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Episode 244: Cultivating Generosity Over Time: The Best Gifts Don't Just Show Up
Episode 244
Transformational philanthropy doesn’t happen overnight—it’s the result of patience, humility, and deep trust built over years. Too often, organizatio…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 243: Why Obligatory Giving Stinks for Donors - How to Move Toward Passion Discussions
Episode 243
Too often, nonprofits treat donors as if they are obligated to give—out of duty, guilt, or long-standing expectation. This mindset not only diminishe…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 242: Board Mission Drift - The importance of keeping on point with mission based strategy
Episode 242
When a nonprofit’s founder or small group wields too much influence, mission drift can quietly erode trust, credibility, and board strength. The resu…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 241: Counting vs. Accounting - How to Recognize Fundraising Activity and Follow Finance Rules
Episode 241
For decades, annual reports were the gold standard of nonprofit transparency—but today’s donors want more. They expect real-time updates, emotional s…
1 year ago
Episode 240: How to Make Decisions with Limited Data: Creating Forward Momentum
Episode 240
Nonprofits can no longer afford to wait for 100% certainty. In a world moving at the speed of chaos, inaction is a decision, and often the costliest …
1 year ago
Donors want connection, not confusion. Here’s why internal team alignment—not just strategy—is key to keeping donors engaged and giving.
Episode 239
Too many fundraising shops operate in silos, each department focusing solely on its own priorities. This separation creates friction—between donor co…
1 year ago
Episode 238: How to Overcome Fear in Relationship Building - Embracing Call and Visits with Unknown People
Episode 238
Fear is natural—but in fundraising, it's often the silent barrier to real relationship-building. Whether it's a new gift officer hesitating to make a…
1 year ago
Episode 237: The Relationship Building Process - Stages from the Donor's Perspective
Episode 237
What if everything we know about building donor relationships is backward? In this episode, we flip the script—looking at fundraising not from the fu…
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 236: Crisis Fundraising - How to Best Raise Money During an Organizational Challenge
Episode 236
When crisis hits—whether it's a struggling department or the entire organization—your response defines your future. This episode explores how to talk…
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 235: The Bamboo Rules with Fundraising: How to Understand the Long Term Investment for Success
Episode 235
Great fundraising, like the growth of bamboo, begins with unseen groundwork. The first five years may show nothing above the surface, but beneath lie…
1 year, 1 month ago