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Episode 264: Counting Planned Gifts for MGO's: Incentives that Drive the Correct Behaviors
Episode 264
Planned giving won’t grow if we keep rewarding gift officers as if it doesn’t exist. When incentives focus only on cash and pledges, we unintentional…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 263: Why NOW is the Time for Planned Giving Conversations with Donors
Episode 263
Uncertainty has become the backdrop of modern philanthropy. Volatile markets, shifting interest rates, political noise, and a massive transfer of wea…
7 months ago
Episode 262: Nonprofit Predictions - Looking into 2026
Episode 262
It’s time once again for Randall’s highly anticipated yearly predictions. As many know, the nonprofit landscape in 2026 won’t be defined by doing mor…
7 months, 1 week ago
Episode 261: Looking Back and Evaluating HP's 2025 Predictions Made in Dec of 2024
Episode 261
Looking back on 2025, the real story isn’t which predictions landed, it’s what they exposed about modern philanthropy. Strong markets and record givi…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 260: When to Start a Support Foundation: Rationale and Implications
Episode 260
Should a nonprofit create its own foundation? The answer is surprisingly simple and at the same time, relentlessly hard: will it raise more money? Fo…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 259: Endowment Restrictions by Donors or by the Board - How to Create the Proper Options for Both
Episode 259
Endowments are the engine that keeps nonprofits strong—not just today, but decades from now. Yet, the fine print matters: overly restrictive funds ca…
8 months ago
Episode 258: Cultivating Multigenerational Family Donors
Episode 258
The greatest opportunity in philanthropy today isn’t just the transfer of wealth, it’s the transfer of values across generations. With trillions set …
8 months, 1 week ago
Episode 257: Thanksgiving Gratitude Benefits
Episode 257
Gratitude isn’t just a warm feeling, it’s a physiological, psychological, and relational reaction that reshapes how we live and lead. Research proves…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 256: Using the Salon (Exclusive Small Gatherings) to Elevate a Cause, Deepen Relationships
Episode 256
Donor salons are small, intimate gatherings designed to deepen relationships without asking for money. If you focus on conversation, curiosity, and s…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 255: One Time (micro) vs. Longitudinal (macro) Storytelling: Creating Connection Over time
Episode 255
One-time stories inspire emotion; longitudinal stories build transformation. The most successful fundraisers don’t just tell what happened, they conn…
9 months ago