Fit Fundraising

In this episode, Roy Jones talks with Dr. Candace Gregory, from the Heartland of America, Omaha, NE.  Candace lays out what is required to be a successful frontline fundraiser and the characteristics needed to procure MEGA gifts for your nonprofit.  She announced in our podcast a $65 million capital campaign. Over the last two decades the ministry has raised more than $200 million to help the unsheltered and poor in her community to get back on their feet and succeed in life. 

In this episode, Roy Jones talks with Phil Altemyer, from the streets of Spokane, Washington.  Phil Altmyer outlines how he is transforming lives by using modern technology to demonstrate impact to drive more income for his programs.  Phil tells the secrets about how he grew his budget from $365,000 to over $24 million annually.

In this episode, Roy Jones talks with Herb Smith from the streets of skid row and his decades of service at the Los Angeles Mission.  Herb Smith outlines why having a heart for the donor is just as important as having a heart for the people you serve. Herb outlines critical techniques and characteristics for becoming a great frontline fundraiser.  

In this episode, Roy Jones talks with 28 year nonprofit legend, Tony Marciano,  President Emeritus of the Charlotte Rescue Mission, about nonprofit leadership and the challenges facing frontline fundraisers in America today. With emphasis on human services and work with homeless shelter guests; connecting to the emotions of the donor, learn strategies for campaigns that get results.    

Find out how to advocate for opportunity and equity at your nonprofit.  Learn the importance of empowering middle donor managers to apply DEI in the day to day activities.  How to build community and advocate for people in your organization through coaching, mentoring and meaningful conversation.  Amira Barger is one of the nation's leading specialists on DEI.  

Find out how to create a climate that helps individuals benefit from the diversity of people, ideas, knowledge and experience will bring success at your nonprofit.  DEI is about providing  access, opportunity and support to your organization and the people you serve.  Learn how you can build unity in your nonprofit organization through embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. Amira Barger is one the nation's leading specialists on DEI.   

African American leaders discuss the day-to-day challenges of implementing DEI practices in nonprofit organizations.   Guests:  Rev. Micheal Woods, of Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, is Asheville North Carolina's chief advocate for the unhoused and underserved. Dr. Robert Loggins, is a mentor and minister to hundreds of African-American pastors and leaders nationwide.  He is the former minister-at-large for the Citygate Network  

African American leaders challenge the nonprofit industry to train, equip and empower people of color in fundraising and nonprofit management. Guests:  Rev. Micheal Woods, of Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, is Asheville North Carolina's chief advocate for the unhoused and underserved. Dr. Robert Loggins, is a mentor and minister to hundreds of African-American pastors and leaders nationwide.  He is the former minister-at-large for the Citygate Network.   

 Shriner's Children's has developed a fully integrated fundraising program by creating unique donor journey's based upon giving level and giving capacity.  They call their process omni-channel communications.  Today they pull back the curtain to show small to mid-size nonprofits how to use they're innovative techniques to increase giving through building philanthropic intent.

Shriners Children's has used a DRTV strategy to build a mega charity to help children with health care. Today they pull back the curtain to show small to mid-size nonprofits how to use regional TV and Radio to acquire new donors.  Adding DRTV, radio and radiothons is no longer out of reach for nonprofits.  The explosive growth of streaming both TV and radio program has made now acquisition affordable for nonprofits who thought it was out of reach.

The Nightbirde Foundation tells how they launched a nonprofit that has more than one million followers and raised millions of dollars in just 18 months to provide hope and healing to women going through the cancer journey.  You will find out how to use email and direct mail to generate support and specifically identify funders with capacity to make 5-figure and 6-figure gifts.  

The Nightbirde Foundation tells how they launched a nonprofit that has more than one million followers and raised millions of dollars in just 18 months to provide hope and healing to women going through the cancer journey.  You will find out what to do to start your foundation and obstacles you should avoid.  

Our conversation continues with Penny Kievet, Former Executive Director of the Jacksonville Rescue Mission, as she shares specifics on strategic board development and their role. This episode takes a deep-dive on what the board's role is and isn't and how to maximize the working relationship between the board and the C-level staff.  

 Hear from Former Executive Director of the Jacksonville Rescue Mission, Penny Kievet, as she shares insights on board governance and staffing responsibilities in this episode of the FitFundraising Podcast.   

Roy Jones continues his discussion with Dr. Candace Gregory on Capital Campaign Donors. You'll learn some big secrets to success in working with capital campaign donors: getting the meeting, scripting the conversation, determining the ask amount and making the ask.  

In this episode, Roy Jones talks with decorated professional, Janet Copland about major gift development and how direct mail has changed. With emphasis on connecting to the emotions of the donor, learn strategies for campaigns that get results.

Roy Jones is back with special guest Janet Copland to dive deeper into the science of getting donor results. This episode will outline the strategy for direct mail campaigns and how to integrate digital media.

Roy Jones talks with Dr. Candace Gregory about how to get a capital campaign started.  You'll learn quick start tips for setting goals, building your gift table and developing a winning script for landing capital campaign leadership gifts.   

FIT Fundraising interviews and insightful discussions will provide nonprofit leaders and fundraisers with the tools they need to get their fundraising programs into top shape to make the most of the work they do to help others.