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Back to Search7 Fundraising & Leadership Lessons Every Nonprofit Should Carry into 2026
Episode 217
In this special year-end recap episode, I’m revisiting seven of the most inspiring, quotable, “steal this idea” stories from 2025. You’ll hear the re…
5 months, 1 week ago
I Didn’t Expect This Year to Go This Way: Reflections & Looking Ahead
Episode 216
This year held some of my highest highs and lowest lows, and much of it happened faster than I expected. In this solo episode, I’m reflecting honestl…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
From Practitioner to Funder: How to Build Collaborative Funding (Foundations & Grants) with Dr. Maggie Sullivan Marcus
Episode 215
When a former classroom educator becomes the one writing the checks, EVERYTHING about grantmaking shifts.
Dr. Maggie Sullivan Marcus of the Sullivan …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
IMPOSSIBLE > Reasonable Goals: What IF Thinking 10x Can Clarify What Matters Most?
How can a 10X mindset replace incremental goals with focused, brave action that scales monthly giving and clarifies what to stop doing?
• 10X mindset …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Human-Centered Fundraising: Tammy Zonker Redefines What It Means to Be a Hero in Philanthropy
Episode 214
If you've ever wrestled with the tension between being donor-centered and community-centered in your fundraising, today's episode is going to feel li…
6 months ago
Your Monthly Giving Blueprint: Free Community, Inside MGS 2026, & Mastermind Details
Episode 213
After an electrifying GivingTuesday, I’m here to share three BIG behind the scenes announcements that will directly support your recurring revenue go…
6 months, 1 week ago
Send This One Email (That Cuts Through the Noise) the Day AFTER GivingTuesday
Episode 212
Most organizations rush straight from GivingTuesday into metrics, wrap-ups, and end-of-year planning, but if you do, you’re missing the most valuable…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Improve Direct Mail Performance Using Behavioral Science & Personality Traits with Kevin Schulman
Episode 211
Fewer than five of charity: water’s donors wrote a check during a 75,000-piece direct mail test, yet direct mail STILL lifted revenue by 1.5-2%!
Behav…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Mobilizing Communities: A Data-Driven Approach to Grassroots Change
Episode 210
When your mission depends on people not just caring, but acting, the right data and technology infrastructure is so important. I am thrilled to welco…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Start with Heart: Why Emotional Intelligence Is Every Fundraiser's Superpower with Bill Crouch
Episode 209
Would you believe me if I told you that emotional intelligence can transform donor relationships and drive sustainable fundraising growth? Bill Crouc…
7 months ago