Join us for this bonus podcast, and an all-encompassing conversation with Heather Yandow and Meredith Emmet around fundraising roles and expectations, how to identify your organization's business model, and the importance of thank you notes! Fo

Making the Ask Online with Dawn Crawford

Feb 1st, 2018 28m 9s

Online giving is becoming more common, but is this a good or bad thing? In this episode, we dive into best practices for online fundraising, investigate new communications tools for messaging donors and potential donors, and reflect on whether

Raise More Money with Data Tracking with Mary Hackett

Feb 1st, 2018 27m 11s

For leaner nonprofits, it can be difficult to dive deeper into data that goes beyond "how many individuals gave a gift." Yet tracking data is essential for nonprofits looking to raise more money! Join us to learn how fundraisers can get started

Living Your Organizational Values Through Fundraising with Steve Lew

Feb 1st, 2018 29m 37s

What would it be like for your organization to empower its employees, make them feel respected, and give them more opportunities to get involved? In this episode, we discuss what can be learned from looking at successful organizations, and how

Planning Events With Value with Brooke Battle

Feb 1st, 2018 36m 24s

Ask not what kind of event you want to throw but why you’re doing it in the first place, advises Brooke. Then, measure success not just by topline revenue, but how many donors you bring in and other vital goals. Be strategic about what kind of

Launching a Planned Giving Program with Tony Martignetti

Feb 1st, 2018 29m 20s

Most nonprofit professionals have heard the term “planned giving,” but where to start? “Don’t be intimidated!” says expert Tony Martignetti. “Planned giving is a long-term process: you don’t need a lot of expertise to kick things off.” Listen i

Keeping the Board On-Track with Andy Robinson

Feb 1st, 2018 33m 16s

Year-after-year, the IDB Project has found that only about four in ten board members are actively engaged in individual fundraising. Why might this be the case? In this episode, Andy Robinson explains why he believes we must help board members

Building a One-of-a-Kind Fundraising Strategy with Melinda Wiggins

Feb 1st, 2018 30m 6s

“Fundraising began to feel right when it was integrated with our mission” explains Melinda Wiggins. “We’ve opted out of having a development director, because we value getting to know people, talking to them, and connecting them to projects and

Fundraising Plans and the Leaky Bucket Assessment with Mazarine Treyz

Feb 1st, 2018 29m 35s

Is having a realistic fundraising plan the number one indicator of success? “Yes!” says Mazarine Treyz, “It’s about making sure you have attainable goals that are not just pie-in-the-sky. The results you achieved last year must inform what you

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