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Your 2026 Major Gifts Plan: Aspirational but Realistic
Episode 122
Big goals without a real plan?
That’s the fastest way to create burnout instead of breakthroughs.
I’ve seen it too often: a board sets a bold fundraisi…
9 months ago
How ‘Calling All Heroes’ Elevates Fundraising and Community Impact
Episode 121
What does it really mean to be a hero in fundraising?
After nearly 30 years working alongside major gift officers, executive directors, and nonprofit …
10 months, 1 week ago
Creating Immersive Experiences that Move Donors to Action
Episode 120
Donors don’t remember stats. They remember how you made them feel!
My keynote titled "Casting Your Donors in a Lead Role: The Power of Immersion," whi…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Excellence in Major Gift Fundraising Seminar Experience
Episode 119
What if I told you the most powerful major gift fundraising seminar of your life could happen in your favorite chair, no travel required?
I just expe…
11 months ago
Building a Human-Centered Fundraising Pipeline
Episode 118
Are you chasing numbers or building relationships?
Most fundraisers are stuck on the hamster wheel.
Chasing donors. Juggling events. Burning out.
But wh…
11 months, 1 week ago
Why “Tips and Tricks” Are Failing Fundraisers
Episode 117
This one has been simmering inside me for months.
It’s about the language we use in the nonprofit sector—and why we need to be more mindful of it.
Spec…
1 year ago
Strategies for Major Donor Retention
Episode 116
Only 45% of first-time major donors come back.
Let that sink in.
For years, I believed winning that first major gift was the hardest part—until I reali…
1 year, 1 month ago
Breaking Down Silos: Why the Future of Fundraising is Human-Centered
Episode 115
Feeling stuck between fundraising approaches? Break down the silos!
I’ve seen the fundraising divide firsthand—and I believe there’s a better way. I c…
1 year, 1 month ago
Becoming Ken: What Fundraisers Can Learn about Dignity, Trust, and Self-Worth
Episode 114
Your self-worth ≠ your last “no”
That’s what Ken Miller told me during a conversation that left me rethinking how we lead, fundraise, and show up for…
1 year, 1 month ago
How to Build Trust and Stand Firm in Fundraising
Episode 113
Why do we still treat donors like royalty and our teams like afterthoughts?
After years in fundraising, I’ve seen how trust, power dynamics, and deep …
1 year, 2 months ago