Podcast Episodes

Episode 234: How Philanthropy Offices and Leaders Can Appropriately Push an Organization Toward Needed Strategy

Episode 234

Right now, too many nonprofits are frozen in place—boards and CEOs so paralyzed by funding cuts and political chaos that they’ve stopped thinking str…

1 year, 1 month ago

Episode 233: Creating Second Time Repeat Donors: Needing Speed and Personalization to Succeed

Most first-time donors are testing the waters—curious if your nonprofit delivers on its promise and if a deeper connection is worth their investment.…

1 year, 2 months ago

Episode 232: Episode 250!!! Realizing the Unknown Impact One Has on Others

Today marks a milestone—250 episodes of Around with Randall! This journey has been one of service, storytelling, and sincere gratitude for those unse…

1 year, 2 months ago

Episode 231: Stewardship for Unrecognized / Anonymous Donors: Recognition Does Not Equal Less Contact

Episode 231

Some of our most transformational donors are the ones you’ll never see on a wall or at a gala. They drive up in Hondas, not Bentleys—and they give in…

1 year, 2 months ago

Episode 230: Creating Choice Architecture for Donor Giving Options: Strategic Yet Not Overwhelming

Episode 230

What is the concept of "choice architecture" in nonprofit fundraising? How can organizations better present options to donor and strike a balance bet…

1 year, 2 months ago

Episode 229: The Strategic Importance for 3 to 5 Year Metrics in Annual Giving

Episode 229

With fewer households making charitable gifts, annual giving is under pressure and needs a more strategic approach. Randall argues for evaluating ann…

1 year, 2 months ago

Episode 228: Proposals that are Dormant - What to do and how to do it

Episode 228

Are you staring at stalled proposals and wondering what to do next? This episode dives into the root causes of donor dormancy—like misaligned timing,…

1 year, 3 months ago

Episode 227: The Psychology of Timing - When to Make the Ask and How to Know

Episode 227

1. Timing is everything — especially when it comes to making a major gift ask. In this episode, Randall explores the psychology behind donor readines…

1 year, 3 months ago

Episode 226: Ethical Considerations in Donor Influence and Recognition

Episode 226

In this episode, we check into the often-overlooked ethical complexities of donor recognition. Randall explores how poorly managed recognition can le…

1 year, 3 months ago

Episode 225: Creating a Systematic Feedback Loop with Donors – Post Gift

Episode 225

Building strong donor relationships goes beyond just securing gifts—it's about creating a meaningful feedback loop that fosters deeper, lasting conne…

1 year, 3 months ago