlight your work, and uncover how research and practice come together to make a difference.

4 Categories for Discussion

Our focus areas are not exclusive and we welcome submissions outside of them anytime throughout the year.

Background & Research

3 Potential Questions

Can you tell us a bit about your background and what led you to your current work?
What areas of research are you most passionate about?
How has your research evolved over time, and what drives your current focus?

Practice
on the Ground

3 Potential Questions

Are you currently working with nonprofit or community-based organizations? If so, tell us more about that work.
What real-world problems are you or your organization trying to solve?
What challenges have you faced when trying to implement research findings into practice?

Bridging Research and Practice

4 Potential Questions

How do you see the relationship between research and practice in your field?
Can you share an example where research directly influenced your work—or vice versa?
What do you think we need to do better to close the gap between researchers and practitioners?
What advice would you give to others trying to bridge this gap?

What is the Impact and Vision

3 Potential Questions

What kind of impact are you hoping to make in your field?
Looking ahead, what gives you hope or keeps you motivated?
How can others—researchers, practitioners, funders—support or build on the work you're doing?