[Ep. 23] Breaking Down Barriers to Social Change (with Ricardo "Cobe" Williams)
A nonprofit can't succeed without the cooperation and support of many individuals and groups. In today's podcast episode, we'll explore what it takes to enroll key stakeholders, overcome barriers to social change, and craft an effective narrative with the power to inspire and transform.
[Ep. 22] Engaging Women Philanthropists to Improve Donor Retention (with Linda "Mac" Perlich and Trish Stark)
Due to outdated beliefs about philanthropy, some nonprofits continue to ignore women in their fundraising efforts. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll explore why women are vital to fundraising and how to boost donor retention by engaging women to become long-term partners in advancing your mission.
[Ep. 21] Next Gen Donors and the Arts (with Jaimie Mayer)
A growing disconnect between next gen donors and the arts and culture sector has led to a decline in overall giving to the arts. In today’s episode, we share practical tips for how arts organizations can demonstrate the social impact of their work to better engage next gen donors.
[Ep. 20] Major Gift Fundraising (with Nuka Solomon and Shanelle Varone)
As the wealth gap in the United States grows wider, it’s very likely the importance of major donors to nonprofit fundraising will only increase. In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what it takes for a nonprofit to create and sustain a rewarding major gift fundraising program.
[Ep. 19] Nonprofit Feasibility Studies
In today's episode, we examine how nonprofits can use feasibility studies to inform and improve capital campaigns and other fundraising projects.
[Ep. 18] Fundraising and COVID-19: One Year Later, What Have We Learned?
In today's episode, we unpack some of the most valuable fundraising lessons of the past year to help nonprofits come out on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic even smarter and stronger than they were before.
[Ep. 17] Ask the Experts: Listener Questions about Copywriting for Nonprofit Fundraising
In response to our two-part series on the 12 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Their Fundraising Copywriting, we received several follow-up questions that we discuss in today's podcast episode.
[Ep. 16] Nonprofit Collaboration: The Power of Partnership (with Dr. Anne Newland and Sam Dean)
Collaboration between nonprofits provides many advantages to the organizations involved as well as the communities they serve. Join Dr. Anne Newland and Sam Dean to explore what it takes for nonprofit organizations to work well with others for greater impact.
[Ep. 15] How to Build Your Nonprofit to Succeed (with Liz Feld)
Many long-standing nonprofits are struggling to survive as they face shrinking budgets, growing demand for their services, and fierce competition for donors. Learn what it takes for nonprofits to succeed and create a lasting impact.
[Ep. 14] Self-Care for Nonprofit Fundraisers: How to Avoid Burnout
Staff retention and employee burnout is a challenge for many nonprofits, especially when it comes to their fundraising team. Learn how you can prevent burnout for yourself or your staff.
[Ep. 13] Nonprofit Fundraising at Year-End: 4 Things to Do
For most nonprofits, Calendar Year End fundraising is a crucial part of their annual fund program. Learn four CYE fundraising strategies to help beat your annual fundraising goals.
[Ep. 12] Is Now a Good Time to Be a Nonprofit Fundraising Consultant?
A panel of nonprofit fundraising consultants discuss whether or not now is a good time to start a consulting business, the opportunities for consultants to actually grow their businesses during the pandemic, and how they themselves have adapted their own businesses to the changing landscape.
[Ep. 11] Giving Tuesday during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn what nonprofits should expect from Giving Tuesday this year, best practices for Giving Tuesday fundraising in a pandemic, and strategies to ensure their Giving Tuesday fundraising efforts have the greatest impact.
[Ep. 10] Rapid Response Fundraising: How to Leverage Episodic Giving
With a rapid response plan in place, nonprofits can engage new donors when they are most inclined to give. In this episode, learn 3 types of rapid response fundraising strategies and how to execute them effectively.
[Ep. 9] Ask the Experts: Listener Questions about Nonprofit Fundraising
In this episode, we discuss fundraising and prospecting on a budget, the advantages of direct mail over digital fundraising, how to cultivate major gift donors, COVID-19 and fundraising, virtual fundraising events, donor retention, and more.
[Ep. 8] 2020 Election Year Strategies for Nonprofit Advocacy
Strategies nonprofits can use during an election year to continue to advocate effectively for their causes, and even take what’s happening in this election year landscape and use it to their advantage.
[Ep. 7] Nonprofit Advocacy Basics
Having a strong advocacy strategy is crucial to a nonprofit organization’s ability to make a profound and lasting impact for the people they serve. Learn the fundamentals of creating an effective advocacy strategy for your nonprofit.
[Ep. 6] 12 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Their Fundraising Copywriting, Part 2
For most nonprofits, fundraising appeals are an important part of how they communicate with supporters. Today, we explore the top 5 copywriting mistakes made by nonprofits.
[Ep. 5] 12 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Their Fundraising Copywriting, Part 1
Learn how fundraising messaging can go wrong and what you need to do to ensure that your copy engages your donors and makes a strong case for supporting your nonprofit.
[Ep. 4] Capital Campaigns during COVID-19: Pivot and Adapt
Join a virtual panel of representatives from different nonprofits to learn how they’ve adapted their capital campaigns to the shifting COVID-19 landscape.