<![CDATA["Funding the Future NOW" Podcast]]>Funding the Future is where fundraising meets real-world expertise. Hosted by Dr. Randy Dirks, a fundraising practitioner with 25 years of experience and StoryBrand certification, this podcast brings you practical, tactical insights you can use immediately to increase your effectiveness.

Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts from diverse fields—from storytelling and data analytics to leadership and donor psychology. Randy bridges the gap between their specialized knowledge and your fundraising challenges, translating cutting-edge strategies into actionable approaches for donor relations, major gifts, annual campaigns, and nonprofit leadership.

Whether you're cultivating relationships with major donors, crafting compelling campaign narratives, or leading a fundraising team, you'll walk away from every episode with concrete tools and fresh perspectives drawn from proven practitioners. This isn't theory—it's battle-tested wisdom applied directly to the work you do every day.

Funding the Future is your resource for becoming a more effective, confident, and strategic fundraising professional.

]]>RandyDirks.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:48:45 GMTSat, 24 Jan 2026 19:04:32 GMT60Dr. Randy Dirks<p><b>Funding the Future</b> is where fundraising meets real-world expertise. Hosted by Dr. Randy Dirks, a fundraising practitioner with 25 years of experience and StoryBrand certification, this podcast brings you practical, tactical insights you can use immediately to increase your effectiveness.</p><p></p><p>Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts from diverse fields—from storytelling and data analytics to leadership and donor psychology. Randy bridges the gap between their specialized knowledge and your fundraising challenges, translating cutting-edge strategies into actionable approaches for donor relations, major gifts, annual campaigns, and nonprofit leadership.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're cultivating relationships with major donors, crafting compelling campaign narratives, or leading a fundraising team, you'll walk away from every episode with concrete tools and fresh perspectives drawn from proven practitioners. This isn't theory—it's battle-tested wisdom applied directly to the work you do every day.</p><p></p><p><b>Funding the Future</b> is your resource for becoming a more effective, confident, and strategic fundraising professional.</p>episodicDr. Randy Dirksrdirks52@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Al Goracke - From Snow Banks to 103,000 Families: Leading Volunteers Nobody Talks About]]>The conversation delves into the journey of Hope for the Community, highlighting leadership principles, team building, navigating community crisis, and funding. It also provides personal and professional insights, daily habits, life lessons, advice to a younger self, and overcoming failures. The discussion concludes with a focus on disconnecting and recharging.

Takeaways

  • Building effective teams in non-profit organizations
  • Leadership principles in non-profit organizations

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Non-Profit Leadership
  • 11:28 Leadership Principles and Team Building
  • 18:01 Daily Habits and Life Lessons
]]>49164631-3ff1-4b00-9dda-7db597f7ad70Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:22:11 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the journey of Hope for the Community, highlighting leadership principles, team building, navigating community crisis, and funding. It also provides personal and professional insights, daily habits, life lessons, advice to a younger self, and overcoming failures. The discussion concludes with a focus on disconnecting and recharging.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Building effective teams in non-profit organizations</li><li>Leadership principles in non-profit organizations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Non-Profit Leadership</li><li>11:28 Leadership Principles and Team Building</li><li>18:01 Daily Habits and Life Lessons</li></ul>no00:22:05Al Goracke - From Snow Banks to 103,000 Families: Leading Volunteers Nobody Talks Aboutfull<![CDATA[Serena Kelsch - How Radical Honesty Turned a $250K Gift Into a $17.5 Million Partnership]]>The conversation covers the topics of building donor relationships and innovation during a crisis. It delves into the background and introduction, scaling funding and impact, a breakthrough moment in revenue growth, getting unstuck and finding new ways, securing a $16 million partnership, building a true partnership model, innovation under pressure, AI and the future of fundraising, and personal and professional insights.

Takeaways

  • Building donor relationships
  • Innovation during crisis

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 05:12 Securing a $16 Million Partnership
  • 11:55 AI and the Future of Fundraising
]]>a44685e7-fd01-45ad-b296-7c1d33d284d2Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:55:03 GMT<p>The conversation covers the topics of building donor relationships and innovation during a crisis. It delves into the background and introduction, scaling funding and impact, a breakthrough moment in revenue growth, getting unstuck and finding new ways, securing a $16 million partnership, building a true partnership model, innovation under pressure, AI and the future of fundraising, and personal and professional insights.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Building donor relationships</li><li>Innovation during crisis</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>05:12 Securing a $16 Million Partnership</li><li>11:55 AI and the Future of Fundraising</li></ul>no00:20:18Serena Kelsch - How Radical Honesty Turned a $250K Gift Into a $17.5 Million Partnershipfull<![CDATA[Madeleine (Maddie) Nance - Your Donors Aren't Ignoring You — They Just Don't Feel Anything Yet]]>The conversation explores the critical role of communication in nonprofit organizations, emphasizing the impact of emotions and personalization in donor communications. It also delves into the cost of ineffective communication in fundraising teams and provides insights into professional advice, daily habits, and personal growth. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the importance of disconnecting and recharging.

Takeaways

  • Emotional connection is key in donor communications
  • Personalization and segmentation improve donor engagement

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Funding the Future Now Podcast
  • 05:33 The Impact of Professional and Data-Driven Communication
  • 11:41 Segmenting Donor Communication for Better Engagement
  • 17:22 Professional Advice and Daily Habits
]]>ab15b1ba-ef14-433d-8764-08d0a156ca2aMon, 13 Apr 2026 17:48:04 GMT<p>The conversation explores the critical role of communication in nonprofit organizations, emphasizing the impact of emotions and personalization in donor communications. It also delves into the cost of ineffective communication in fundraising teams and provides insights into professional advice, daily habits, and personal growth. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the importance of disconnecting and recharging.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Emotional connection is key in donor communications</li><li>Personalization and segmentation improve donor engagement</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Funding the Future Now Podcast</li><li>05:33 The Impact of Professional and Data-Driven Communication</li><li>11:41 Segmenting Donor Communication for Better Engagement</li><li>17:22 Professional Advice and Daily Habits</li></ul>no00:21:14Madeleine (Maddie) Nance - Your Donors Aren't Ignoring You — They Just Don't Feel Anything Yetfull<![CDATA[Andrea McMaster - When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words]]>In this episode, Dr. Randy Dirks interviews Andrea McMaster, the president of Amplify Mission Network, discussing topics such as crisis management, effective communication strategies, and the power of storytelling in nonprofit leadership. Andrea shares valuable insights and practical advice for nonprofit leaders to navigate public crises, communicate impact, and become compelling spokespersons for their organizations.

Takeaways

  • Crisis Management: Nonprofit leaders should respond quickly, clearly, and honestly in the first 24 hours of a public crisis to maintain donor trust.
  • Storytelling and Communication: Nonprofits should focus on sharing clear human stories and building intentional content to create connection and drive generosity.
  • Leadership and Communication: Nonprofit leaders should practice speaking out loud, know their core message, and surround themselves with strong leaders to become compelling spokespersons for their organizations.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
  • 06:16 Handling Public Crises in Nonprofits
  • 11:45 Becoming a Compelling Spokesperson for Nonprofits
  • 20:58 Learning from Failure and Finding Recharge
]]>c4f79715-aee7-4ff4-9ce1-3add76727b3aFri, 10 Apr 2026 19:29:45 GMT<p>In this episode, Dr. Randy Dirks interviews Andrea McMaster, the president of Amplify Mission Network, discussing topics such as crisis management, effective communication strategies, and the power of storytelling in nonprofit leadership. Andrea shares valuable insights and practical advice for nonprofit leaders to navigate public crises, communicate impact, and become compelling spokespersons for their organizations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Crisis Management: Nonprofit leaders should respond quickly, clearly, and honestly in the first 24 hours of a public crisis to maintain donor trust.</li><li>Storytelling and Communication: Nonprofits should focus on sharing clear human stories and building intentional content to create connection and drive generosity.</li><li>Leadership and Communication: Nonprofit leaders should practice speaking out loud, know their core message, and surround themselves with strong leaders to become compelling spokespersons for their organizations.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction</li><li>06:16 Handling Public Crises in Nonprofits</li><li>11:45 Becoming a Compelling Spokesperson for Nonprofits</li><li>20:58 Learning from Failure and Finding Recharge</li></ul>no00:23:05Andrea McMaster - When Silence Speaks Louder Than Wordsfull<![CDATA[Tammy Kocher - Relationship Beats Strategy Every Time - Building a Nonprofit That Lasts]]>The conversation delves into the importance of transparency and longevity in building sustainable donor trust, the significance of cultivating a mission-focused and personally sustainable staff culture, and the need for diversifying revenue sources for financial resilience. Additionally, the transformative impact of trusting in God's provision and aligning with His mission is highlighted.

Takeaways

  • Transparency and longevity are key to building sustainable donor trust.
  • Cultivating a staff culture that stays mission-focused and personally sustainable is essential.
  • Diversifying revenue sources and building relationships with donors are crucial for financial resilience.
  • Trusting in God's provision and aligning with His mission is transformative in leadership and fundraising.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Building Sustainable Donor Trust
  • 07:08 Cultivating a Mission-Focused Staff Culture
  • 12:38 Diversifying Revenue Sources for Financial Resilience
]]>be46be9f-6be1-4022-b517-902c898310f8Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:47:54 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the importance of transparency and longevity in building sustainable donor trust, the significance of cultivating a mission-focused and personally sustainable staff culture, and the need for diversifying revenue sources for financial resilience. Additionally, the transformative impact of trusting in God's provision and aligning with His mission is highlighted.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Transparency and longevity are key to building sustainable donor trust.</li><li>Cultivating a staff culture that stays mission-focused and personally sustainable is essential.</li><li>Diversifying revenue sources and building relationships with donors are crucial for financial resilience.</li><li>Trusting in God's provision and aligning with His mission is transformative in leadership and fundraising.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Building Sustainable Donor Trust</li><li>07:08 Cultivating a Mission-Focused Staff Culture</li><li>12:38 Diversifying Revenue Sources for Financial Resilience</li></ul>no00:22:35Tammy Kocher - Relationship Beats Strategy Every Time - Building a Nonprofit That Lastsfull<![CDATA[Corey Magstadt - Nonprofits Are Solving the Wrong Problem — And It’s Costing Millions]]>The conversation with Corey Magstadt covers topics related to nonprofit challenges, grant strategy, youth participation, equity, and effective program design. Corey shares insights on the misconceptions about serving homeless youth, the importance of staying true to the mission, and the need for internal DEI work within nonprofits. He also discusses the impact of funding models on program outcomes and the significance of listening to constituents. Additionally, Corey reflects on professional advice, daily habits, and personal growth.

Takeaways

  • Nonprofits should prioritize internal DEI work and listen to the lived experiences of their constituents.
  • Funders should support smaller and startup nonprofits and consider the impact of funding models on program outcomes.
  • Investing in young people experiencing homelessness has significant financial and moral benefits.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Nonprofit Challenges and Program Models
  • 08:24 Youth Participation and Equity
  • 13:43 Misconceptions About Serving Homeless Youth
]]>239a6761-d192-4eed-b26e-15808f05655bSat, 04 Apr 2026 14:22:27 GMT<p>The conversation with Corey Magstadt covers topics related to nonprofit challenges, grant strategy, youth participation, equity, and effective program design. Corey shares insights on the misconceptions about serving homeless youth, the importance of staying true to the mission, and the need for internal DEI work within nonprofits. He also discusses the impact of funding models on program outcomes and the significance of listening to constituents. Additionally, Corey reflects on professional advice, daily habits, and personal growth.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Nonprofits should prioritize internal DEI work and listen to the lived experiences of their constituents.</li><li>Funders should support smaller and startup nonprofits and consider the impact of funding models on program outcomes.</li><li>Investing in young people experiencing homelessness has significant financial and moral benefits.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Nonprofit Challenges and Program Models</li><li>08:24 Youth Participation and Equity</li><li>13:43 Misconceptions About Serving Homeless Youth</li></ul>no00:23:28Corey Magstadt - Nonprofits Are Solving the Wrong Problem — And It’s Costing Millionsfull<![CDATA[Rhea LeGrande - She Leads 2,000 Volunteers this Belief: The Champions Are Already Out There.]]>The conversation explores the challenges of finding volunteers, mobilizing the community for literacy, leadership mindset for volunteer pipeline, literacy as liberation, impactful collaborations, navigating stakeholder priorities, advice and daily habit, advice to younger self and learning from failure, and disconnecting and recharging. The guest, Rhea LeGrande, shares insights and experiences related to these themes, offering valuable perspectives on community engagement and literacy advocacy.

Takeaways

  • Mobilizing the community is essential for literacy programs
  • Leadership mindset is crucial for sustaining a volunteer pipeline

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Challenge of Finding Volunteers
  • 06:01 Partnerships and Impactful Collaborations
  • 22:32 Navigating Stakeholder Priorities
  • 28:09 Advice to Younger Self and Learning from Failure
]]>d7aaa6e9-e4a0-45f3-a53d-3fc9e6ffba83Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:54:09 GMT<p>The conversation explores the challenges of finding volunteers, mobilizing the community for literacy, leadership mindset for volunteer pipeline, literacy as liberation, impactful collaborations, navigating stakeholder priorities, advice and daily habit, advice to younger self and learning from failure, and disconnecting and recharging. The guest, Rhea LeGrande, shares insights and experiences related to these themes, offering valuable perspectives on community engagement and literacy advocacy.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mobilizing the community is essential for literacy programs</li><li>Leadership mindset is crucial for sustaining a volunteer pipeline</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Challenge of Finding Volunteers</li><li>06:01 Partnerships and Impactful Collaborations</li><li>22:32 Navigating Stakeholder Priorities</li><li>28:09 Advice to Younger Self and Learning from Failure</li></ul>no00:29:39Rhea LeGrande - She Leads 2,000 Volunteers this Belief: The Champions Are Already Out There.full<![CDATA[Melissa LaPlante - What Nonprofits Are Missing Is Right Under Their Nose]]>The conversation explores the challenges faced by nonprofit leaders in maximizing team potential, uncovering hidden assets, building sustainable fundraising relationships, utilizing AI-driven workflows, creating alignment, and the power of self-awareness in leadership.

Takeaways

  • Maximizing team potential through individual strengths and talents
  • Building sustainable relationships beyond financial contributions

Chapters

  • 00:00 Maximizing Nonprofit Team Potential
  • 05:36 Sustainable Relationship-Driven Fundraising
  • 13:21 Creating Alignment in Nonprofit Organizations
  • 22:03 The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership
]]>eadf410a-50e3-4d8a-ab11-74137f17a2ffFri, 03 Apr 2026 16:11:38 GMT<p>The conversation explores the challenges faced by nonprofit leaders in maximizing team potential, uncovering hidden assets, building sustainable fundraising relationships, utilizing AI-driven workflows, creating alignment, and the power of self-awareness in leadership.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Maximizing team potential through individual strengths and talents</li><li>Building sustainable relationships beyond financial contributions</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Maximizing Nonprofit Team Potential</li><li>05:36 Sustainable Relationship-Driven Fundraising</li><li>13:21 Creating Alignment in Nonprofit Organizations</li><li>22:03 The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership</li></ul>no00:25:21Melissa LaPlante - What Nonprofits Are Missing Is Right Under Their Nosefull<![CDATA[Fursey Gotuaco - Never mentioned a price tag, just told stories]]>The conversation explores the challenges faced by nonprofit leaders in effective communication and storytelling, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, empathy, and personal presence. It also delves into the role of innate talents, the impact of failure, and the significance of thoughtful questioning in building lasting partnerships. The guest, Fursey Gotuaco, shares insights and practical advice for nonprofit leaders to enhance their communication skills and connect with donors and partners.

Takeaways

  • Authenticity in communication is key
  • Storytelling and personal presence are vital for attracting funding and building lasting partnerships

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Challenge of Nonprofit Communication
  • 06:03 The Power of Storytelling in Nonprofit Communication
  • 12:45 Discovering Innate Talents and Turning Them into Strengths
  • 20:59 The Significance of Thoughtful Questioning
]]>37ef14e3-06e5-476a-91a5-6c689e8cb358Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:03:41 GMT<p>The conversation explores the challenges faced by nonprofit leaders in effective communication and storytelling, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, empathy, and personal presence. It also delves into the role of innate talents, the impact of failure, and the significance of thoughtful questioning in building lasting partnerships. The guest, Fursey Gotuaco, shares insights and practical advice for nonprofit leaders to enhance their communication skills and connect with donors and partners.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Authenticity in communication is key</li><li>Storytelling and personal presence are vital for attracting funding and building lasting partnerships</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Challenge of Nonprofit Communication</li><li>06:03 The Power of Storytelling in Nonprofit Communication</li><li>12:45 Discovering Innate Talents and Turning Them into Strengths</li><li>20:59 The Significance of Thoughtful Questioning</li></ul>no00:25:19Fursey Gotuaco - Never mentioned a price tag, just told storiesfull<![CDATA[Dena Vongchang - Why Fundraising Operations Are Your Nonprofit’s Greatest Untapped Asset]]>The podcast episode features a conversation between Dr. Randy Dirks and Dena Vongchang, founder of Good Soup, focusing on fundraising operations for nonprofit teams. They discuss the importance of CRM management, donor retention, and the impact of fundraising operations on relationship-building. Dena shares insights on operational fixes that can free up capacity for relationship-building and the real cost of underinvesting in fundraising operations.

Takeaways

  • CRM management is crucial for donor retention and relationship-building
  • Operational fixes such as creating templates and streamlining processes can free up capacity for relationship-building
  • Underinvesting in fundraising operations can lead to a loss of donor momentum and pipeline integrity

Chapters

  • 00:00 Professional and Personal Insights
]]>9f83218b-b34f-4217-862f-5905932506ceMon, 30 Mar 2026 19:42:01 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a conversation between Dr. Randy Dirks and Dena Vongchang, founder of Good Soup, focusing on fundraising operations for nonprofit teams. They discuss the importance of CRM management, donor retention, and the impact of fundraising operations on relationship-building. Dena shares insights on operational fixes that can free up capacity for relationship-building and the real cost of underinvesting in fundraising operations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>CRM management is crucial for donor retention and relationship-building</li><li>Operational fixes such as creating templates and streamlining processes can free up capacity for relationship-building</li><li>Underinvesting in fundraising operations can lead to a loss of donor momentum and pipeline integrity</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Professional and Personal Insights</li></ul>no00:25:00Dena Vongchang - Why Fundraising Operations Are Your Nonprofit’s Greatest Untapped Assetfull<![CDATA[Rita Ernst - What Leaders Get Wrong About Employee Engagement]]>The conversation explores the importance of creating a workplace environment that values and fulfills employees, understanding the three pillars of sustained happiness, adding value to team members, building a culture of accountability and wellbeing, and addressing outdated leadership habits and the need for flexibility in the workplace.

Takeaways

  • Employee appreciation through simple practices
  • Understanding human needs in the workplace

Chapters

  • 00:00 Creating a Workplace of Value and Fulfillment
  • 10:20 Adding Value to Team Members
  • 19:18 Outdated Leadership Habits and Flexibility in the Workplace
]]>6ab3449c-c45f-4692-926d-98acc74f4ceaThu, 19 Mar 2026 20:07:34 GMT<p>The conversation explores the importance of creating a workplace environment that values and fulfills employees, understanding the three pillars of sustained happiness, adding value to team members, building a culture of accountability and wellbeing, and addressing outdated leadership habits and the need for flexibility in the workplace.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Employee appreciation through simple practices</li><li>Understanding human needs in the workplace</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Creating a Workplace of Value and Fulfillment</li><li>10:20 Adding Value to Team Members</li><li>19:18 Outdated Leadership Habits and Flexibility in the Workplace</li></ul>no00:29:18Rita Ernst - What Leaders Get Wrong About Employee Engagementfull<![CDATA[Angela Shope - FROM BURNOUT TO BREAKTHROUGH]]>The conversation delves into the pressure faced by nonprofit leaders, the strategic shifts needed for struggling nonprofits, and the importance of protecting the mission and the team. It also explores overlooked fundraising strategies and the significance of strategic vision and impact in nonprofit organizations.

Takeaways

  • Protecting the team without burning them out
  • Strategic shifts for struggling nonprofits

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Pressure on Nonprofit Leaders
  • 10:23 Protecting the Mission and the Team
  • 17:45 Strategic Vision and Impact
]]>d8cc7d2e-0330-4503-9882-93b3cc1d1b80Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:19:26 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the pressure faced by nonprofit leaders, the strategic shifts needed for struggling nonprofits, and the importance of protecting the mission and the team. It also explores overlooked fundraising strategies and the significance of strategic vision and impact in nonprofit organizations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Protecting the team without burning them out</li><li>Strategic shifts for struggling nonprofits</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Pressure on Nonprofit Leaders</li><li>10:23 Protecting the Mission and the Team</li><li>17:45 Strategic Vision and Impact</li></ul>no00:26:30Angela Shope - FROM BURNOUT TO BREAKTHROUGHfull<![CDATA[Derric Bakker - We Built Fundraising for an Era That No Longer Exists — Here's What Replaces It]]>The conversation delves into the state of nonprofits today, the single biggest mistake in fundraising, the donor retention crisis, earning second gifts, treating every donor like a major donor, and understanding today's donors. Key takeaways include the importance of trust, connection, and gratitude in fundraising, the role of AI in amplifying the human connection, and the shift in donor behavior among younger generations.

Takeaways

  • Trust and connection are crucial for donors
  • Listening is a fundraiser's most important skill
  • Gratitude is a powerful and underutilized tool in fundraising
  • AI can be used to amplify the human connection in fundraising
  • Younger generations want to get involved first and then give

Chapters

  • 00:00 The State of Nonprofits Today
  • 06:46 Donor Retention Crisis
  • 16:17 Treating Every Donor Like a Major Donor
  • 23:45 Understanding Today's Donors
]]>1438bae3-d93f-47dd-8900-9ddb17bd4aceFri, 13 Mar 2026 19:32:19 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the state of nonprofits today, the single biggest mistake in fundraising, the donor retention crisis, earning second gifts, treating every donor like a major donor, and understanding today's donors. Key takeaways include the importance of trust, connection, and gratitude in fundraising, the role of AI in amplifying the human connection, and the shift in donor behavior among younger generations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Trust and connection are crucial for donors</li><li>Listening is a fundraiser's most important skill</li><li>Gratitude is a powerful and underutilized tool in fundraising</li><li>AI can be used to amplify the human connection in fundraising</li><li>Younger generations want to get involved first and then give</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The State of Nonprofits Today</li><li>06:46 Donor Retention Crisis</li><li>16:17 Treating Every Donor Like a Major Donor</li><li>23:45 Understanding Today's Donors</li></ul>no00:36:17Derric Bakker - We Built Fundraising for an Era That No Longer Exists — Here's What Replaces Itfull<![CDATA[Jill Johnson - She's Influenced $4 Billion in Decisions — Here's What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Hear]]>The conversation covers strategic guidance for nonprofit leaders, evaluating critical decisions, transforming boards, and understanding market forces and donor preferences. Jill Johnson shares insights on leadership effectiveness, staff development, and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, skill-building, and strategic thinking in nonprofit leadership. Additionally, she highlights the value of depth in relationships and the significance of continuous learning and adaptation.

Takeaways

  • Strategic guidance for nonprofit leaders is essential for evaluating critical decisions and transforming boards.
  • Understanding market forces and donor preferences is crucial for nonprofit leaders to adapt their communication and fundraising strategies. Leadership practice for nonprofit presidents: Inspire donors and staff around the mission
  • Invest in staff development and mentorship for skill-building
  • Life is a marathon, not a sprint: Embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth
  • Depth in relationships and strategic thinking are key to success

Chapters

  • 00:00 Strategic Guidance for Nonprofit Leaders
  • 12:29 Transforming Boards
  • 21:21 Understanding Market Forces and Donor Preferences
  • 47:21 Depth in Relationships and Strategic Thinking
]]>9da07459-fa9e-4a3c-9105-a7370157d31eThu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:19 GMT<p>The conversation covers strategic guidance for nonprofit leaders, evaluating critical decisions, transforming boards, and understanding market forces and donor preferences. Jill Johnson shares insights on leadership effectiveness, staff development, and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, skill-building, and strategic thinking in nonprofit leadership. Additionally, she highlights the value of depth in relationships and the significance of continuous learning and adaptation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Strategic guidance for nonprofit leaders is essential for evaluating critical decisions and transforming boards.</li><li>Understanding market forces and donor preferences is crucial for nonprofit leaders to adapt their communication and fundraising strategies. Leadership practice for nonprofit presidents: Inspire donors and staff around the mission</li><li>Invest in staff development and mentorship for skill-building</li><li>Life is a marathon, not a sprint: Embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth</li><li>Depth in relationships and strategic thinking are key to success</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Strategic Guidance for Nonprofit Leaders</li><li>12:29 Transforming Boards</li><li>21:21 Understanding Market Forces and Donor Preferences</li><li>47:21 Depth in Relationships and Strategic Thinking</li></ul>no00:49:03Jill Johnson - She's Influenced $4 Billion in Decisions — Here's What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Hearfull<![CDATA[Chris McGown - The $3 Million Secret Hiding in Your $10 Donor List]]>The podcast episode features a discussion with Chris McGown, a plan giving professional, covering topics such as misconceptions about plan giving, the power of wills, engaging donors, success stories, professional advice, daily habits, advice to a younger self, and favorite places to disconnect and recharge. Chris shares valuable insights and resources for nonprofits interested in plan giving.

Takeaways

  • Plan giving is not limited to large nonprofits; even smaller organizations can start plan giving programs.
  • Engaging donors in plan giving involves consistent and persistent messaging about wills and estate planning.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Plan Giving
  • 08:00 The Power of Wills in Plan Giving
  • 16:38 Success Story and Advice
  • 24:15 Favorite Places to Disconnect and Recharge
]]>132b0bb2-05c5-4f4b-8468-ac69954e638eTue, 10 Mar 2026 19:51:30 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a discussion with Chris McGown, a plan giving professional, covering topics such as misconceptions about plan giving, the power of wills, engaging donors, success stories, professional advice, daily habits, advice to a younger self, and favorite places to disconnect and recharge. Chris shares valuable insights and resources for nonprofits interested in plan giving.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Plan giving is not limited to large nonprofits; even smaller organizations can start plan giving programs.</li><li>Engaging donors in plan giving involves consistent and persistent messaging about wills and estate planning.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Plan Giving</li><li>08:00 The Power of Wills in Plan Giving</li><li>16:38 Success Story and Advice</li><li>24:15 Favorite Places to Disconnect and Recharge</li></ul>no00:25:30Chris McGown - The $3 Million Secret Hiding in Your $10 Donor Listfull<![CDATA[Lyn Wineman - When Nonprofits Get Branding Right, Everything Changes]]>The conversation delves into the importance of branding for nonprofits, addressing misconceptions, the value of investing in branding, and the impact of strong branding on nonprofit organizations. It also includes personal and professional insights from the speakers.

Takeaways

  • Misconceptions about branding in the nonprofit sector
  • The impact of strong branding on nonprofit organizations

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Nonprofit Branding
  • 08:31 Investing in Branding for Nonprofits
  • 16:46 Impact of Strong Branding on Nonprofits
  • 22:13 Professional and Personal Insights
]]>addf9bf5-2800-4303-80a1-4b7132f250afMon, 09 Mar 2026 22:40:40 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the importance of branding for nonprofits, addressing misconceptions, the value of investing in branding, and the impact of strong branding on nonprofit organizations. It also includes personal and professional insights from the speakers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Misconceptions about branding in the nonprofit sector</li><li>The impact of strong branding on nonprofit organizations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Nonprofit Branding</li><li>08:31 Investing in Branding for Nonprofits</li><li>16:46 Impact of Strong Branding on Nonprofits</li><li>22:13 Professional and Personal Insights</li></ul>no00:30:13Lyn Wineman - When Nonprofits Get Branding Right, Everything Changesfull<![CDATA[Kevin Eastway - What if Slowing Down Is the Fastest Way Forward?]]>The podcast episode delves into the challenges of fundraising and the practical guidance for nonprofit leaders. It explores the transition from transactional fundraising to relationship-centered generosity, emphasizing the importance of aligning internally before acting externally. The conversation also highlights the impact of slowing down to speed up, navigating high-stake moments in nonprofits, and the universal traits of healthy and fundable nonprofits.

Takeaways

  • Slowing down to listen can speed up trust and progress
  • Moving from transactional fundraising to relationship-centered generosity
  • The importance of aligning internally before acting externally
  • The universal traits of healthy and fundable nonprofits

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Fundraising Challenges
  • 07:47 The Impact of Slowing Down to Speed Up
  • 15:13 Universal Traits of Healthy and Fundable Nonprofits
]]>045825db-1ad5-4a1b-9ebb-2ffe7056a079Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:31:33 GMT<p>The podcast episode delves into the challenges of fundraising and the practical guidance for nonprofit leaders. It explores the transition from transactional fundraising to relationship-centered generosity, emphasizing the importance of aligning internally before acting externally. The conversation also highlights the impact of slowing down to speed up, navigating high-stake moments in nonprofits, and the universal traits of healthy and fundable nonprofits.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Slowing down to listen can speed up trust and progress</li><li>Moving from transactional fundraising to relationship-centered generosity</li><li>The importance of aligning internally before acting externally</li><li>The universal traits of healthy and fundable nonprofits</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Fundraising Challenges</li><li>07:47 The Impact of Slowing Down to Speed Up</li><li>15:13 Universal Traits of Healthy and Fundable Nonprofits</li></ul>no00:24:23Kevin Eastway - What if Slowing Down Is the Fastest Way Forward?full<![CDATA[Shawn Morrison - Forming Partnerships in the Community]]>The conversation delves into the transformative power of kindness, the importance of community ownership, and the true meaning of partnership in the nonprofit world. It also emphasizes the value of process over outcomes, the need for disconnecting and recharging, and the lessons learned from failure.

Takeaways

  • Kindness as a Change Agent
  • Community Ownership and Responsibility
  • Understanding True Partnership
  • Valuing Process Over Outcomes
  • Disconnecting and Recharging
  • Learning from Failure

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of Kindness
  • 06:39 Building Community Ownership
  • 13:07 Valuing Process Over Outcomes
  • 32:12 Disconnecting and Recharging
]]>951618a8-0dee-4003-a2b4-092407e7b391Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:56:20 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the transformative power of kindness, the importance of community ownership, and the true meaning of partnership in the nonprofit world. It also emphasizes the value of process over outcomes, the need for disconnecting and recharging, and the lessons learned from failure.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Kindness as a Change Agent</li><li>Community Ownership and Responsibility</li><li>Understanding True Partnership</li><li>Valuing Process Over Outcomes</li><li>Disconnecting and Recharging</li><li>Learning from Failure</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of Kindness</li><li>06:39 Building Community Ownership</li><li>13:07 Valuing Process Over Outcomes</li><li>32:12 Disconnecting and Recharging</li></ul>no00:32:09Shawn Morrison - Forming Partnerships in the Communityfull<![CDATA[Dr. Daniel Freeman - Non-Profit Leaders Making Decisions Alone And What It Costs]]>In this podcast episode, Dr. Randy Dirks interviews Dr. Daniel Freeman, an executive thought partner for senior leaders in the nonprofit space. They discuss the misaligned incentives and the need for creating space for clarity in major philanthropic relationships. Dr. Freeman shares insights on the challenges faced by leaders in higher education and the importance of politically safe spaces for clear thinking.

Takeaways

  • Misaligned Incentives
  • Creating Space for Clarity

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background of Dr. Daniel Freeman
  • 06:37 Navigating Major Philanthropic Relationships
]]>9f8870eb-cf7e-4f4b-80e9-577c9f70d0ecFri, 06 Mar 2026 00:12:20 GMT<p>In this podcast episode, Dr. Randy Dirks interviews Dr. Daniel Freeman, an executive thought partner for senior leaders in the nonprofit space. They discuss the misaligned incentives and the need for creating space for clarity in major philanthropic relationships. Dr. Freeman shares insights on the challenges faced by leaders in higher education and the importance of politically safe spaces for clear thinking.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Misaligned Incentives</li><li>Creating Space for Clarity</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background of Dr. Daniel Freeman</li><li>06:37 Navigating Major Philanthropic Relationships</li></ul>no00:31:55Dr. Daniel Freeman - Non-Profit Leaders Making Decisions Alone And What It Costsfull<![CDATA[Melody Vachal - Facing Exhaustion as Non-Profit Leaders]]>The conversation explores the themes of leadership resilience, micro-self care, finding joy in small victories, caregiver support, and personal insights. It emphasizes the importance of pausing, responding thoughtfully, and finding joy in small victories to sustain leaders and caregivers. Additionally, it highlights the need for flexibility and support for caregivers to ensure organizational sustainability.

Takeaways

  • Resilience is about knowing when to pause and respond thoughtfully.
  • Micro-self care involves small, frequent habits to reset and recharge.
  • Finding joy in small victories sustains people and provides strength.
  • Flexibility and support for caregivers are essential for organizational sustainability.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Rebuilding Leadership Resilience
  • 05:36 Micro-Self Care and Resilience
  • 13:03 Caregiver Support and Organizational Sustainability
]]>927102e4-f5b2-4002-98ec-0b39b7c44c18Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:30:47 GMT<p>The conversation explores the themes of leadership resilience, micro-self care, finding joy in small victories, caregiver support, and personal insights. It emphasizes the importance of pausing, responding thoughtfully, and finding joy in small victories to sustain leaders and caregivers. Additionally, it highlights the need for flexibility and support for caregivers to ensure organizational sustainability.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Resilience is about knowing when to pause and respond thoughtfully.</li><li>Micro-self care involves small, frequent habits to reset and recharge.</li><li>Finding joy in small victories sustains people and provides strength.</li><li>Flexibility and support for caregivers are essential for organizational sustainability.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Rebuilding Leadership Resilience</li><li>05:36 Micro-Self Care and Resilience</li><li>13:03 Caregiver Support and Organizational Sustainability</li></ul>no00:21:59Melody Vachal - Facing Exhaustion as Non-Profit Leadersfull<![CDATA[Jon Roberts - Why the Best Fundraisers Lead with Curiosity, Not the Close]]>The conversation covers the importance of building relationships before making an ask, the process of building a fundraising team from scratch, prioritizing relationships over revenue, donor engagement and alignment, an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising, and insights and personal reflections from the guest. Key takeaways include the emphasis on relationship before revenue and the need for a frictionless donor experience.

Takeaways

  • Relationship before revenue
  • Frictionless donor experience

Chapters

  • 00:00 Building Relationships and Making the Ask
  • 05:24 Prioritizing Relationships Over Revenue
  • 14:15 Entrepreneurial Approach to Fundraising
]]>50d0296e-a2f0-4c5a-ad39-5857d2e3afa6Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:09:20 GMT<p>The conversation covers the importance of building relationships before making an ask, the process of building a fundraising team from scratch, prioritizing relationships over revenue, donor engagement and alignment, an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising, and insights and personal reflections from the guest. Key takeaways include the emphasis on relationship before revenue and the need for a frictionless donor experience.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Relationship before revenue</li><li>Frictionless donor experience</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Building Relationships and Making the Ask</li><li>05:24 Prioritizing Relationships Over Revenue</li><li>14:15 Entrepreneurial Approach to Fundraising</li></ul>no00:22:56Jon Roberts - Why the Best Fundraisers Lead with Curiosity, Not the Closefull<![CDATA[Scott Swayne - How Human Resources Wisdom Can Transform Nonprofit Fundraising ]]>The conversation delves into the challenges faced by nonprofits, emphasizing the importance of authentic relationship building and data-driven decision making. It explores topics such as cultivating authentic relationships with board members, developing a culture in a nonprofit, balancing revenue targets and team engagement, aligning organizational objectives and talent strategy, maintaining team morale and donor confidence, operational excellence and donor stewardship, strategies for navigating funding shortfalls, professional advice, personal reflections, daily habits, past failures, and disconnecting and recharging.

Takeaways

  • Authentic Relationship Building
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Nonprofit Challenges
  • 06:06 Developing a Culture in a Nonprofit
  • 12:56 Maintaining Team Morale and Donor Confidence
  • 18:10 Operational Excellence and Donor Stewardship
  • 22:54 Strategies for Navigating Funding Shortfalls
  • 30:04 Daily Habit and Past Failure
  • 35:07 Disconnecting and Recharging
]]>dcddc56f-ca35-45ff-ab3e-42a9dfc68f1aMon, 02 Mar 2026 18:57:18 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the challenges faced by nonprofits, emphasizing the importance of authentic relationship building and data-driven decision making. It explores topics such as cultivating authentic relationships with board members, developing a culture in a nonprofit, balancing revenue targets and team engagement, aligning organizational objectives and talent strategy, maintaining team morale and donor confidence, operational excellence and donor stewardship, strategies for navigating funding shortfalls, professional advice, personal reflections, daily habits, past failures, and disconnecting and recharging.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Authentic Relationship Building</li><li>Data-Driven Decision Making</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Nonprofit Challenges</li><li>06:06 Developing a Culture in a Nonprofit</li><li>12:56 Maintaining Team Morale and Donor Confidence</li><li>18:10 Operational Excellence and Donor Stewardship</li><li>22:54 Strategies for Navigating Funding Shortfalls</li><li>30:04 Daily Habit and Past Failure</li><li>35:07 Disconnecting and Recharging</li></ul>no00:34:37Scott Swayne - How Human Resources Wisdom Can Transform Nonprofit Fundraising full<![CDATA[Angela Eifert - Stop Chasing Donors and Start Attracting Them]]>The conversation covers topics such as reactive leadership, reframing the relationship with fundraising, building a culture of trust and innovation, and elevated personal power in times of transition. It delves into the challenges faced by nonprofit leaders and provides insights on how to navigate these challenges with intention and purpose.

Takeaways

  • Reactive Leadership
  • Elevated Personal Power

Chapters

  • 00:00 Reactive Leadership vs. Intentional Leadership
  • 15:43 Building a Culture of Trust and Innovation
]]>5470f339-dfe8-4f52-8a23-59f202acaf62Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:17:52 GMT<p>The conversation covers topics such as reactive leadership, reframing the relationship with fundraising, building a culture of trust and innovation, and elevated personal power in times of transition. It delves into the challenges faced by nonprofit leaders and provides insights on how to navigate these challenges with intention and purpose.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Reactive Leadership</li><li>Elevated Personal Power</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Reactive Leadership vs. Intentional Leadership</li><li>15:43 Building a Culture of Trust and Innovation</li></ul>no00:29:06Angela Eifert - Stop Chasing Donors and Start Attracting Themfull<![CDATA[Mary Kelly - Your Non-Profit is in Crisis - Advise from a Navy Intel Officer ]]>The conversation covers topics related to crisis leadership, fundraising challenges, and nonprofit management. Mary Kelly shares insights on economic signals affecting nonprofits, the shift in donor psychology, and the importance of treating donors as investors. She also discusses the leadership approach during a crisis, addressing burnout, and the significance of clarity and priorities in nonprofit leadership.

Takeaways

  • Crisis leadership requires skipping over the initial stages of crisis and quickly moving to reality and realignment.
  • Nonprofits need to prioritize clarity, autonomy, and team collaboration to prevent burnout and foster engagement.
  • Leaders should hold a reality and priorities leadership meeting to assess risks, priorities, and immediate actions for the next 90 days.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Crisis Leadership and Fundraising Challenges
  • 06:02 Leadership Approach During a Crisis
  • 11:51 Addressing Burnout and Engagement in Nonprofits
]]>2fa41107-9a6d-443a-862d-9141600914d3Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:33:19 GMT<p>The conversation covers topics related to crisis leadership, fundraising challenges, and nonprofit management. Mary Kelly shares insights on economic signals affecting nonprofits, the shift in donor psychology, and the importance of treating donors as investors. She also discusses the leadership approach during a crisis, addressing burnout, and the significance of clarity and priorities in nonprofit leadership.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Crisis leadership requires skipping over the initial stages of crisis and quickly moving to reality and realignment.</li><li>Nonprofits need to prioritize clarity, autonomy, and team collaboration to prevent burnout and foster engagement.</li><li>Leaders should hold a reality and priorities leadership meeting to assess risks, priorities, and immediate actions for the next 90 days.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Crisis Leadership and Fundraising Challenges</li><li>06:02 Leadership Approach During a Crisis</li><li>11:51 Addressing Burnout and Engagement in Nonprofits</li></ul>no00:23:46Mary Kelly - Your Non-Profit is in Crisis - Advise from a Navy Intel Officer full<![CDATA[Leary Gates - Stop Firefighting and Start Leading]]>The conversation with Larry Gates covers topics related to strategic thinking, leadership empowerment, and the balance between urgency and perspective. Larry shares insights on self-regulation, problem-solving, and the importance of creating margin for strategic thinking. He also discusses the challenges of maintaining passion without being consumed and the significance of distance without disengagement. Additionally, he provides practical advice and shares his daily habits, reflecting on his own experiences and offering valuable insights for leaders.

Takeaways

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Leadership Empowerment

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Larry Gates
  • 05:36 Firefighting and Strategic Thinking
  • 11:52 Balancing Passion and Identity
  • 17:30 Professional Advice and Daily Habits
  • 23:39 Closing and Contact Information
]]>5d33be4e-8e8f-4dda-97e4-79901f69e1a4Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:32:26 GMT<p>The conversation with Larry Gates covers topics related to strategic thinking, leadership empowerment, and the balance between urgency and perspective. Larry shares insights on self-regulation, problem-solving, and the importance of creating margin for strategic thinking. He also discusses the challenges of maintaining passion without being consumed and the significance of distance without disengagement. Additionally, he provides practical advice and shares his daily habits, reflecting on his own experiences and offering valuable insights for leaders.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Strategic Thinking</li><li>Leadership Empowerment</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Larry Gates</li><li>05:36 Firefighting and Strategic Thinking</li><li>11:52 Balancing Passion and Identity</li><li>17:30 Professional Advice and Daily Habits</li><li>23:39 Closing and Contact Information</li></ul>no00:22:36Leary Gates - Stop Firefighting and Start Leadingfull<![CDATA[Pete Ochs - Viewing Donors as Investors]]>The conversation delves into the importance of viewing donors as investors, balancing economic, social, and spiritual capital, and measuring the impact of nonprofit activities. It also highlights the significance of pursuing significance over worldly success and the need to prioritize donor care and involvement. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the warning signs of sacrificing long-term economic health and the importance of disconnecting and recharging for nonprofit leaders.

Takeaways

  • Nonprofit leaders should view donors as investors expecting a return
  • Balancing economic, social, and spiritual capital is crucial for nonprofit sustainability
  • Donors are the customers of a nonprofit organization
  • Measuring the impact of nonprofit activities is essential for demonstrating value to donors
  • Nonprofit leaders should prioritize donor care and involvement
  • The pursuit of significance is more important than the pursuit of worldly success

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Nonprofit Leadership and Investment
  • 08:14 Donors as Investors and Demonstrating Value
  • 15:16 Warning Signs of Sacrificing Long-Term Economic Health
  • 21:04 Measuring Success and Pursuing Significance
  • 32:24 Disconnecting and Recharging
]]>df53691d-6da3-47a7-ba25-962cadeb045eThu, 26 Feb 2026 19:50:53 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the importance of viewing donors as investors, balancing economic, social, and spiritual capital, and measuring the impact of nonprofit activities. It also highlights the significance of pursuing significance over worldly success and the need to prioritize donor care and involvement. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the warning signs of sacrificing long-term economic health and the importance of disconnecting and recharging for nonprofit leaders.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Nonprofit leaders should view donors as investors expecting a return</li><li>Balancing economic, social, and spiritual capital is crucial for nonprofit sustainability</li><li>Donors are the customers of a nonprofit organization</li><li>Measuring the impact of nonprofit activities is essential for demonstrating value to donors</li><li>Nonprofit leaders should prioritize donor care and involvement</li><li>The pursuit of significance is more important than the pursuit of worldly success</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Nonprofit Leadership and Investment</li><li>08:14 Donors as Investors and Demonstrating Value</li><li>15:16 Warning Signs of Sacrificing Long-Term Economic Health</li><li>21:04 Measuring Success and Pursuing Significance</li><li>32:24 Disconnecting and Recharging</li></ul>no00:35:06Pete Ochs - Viewing Donors as Investorsfull<![CDATA[Amy Lindholm - The Power of Trust]]>The conversation covers the challenges of balancing inspiration and metrics in the nonprofit world, building trust, strategic focus, and personal insights from Amy's experiences as a triathlete and professional. Amy shares valuable advice and practical strategies for nonprofit leaders, emphasizing the importance of trust, impact, and prioritization.

Takeaways

  • Trust is built through consistency, genuine listening, and delivering value in day-to-day interactions.
  • Balancing inspiration and metrics involves aligning short-term impact with long-term goals and ensuring that efforts build trust and make a measurable impact.
  • Prioritizing resources for maximum impact involves aligning projects with the mission, assessing impact and effort, and considering the impact on trust.
  • Personal growth and success often stem from overcoming challenges and taking action to make positive changes.
  • Disney World is Amy's favorite place to disconnect and recharge, emphasizing the importance of play and wonder in adult life.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Diverse Experience
  • 07:06 Balancing Inspiration and Metrics
  • 12:29 Navigating Organizational Shifts and Change Fatigue
  • 19:15 Strategic Focus and Prioritization
  • 24:58 Personal Insights and Fast Five
]]>e5df2ccb-4d99-4169-a9dd-9c98ce249567Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:06:44 GMT<p>The conversation covers the challenges of balancing inspiration and metrics in the nonprofit world, building trust, strategic focus, and personal insights from Amy's experiences as a triathlete and professional. Amy shares valuable advice and practical strategies for nonprofit leaders, emphasizing the importance of trust, impact, and prioritization.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Trust is built through consistency, genuine listening, and delivering value in day-to-day interactions.</li><li>Balancing inspiration and metrics involves aligning short-term impact with long-term goals and ensuring that efforts build trust and make a measurable impact.</li><li>Prioritizing resources for maximum impact involves aligning projects with the mission, assessing impact and effort, and considering the impact on trust.</li><li>Personal growth and success often stem from overcoming challenges and taking action to make positive changes.</li><li>Disney World is Amy's favorite place to disconnect and recharge, emphasizing the importance of play and wonder in adult life.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Diverse Experience</li><li>07:06 Balancing Inspiration and Metrics</li><li>12:29 Navigating Organizational Shifts and Change Fatigue</li><li>19:15 Strategic Focus and Prioritization</li><li>24:58 Personal Insights and Fast Five</li></ul>no00:28:26Amy Lindholm - The Power of Trustfull<![CDATA[Jeff Terpstra - How to Close the Door on Losing New Donors]]>The conversation explores the challenges of donor retention, mistakes in donor stewardship, crafting authentic messaging, the power of storytelling, creating a vision for change, multi-channel integration, measuring what matters, maintaining personal connections, balancing authenticity and frequency, learning from failure, and disconnecting and recharging.

Takeaways

  • Craft authentic and genuine messaging to engage donors effectively.
  • Maintain a balance between authenticity and frequency in donor communications.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Challenge of Donor Retention
  • 06:08 Crafting Authentic Messaging
  • 13:51 Creating a Vision for Change
  • 20:54 Measuring What Matters
  • 27:20 Balancing Authenticity and Frequency
  • 32:35 Disconnecting and Recharging
]]>1dcb459c-5ef2-40dc-a042-890fde6bd71cMon, 16 Feb 2026 21:58:40 GMT<p>The conversation explores the challenges of donor retention, mistakes in donor stewardship, crafting authentic messaging, the power of storytelling, creating a vision for change, multi-channel integration, measuring what matters, maintaining personal connections, balancing authenticity and frequency, learning from failure, and disconnecting and recharging.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Craft authentic and genuine messaging to engage donors effectively.</li><li>Maintain a balance between authenticity and frequency in donor communications.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Challenge of Donor Retention</li><li>06:08 Crafting Authentic Messaging</li><li>13:51 Creating a Vision for Change</li><li>20:54 Measuring What Matters</li><li>27:20 Balancing Authenticity and Frequency</li><li>32:35 Disconnecting and Recharging</li></ul>no00:28:58Jeff Terpstra - How to Close the Door on Losing New Donorsfull<![CDATA[Holly Brown - A process improvement that could transform your organization’s effectiveness]]>The podcast episode features a discussion on process improvement, effective meeting agendas, the buffer concept, implementing EOS, and dealing with operational chaos. The guest shares personal and professional insights, providing valuable advice for leaders in non-profit organizations.

Takeaways

  • Process improvement for focusing on the mission
  • Effective meeting agendas

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest Introduction
  • 07:37 Implementing EOS for CEOs and System Implementation Steps
  • 15:09 Personal and Professional Insights
]]>c680f5f1-09d6-4424-a16c-7f5c2931bf9eFri, 13 Feb 2026 19:40:59 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a discussion on process improvement, effective meeting agendas, the buffer concept, implementing EOS, and dealing with operational chaos. The guest shares personal and professional insights, providing valuable advice for leaders in non-profit organizations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Process improvement for focusing on the mission</li><li>Effective meeting agendas</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest Introduction</li><li>07:37 Implementing EOS for CEOs and System Implementation Steps</li><li>15:09 Personal and Professional Insights</li></ul>no00:21:42Holly Brown - A process improvement that could transform your organization’s effectivenessfull<![CDATA[Kyle Szucs - The Power of Story Telling]]>The conversation covers the power of storytelling in fundraising, understanding regional advantages, the impact of podcasting on fundraising conversations, collaborative fundraising, personal advice, habits, learning from failure, and disconnecting to recharge.

Takeaways

  • Powerful storytelling is essential in fundraising
  • Understanding regional advantages is crucial in fundraising
  • Podcasting can impact fundraising conversations
  • Collaborative fundraising can overcome a competitive mindset
  • Personal advice and habits can shape professional success
  • Learning from failure is a key to success
  • Disconnecting to recharge is important for personal well-being

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Fundraising and Storytelling
  • 08:54 Understanding Regional Advantage in Fundraising
  • 16:08 Impact of Podcasting on Fundraising Conversations
  • 25:17 Professional Advice and Personal Habits
]]>ac40a0e3-34f6-4b9d-8777-07a693d0af38Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:03:13 GMT<p>The conversation covers the power of storytelling in fundraising, understanding regional advantages, the impact of podcasting on fundraising conversations, collaborative fundraising, personal advice, habits, learning from failure, and disconnecting to recharge.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Powerful storytelling is essential in fundraising</li><li>Understanding regional advantages is crucial in fundraising</li><li>Podcasting can impact fundraising conversations</li><li>Collaborative fundraising can overcome a competitive mindset</li><li>Personal advice and habits can shape professional success</li><li>Learning from failure is a key to success</li><li>Disconnecting to recharge is important for personal well-being</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Fundraising and Storytelling</li><li>08:54 Understanding Regional Advantage in Fundraising</li><li>16:08 Impact of Podcasting on Fundraising Conversations</li><li>25:17 Professional Advice and Personal Habits</li></ul>no00:30:03Kyle Szucs - The Power of Story Tellingfull<![CDATA[Kiersten Hill - The One Marketing Metric That Predicts Fundraising Success]]>The conversation delves into the challenges of fundraising metrics, the role of nonprofit leaders in fundraising, the importance of engagement as a marketing metric, the transformation of nonprofit messaging, reframing marketing as an investment, and turning setbacks into success. Key takeaways include the significance of engagement as a marketing metric, the essential role of storytelling in connecting with donors, and the importance of authenticity and trust in fundraising.

Takeaways

  • Engagement is a critical marketing metric
  • Storytelling is essential for connecting with donors
  • Marketing is an investment in the mission
  • Authenticity and trust are key in fundraising
  • Personal brand is a crucial fundraising strategy

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Challenge of Fundraising Metrics
  • 08:31 Maximizing Impact: The Metric That Matters
  • 15:05 Messaging Transformation for Nonprofits
  • 20:13 Reframing Marketing as an Investment
  • 28:12 Turning Setbacks into Success
]]>9513ed52-936c-4978-90b2-a7fdfdf88548Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:08:29 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the challenges of fundraising metrics, the role of nonprofit leaders in fundraising, the importance of engagement as a marketing metric, the transformation of nonprofit messaging, reframing marketing as an investment, and turning setbacks into success. Key takeaways include the significance of engagement as a marketing metric, the essential role of storytelling in connecting with donors, and the importance of authenticity and trust in fundraising.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Engagement is a critical marketing metric</li><li>Storytelling is essential for connecting with donors</li><li>Marketing is an investment in the mission</li><li>Authenticity and trust are key in fundraising</li><li>Personal brand is a crucial fundraising strategy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Challenge of Fundraising Metrics</li><li>08:31 Maximizing Impact: The Metric That Matters</li><li>15:05 Messaging Transformation for Nonprofits</li><li>20:13 Reframing Marketing as an Investment</li><li>28:12 Turning Setbacks into Success</li></ul>no00:29:35Kiersten Hill - The One Marketing Metric That Predicts Fundraising Successfull<![CDATA[Mac Curfman - Leadership Blind Spots That Kill Sustainable Fundraising]]>The conversation explores common leadership blind spots and their impact on nonprofit fundraising. Mac's varied background, transition to training, and unconventional fundraising approach are discussed. The power of storytelling in fundraising, leadership blind spots in nonprofits, and connecting donors to alternative futures are explored. Additionally, resource development, organizational sustainability, and lessons from managing scarce public resources are highlighted.

Takeaways

  • Storytelling for fundraising
  • Leadership blind spots

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Leadership Blind Spots
  • 06:26 Leadership Blind Spots in Nonprofits
  • 11:36 Resource Development and Organizational Sustainability
]]>dca5d260-5bc6-4670-9ef0-6de1a7eb2e45Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:59:07 GMT<p>The conversation explores common leadership blind spots and their impact on nonprofit fundraising. Mac's varied background, transition to training, and unconventional fundraising approach are discussed. The power of storytelling in fundraising, leadership blind spots in nonprofits, and connecting donors to alternative futures are explored. Additionally, resource development, organizational sustainability, and lessons from managing scarce public resources are highlighted.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Storytelling for fundraising</li><li>Leadership blind spots</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Leadership Blind Spots</li><li>06:26 Leadership Blind Spots in Nonprofits</li><li>11:36 Resource Development and Organizational Sustainability</li></ul>no00:20:28Mac Curfman - Leadership Blind Spots That Kill Sustainable Fundraisingfull<![CDATA[Tricia Collier Richardson - Nonprofit CEO & Leadership Coach]]>The conversation covers the early warning signs of nonprofit leader burnout, the importance of managing relationships with boards, funders, and public agencies, the impact of asking the right questions, and the need for creating thinking time for clarity and reflection. Tricia Richardson shares insights on recognizing warning signs, building relationships, the power of questions, and the importance of margin and thinking time for leaders.

Takeaways

  • Early warning signs
  • Building relationships
  • Importance of margin
  • The power of questions
  • Creating thinking time

Chapters

  • 00:00 Creating Thinking Time for Clarity and Reflection
]]>9772f2d0-f1e5-4011-99ab-2c2eb109d0acThu, 12 Feb 2026 20:26:42 GMT<p>The conversation covers the early warning signs of nonprofit leader burnout, the importance of managing relationships with boards, funders, and public agencies, the impact of asking the right questions, and the need for creating thinking time for clarity and reflection. Tricia Richardson shares insights on recognizing warning signs, building relationships, the power of questions, and the importance of margin and thinking time for leaders.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Early warning signs</li><li>Building relationships</li><li>Importance of margin</li><li>The power of questions</li><li>Creating thinking time</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Creating Thinking Time for Clarity and Reflection</li></ul>no00:23:44Tricia Collier Richardson - Nonprofit CEO & Leadership Coachfull<![CDATA[Dr. Brandon Schmidly - VP for Advancement at Crown College]]>Dr. Brandon Schmidley, Vice President for Advancement at Crown College, shares his journey from a small town in Missouri to higher education and fundraising. His background in philosophy has equipped him to navigate the ambiguity and analytical aspects of fundraising. He emphasizes the importance of critique and learning from failures, and finds recharging in family connections.

Takeaways

  • Diverse Backgrounds in Advancement
  • Embracing Critique and Learning from Failures
  • Recharging Through Family Connections

Chapters

  • 00:00 Learning from Failures and Recharging
]]>1c700de3-a7c2-412f-a2f8-25849e7b7a13Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:52:19 GMT<p>Dr. Brandon Schmidley, Vice President for Advancement at Crown College, shares his journey from a small town in Missouri to higher education and fundraising. His background in philosophy has equipped him to navigate the ambiguity and analytical aspects of fundraising. He emphasizes the importance of critique and learning from failures, and finds recharging in family connections.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Diverse Backgrounds in Advancement</li><li>Embracing Critique and Learning from Failures</li><li>Recharging Through Family Connections</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Learning from Failures and Recharging</li></ul>no00:34:58Dr. Brandon Schmidly - VP for Advancement at Crown Collegefull<![CDATA[Tyler Van Eps - National Christian Foundation]]>The conversation covers the introduction and background of Tyler Van Epps, the mission of the National Christian Foundation, the importance of creating value before asking, the relationship between confidence and giving, working with donors and appreciated assets, and personal insights and advice. The key takeaways include the importance of providing value before asking and the impact of confidence on driving giving.

Takeaways

  • Value Before Asking
  • Confidence Drives Giving

Chapters

  • 00:00 Personal Insights and Advice
]]>4f94303b-3a52-4985-a166-577282cf5d86Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:49:55 GMT<p>The conversation covers the introduction and background of Tyler Van Epps, the mission of the National Christian Foundation, the importance of creating value before asking, the relationship between confidence and giving, working with donors and appreciated assets, and personal insights and advice. The key takeaways include the importance of providing value before asking and the impact of confidence on driving giving.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Value Before Asking</li><li>Confidence Drives Giving</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Personal Insights and Advice</li></ul>no00:22:48Tyler Van Eps - National Christian Foundationfull<![CDATA[From Donors to Disciples: A Conversation on Faith-Based Fundraising]]>The conversation delves into the world of nonprofit fundraising, emphasizing the importance of relationships in donor engagement and the significance of involving donors in the mission. It explores effective communication strategies, personal growth through failure, and the value of relaxation and recharging for nonprofit professionals.

Takeaways

  • Relationships are key to donor engagement
  • Engaging donors in the mission leads to deeper involvement

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Nonprofit Fundraising
  • 10:45 Moving Beyond Financial Support
  • 18:06 Effective Communication with Donors
  • 24:03 Learning from Failure and Personal Growth
]]>7d31a07c-a897-4f05-8fbe-5221e2bfff35Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:56:49 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the world of nonprofit fundraising, emphasizing the importance of relationships in donor engagement and the significance of involving donors in the mission. It explores effective communication strategies, personal growth through failure, and the value of relaxation and recharging for nonprofit professionals.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Relationships are key to donor engagement</li><li>Engaging donors in the mission leads to deeper involvement</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Nonprofit Fundraising</li><li>10:45 Moving Beyond Financial Support</li><li>18:06 Effective Communication with Donors</li><li>24:03 Learning from Failure and Personal Growth</li></ul>no00:26:05From Donors to Disciples: A Conversation on Faith-Based Fundraisingfull<![CDATA[Mandy Pearce - Strategic Planning for Non-Profits]]>The podcast episode features Mandy Pearce, the owner of Funding for Good, discussing her experience in the nonprofit sector and the challenges faced by nonprofit consultants. The conversation covers topics such as mindset around money, strategic planning for nonprofits, the consulting business model, learning from failure, and the value of consultants in the nonprofit sector.

Takeaways

  • Mindset around money
  • Strategic planning for nonprofits
  • Consulting business model
  • Learning from failure
  • Value of consultants

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Funding Your Future Now Podcast
  • 06:20 Setting Realistic Goals for Nonprofits
  • 14:30 Impact of Fundraising Consultancy on Nonprofits
]]>312929fb-3442-432c-8730-85c930f9e048Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:58:19 GMT<p>The podcast episode features Mandy Pearce, the owner of Funding for Good, discussing her experience in the nonprofit sector and the challenges faced by nonprofit consultants. The conversation covers topics such as mindset around money, strategic planning for nonprofits, the consulting business model, learning from failure, and the value of consultants in the nonprofit sector.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mindset around money</li><li>Strategic planning for nonprofits</li><li>Consulting business model</li><li>Learning from failure</li><li>Value of consultants</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Funding Your Future Now Podcast</li><li>06:20 Setting Realistic Goals for Nonprofits</li><li>14:30 Impact of Fundraising Consultancy on Nonprofits</li></ul>no00:21:49Mandy Pearce - Strategic Planning for Non-Profitsfull<![CDATA[Chris McClure on Creating a Heathly Team Culture]]>The conversation explores the importance of clarity in communication, especially in the context of fundraising and nonprofit leadership. It delves into the power of clear messaging to attract donors, the process of distilling a complex mission into an authentic and irresistible message, and the significance of inspiring confidence and investments. Additionally, it discusses the rebuilding of fundraising teams and culture to create momentum and foster a healthy and vibrant environment.

Takeaways

  • Clarity is key in effectively communicating a message.
  • Understanding donor goals and building strong relationships are crucial for fundraising success.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of Clarity in Communication
  • 08:33 Distilling a Complex Mission into an Authentic Message
  • 14:42 Inspiring Confidence and Investments
  • 20:48 Rebuilding Fundraising Team and Culture
]]>166426cc-0971-42ac-b120-5b4540056bc8Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:25:36 GMT<p>The conversation explores the importance of clarity in communication, especially in the context of fundraising and nonprofit leadership. It delves into the power of clear messaging to attract donors, the process of distilling a complex mission into an authentic and irresistible message, and the significance of inspiring confidence and investments. Additionally, it discusses the rebuilding of fundraising teams and culture to create momentum and foster a healthy and vibrant environment.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Clarity is key in effectively communicating a message.</li><li>Understanding donor goals and building strong relationships are crucial for fundraising success.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of Clarity in Communication</li><li>08:33 Distilling a Complex Mission into an Authentic Message</li><li>14:42 Inspiring Confidence and Investments</li><li>20:48 Rebuilding Fundraising Team and Culture</li></ul>no00:29:50Chris McClure on Creating a Heathly Team Culturefull<![CDATA[Holly Misener speaks on non-profit success]]>The conversation explores the intersection of faith, leadership, and business, focusing on aligning purpose with God's calling, transforming organizational culture, sustainable leadership practices, and fundraising as a kingdom activity.

Takeaways

  • Purpose Alignment
  • Organizational Culture Transformation
  • Sustainable Leadership Practices
  • Fundraising as Kingdom Activity

Chapters

  • 00:00 Aligning Purpose with God's Calling
  • 06:11 Sustainable Leadership Practices
]]>4940deb5-4e2c-47db-b82e-eb6871345c1eWed, 04 Feb 2026 00:30:58 GMT<p>The conversation explores the intersection of faith, leadership, and business, focusing on aligning purpose with God's calling, transforming organizational culture, sustainable leadership practices, and fundraising as a kingdom activity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Purpose Alignment</li><li>Organizational Culture Transformation</li><li>Sustainable Leadership Practices</li><li>Fundraising as Kingdom Activity</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Aligning Purpose with God's Calling</li><li>06:11 Sustainable Leadership Practices</li></ul>no00:22:16Holly Misener speaks on non-profit successfull<![CDATA[Brianna Pyka - Brand Strategy and Fundraising]]>The conversation delves into the intersection of brand and fundraising strategy, the challenges of balancing operational needs with major donors, navigating transformational gifts, strategies for exhausted major donor connections, maintaining mission focus with transformational gifts, and differentiating nonprofit organizations. Additionally, insightful professional and personal advice is shared, providing valuable takeaways for listeners.

Takeaways

  • Brand and fundraising strategy
  • Balancing operational needs with major donors
  • Navigating transformational gifts
  • Differentiating nonprofit organizations

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Brand and Fundraising Strategy
  • 08:34 Strategies for Exhausted Major Donor Connections
  • 14:00 Maintaining Mission Focus with Transformational Gifts
  • 23:04 Insightful Professional and Personal Advice
]]>ce2c7b43-a8cb-403e-be9a-81ce5e56e472Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:01:51 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the intersection of brand and fundraising strategy, the challenges of balancing operational needs with major donors, navigating transformational gifts, strategies for exhausted major donor connections, maintaining mission focus with transformational gifts, and differentiating nonprofit organizations. Additionally, insightful professional and personal advice is shared, providing valuable takeaways for listeners.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Brand and fundraising strategy</li><li>Balancing operational needs with major donors</li><li>Navigating transformational gifts</li><li>Differentiating nonprofit organizations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Brand and Fundraising Strategy</li><li>08:34 Strategies for Exhausted Major Donor Connections</li><li>14:00 Maintaining Mission Focus with Transformational Gifts</li><li>23:04 Insightful Professional and Personal Advice</li></ul>no00:27:21Brianna Pyka - Brand Strategy and Fundraisingfull<![CDATA[Steve Sonderman - a culture of authentic community]]>The conversation with Steve Sonderman delves into the importance of authentic community, intentional pathways for engagement, and the multiplication mindset for sustainable growth. Steve shares insights on developing an intentional plan for discipleship, creating authentic community, and addressing challenges faced by nonprofits. He also reflects on personal advice and experiences.

Takeaways

  • Authentic community vs. transactional relationships
  • Multiplication mindset for sustainable growth

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Steve Sonderman
  • 06:13 Building Authentic Community vs. Transactional Relationships
  • 19:16 Multiplication Mindset for Sustainable Growth
  • 32:07 Challenges Faced by Nonprofits
]]>20f3b04c-b99b-449d-8cf8-944bd6ad5815Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:47:35 GMT<p>The conversation with Steve Sonderman delves into the importance of authentic community, intentional pathways for engagement, and the multiplication mindset for sustainable growth. Steve shares insights on developing an intentional plan for discipleship, creating authentic community, and addressing challenges faced by nonprofits. He also reflects on personal advice and experiences.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Authentic community vs. transactional relationships</li><li>Multiplication mindset for sustainable growth</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Steve Sonderman</li><li>06:13 Building Authentic Community vs. Transactional Relationships</li><li>19:16 Multiplication Mindset for Sustainable Growth</li><li>32:07 Challenges Faced by Nonprofits</li></ul>no00:39:22Steve Sonderman - a culture of authentic communityfull<![CDATA[Jay Link - Conversation after 35 years as a fundraising professional]]>The conversation covers Jay Link's journey from preacher to fundraiser, his experience in financial services, and his transition to the nonprofit world. It delves into the principles of kingdom fundraising and the personal transformation required for fundraisers. It also explores the shift in donor conversations and the impact of embracing the four cornerstones of kingdom fundraising. The conversation delves into the approach of ministry and stewardship planning, emphasizing the importance of giving and the impact of effective giving strategies. It also explores the shift from a financial focus to a spiritual and emotional approach in fundraising and donor engagement.

Takeaways

  • Kingdom fundraising principles
  • Personal transformation for fundraisers
  • Shift in donor conversations Effective giving strategies
  • Shift from financial focus to spiritual and emotional approach

Chapters

  • 00:00 Journey to Fundraising
  • 12:55 The Four Cornerstones
  • 22:15 Personal Transformation for Fundraisers
  • 28:00 Changing the Conversation on Giving and Stewardship
  • 35:01 Ministry vs. Fundraising
]]>d70d1f5a-1e97-4c88-aa46-58f42a27dcd6Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:25:28 GMT<p>The conversation covers Jay Link's journey from preacher to fundraiser, his experience in financial services, and his transition to the nonprofit world. It delves into the principles of kingdom fundraising and the personal transformation required for fundraisers. It also explores the shift in donor conversations and the impact of embracing the four cornerstones of kingdom fundraising. The conversation delves into the approach of ministry and stewardship planning, emphasizing the importance of giving and the impact of effective giving strategies. It also explores the shift from a financial focus to a spiritual and emotional approach in fundraising and donor engagement.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Kingdom fundraising principles</li><li>Personal transformation for fundraisers</li><li>Shift in donor conversations Effective giving strategies</li><li>Shift from financial focus to spiritual and emotional approach</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Journey to Fundraising</li><li>12:55 The Four Cornerstones</li><li>22:15 Personal Transformation for Fundraisers</li><li>28:00 Changing the Conversation on Giving and Stewardship</li><li>35:01 Ministry vs. Fundraising</li></ul>no00:42:53Jay Link - Conversation after 35 years as a fundraising professionalfull<![CDATA[Tess Vergara - Soul Powered Executive Coach]]>The conversation delves into the themes of authenticity, emotional capacity, integrated leadership, and wholeness. It explores the challenges of leadership, authenticity in high-stakes meetings, releasing inherited narratives, emotional resilience, embodied action, and advice for nonprofit executives. The discussion also covers professional advice, personal growth habits, advice to the 20-year-old self, learning from failure, and finding inner rejuvenation.

Takeaways

  • Authenticity Over Performance
  • Emotional Capacity and Resilience
  • Integrated Leadership and Wholeness

Chapters

  • 00:00 Facing Real Challenges
  • 07:19 Releasing Inherited Narratives
  • 18:46 Embodied Action vs. Transactional Hustle
  • 24:31 Advice for Nonprofit Executives
  • 29:50 Failure Setting Up for Success
]]>24541c1c-e137-49ff-8a65-fd1ea798e7c6Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:26:53 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the themes of authenticity, emotional capacity, integrated leadership, and wholeness. It explores the challenges of leadership, authenticity in high-stakes meetings, releasing inherited narratives, emotional resilience, embodied action, and advice for nonprofit executives. The discussion also covers professional advice, personal growth habits, advice to the 20-year-old self, learning from failure, and finding inner rejuvenation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Authenticity Over Performance</li><li>Emotional Capacity and Resilience</li><li>Integrated Leadership and Wholeness</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Facing Real Challenges</li><li>07:19 Releasing Inherited Narratives</li><li>18:46 Embodied Action vs. Transactional Hustle</li><li>24:31 Advice for Nonprofit Executives</li><li>29:50 Failure Setting Up for Success</li></ul>no00:36:37Tess Vergara - Soul Powered Executive Coachfull<![CDATA[Bill Goodwin - President Priority Living]]>The podcast episode features a conversation with Bill Goodwin, author of 'Priority Living, Seven Pillars to Make Your Life Count.' Bill shares insights on living with intentionality, creating margin, and distinguishing between goals and growth. He also discusses the power of the calendar, finding rhythm, and the importance of professional advice and daily habits. Additionally, he reflects on lessons from failure and the need for recalibration in life.

Takeaways

  • Living with intentionality
  • Clarity precedes peace

Chapters

  • 00:00 Lessons from Failure and Recalibration
]]>98d6f468-7817-4f5e-b0b0-3b3c6ddf1e97Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:57:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a conversation with Bill Goodwin, author of 'Priority Living, Seven Pillars to Make Your Life Count.' Bill shares insights on living with intentionality, creating margin, and distinguishing between goals and growth. He also discusses the power of the calendar, finding rhythm, and the importance of professional advice and daily habits. Additionally, he reflects on lessons from failure and the need for recalibration in life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Living with intentionality</li><li>Clarity precedes peace</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Lessons from Failure and Recalibration</li></ul>no00:28:46Bill Goodwin - President Priority Livingfull<![CDATA[Garth Warren - President of Barnabas Resources]]>The conversation covers the strategic guidance provided to nonprofits, the importance of clarity in organizational vision and mission, the process of building compelling case statements for fundraising, and the management of donor relationships and expectations. It also delves into the significance of setting deadlines and trusting the outcome in fundraising efforts. The conversation delves into the strategies for building relationships with donors, establishing effective communication, engaging donors beyond annual reports, fundraising and donor engagement, and personal and professional insights. The key takeaways include the importance of building relationships and effective communication in donor engagement.

Takeaways

  • Strategic guidance for nonprofits
  • Importance of clarity in organizational vision and mission
  • Building compelling case statements for fundraising
  • Managing donor relationships and expectations Building Relationships
  • Effective Communication

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Funding the Future Podcast
  • 07:15 Managing Donor Expectations
  • 16:02 Setting Deadlines and Trusting the Outcome
  • 21:14 Establishing Effective Communication
  • 28:00 Personal and Professional Insights
]]>6b62186c-4b61-42f1-bdd7-30850b05db04Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:28:17 GMT<p>The conversation covers the strategic guidance provided to nonprofits, the importance of clarity in organizational vision and mission, the process of building compelling case statements for fundraising, and the management of donor relationships and expectations. It also delves into the significance of setting deadlines and trusting the outcome in fundraising efforts. The conversation delves into the strategies for building relationships with donors, establishing effective communication, engaging donors beyond annual reports, fundraising and donor engagement, and personal and professional insights. The key takeaways include the importance of building relationships and effective communication in donor engagement.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Strategic guidance for nonprofits</li><li>Importance of clarity in organizational vision and mission</li><li>Building compelling case statements for fundraising</li><li>Managing donor relationships and expectations Building Relationships</li><li>Effective Communication</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Funding the Future Podcast</li><li>07:15 Managing Donor Expectations</li><li>16:02 Setting Deadlines and Trusting the Outcome</li><li>21:14 Establishing Effective Communication</li><li>28:00 Personal and Professional Insights</li></ul>no00:33:27Garth Warren - President of Barnabas Resourcesfull<![CDATA[Ian Vickers - President of Global Partners in Hope]]>The conversation delves into the work of Global Partners in HOPE, focusing on medical care and impact in West Africa, as well as the importance of building trust and deepening donor relationships. It explores the understanding of donor interests, engaging long-term donors, and personalized donor communication, emphasizing the significance of impactful donor relationships and building trust. The conversation covers donor engagement strategies, including the use of hard print materials and multi-channel communication. It also delves into donor follow-up and impact communication, building relationships, personal habits, reflections on failure, and recharging. The discussion provides valuable insights into connecting with donors and maintaining meaningful relationships.

Takeaways

  • Building Trust
  • Impactful Donor Relationships Connecting with donors through hard print materials
  • Utilizing multi-channel communication for donor engagement

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Global Partners in HOPE
  • 07:37 Building Trust with Donors
  • 13:25 Engaging Long-Term Donors
  • 32:13 Recharging and Connecting with the Audience
]]>0584e6e9-2ef6-4223-9cd5-e9398f0a31e3Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:04:05 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the work of Global Partners in HOPE, focusing on medical care and impact in West Africa, as well as the importance of building trust and deepening donor relationships. It explores the understanding of donor interests, engaging long-term donors, and personalized donor communication, emphasizing the significance of impactful donor relationships and building trust. The conversation covers donor engagement strategies, including the use of hard print materials and multi-channel communication. It also delves into donor follow-up and impact communication, building relationships, personal habits, reflections on failure, and recharging. The discussion provides valuable insights into connecting with donors and maintaining meaningful relationships.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Building Trust</li><li>Impactful Donor Relationships Connecting with donors through hard print materials</li><li>Utilizing multi-channel communication for donor engagement</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Global Partners in HOPE</li><li>07:37 Building Trust with Donors</li><li>13:25 Engaging Long-Term Donors</li><li>32:13 Recharging and Connecting with the Audience</li></ul>no00:31:45Ian Vickers - President of Global Partners in Hopefull