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Many people believe that having more money will finally make them feel financially secure. The reality is that there may never be a number that feels like enough. In this episode of The Budgetdog Breakdown, I answer real listener questions about paying off credit card debt, investing a large inheritance, helping adult children without spoiling them, charitable giving, and the deeper psychology behind feeling broke even when you have plenty saved. We discuss why using retirement accounts to eliminate debt can be costly, how to approach investing a lump sum, when a donor-advised fund makes sense, and why defining your "enough number" can be more important than simply accumulating more money. Money isn't just about the amount in your account. It's about how you think about it. Episode Timeline and Highlights 00:00 Why wealthy people rely on systems 00:22 Should you use your 401(k) to pay off debt? 02:01 Investing a $50K inheritance 04:06 Giving money to your adult children 05:41 Is a donor-advised fund worth it? 08:01 Why you still feel broke when you have enough 10:27 Final thoughts Key Takeaways • Don't sacrifice long-term retirement savings to eliminate short-term debt • Your investment strategy should account for your behavior • Financial gifts should reinforce values, not dependency • Donor-advised funds aren't necessary for every charitable giver • Defining your "enough number" can create financial clarity • More money won't fix an unhealthy relationship with money Quotables "Wealthy people aren't wealthy because they win every day. They use systems that make losing hard." "No number will ever make you feel better if you don't define what enough is." "Your investment strategy has to account for who you are as a person." "Money isn't just about the amount. It's about how you think about it." You can spend your entire life moving the goalpost. Or you can define what enough looks like and build a financial life that gives you the freedom to enjoy it.

Gift officers can easily become isolated in the very work that requires the most strategic thinking. Moves management meetings often become reporting sessions instead of collaborative problem-solving opportunities. However, leaning into vulnerability, smaller portfolios, and a simple “bounce-off” approach can change that. The goal isn't better metrics; its helping donors discover the next step to making an impact on the things they deeply care about.

One choice at the DMV can ripple into hundreds of surgeries, thousands of hospital hours, and a second chance at life for people you'll never meet. From the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference, we sit down with Dorrie Dils from Gift of Life Michigan to unpack what actually happens when someone becomes an organ and tissue donor and why the system works only when families and clinicians can move with clarity and speed.We talk about Gift of Life Michigan's role as the state's organ procurement organization for deceased donation, how they coordinate with Michigan transplant centers, and how the program has scaled since 2016 from a few hundred donors a year to a pace of 600 plus donors, resulting in about 1,400 life-saving organ transplants annually. Along the way, we get into what “first of its kind” transplant procedures can mean for care in Michigan, plus the difference between living donation handled by transplant centers and deceased donation facilitated through Gift of Life.The heart of the conversation is human. Donor families face the worst day of their lives, yet many find real healing in knowing their loved one saved others. We also discuss why some organs carry extreme urgency, especially liver failure, where time is short without a transplant. Finally, Dorrie shares a practical policy push with big potential: expanding organ and tissue donation education in Michigan high schools so teens understand the decision before they're asked to register for the donor registry when getting a driver's license.If you care about organ donation, transplantation, Michigan health policy, or simply making sure your own wishes are known, listen now, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find these conversations.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Amy.Painter@mymilkbank.org | Website: MyMilkBank.org Key TakeawaysDonor human milk is medicine, not merely nutrition—it clinically reduces serious complications in preterm infants and serves as a critical bridge when mothers' own milk is unavailable or delayed.Financial barriers should never prevent access to donor milk; organizations must implement sliding-scale fees and seek philanthropic support to ensure equitable access across all socioeconomic levels.Donor screening and collection processes must prioritize convenience and flexibility—offering seven-day availability and flexible scheduling increases participation and expands the milk supply available to vulnerable infants.Milk banking requires rigorous safety protocols including health verification, lab work, pasteurization, and third-party bacteriological screening to ensure a safe, regulated product for vulnerable populations.Strategic partnerships with healthcare facilities, community organizations, and philanthropic donors are essential to sustain and expand milk banking services across regional and multi-state networks.Quotable Moments"For premature and medically vulnerable infants, donor milk is more than just nutrition, it's medicine.""Up to 60% of moms that have babies in the NICU do not have enough milk to provide to their baby. And so that's where donor milk plays such a key part in providing a bridge and a safe bridge as a viable source of nutrition.""We never want, as I said, for families to not be able to access milk because of financial situations.""Having donor human milk in well-baby nurseries promotes breastfeeding. It has been shown to improve breastfeeding rates moms are able to breastfeed longer because they're able to establish their supply.""Everyone's familiar with blood banking and understands its impact, but very few people understand what milk banking is about and our impact."No content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical advice. Neither healthcare providers nor patients should rely on TIPQC's Podcasts in determining the best practices for any particular patient. Additionally, standards and practices in medicine change as new information and data become available and the individual medical professional should consult a variety of sources in making clinical decisions for individual patients. TIPQC undertakes no duty to update or revise any particular Podcast. It is the responsibility of the treating physician or health care professional, relying on independent experience and knowledge of the patient, to determine appropriate treatment.

As AI changes the way nonprofits connect with donors, the big question is: can technology make fundraising more personal, not less?  Derric Bakker, CEO at DickersonBakker, explores how fundraising has moved from personal, relationship-based work to more transactional communication. He shares how AI can help nonprofits bring personalized donor experiences to more people, not just major donors.  The discussion covers key ideas such as listening to donors, personalizing messages, showing genuine thanks, building trust, respecting donor timing, and focusing on long-term relationships.   Derric also highlights the importance of using AI responsibly. Nonprofits should be honest when AI is involved and should never use technology to trick or pressure donors. Trust is at the heart of successful fundraising, and once it is lost, it can be difficult to rebuild.   The conversation also looks at how nonprofits can use AI to scale personal communication while keeping the human side of fundraising strong.   Overall, the message is simple: use AI to strengthen relationships, not replace them. The future of fundraising should combine smart technology with genuine human connection.  HIGHLIGHST   [02:00] Derric's Professional Journey   [06:07] The Shift Toward Transactional Fundraising  [10:37] Genesis of A Better Way to Fundraise   [16:46] Core Principles of Relationship Fundraising  [21:17] AI Ethics and Maintaining Donor Trust   [35:19] The Future Outlook for Fundraising  Resources:  Connect with Derric:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/derricbakker/  Website: betterwaychampions.org/  Website: dickersonbakker.com/  Mentioned in the episode:  A Better Way to Fundraise - Treat Every Donor Like a Major Donor: How AI is Enabling Major Giving at Scale - And Reshaping the Future of Philanthropy: amazon.com/Better-Way-Fundraise-Reshaping-Philanthropy    Better Way Champions — Resources and a growing community of nonprofit leaders working to rethink the future of fundraising: BetterWayChampions.org    Better Way Champions on Substack — Derric's latest writing on fundraising, philanthropy, AI, and the changes reshaping our sector: https://betterwaychampions.substack.com/subscribe 

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Diana Marquis, founder of DMGroupConsulting, a nonprofit consulting firm that helps organizations strengthen their boards, fundraising, strategy, and leadership.Through board training, executive coaching, database support, grant writing, fundraising planning, and strategic planning, Diana helps nonprofit leaders build the broad and deep donor support they need to move their missions forward.Now, Diana's own journey into business demonstrates the freedom that can come from trusting your expertise, building a sustainable client base, and creating work that supports both livelihood and life.And while helping nonprofit leaders focus on the fundamentals of strong fundraising, she's also preparing for her next chapter as a full-time artist, bringing the same thoughtfulness and creativity into every stage of her work.Here's where to find more:https://dmgroupconsulting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-marquis-cfre/________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Infertility? IVF is not the only option. In this episode of The Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse Show, Dr. J sits down with Emma Waters of The Heritage Foundation to discuss IVF, infertility, donor conception, surrogacy, frozen embryos, and restorative reproductive medicine — a humane alternative that seeks to treat the underlying causes of infertility rather than ignore or bypass them. Links and resources mentioned: Emma Waters at The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/staff/emma-waters Emma Waters, "The NYT Profiled My Butter. Here's What It Missed About Big Fertility" https://www.heritage.org/health-care-reform/commentary/the-nyt-profiled-my-butter-heres-what-it-missed-about-big-fertility Rethinking Fertility podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-fertility/id1896869323 Emma Waters on Substack: https://rethinkingfertility.substack.com/ Follow Emma Waters: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emlwaters_/ X: https://x.com/emlwaters Natural Womanhood: https://naturalwomanhood.org/ Natural Womanhood — Find help, doctors, and fertility awareness instructors: https://naturalwomanhood.org/get-help/ International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine: https://iirrm.org/ NaProTechnology: https://naprotechnology.com/ Shiloh IVF Ministry: https://www.shilohivf.com/ National Catholic Bioethics Center — Personal Ethics Consultation: https://www.ncbcenter.org/ask-a-question Real Estate for Life: https://realestateforlife.org/ Dr. Stacy Trasancos on IVF and Human Dignity: https://ruthinstitute.org/dr-j-show/the-truth-about-ivf-and-dignity/ First Things: "A Future for the Family: A New Technology Agenda for the Right" https://firstthings.com/a-future-for-the-family-a-new-technology-agenda-for-the-right/ Vatican document: Donum Vitae https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19870222_respect-for-human-life_en.html Vatican document: Dignitas Personae https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20081208_dignitas-personae_en.html Dr. Morse and Emma Waters explore why so many couples are told IVF is their only option, how the fertility industry benefits from keeping people in the dark about alternatives, and why children must never be treated as products, projects, or entitlements. They also discuss the larger cultural picture: the separation of sex, babies, and marriage; the ethics of donor conception and surrogacy; the trauma of frozen embryos; the Alabama IVF case; the question of whether anyone has a "right to a child"; and why the pro-life movement must take reproductive technology seriously. Emma Waters is a Senior Policy Analyst in the Center for Technology and the Human Person at The Heritage Foundation. Her work focuses on family, biotechnology, and reproductive medicine. She is the author of Lead Like Jael: Seven Timeless Principles for Today's Women of Faith and the forthcoming book Rethinking Fertility: The Package Deal of Marriage, Sex, and Procreation. She is also a monthly contributor to World Magazine and host of the podcast Rethinking Fertility. If you or someone you love is struggling with infertility, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and a different way forward. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: infertility, IVF, and restorative reproductive medicine 0:35 Welcome Emma Waters 0:40 The New York Times, IVF, and media framing 4:35 Why alternatives to IVF are hard for elites to process 6:00 "Delay, delay, delay" — then sell a $30,000 workaround 10:04 What is restorative reproductive medicine? 13:49 Natural Womanhood and cycle literacy 18:24 Doctors, training, and the RRM movement 19:01 Why professional women are pushed toward IVF 19:52 IVF success rates and incomplete fertility statistics 26:11 Correcting the underlying condition 27:06 Who benefits from keeping people in the dark? 29:46 The fertility industry and the free market problem 35:22 Sex, babies, marriage, and the sexual revolution 44:38 Divorce ideology and the parent-child bond 45:39 Why every child should be received as a gift 46:25 Donor conception and artificial reproduction 52:02 Consumer-based eugenics 56:58 Sponsor: Real Estate for Life 57:27 IVF, identity, and the breakdown of motherhood 1:03:43 Why the fertility market depends on the state 1:05:08 IVF policy reforms at the state and federal level 1:06:21 The Restore Act and root-cause infertility care 1:18:11 The Alabama IVF case 1:19:22 Human being or medical waste? 1:20:09 Why IVF cannot be made pro-life with regulatory Band-Aids 1:23:04 Shiloh IVF Ministry and help for parents with frozen embryos 1:24:33 Viewer question: IVF and male-factor infertility 1:28:02 Is there a right to a child? 1:29:01 A child is a person, not an entitlement 1:32:18 Why the pro-life movement must address IVF 1:33:03 Where to follow Emma Waters 1:34:41 Closing #IVF #Infertility #RestorativeReproductiveMedicine #EmmaWaters #HeritageFoundation #Catholic #Family

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on 12th August 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

In this episode of The ENGAGE Podcast, host Kate Averett Anderson and Blackbaud research scientist Dr. Laurene Currie discuss new research from the Blackbaud Institute regarding how donors perceive and interact with artificial intelligence. The research reveals significant generational divides: Millennials and Gen Z are more comfortable with AI, viewing transparency as a signal of authenticity, whereas Baby Boomers are the most cautious, prioritizing human connection and explicit disclosure. Listen to hear Dr. Currie outline four practical shifts for social impact organizations honing in on their use of artificial intelligence.

Ever go into a meeting with a major donor with a plan to ask for a gift, and something throws you off?You leave the meeting kicking yourself because you didn't make the ask. You had a purpose for the meeting, but somehow you got off track, and now you feel like you wasted your time with this major donor.This has happened to me what feels like 10,000 times in my career. And after coaching 651 nonprofit CEOs, development directors, and major gifts fundraisers over the last eight years, I've seen the same thing happen again and again.In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes clip from one of my weekly CourageLab coaching calls. We get into the hidden dynamics behind why we back down in major donor meetings, especially with rich, powerful, assertive donors, and what you can actually do about it.What you'll learn in this episodeHow difference and power dynamics can take you off track in a donor meetingHow to relate to rich, powerful people without giving away your own powerWhy you must reclaim your power when a conversation gets uncomfortableThe dynamics you need to understand when it feels hardest to hold your groundWhat really stops you from making the askWhy asking donors for advice can be a dumb ideaWhere confidence actually comes from, and how to strengthen it in tough circumstancesHow to develop a no-pressure fundraising cultureWhy great partnerships are built on honesty, not just transparencyWhy giving donors more information can actually create more confusionIf you've ever felt like your best-laid plans are hard to stick to when you're sitting across from a powerful, rich, assertive donor, this episode is for you. If I were sitting down with you over coffee and sharing the truths I hope would get into your bones, this is that conversation.Every nonprofit founder, CEO and fundraiser needs this conversation. share this with a colleague or friend. DM me the letters CL on LinkedIn if you'd like to learn more about CourageLab and raise more unrestricted major gifts.Want 15 leads in 5 minutes? DM me "Breakfast burrito" on LinkedIn and I'll send you a pdf and 6-minute training to help you generate 15 leads for your nonprofit in minutes. It's totally free. All you need is an email to sign up. DM me "Breakfast burrito" - I'm from Texas, what can I say? - to get your pdf and mini training.If you're an ED or DD of a $1M+ making a difference in your community and you're ready to make bigger, bolder asks, then DM me “CL” on LinkedIn and I'll share details.

Stay up to date by joining the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) What happens when millions of dollars are given to a Lutheran university for Gospel-centered ministry—and the campus those gifts were intended to support is later sold?Casey Salminen, president of the Oscar & Keturah Haab Foundation, joins Tim Ahlman to tell the remarkable story of Oscar and Kay Haab, their generosity toward Concordia University Ann Arbor, and the responsibility Casey says Kay entrusted to her before her death. Casey explains why the foundation continues to seek answers regarding donor intent, restricted gifts, the proposed fitness center, CUAA's endowment, and the decisions that preceded the sale of the main campus.Casey also shares her perspective on the alternative plans supporters believe could have preserved ministry on the property, the human toll experienced by students, employees, alumni, and donors, and why “I don't know” cannot be the final answer when institutions and ministries are at stake.This conversation ultimately reaches beyond one university. Tim and Casey discuss transparency, institutional trust, the closing of Lutheran churches and schools, spiritual warfare, the contribution of women in the church, and the hope that God can still bring new ministry from the ashes.This episode presents Casey Salminen's account and perspective on events, including matters that remain disputed or unresolved. Lead Time welcomes thoughtful, charitable responses from those with additional perspectives.Support the show⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️Care about the future of the LCMS?Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter)⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org

Failed IVF? Low AMH? High FSH? Told donor eggs?  Book a free Functional Fertility Second Opinion before your next fertility decision → fabfertile.com After a failed cycle, the pressure to decide arrives fast. Another retrieval. A different protocol. A different clinic. Donor eggs. And underneath all of it, the question of what to do next. This episode is not an argument against IVF. It is the opposite. It is about walking into the next cycle having looked at the whole picture rather than only the protocol. These are the five questions I would ask if we were sitting together reviewing your case. What your last cycle actually told us, and why stimulation works with the eggs your body has already been developing rather than creating egg quality. What has genuinely changed since the last cycle beyond the medication. Whether investigating costs you time, or whether the two can run in parallel. Whether both partners have been evaluated, or only one. And what information would let you feel settled about the decision either way. I also share what I would do differently. I was 28 when I was told donor eggs were my only option. I did not know there were other questions to ask. CHAPTERS 00:00 The pressure to decide after a failed cycle 00:52 Review ask 01:00 What our team reviews and how we work 02:30 The type A pattern, and the tracking data that still has not answered it 03:10 Question 1. What did your IVF cycle actually tell us 03:40 Stimulation does not create egg quality 03:55 Question 2. What has actually changed since your last cycle 04:30 His full workup, beyond count and motility 05:00 Question 3. Will investigating cost me time 05:50 What is happening to your eggs while you gather information 06:15 Running functional work and IVF in parallel 06:50 Question 4. Have we looked at both partners 07:20 The 70 to 80 day window before conception 07:35 Question 5. What would help you feel confident either way 08:05 Medical gaslighting, and the symptoms nobody connected 08:30 I was 28 and I did not know what to ask 09:15 The Functional Fertility Second Opinion, and how parallel timing works FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION A free 45-minute call. Upload your bloodwork and IVF records to the portal beforehand and we go through what has already been investigated, where the gaps are, and whether our approach is a fit. If you have a retrieval scheduled we can still work with you. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE, or book at fabfertile.com ABOUT THE HOST I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, host of Get Pregnant Naturally (1M+ downloads), and author of Fabulously Fertile. If this episode helped, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It is how other women find this work.

This Week:  Low-Lift Donor Retention  So many nonprofits have a leaky bucket problem: donors don't stay after their first gift. We all know retaining existing donors costs so much less than acquiring new ones. Chris Vaughan shares his thinking on … Continue reading →

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: An update on Talarico's fake “Republican Moms” shows it is even more fake that reported yesterday. Jasmine ‘Crocked' Crockett not convinced Talarico is leading, says the GOP money will be a better indicator. And this: Talarico Wants to Abolish the Agency Fighting Gangs and Human Trafficking. (Note he's also not friendly to voter ID.)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas counties say new law adding another weekend of early voting will strain their budgets – it's much worse than a budget issue. We do not need more days of early voting but fewer, budget and personnel wise.Federal Judge in Texas Takes Sledgehammer To National Firearms Act – well, sort of. Judge rules National Firearms Act can no longer apply to some weapons.And this: Court rejects Texas AG effort to overturn state fair gun ban. This is easily fixed by Speaker Burrows and Lt. Gov. Patrick if they have the commitment they have claimed. Require concealed carry be allowed on ANY property owned by a government or quasi-government even if it is a private business or group operating on the property. If you want to deny self-protection then buy your own property outright.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Newly released Justice Department files show Jeffrey Epstein received extraordinary white-glove treatment from Mount Sinai, turning one of New York's most prestigious medical systems into yet another elite institution where his money, access, and relationships appeared to open doors that ordinary people would never get near. The records describe Epstein arranging medical care not only for himself, but for women and associates in his orbit, including referrals, appointments, house calls, and procedures coordinated through well-connected doctors. One of the key figures was Dr. Eva Andersson-Dubin, Epstein's former girlfriend and a major Mount Sinai figure tied to the Dubin Breast Center, whose communications with Epstein showed how deeply he remained connected to the institution years after his 2008 conviction. The files also point to plastic surgeon Dr. Jess Ting, who allegedly provided treatment outside normal hospital settings, including a reported incident where a woman injured on Epstein's island was stitched up at Epstein's Manhattan home.The larger issue is not simply that Epstein knew doctors or donated money; it is that the documents suggest he was able to bend elite medical access around himself like everything else in his life. Mount Sinai has condemned Epstein and said it is reviewing its past ties to him, while doctors named in the files have denied knowing about his criminal conduct. But the paper trail is still ugly: Epstein donated hundreds of thousands of dollars, sought special access, moved women through medical channels, and remained close enough to influential professionals that even after becoming a registered sex offender, he could still operate with the comfort of a man who believed institutions would accommodate him. The Mount Sinai material fits the broader Epstein pattern perfectly — money, prestige, favors, and proximity creating an ecosystem where powerful people treated a predator less like a liability and more like a client worth keeping happy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Prestigious hospital gave Epstein 24/7 access, house calls and other favors: report - Raw StoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Send us Fan MailOnly 26% of nonprofits tell donors when AI helped write to them. 76% of donors say they should be told. That's not small! It's a fifty-point trust gap that grows every time an organization reaches for a new tool without a plan for it.This week, Jena Lynch digs into what's actually pulling nonprofits toward AI right now (hint: it's burnout, not hype), why donors can tell when a human checked out of the process, and the socioeconomic costs that rarely make it into the fundraising conversation. She shares four practical moves any organization can put in place this week, no tech background required.What you'll learn:Why AI-governed organizations are pulling ahead while everyone else is improvisingThe three numbers behind nonprofit AI's donor trust problem, and why donors notice even when they can't name what feels offThe real cost behind the tools that never shows up in a donor letterFour moves to close the trust gap, starting with a policy you can write todayResources for you from this episode:Free nonprofit AI policy template download to get you started hereAn easy-read blog with a full breakdown on how to use AI responsibly as a nonprofit,  here.Donorbox is a trusted fundraising platform serving more than 100,000 organizations worldwide, helping them raise over $4 billion and counting. Learn more at donorbox.org.Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably.This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal or financial advice. Please consult a professional advisor for guidance specific to your organization.Support the show

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how to overcome the hidden fear of major donor rejection.Tune in to learn about the anxiety that no one names, but everyone feels. From awkward first appointments to major gifts falling through, learn how to stop taking rejection personally and start moving forward.Uncover the root issue beneath major donor rejection. Find out how a $5,000 ask turned into a $10,000 gift. Learn the musicianship secret behind successful fundraising. And discover how every "no" brings you one step closer to a "yes."So whether you're preparing for your very first major donor presentation or recovering from a difficult response, this episode will show you how to walk into every meeting with faith over fear.Subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit mindset training!ASK US A QUESTION:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/discovery-callFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠Episode Keywords:major donor, major donor fundraising, major donor rejection, fear of major donors, fear of major donor rejection, overcome the fear of major donors, overcome the fear of major donor rejection, overcome the hidden fear of major donor rejection, how to overcome the fear of major donors, how to overcome the fear of major donor rejection, how to overcome the hidden fear of major donor rejection, major gifts, major donor presentation, nonprofit mindset training, jim dempsey, nonprofits.

What if the ask isn't for money? What if it's a question?A donor of fifteen years told one of my clients, "Nobody ever asked me what I thought. They just told me what they'd done." He'd made peace with being a checkbook.I keep hearing versions of that story. Loyal donors who'd give more, and stay longer, if we simply asked them what they see.On this week's episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I make the case that listening is a fundraising strategy, not a courtesy. We get into how to design listening sessions and donor advisory councils, and the one step almost everyone skips: closing the loop so donors see what changed because they spoke up.When's the last time you asked a major donor, "What are we missing?"Listen to this week's episode, then share it with someone who needs the reminder that donors want to be heard, not just thanked.More from Tammy ZonkerAuthor of Calling All Heroes: Combining the Best of Donor-Centered and Community-Centered Fundraising for Greater ImpactFounder of Fundraising TransformedPresident of Modern Institute for Charitable GivingBook Tammy to Keynote Your Next EventReserve your spot at the upcoming Excellence in Major Gift Fundraising SeminarSubscribe to the Scaling Major Gifts newsletterConnect with Tammy Zonker on LinkedInResources: Show notes, links, and resources mentioned in this episode.Review my show: Please review my show. After you click the link, scroll to the bottom, first tap to rate with five stars, and then tap “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this particular episode or how you find my podcast helpful, valuable, insightful, or inspiring in some way.Privacy Policy: See Privacy Policy at https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/policies

This Thing Called Life podcast host, Andi Johnson, announces that the podcast is taking a summer hiatus to recharge and prepare for the upcoming season. Reflecting on Past Seasons: Andi highlights the diverse stories shared in the library of episodes, which include: Donor families finding purpose through loss. Recipients who received a second chance at life. Living donors who made extraordinary choices to help others. Individuals awaiting life-saving transplants. Conversations with medical professionals and advocates about the donation process, myths, and the humanity behind medicine. During the break, please explore the existing library of episodes via podcast platforms. We plan to return with new guests and conversations that continue to inspire hope. Resources: Donatelifeky.org https://getoffthelist.org/ https://www.networkforhope.org/ https://www.networkforhope.org/about-us/ https://www.networkforhope.org/stories-of-hope/ https://www.facebook.com/NetworkForHopeOPO https://www.youtube.com/@NetworkforHope. https://aopo.org/ RegisterMe.org/NetworkforHope  

What do you really want? Beneath every frustration, fear, or unanswered prayer is often a deeper longing. In this REVING the Word experience, Alisa Keeton invites you to move your body as you engage with Psalm 23 through movement, prayer, reflection, and worship. Explore the difference between our wants and our deepest needs, and the freedom that comes when we let the Good Shepherd lead. In this workout, you'll be invited into a series of sprint intervals that will interrupt your comfort and wake up the body. As you move, you'll be asked honest questions and discover that the Good Shepherd isn't simply interested in meeting your wants, but caring for your deepest needs too.   New to REVING the Word? REVING the Word is about theology for our biology. Move your body however that looks for you today. Take a walk, mow the lawn, clean the house, stretch, or listen at the gym. There isn't one right way to REV the Word. Just bring your whole self as you move, breathe, and meditate on God's Word.   Anchor Scriptures Psalm 23 Philippians 4:19  

116. Alisa experienced unexplained hot flashes and night sweats in her early thirties, no doctor thought to test her hormone levels because of her young age. It wasn't until she was diagnosed with advanced early menopause at 31 that her long, winding path to parenthood truly began, a journey that would span a divorce, years of self-advocacy, and knowing the love of her life for years.In this open and inspiring episode, Alisa candidly shares how she navigated choosing donor eggs, traveling to Barbados for IVF, overcoming pregnancy anxiety, and ultimately welcoming her baby girl at age 47. From using a laptop and a glass of wine to pick their egg donor to experiencing a room full of supportive women during her delivery, Alisa's story is a powerful reminder that motherhood over 40 doesn't follow a rigid timeline and your dream is worth fighting for.Get the resources, transcript, and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode116/Shop the Show

What do you really want? Beneath every frustration, fear, or unanswered prayer is often a deeper longing. In this REVING the Word experience, Alisa Keeton invites you to move your body as you engage with Psalm 23 through movement, prayer, reflection, and worship. Explore the difference between our wants and our deepest needs, and the freedom that comes when we let the Good Shepherd lead. In this workout, you'll be invited into a series of sprint intervals that will interrupt your comfort and wake up the body. As you move, you'll be asked honest questions and discover that the Good Shepherd isn't simply interested in meeting your wants, but caring for your deepest needs too.   New to REVING the Word? REVING the Word is about theology for our biology. Move your body however that looks for you today. Take a walk, mow the lawn, clean the house, stretch, or listen at the gym. There isn't one right way to REV the Word. Just bring your whole self as you move, breathe, and meditate on God's Word.   Anchor Scriptures Psalm 23 Philippians 4:19  

Description:  Hosts Roz and Dr. Sanchez-Fueyo are joined by Alessia Giarraputo to discuss the key articles of the August issue of the American Journal of Transplantation. Alessia Giarraputo is a postdoc research fellow at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School [3:38] Donor-reactive clonotypes are overrepresented in the urinary T cell repertoire during kidney transplant rejection and show distinct dynamics in the circulation [13:57] Organ-specific differences in the epidemiology of cytomegalovirus infections in high-risk (cytomegalovirus donor seropositive, recipient seronegative) solid organ transplant recipients with prolonged follow-up: A 10-year experience [22:17] Immune checkpoint inhibitors after liver transplantation: The role of immunosuppressive management [28:34] Expert consensus on the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in the liver transplant setting: Guidance from the Liver Transplant Committee of the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver (AISF) [33:50] Outcomes of kidney transplants from pediatric donors with acute kidney injury

299 - National Tragedy, and Attitudes towards Tanach    In this week's episode, we take a closer look at how national tragedy relates to Availus HaChurban.    We also take a deeper look at the attitudes people have about learning Tanach. We also start looking at what the the practical priorities of a person should be in terms of understanding Torah. Where does Tanach fit into this? Where does Halacha fit into this?  You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien  create new and original content via our non profit  'The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation'.  Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : jewishhistorytnchfoundation@gmail.com Credit Card : https://thechesedfund.com/thejewishhistoryandtanachfoundation/support-r-wittenstein-s-tanach-and-jewish-history-project The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c.  EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor's Fund account number: 2642025 Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS    

379: How to Treat Every Donor Like a Major Donor (Derric Bakker) Episode SummaryNonprofit leaders and fundraisers are exhausted, and the instinct when results slip is to simply work harder. In this episode of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Derric Bakker, Founder & CEO of DickersonBakker, argues that today's struggle is not a down cycle teams can out-hustle but a structural shift in how people give, driven by demographics, the widening wealth gap, fraying community and religious ties, and donors who now expect the personalized experience every consumer brand delivers. Returning after his 2022 conversation (Episode #181), Derric makes the provocative case behind his new book: the relational behaviors long reserved for the top 1 percent of major donors, listening first, personalizing every touchpoint, stewarding consistently, and protecting trust, can become the operating system for fundraising at every level. He explains where AI makes that possible at scale, where it must never replace the human on the other end, and what a practical first step looks like, from rethinking donor survey data to reimagining portfolio size and gratitude. Listeners come away with a clear-eyed diagnosis of why the old model broke and a hopeful sense of the leadership and board decisions that move an organization toward a better way.About DerricDerric Bakker is the Founder & CEO of DickersonBakker, a fundraising consulting and agency firm that helps nonprofit organizations grow, thrive, and make a bigger impact, with a team of more than 50 working with over 100 clients a year. Across more than three decades in the sector, Derric moved through three chapters, roughly a decade as a frontline practitioner, a decade in consulting, and leadership of the firm he launched in 2010 that later merged to become DickersonBakker, and he is now entering a fourth focused on writing, teaching, and thought leadership as Andrew Olson takes the helm as president. Mentored early in his career by the legendary Jerry Panas, Derric built his expertise on relationship-based major gift fundraising, the foundation of his new book. Reflecting on the pace of change, he often points out that nearly everything about the work has been transformed by technology since he started, yet many of fundraising's core assumptions have stubbornly stayed the same.ResourcesConnect with Derric Bakker on LinkedIn and learn more about DickersonBakkerDerric's book: A Better Way to Fundraise: Treat Every Donor Like a Major Donor — explore the book and discussion guides at betterwaychampions.orgRecommended reading: Nonprofit AI by Nathan Chappell (who, with Brian Crimmins, was a past guest on Episode #211, Is Philanthropy in a State of Crisis?)Registration is open for Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy - Learn more at institutepl.orgLearn more about Inperium, a nonprofit that helps health and human services organizations grow without sacrificing their mission: Inperium.orgLearn more about the leadership resources at Armstrong McGuire: ArmstrongMcGuire.com

How can museums increase revenue without charging mandatory admission? Andy Povey is joined by Andrew Given, CEO of Queer Britain, who shares how Queer Britain's Pay What You Can model generated more than three times the previous donation income while making the museum more accessible to visitors. The discussion covers fundraising strategies, donor psychology, visitor data, inclusive storytelling, partnerships, and why cultural organisations should embrace experimentation and innovation.   Topics Discussed The founding story of Queer Britain Building the UK's national LGBTQ+ museum Operating without government funding Diversifying museum income streams Pay What You Can admission strategy Tripling visitor donations through voluntary giving Donor psychology and visitor behavior Making museums more accessible Collecting visitor data through online bookings Using visitor insights to improve experiences Community engagement and volunteer programs LGBTQ+ history and cultural preservation Museum storytelling and exhibitions Partnerships with major cultural institutions Innovation in museums and visitor attractions Lessons for nonprofit fundraising Sustainable museum business models Improving the visitor journey Simplifying online ticket booking The future of museum innovation   Show references:    Andrew Given - Chief Executive at Queer Britain Museum https://queerbritain.org.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/queer-britain/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/awtgiven/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

Behind every successful fundraiser is someone who has learned to face fear, embrace discomfort, and build the confidence to keep moving forward. In this conversation, we explore why mindset, not just strategy, is often the biggest factor in fundraising success. Michael Mitchell, Co-Founder and CEO of The Fundraising Academy, shares insights drawn from years of coaching fundraisers and nonprofit leaders. Rather than focusing solely on scripts, templates, or techniques, he explains why lasting success begins with understanding the beliefs, emotions, and internal barriers that influence how people approach fundraising. His coaching philosophy emphasizes self-awareness, courage, and personal growth as essential ingredients for becoming a more effective fundraiser. Throughout the conversation, Michael discusses the emotional realities of fundraising, including fear, rejection, and overwhelm, and why these feelings should be normalized instead of ignored. He explores the powerful coaching principle of "naming it to tame it," showing how identifying underlying emotions can reduce their influence. The discussion also highlights the value of safe yet challenging coaching relationships, constructive feedback, emotional regulation, and the importance of leaning into discomfort rather than avoiding it.  In a nutshell, fundraising isn't just about making the ask. It's about mastering the emotions that come with it! In this episode, you will be able to: - Understand the emotional side of fundraising. - Recognize fear and discomfort as normal. - Shift from tactics to mindset. - Identify limiting beliefs around fundraising. - Apply the "name it to tame it" approach. - Build emotional regulation skills. - Develop courage to make the ask. - Build a resilient fundraising mindset. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

You have the appointment booked. Maybe it is a second opinion with a different clinic. Maybe it is a consult after a cycle that did not go the way you expected. You have your lab work, your partner is ready to join, and you have your questions ready. And some part of you is wondering whether the whole picture will actually be looked at this time. Here is what most women are never told. A diagnosis names where you are. It does not always explain why you are there. "We did not find anything" and "we looked for these specific things and ruled them out" are not the same sentence. One is the absence of an investigation. The other is the result of one. In this episode, I walk through exactly what to bring and what to ask: the records that tell the real story of your cycle, the symptom history most workups leave out, your partner's complete evaluation, and the three questions that move the conversation from what happened to why. Pull it up and take notes. This is not about avoiding IVF or distrusting your doctor. It is about walking into your next decision having asked every reasonable question, so the decision is an informed one. CHAPTERS 00:00 What to bring to a fertility second opinion 01:00 Why functional testing looks upstream, not just one more test 02:00 Your bloodwork and IVF cycle records, and how to get them 03:00 Your symptom history, and why every symptom is a clue 04:00 His records, including sperm DNA fragmentation 05:00 The first question, what has actually been ruled out 06:00 What would explain your numbers 07:00 What happens if you change nothing 07:30 The Functional Fertility Second Opinion WHAT YOUR CLINIC MISSED The companion guide walks through the patterns a standard fertility workup tends to miss, with the markers behind each one, so you can take it to your next appointment and ask the questions. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line MISSED, and we will send you the guide. FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION A free 45-minute call where I review your bloodwork, your history, and your partner's results with you. You leave knowing what your biology has been telling you and what your next decision could be. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE, or book here: https://fabfertile.com/pages/book ABOUT THE HOST I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, host of Get Pregnant Naturally (1M+ downloads), and author of Fabulously Fertile. If this episode helped, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It is how other women find this work.

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Donor-advised funds (DAFs) may be the greatest innovation in American philanthropy in the last generation. DAFs solve real problems. They allow donors to contribute appreciated assets without triggering capital gains taxes. They simplify recordkeeping. They help families think strategically about generosity. Those are real-world benefits. But there are also real-world problems that need to be fixed. Before we get to solutions, though, a little history is in order. The good news is this problem is not all that difficult to solve, though it will take significant political will. Three reforms deserve serious consideration. First, Congress should require that assets contributed to donor-advised funds be distributed within a reasonable period. I would suggest three to five years. But any limit — 10 or 15 years — would be better than no limit at all. Such a limit would preserve flexibility while ensuring that charitable dollars eventually accomplish charitable purposes.  Second, DAF sponsors should publish far more detailed information about inactive accounts, median payout rates, and how long assets remain before grants are recommended. Better transparency would reward sponsors that encourage active generosity while strengthening public trust. Third, Christian donors should treat donor-advised funds as conduits rather than warehouses. This recommendation is particularly aimed at Christian foundations. The National Christian Foundation has seen its assets under management double in the past five years, to $6 billion. Waterstone, another large Christian foundation, now has nearly $1 billion under management, also doubling in the past five years. The Signatry has grown tenfold during that time, from $81 million in assets to more than $800 million. MinistryWatch tracks 29 Christian foundations, and almost all of them have experienced dramatic growth. Charitable dollars help no one while the money sits in investment accounts — except for the highly paid executives who manage those accounts. Donor-advised funds remain a valuable tool. But tools exist to accomplish work. They are not ends in themselves. The measure of Christian stewardship has never been how much we reserve for charity. It has always been how faithfully we put those resources to work.

President Trump has raised unprecedented amounts of money in his second term despite having no reelection campaign on the horizon. The Wall Street Journal’s Marianne LeVine explains the sprawling, often undisclosed donor network funding him.The U.S. carried out strikes against Iran for a 10th night as their conflict spreads. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum details how a Houthi blockade threat has raised the stakes.A Massachusetts woman went on trial for killing her three children, in a case that will focus on postpartum psychosis. WBUR’s Deborah Becker was in the courtroom.Plus, the Tate brothers are facing extradition to the U.K., Trump announced 50% tariffs aimed at Canada, and Vice President JD Vance welcomed his fourth child.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

In this week's episode, we continue to look at the challenge that we have relating to Availus HaChurban.  We take a deeper look at why the educational system of the Yeshiva World isn't able to properly address this issue. We similarly start looking at how people generally give value to different issues and how this plays out in terms of valuing learning of Tanach.  This week's episode is dedicated לרפואה השלימה ולהצלחה לאלי נתן בן משה בן ציון by his family. You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien  create new and original content via our non profit  'The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation'.  Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : jewishhistorytnchfoundation@gmail.com Credit Card : https://thechesedfund.com/thejewishhistoryandtanachfoundation/support-r-wittenstein-s-tanach-and-jewish-history-project The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c.  EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor's Fund account number: 2642025 Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

The biggest gift your organization will ever receive might come from a donor who's been quietly giving you $10 a year for two decades. And most of you are ignoring them.Planned giving evangelist Tony Martinetti, retired attorney and author of the upcoming Planned Giving Accelerated, is back to bust the six nasty myths keeping small and mid-size nonprofits out of the game. It's not too complicated, it's not just for the big guys, and you're not having a "death conversation", you're talking about the life and longevity of your mission.The launch is simple: query your database for loyalty and longevity (gift size doesn't matter), pick your top 3-6 prospects, start conversations. Ten hours a month, no splashy website required. Plus: what to say when you make the ask, and the research showing 75% of donors who put you in their will increase their other giving.If planned giving has been on your someday list, this episode moves it to Monday.Important Links:Connect with Tony:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymartignetti/Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio :⁠ https://tonymartignetti.com/My Big Ask Gifts Program:⁠ https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program⁠My Book, Get That Money Honey:⁠ https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey⁠My Newsletter:⁠ https://www.rheawong.com/⁠

Donors want to know that their generosity is making a real difference. Yet many gifts can feel like they disappear into a “black box,” leaving supporters unsure where their donations went or whom they helped. In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Antonis Politis, CEO and co-founder of Givelink, and Panos Kokmotos, COO and co-founder of Givelink, about how greater transparency can strengthen donor trust, improve the giving experience, and increase donor retention. Givelink enables donors to purchase products that nonprofits currently need, track those items through delivery, and receive photos, videos, and personalized stories showing their impact. Antonis and Panos explain why nonprofits should make giving more tangible and human, how AI can personalize donor communications without replacing authentic connection, and why Givelink's transparency model has led donors to give approximately 60% more annually. Key Topics Include: Why uncertainty about where donations go can weaken donor trust and retention How Givelink connects donors with the specific products nonprofits currently need Why nonprofits should be able to track charitable impact as easily as consumers track a package How photos, videos, and personalized impact stories make giving more tangible Why Givelink reports that donors give approximately 60% more annually through its platform How nonprofits can use AI to personalize donor communications while preserving authentic human connection How Givelink provides its in-kind donation platform to nonprofits at no cost Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about Givelink and its free in-kind donation platform for nonprofits: Givelink Explore Givelink's resources for nonprofit organizations: Givelink for Nonprofits Research nonprofit accountability and transparency: Charity Navigator This Episode is Sponsored By: Donorbox Links to Resources: Interested in Leadership and Life Coaching? Visit Rob's website: RobHarter.com Find us on YouTube: Nonprofit Leadership Podcast YouTube Channel Suggestions for the show? Email us at nonprofitleadershippodcast@gmail.com Request a sample coaching session: Email Rob at rob@robharter.com Subscribe and ShareListen and subscribe to the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or Amazon. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with other nonprofit leaders!

Kylie Wolfig is back, this time with a story that even surprised her own surgical team.  The night before a major surgery, her pre-op bloodwork came back with dangerously low platelets, and with her rare B-negative blood type, no transfusion could be found in time.  Alone in a hospital bed with nothing but her voice, Kylie turned to the same emotional release techniques that have already carried her through 60 kilos of weight loss and multiple skin-removal surgeries.  In this episode, Kylie and I unpack what happened that night, why this wasn't a one-off, and how consistent emotional work can show up in moments you'd least expect. Episode Highlights: Kylie's pre-op platelets came in at 65 (well under the required 150+), and with no donor available for her rare B-negative blood type, surgery was on hold.Alone overnight in her hospital room with nothing but her voice, Kylie used emotional release techniques on her platelets, immune system, and even her resistance to the surgery itself.By morning her platelet count had jumped to 137, clearing the 85 threshold doctors needed to proceed, and surgery went ahead as planned. Links and next steps: If you would like to watch the full story of Kylie's Journey you can do that here: https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/kylie-wolfig/ If Re(o)currence resonates with you then you can watch that here: https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/198-2/ If this episode resonated with you and you would like to explore this work more deeply, Jin's #1 bestselling book - Healing Beyond The Diagnosis: The Emotional Work That Creates True Transformation (Available on Amazon World-Wide) is the best place to begin. Inside Jin shares the foundations of emotional processing and the Release Process®, and how your body communicates through symptoms, patterns and life experiences. You can read chapter 3 for Free here: https://www.drjinong.com/hbd-book  You can also connect with Jin on social media: Instagram: @theartoflisteningtoyourbody Facebook: @drjinong (personal) or @theartoflisteningtoyourbody Website: https://drjinong.com and https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right, stayed faithful, done the work, surrendered it to God, and still felt like it isn't working?   Maybe it's your health, your marriage, a dream, or a body that won't cooperate. You've sown plenty and harvested little, and you're starting to wonder: is this even worth it?   In this episode, Alisa gets honest about a season she's just walked through herself and unpacks why our instinct in that place is almost always the same: to grip tighter. She talks about the "palmer grasp reflex." The primitive, clenching survival instinct we're literally born with explains why we try to control our weight, our health, and our circumstances when life feels uncertain.   Walking through the story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 12, Alisa unpacks what she calls the posture of wellness, a way of holding both pain and trust, sorrow and celebration, certainty and mystery, at the same time, instead of swinging between control and collapse.   You're invited to picture and practice what it looks like to open your hands and receive rather than grasp and control. Bringing both our pain and our praise to God at the same time.   Embodied Practices to Participate in Surrender Notice the clench: Pay attention to the moments you start gripping, controlling, or trying to force an outcome. That's your cue to pause. Get curious instead of certain: When you feel the urge to white-knuckle a decision or a habit, ask a question instead of making a final judgment. Open your hands: Practice naming what's hard in one hand and what you know is true about God in the other and bring both to Him.   These aren't just spiritual practices; they're ways of working with how God designed our nervous systems so that our minds, bodies, and spirits can come into alignment with Him.   Scriptures Referenced Genesis 12:1-3 Matthew 5:3 (The Message) Romans 4:21 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 Ready to Go Deeper?

   This week's episode is sponsored לעילוי נשמת עלקא עליזה בת ר יעקב    In this week's episode, we take a deeper look at the Availus HaChurban challenge. We also carefully examine what Tanachic statements shed light on this issue. We also look at how the lack of proper knowledge of Tanach contributes to this challenge.    You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien  create new and original content via our non profit  'The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation'.  Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : jewishhistorytnchfoundation@gmail.com Credit Card : https://thechesedfund.com/thejewishhistoryandtanachfoundation/support-r-wittenstein-s-tanach-and-jewish-history-project The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c.  EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor's Fund account number: 2642025 Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS    

For episode 259 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we're excited to welcome Inès d'Haultfoeuille, Chief Operating Officer of Egregor, a non-profit dedicated to catalysing social and environmental transformations, playing roles that range from accelerator to venture philanthropist and strategic advisor. Their team is truly global, and their work reaches across climate, education, social justice, civic engagement, and more.If you work in the nonprofit or impact space, the last few years have been brutal. Funding is being cut. Donor priorities are shifting, sometimes overnight. Geopolitical instability is reshaping where resources flow and who gets left out. And through all of it, the needs on the ground aren't shrinking. They're growing.We've talked about this on the show before, with organizations working in Ukraine, in Afghanistan, in Tanzania, in Somaliland. The pattern keeps repeating. The people doing the most essential work are often the ones with the least support, the least stability, and the least room to breathe.Egregor was born out of a conviction that social and environmental innovators deserve better than isolation, precarious funding, and systems designed without them. And what I find compelling about their model is where they choose to focus. Rather than just writing cheques, they work to remove the structural, financial, and logistical barriers that stand between an innovator and their vision. Because so often, the bottleneck isn't the idea but everything surrounding it.In today's discussion you'll learn:

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What if the best way to raise more money is not just to find new donors, but to help existing donors give more meaningfully? Today, let's explore how matching campaigns can turn fundraising into a shared experience that builds trust, excitement, and community. Pooya Pourak is an industrial and systems engineer, human-centered designer, host of The Nonprofit Lab podcast, and the founder of MatchNice. His career began in consulting, where he created human-centered solutions for health and human services programs that support families through Medicaid, foster care, food assistance, and childcare. Passionate about creating social impact, he built MatchNice to help nonprofits, businesses, communities, and donors work together to make a bigger difference. In this conversation, Pooya shares how the COVID-19 pandemic led to the creation of MatchNice and why donation matching is a powerful but often overlooked fundraising approach. He explains how matching works, why transparency and urgency motivate donors, and how nonprofits can engage everyday supporters and mid-level donors as matching partners. Through real examples, Pooya shows how matching campaigns can increase donations, bring in new supporters, strengthen donor relationships, and help nonprofits create greater impact. In this episode, you will be able to:  Explain how donation matching boosts fundraising. Understand the psychology of matching gifts. Identify different types of matching donors. Engage existing donors as match sponsors. Create milestone-based matching campaigns. Use progress tracking to motivate giving. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

You can be walking with God and still walk through painful places. Following Jesus does not mean we avoid hurt, opposition, or discomfort. But it does mean we are never without His presence.    In this REVING the Word workout, Alisa Keeton explores Luke 10:17-20 and the authority Jesus gives His followers. When the 72 disciples returned amazed by what God had done through them, Jesus reminded them that their greatest victory was not what they accomplished, but that their names were written in heaven.   Followers of Jesus will experience hurt. We will face resistance and walk through hard things. But when you are anchored in Jesus, "you won't be wrong." Press play, move your body, open your heart, and let His Word move in you.   Anchor Scriptures Luke 10:17–20 Luke 9 Luke 12:32 Hebrews 11:1 Psalm 139   New to REVING the Word? Your body was created to carry the presence and purpose of God. In REVING the Word episodes, we don't just listen to Scripture; we practice it. We let God's truth move from our ears into our hearts and through our bodies.   Move however you want. Walk. Lift. Stretch. Dance. There is no "right" way. As you move your body, remember: you were made for more than sitting on the sidelines. You were created to walk in the authority Jesus gives you.   

Send us Fan MailCan you actually get pregnant at 50? The headlines never tell you the number that matters most: how old was the egg?In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down what is really behind those “pregnant at 50” headlines — and why the same story can mean completely different biology depending on the details nobody reports.In this episode:

Be Still & Be Loved is a guided Scripture meditation designed to help you slow down, quiet your mind, and rest in God's presence. Whether you're beginning your day, taking a midday pause, or preparing for sleep, this space invites you to breathe deeply and receive His peace. Take a few moments to settle into a comfortable position. If you're able, lie down. If not, find a seat where you can rest without distraction. As you begin to notice your breath, pay attention to how your state of being starts to shift. Every inhale and exhale is a reminder that God is near, holding you with His steady love. In this guided meditation, you'll reflect on 2 Corinthians 4:7: "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." Though our bodies are fragile, they carry something infinitely valuable—God's presence. He is our greatest treasure, and He treasures every part of us, including our minds. Together we'll quiet the noise, fix our thoughts on what is excellent, noble, and true, and rest in the One who is making us new—body, mind, and spirit. Breathe deeply. You are held. You are loved. You are His treasure. Ready to Go Deeper?

Have you seen videos of people experiencing a dramatic emotional release and wondered, "Do I need that to heal?" The conversation around trauma, somatic healing, and nervous system regulation has exploded in recent years. Many point to the bestselling book The Body Keeps the Score and the idea that trauma is stored in the body. Others argue that trauma isn't stored in the body at all, but rather in the brain's predictive patterns and responses. So what's true? In this episode, Alisa explores this important conversation through both science and Scripture, examining where biology and theology meet. Together we'll consider what trauma does to the brain and body, why healing requires more than information alone, and how God's design for our minds and bodies points us toward lasting freedom. You'll discover: What somatic release is The difference between trauma being "stored" in the body versus encoded in the brain How trauma can impact our ability to shift from fear, anxiety, and hypervigilance into peace and safety Why tending to the body can help us tend to the mind What Romans 12:2 and 2 Corinthians 10:5 teach us about renewing our minds Why healing happens in connection, not isolation How the compassion of Christ invites us into true restoration Alisa also unpacks Jesus' encounter with the man at the pool in John 5, asking a powerful question: Do we truly want to be healed, even when healing requires discomfort, surrender, and change? Practical Ways to Participate in Healing Get close to Jesus Spend time in God's Word until your heart is awakened to His truth and love. Stay connected to God's people Healing happens in relationships with people who embody the love and truth of Christ. Practice daily sacrifice Learn to become comfortable with healthy discomfort. These practices are more than spiritual disciplines—they are psycho-neuro-biological pathways that help align our minds, bodies, and spirits with God's design for wholeness. Scriptures Referenced Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 10:5 John 5:1-15 Resources Mentioned The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Kotler S, Mannino M, Fox G and Friston K (2026) The body does not keep the score: trauma, predictive coding, and the restoration of metastability. Front. Syst. Neurosci. 20:1812957. doi: 10.3389/fnsys.2026.1812957 Connect With Us If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a review. Your support helps more people discover the freedom and wholeness found in Christ. We'd love to hear from you: What is one way God is inviting you to participate in your healing journey today? Ready to Go Deeper?

Opie & Ron lose it over DC's radioactive reflection pool turning into an algae nightmare — no-bid felon contracts, National Guard guarding pond scum, and kids getting 10 years for touching a blue chunk. Plus a kid dies in a Central Park horse carriage… and they're back running tours a WEEK later. World Cup chaos, Clive Davis stories, Babe Ruth punching umps, and Venmo Ronnie begging. Pure unhinged radio.Thanks for supporting the show https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JANCGHFW7GJHA It's really appreciated!

Join Alisa Keeton for a light interval workout and contemplative prayer practice rooted in Romans 8:28. Drawing from the teachings of Thomas Keating, Alisa explores surrender as an active posture of trust—not apathy, but courage. As you move, you'll consider what it means to welcome God into every part of your life, especially the places where you're striving, overfunctioning, worrying, or trying to stay in control. Through gentle intervals and reflective questions, you'll be invited to notice where your fists are closed and practice opening your hands to God's presence. Together, you'll explore the difference between groaning and grumbling, how suffering can become a pathway to deeper trust, and why surrender is often the beginning of coming home to God. This workout will help you shift from frustration to fascination, from anxiety to adventure, as you remember that God is working all things toward good. Come ready to move, reflect, and strengthen your surrender. Playlist for This Workout