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Generosity doesn't begin with the ask; it begins with understanding. Joining with Mallory today is Kevin Schulman to discuss the role of behavioral science in reshaping how generosity is inspired, unmasking why people give far beyond the moment they're prompted. Kevin Schulman is the founder of DonorVoice, a behavioral science fundraising agency established in 2012 after a career in the commercial sector. Noticing a striking gap between the advanced practices used in commercial industries and the approaches used in fundraising early in his career led him to launch DonorVoice. His work is driven by commitment to apply behavioral science, donor understanding, and astute strategies to help organizations grow more effectively. In this episode, you will be able to: Understand why giving is inspired by personal values, not simply by being asked. Learn how behavioral science deepens donor insight and strengthens long-term engagement. Acknowledge the role of indirect impact in omni-channel fundraising. Learn how organizations can attract, not persuade, by aligning messages to donor motives. Get all the resources from today's episode here. Support for this show is brought to you by Practivated. Practivated delivers AI-powered donor conversation simulations that let fundraisers practice in a private, judgment‑free space—building confidence, refining messaging, and improving outcomes before the real conversation even begins. Developed by fundraising experts with real‑time coaching at its core, it's the smart way to walk into every donor interaction calm, prepared, and ready to connect. Learn more at practivated.com 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
In this episode: What Trump Accounts are, who qualifies, and why parents of young kids should pay attention in 2026. How the "no tax on tips/overtime" headlines are misleading and what employers need to prepare for now. Why hobby losses are red flags for the IRS, especially for side gigs that never turn a profit. A timely breakdown of gift tax rules, including how to move money to family members tax-free and when you do have to file something. Creative ways to give to charity, including donor-advised funds and how businesses can deduct donations as advertising.
Donor conceived journalist Louise McLoughlin examines the human fallout of industry-wide errors, as she meets three UK women who were incorrectly matched as half-siblings. Together, they move through confusion, grief, and unexpected connection, and uncover new discoveries along the way. Louise also gets a new match of her own.And while you're here.... You Look Like Me is a labour of love from a two-person team, produced alongside our day jobs. If you want to support us you can buy us a coffee: http://ko-fi.com/youlooklikeme or support us on an ongoing basis on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/YouLookLikeMeFor a special offer from GEDmatch go to: https://www.gedmatch.com/you-look-like-me/ and use code YOULOOKLIKEMEYou Look Like Me season 3 is written and hosted by Louise McLoughlin and produced by Tamsin Hughes. You can follow You Look Like Me on Instagram: @YouLookLikeMe_For more about some of the issues mentioned in this episode, check out: https://www.hfea.gov.uk/donation/donors/faqs-relating-to-incorrect-donor-information/ https://youtu.be/AabfIsWle6I?si=zbkA72LgH3AIYaBkhttps://donorconceiveduk.org.uk/a-statement-from-dcuk-on-incorrect-donor-information-in-response-to-channel-4s-investigation/
From ICE abuses and immigrant scapegoating to the #NoKings uprising, this show connects grassroots resistance with a growing demand for democracy free from donor control and elite corruption.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Pacifica Network's Lisa Loving discusses ICE & activism with Politics Done Right's Egberto Willies: Pacifica Network journalist Lisa Loving interviews “Egberto off the Record” newsletter publisher/Radio Host Egberto Willies on ICE abuses… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com
In this episode of The Justice Table, the conversation between Jefferson J. Jones, Pastor Dion Evans, and Darryl Ford explores the complexities of the holiday season and holding the tensions of celebration and lament, joy and grief, hope and mourning. They talk about mental health and the importance of community support. You'll be encouraged by the discussion about the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation and the freedom to show up as you are this holiday season. Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!Executive Producer - Latasha MorrisonProducer - Sarah ConnatserLinks:Become a Donor of Be the BridgeConnect with Be the Bridge:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramBTB YouTubeJoin the online community BTB ConnectConnect with the speakers on Instagram:Darryl FordPastor Dion EvansJefferson J. JonesConnect with Latasha Morrison:FacebookInstagramNot all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
Fundraising is commonly portrayed as challenging, but for mission-driven leaders, it's also a privilege because they've got to be one of the helpers in this time period. In this episode, Dana Smiley joins Mallory to discuss donor stewardship through the lens of authenticity, purpose, and human connection. Join us as our guest dives into the exhaustion that comes with the role, the mindset shift that keeps teams grounded, and the power of transparent, genuine interactions. Hilary Dana Smiley is a seasoned, result-driven fund development professional and currently the Assistant Vice President of Leadership Gifts at Boston Children's Hospital, where she oversees individual giving, direct response efforts, face-to-face fundraising, and volunteer board engagement. She leads with a genuine passion and purpose, believing in authentic enthusiasm strengthening donor relationships and fueling the mission of caring for children and families. In this episode, you will be able to: Learn how reconnecting with your purpose elevates donor communication. Understand the role of authenticity and passion in long-term donor relationships. Acquire new ways in navigating exhaustion and reframe hard fundraising moments. How to inspire generosity with transparent, human-centered communication. Learn practices that strengthen stewardship and keep teams grounded in mission. Get all the resources from today's episode here. Support for this show is brought to you by Practivated. Practivated delivers AI-powered donor conversation simulations that let fundraisers practice in a private, judgment‑free space—building confidence, refining messaging, and improving outcomes before the real conversation even begins. Developed by fundraising experts with real‑time coaching at its core, it's the smart way to walk into every donor interaction calm, prepared, and ready to connect. Learn more at practivated.com 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.
In this episode, George dives into the concept of donor sports and how non-basketball activities can enhance on-court performance through transferable movement skills. He explores how coaches can creatively integrate donor sports into warm-ups and practice design to improve balance, decision-making, physicality, and perception–action coupling. The episode also features a conversation with Scott Peters, a youth basketball coach with 17yr experience- Vanguard Prep AAU, who introduces his developmental pyramid—a practical framework for balancing competitiveness with meaningful player development. Scott shares how structured rotations, thoughtful practice groupings, and consistency can help ensure all players continue to grow, not just the starters. Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to Donor Sports and Player Development 02:00 – What Donor Sports Are and Why They Matter 03:45 – Repetition Without Repetition and Game-Realistic Context 05:00 – Favorite Donor Sport Games and Practice Applications 07:10 – Using Constraints to Develop Balance, Passing, and Physicality 09:00 – Wrestling, Contact Games, and Teaching Physicality Safely 10:00 – Introducing Scott Peters and the Developmental Pyramid 11:30 – Managing Playing Time While Staying Competitive 13:00 – Structuring Player Tiers and Rotations 14:45 – Applying the Pyramid in Practice Settings 15:45 – Creating Optimal Challenge and Balanced Groupings 16:45 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links:Website: http://transformingbball.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbballInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketballFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball
Looking back on 2025, the real story isn't which predictions landed, it's what they exposed about modern philanthropy. Strong markets and record giving mean a deeper shift: fewer donors, rising inequality, and growing dependence on a shrinking pool of major and mega givers. Donor-advised funds surged, AI gained traction, and consolidation quietly accelerated. The year proved philanthropy isn't failing—but it is becoming more concentrated, more strategic, and less forgiving of organizations without a plan.
One Canadian dies every two days waiting for an organ. Stephanie Azzarello feared she'd be one of them. For people waiting for a liver, like Azzarello, there's an option to find a living donor. Usually it comes from a family member or close friend… but not always. The woman who offered to help Azzarello after seeing her social media post was a stranger who lived in another country, had never met her. In her documentary, Because of Her, Liz Hoath brings us their story — and how their lives were brought together.
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Nel luglio 2025, la Commissione europea ha presentato la sua proposta per il Quadro finanziario pluriennale (QFP) 2028–2034, per un importo complessivo di quasi 2.000 miliardi di euro. Il QFP proposto riflette le priorità politiche e strategiche dell'Unione europea, determinando anche i principali strumenti finanziari dell'UE per la cooperazione allo sviluppo.In questo podcast Marianna Lunardini, ricercatrice del programma Multilateralismo e Global Governance, discute insieme a Marielle Di Ciommo (ECDPM), Francesco Petrelli (Oxfam) e Daniele Fattibene (ETTG), le opportunità e le sfide che il prossimo budget UE evidenzia per la cooperazione allo sviluppo.
In this episode I share The Zoom Out Theory: a 30‑minute reset to calm your nervous system and regain perspective during IVF, donor conception, or surrogacy. You'll learn why your brain spirals during treatment, how to “zoom out” in the hardest moments, and a simple way to come back to yourself when it all feels like too much. Free companion ebook + guided meditation: DM me “ZOOM” on Instagram and I'll send it to you.
Send us a textIn this episode, hosts Charles MacKenzie and Lyn uncover the true story behind a tainted blood donor known only as Code Donor D20 and how decisions made by Australia's blood bank led to the death of Lyn's young son, Martin, in 1989.But this is not just one family's tragedy.Was D20 a tragic anomaly, or evidence of a far wider and hidden practice where thousands of high risk donors were knowingly recruited into the blood supply despite the dangers?This episode challenges the official narrative and asks a question that still echoes today:Was this a single failure or a systemic betrayal?Show links Another scalp taken! The CEO of the regulator on blood John Cahill jumps ship https://www.blood.gov.au/national-blood-authority-chief-executiveHow governments failed to stop the catastrophic impact of 'tainted blood' on thousands of peoplehttps://www.smh.com.au/opinion/how-governments-failed-to-stop-the-catastrophic-impact-of-tainted-blood-on-thousands-of-people-20160714-gq602j.htmlTurner Freeman submission to 2004 Senate inquiry exposing the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood's knowing use of tainted blood donors tohttps://www.infectedbloodaustralia.com/_files/ugd/efbdad_8a9b6821be874d798ed8a79e338fa439.pdfThis is where the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood used to advertise for blood donors during the AIDS crisis https://www.infectedbloodaustralia.com/art6https://www.infectedbloodaustralia.com/art5The ‘Lookback report' https://ddd792de-b24d-47fe-8177-91b7438b0894.usrfiles.com/ugd/ddd792_ffa5e979b8db4c4790adf814cc5344f8.pdfSydney Morning Herald story: Inquiry hears how a Sydney schoolboy was given blood from a heroin addicthttps://www.smh.com.au/national/inquiry-hears-how-a-sydney-schoolboy-was-given-blood-from-a-heroin-addict-20220105-p59m4o.htmlIta Buttrose deceives the public in 1985 incorrectly stating that Haemophilia treatments have been purified. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddd792_d2874372777a4ef3a2c9342cce36349b~mv2.jpgHelp fund justice and purchase a Make Accountabilty happen again cap here https://joinhighadventure.com.au/patriot-cap/Support a Royal commission of inquiry into the Australian Red Cross/CSL Infected Blood Scandal here https://www.infectedbloodaustralia.com/registration
Catch Up on the latest leading news stories around the country with Mandy Wiener on Midday Report every weekday from 12h00 - 13h00 The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report, go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Attention doesn't always equal impact, especially in nonprofit fundraising. In this episode, Whole Whale founder George Weiner about how nonprofits can turn donor attention into real commitment, why fundraising funnels break down, and what recent platform controversies reveal about power, consent, and trust in nonprofit tech.
This week, Angela discusses charitable giving and how individuals can maximize their donations to causes they care about while also benefiting themselves from a tax perspective. She emphasizes the importance of asking questions and seeking holistic financial planning to understand how to give more effectively. Key Takeaways
In this episode, the CardioNerds (Dr. Natalie Tapaskar, Dr. Jenna Skowronski, and Dr. Shazli Khan) discuss the process of heart transplantation from the initial donor selection to the time a patient is discharged with Dr. Dave Kaczorowski and Dr. Jason Katz. We dissect a case where we understand criteria for donor selection, the differences between DBD and DCD organ donors, the choice of vasoactive agents in the post-operative period, complications such as cardiac tamponade, and the choice of immunosuppression in the immediate post-operative period. Most importantly, we highlight the importance of multi-disciplinary teams in the care of transplant patients. Audio editing for this episode was performed by CardioNerds Intern, Dr. Julia Marques Fernandes. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Heart Success Series PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls When thinking about donor selection, you need to consider how much physiologic stress your recipient can tolerate, and this may guide your selection of “higher risk” or “lower risk” donors. The use of DCD donors has increased the potential donor pool and shortened waitlist times with very similar perioperative outcomes to DBD transplantation. Post-operative critical care management rests on a fundamental principle to apply as much inotropic/vasoactive therapy as needed to achieve some reasonable physiologic hemostasis, and then getting “the heck out of the way!” There are no standard regimens as practices vary across centers, but rest on providing adequate RV support, maintaining AV synchrony, and early resuscitation. The RV is fickle and doesn't take a joke too well. RV dysfunction post-transplant is important to watch for, and it can be transient or require aggressive support. Don't miss assessing for cardiac tamponade which can require surgical evacuation- “where there's space, that space can be filled with fluid.” Induction immunosuppression post-transplant varies across centers, but some considerations for use may include (1) high sensitization of the patient, (2) high risk immunologic donor-recipient matching, and (3) recipient renal dysfunction to provide a calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) sparing regimen long term. Management of heart transplant patients is a multi-disciplinary effort that requires coordination amongst heart failure/transplant cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, pathology/immunologists and a slew of ancillary services. Without a dynamic and collaborative team, successful cardiac transplantation could not be possible. Notes Notes: Notes drafted by Dr. Natalie Tapaskar What are the basic components of donor heart selection? In practicality, it can be a very inexact science, but we use some basic selection criteria such as: (1) size matching (2) ischemic time (3) donor graft function (4) immunologic compatibility (5) age of the potential donor and recipient (6) severity of illness of the recipient (7) regional variation in donor availability When thinking about accepting older donors (>50 years old), we ideally would screen for donor coronary disease and try to keep ischemic times as short as possible. We may accept an older donor for a recipient who is highly sensitized, which leaves a smaller potential donor pool. There is no clear consensus on size matching, but the predicted heart mass is most used. We are generally more comfortable oversizing than under-sizing donor hearts. Serial echocardiography is important in potential donors as initially reduced ejection fractions can improve on repeat testing, and these organs should not be disregarded automatically. For recipients who are more surgically complex, (i.e. multiple prior sternotomies or complex anatomy), it's probably preferable to avoid older donors with some graft dysfunction and favor donors with shorter ischemic times. What is the difference between DBD and DCD? DBD is donation after brain death- these donors meet criteria for brain death. Uniform Determination of Death Act 1980: the death of an individual is The irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions or The irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including those of the brain stem DCD is donation after circulatory death- donation of the heart after confirming that circulatory function has irreversibly ceased. Only donors in category 3 of the Maastricht Classification of DCD donors are considered for DCD donations: anticipated circulatory arrest (planned withdrawal of life-support treatment). DCD hearts can be procured via direct procurement or normothermic regional perfusion (NRP). The basic difference is the way the hearts are assessed, either on an external circuit or in the donor body. For the most complex recipient, DCD may not be utilized at some centers due to concern for higher rates of delayed graft function, but this is center specific and data is still evolving. What are some features surgeons consider when procuring the donor heart? Visual assessment of the donor heart is key in DBD or NRP cases. LV function may be hard to assess, but visually the RV can be inspected. Palpation of the coronary arteries is important to assess any calcifications or abnormalities. Ventricular arrhythmias at the time of procurement may be concerning. Key considerations in the procurement process: (1) Ensuring the heart remains decompressed at all times and doesn't become distended (2) adequate cardioplegia delivery (3) aorta is cross-clamped properly all the way across the vessel (4) avoiding injury to adjacent structures during procurement What hemodynamic parameters should we monitor and what vasoactive agents are used peri-heart transplant? There is no consensus regarding vasoactive agent use post-transplant and practice varies across institutions. Some commonly seen regimens may include: (1) AAI pacing around 110 bpm to support RV function and preserve AV synchrony (2) inotropic agents such as epinephrine and dobutamine to support RV function (3) pulmonary vasodilators such as inhaled nitric oxide to optimize RV afterload Early post-transplant patients tend to have low cardiac filling pressures and require preload monitoring and resuscitation initially. Slow weaning of inotropes as the patient shows signs of stable graft function and hemodynamics. RV dysfunction may manifest as elevated central venous pressure with low cardiac index or hypotension with reducing urine output. Optimize inotropic support, volume status, metabolic status (acidosis and hypoxia), afterload (pulmonary hypertension), and assess for cardiac tamponade. Tamponade requires urgent take-back to the operating room to evacuate material. Refractory RV failure requires mechanical circulatory support, with early consideration of VA-ECMO. Isolated RV MCS may be used in the right clinical context. Why do pericardial effusions/cardiac tamponade happen after transplant? They are not uncommon after transplant and can be due to: Inherent size differences between the donor and recipient (i.e. if the donor heart is much smaller than the recipient's original heart) Bleeding from suture lines and anastomoses, pacing wires, and cannulation sites Depending on the hemodynamic stability of the patient and the location of the effusion, these effusions may require urgent return to the OR for drainage/clot evacuation via reopening the sternotomy, mini thoracotomy, and possible pericardial windows. What are the basics of immunosuppression post-transplant? Induction immunosuppression is variably used and is center-specific. Considerations for using induction therapy may include: (1) high sensitization of the patient (2) younger patients or multiparous women with theoretically more robust immune systems (3) crossing of recipient antibodies with donor antigens (3) renal function to provide a CNI sparing regimen long term Some considerations for avoiding induction may include: (1) older age of the recipient (2) underlying comorbid conditions such as infections or frailty of the recipient What are expected activity restrictions post-transplant? Sternal precautions are important to maintain sternal wire integrity. Generally avoiding lifting >10 pounds in the first 4-12 weeks, no driving usually in the first 4 weeks, monitoring for signs and symptoms of wound infections, and optimizing nutrition and physical activity. Cardiac rehabilitation is incredibly important as soon as feasible. References Kharawala A , Nagraj S , Seo J , et al. Donation after circulatory death heart transplant: current state and future directions. Circ: Heart Failure. 2024;17(7). doi: 10.1161/circheartfailure.124.011678 Copeland H, Knezevic I, Baran DA, et al. Donor heart selection: Evidence-based guidelines for providers. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2023;42(1):7-29. doi:10.1016/j.healun.2022.08.030 Moayedifar R, Shudo Y, Kawabori M, et al. Recipient Outcomes With Extended Criteria Donors Using Advanced Heart Preservation: An Analysis of the GUARDIAN-Heart Registry. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2024;43(4):673-680. doi:10.1016/j.healun.2023.12.013 Kharawala A, Nagraj S, Seo J, et al. Donation After Circulatory Death Heart Transplant: Current State and Future Directions. Circ Heart Fail. 2024;17(7):e011678. doi:10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.124.011678 Copeland H, Hayanga JWA, Neyrinck A, et al. Donor heart and lung procurement: A consensus statement. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2020;39(6):501-517.
Stories change how people think, feel, and choose to act, and the science behind that process has direct implications for fundraising success.In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, Amy Eisenstein welcomes Cherian Koshy, vice president at Kindsight and a leading voice on the neuroscience of generosity, to explore how brain science explains donor behavior in major gifts and capital campaigns.Drawing from his new book Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision Making, Cherian shares research from hundreds of peer reviewed studies that explain how donors experience stories, make identity based decisions, and move from emotional connection to meaningful action. This conversation connects neuroscience with practical fundraising strategy, offering insight that campaign leaders, development staff, and board members can apply right away.The discussion opens with storytelling and brain chemistry. Cherian explains how narrative creates neural coupling, a process where the listener experiences the story at a physical and emotional level. This shared experience shapes understanding, memory, and motivation. Fundraisers learn why stories shape donor choices and how thoughtful language and narrative arcs influence how supporters experience a mission.The conversation then shifts to major and leadership gifts within capital campaigns. Cherian explains what happens in a donor's brain when considering a significant commitment. Rather than focusing on affordability, donors connect gifts to identity, values, nostalgia, and legacy. Amy and Cherian discuss how campaigns succeed when messaging reflects who donors see themselves becoming and how the project expresses that identity through impact rather than square footage.Decision friction and generosity decay form another core theme. Cherian outlines how delays, long processes, and complex steps slow generous intent. When emotional connection and action drift apart, motivation fades. Examples from campaign follow up, pledge processes, and online giving show how timing and simplicity keep donors engaged when enthusiasm runs high.The episode also examines campaign thermometers and the goal gradient effect. Cherian explains why campaigns gain momentum near the finish line and why the quiet phase plays a central role in building confidence and participation. Amy connects this science to proven capital campaign strategy, reinforcing the value of early leadership gifts, phased solicitation, and disciplined sequencing.Throughout the episode, listeners gain language, frameworks, and research grounded insight that explains why proven campaign practices work. This conversation equips fundraisers with science backed clarity that strengthens storytelling, major gift conversations, and campaign structure while building trust with donors, boards, and leadership teams.For more free capital campaign resources, visit https://capitalcampaignpro.com/campaign-resources.
Wow, we are really pumped up for this sale, not because the quality it offers, but because the potential it has for you as a buyer. The opportunities are endless with so many different variations of matings. The donors are phenomenal, the flushes are the best to offer, the embryos are innovative, and the people are the kind you want to do business with. This is what it's all about. Take a listen and see what this sale has to offer to you!Empowerment Is Here. Link
2025 was a pressure cooker year. Tariffs. Funding cuts. Attacks on DEI. AI overload. Donor fatigue. Burnout everywhere.In this episode, I reflect on what 2025 revealed about leadership, fundraising, and trust—and more importantly, what to do next as we head into 2026.Here's what I cover:- Why burnout is not a personal failure—it's a structural reality- The 5 trends that will define successful fundraisers in 2026- Why quality conversations > mass outreach noise-Why simplification beats expansion (stop chasing shiny objects)- How collaboration is the real power move-And why clarity of identity is the only true moat leftIf 2025 left you feeling behind, overwhelmed, or questioning your impact—this episode is your reminder that surviving was the win.Important Links:How to Train ChatGPT: https://go.rheawong.com/annual-fundraising-plan-tracker1-3127-4300 My Big Ask Gifts Program: https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program My Book, Get That Money Honey: https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey My Newsletter: https://www.rheawong.com/
Fundraisers Friday is back, and Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall (Mr. Nonprofit Consultancy) tackle a topic that quietly runs the business side of fundraising: donor tier levels. If you've ever stared at your donor list and wondered, “Where do we start, and how do we keep this manageable?” this episode is your playbook.They begin with the “why.” Tony frames donor tiers as a practical operating system, not a fancy fundraising accessory. Done well, tiers let you personalize messaging and protect your time by matching stewardship to giving level and relationship needs. In other words: less guessing, more intentional workflows. Tony puts it plainly: “The tiers really help you… organize your workflow and your bandwidth.” That's a business benefit every nonprofit can appreciate, whether you're running development solo or leading a full team.Julia reinforces that tiers help organizations stop spinning their wheels. Once you know who's in which group, you can plan communications, offers, and engagement with purpose instead of defaulting to blank-stare marketing meetings. As she says, “It kind of like helps you steer the ship.” The cohosts also emphasize that tiers are not “grades.” You're not ranking human worth—you're segmenting so you can communicate better and build a healthier donor experience.From there, they move into how to set tiers responsibly: start with your giving data, avoid “one-size-fits-all,” and keep the number of tiers realistic (think three to six for most organizations). They also talk about naming your tiers for easier internal coordination and stronger external marketing—especially when the names align with your mission or community identity.A standout real-world lesson comes from Julia's local public radio example: a tiny, smart monthly ask (“just $5 more”) designed to move sustainers up a level. The business takeaway? When tiers are built on data and paired with clear value, you can create predictable pathways for donors to grow with you—without making it feel heavy or salesy.00:00:00 Welcome to today's topic donor tiers00:01:10 Who Julia Patrick and Tony Beall are00:01:42 The Architecture of Fundraising book and why it helps00:03:48 Why donor tiers matter personalization and bandwidth00:06:33 Build tiers from your own giving data00:07:10 Donor tiers are not donor grades00:08:37 How many tiers is too many three to six00:09:16 Donors vs members and tier differences00:10:16 Monthly sustaining donors as a unique tierFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show
In this episode, Laura and Jeremiah Lee discuss strategic charitable giving and its tax benefits. They explore donor-advised funds, appreciated stock donations, and qualified charitable distributions, offering insights into maximizing tax efficiency while supporting meaningful causes. Takeaways:
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John Morgan shares wild behind-the-scenes stories of dining with Bill Clinton, his legendary charm, political instincts, and how he compares to Biden today. PBD tells his own surreal Clinton encounter in New York. A must-watch conversation.
The search for a sperm donor can be overwhelming for anyone, but for Black women, the lack of available Black donors adds a whole new layer of complexity. When Lakia Holmes—senior producer of Bleacher Report's branded sports content, award-winning journalist, and now a single mom by choice—began exploring her fertility options at 37, she had no idea just how winding the path would be.What started as an egg-freezing consultation quickly revealed blocked fallopian tubes and a 2% chance of conceiving naturally. Suddenly, the dream she'd been putting off to grow her career became something she could no longer wait on. Choosing IVF meant choosing herself—and stepping into the unknown as a solo Black woman navigating infertility, donor scarcity, and the fear of how this choice might impact her career.In our conversation, Lakia shares the emotional and logistical realities of that season: long donor waitlists, genetic mismatches, profiles with only a name or two left… and then the moment a miracle phone call changed everything.“It wasn't my plan A, but my plan B worked out pretty damn well.” — LakiaLakia opens up about the fast-moving year that followed—egg retrievals, her very first embryo transfer, and the shock and gratitude of being pregnant with her daughter, Isla, who arrived in May 2024. She also speaks honestly about postpartum depression, rebuilding her support system, heading back to work in the sports media world, and dipping her toe back into dating as an SMBC.Most recently featured in Forbes, Lakia is now using her platform to bring fertility awareness to the Black community and to tell the story she once needed to hear.Her honesty, humor, and courage offer such a powerful reminder: when you decide your dream of becoming a mother can't wait any longer, so much becomes possible.In this episode, we explore:How an egg-freezing consult revealed blocked fallopian tubesRecognizing that waiting for the “right time” or the “right partner” might mean waiting foreverWhy Black sperm donors are so scarce—and how that impacts Black women pursuing donor conceptionFinding a donor when the options feel impossibly limitedGetting pregnant on her very first embryo transferLakia's experiences during pregnancy and birthPostpartum depression and learning to ask for helpReturning to work, navigating childcare, and preparing to travel againReentering the dating world as a solo mom by choiceFind out more about Lakia's coaching at Lakia Holmes | Fertility Coach, Speaker & Advocate
On today's EXTRA episode, MinistryWatch President Warren Smith explains our Donor Confidence Score and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the DCS and about the MinistryWatch 1000 database. Some of the links mentioned in today's program include: You can find the ministry you're looking for by clicking here. A growing number of Christian ministries do not file a Form 990. I have written about this trend here. We welcome feedback from donors and ministry leaders regarding individual ministry ratings, or regarding our overall rating system. We have made adjustments over the years based on this feedback. If you have comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at wsmith@ministrywatch.com
Stupid News 12-10-2025 8am …Now you see them: Now you don't …The Transplant was successful, but the donor had Rabies …She's a Schizophrenic, but she actually was hearing voices
Our second episode with Erin Straza turns to the practical mechanics of donor management—highlighting the importance of clean CRM data, consistent tagging, and documenting every donor interaction to track passion, advocacy, and giving habits over time. She rejects binder-thick academic segmentation models in favor of practical, usable systems that a nonprofit staff can realistically maintain. Key takeaways include: You cannot engage donors well without a functioning CRM Passion is measured through behavior (attendance, volunteering, giving consistency, social engagement), not surveys High-end donors require highly personalized, strategic touchpoints throughout their annual cycle Maintaining clean data today prevents massive organizational pain later. e welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit SnapCast website. Learn more about Nonprofit Snapshot's consulting services.
Join host David Pisarek and Globe Aware's Kimberly Haley-Coleman for a practical conversation on turning real volunteer experiences into authentic content that builds trust and drives engagement.In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, Kimberly shares how short-term service projects naturally generate user-generated content, how to prepare participants with the right formats, and how to knit Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and podcasting into a simple, effective ecosystem. You will also hear a powerful field story that illustrates why human connection beats polished campaigns every time, plus a 24-hour challenge to find your organization's “joy point.”Discover how to:Encourage authentic storytelling from volunteers without making it feel like a commercialPrepare participants using audio, video, and quick-hit guides so they arrive informed and confidentCapture stories from both sides of the “hammer,” with bilingual coordinators and ethical framingUse everyday tools, including Google Ad Grants and social platforms, to scale engagement on a budgetBuild lasting donor trust through consistent, real-world momentsWhether you're launching a new program or levelling up your digital presence, this episode gives you actionable ideas to inspire sharing, strengthen credibility, and grow impact. Tune in now to learn how authentic content can move your mission forward.
Join host David Pisarek and Globe Aware's Kimberly Haley-Coleman for a practical conversation on turning real volunteer experiences into authentic content that builds trust and drives engagement.In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, Kimberly shares how short-term service projects naturally generate user-generated content, how to prepare participants with the right formats, and how to knit Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and podcasting into a simple, effective ecosystem. You will also hear a powerful field story that illustrates why human connection beats polished campaigns every time, plus a 24-hour challenge to find your organization's “joy point.”Discover how to:Encourage authentic storytelling from volunteers without making it feel like a commercialPrepare participants using audio, video, and quick-hit guides so they arrive informed and confidentCapture stories from both sides of the “hammer,” with bilingual coordinators and ethical framingUse everyday tools, including Google Ad Grants and social platforms, to scale engagement on a budgetBuild lasting donor trust through consistent, real-world momentsWhether you're launching a new program or levelling up your digital presence, this episode gives you actionable ideas to inspire sharing, strengthen credibility, and grow impact. Tune in now to learn how authentic content can move your mission forward.
Patrick Bet-David sits down with billionaire DNC mega donor John Morgan from Morgan and Morgan for a raw, no-filters conversation on his legal battles with Disney, Bill Clinton's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the Biden administration's cover-up accusations, and his feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.------
Fertility Docs Uncensored is hosted by Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center, and Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center. Today we welcome special guest Lauren Makler, Founder of Cofertility. In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, the doctors sit down with Lauren Makler to explore why transparency is essential in modern egg donation. For years, donor conception carried an unnecessary layer of secrecy. Parents often felt shame discussing the use of an egg donor, and donor-conceived children sometimes internalized guilt or discomfort, feeling that the process was transactional, or that the donor was excluded from any meaningful connection. Lauren explains how the Cofertility model aims to reshape this narrative entirely. Prospective egg donors undergo extensive medical and psychological screening before being accepted. Those who qualify complete an extraordinarily detailed profile allowing families to choose a donor whose values, background, and goals align with theirs. The donor is empowered too since she keeps half of her eggs for future use. Only a limited number of families can match with each donor, and together, donors and recipient families determine their preferred level of ongoing contact. At minimum, recipients receive identifying information, but many matches opt for deeper communication, shared updates, or even in-person meetings over time. This thoughtful, relationship-centered approach helps ensure that donor-conceived children grow up with honesty, openness, and pride in their origin story. Transparency removes shame, strengthens family identity, and honors the donor's contribution in a meaningful, human way. At its core, every child's conception however it happens, should be embraced with joy, not secrecy. This podcast was sponsored by Cofertility.
Donors make decisions regarding generosity faster than you may think. It's crucial that fundraisers understand how much those split-second decisions matter. This episode delves into the hidden psychology behind giving, the impact of choosing the right words, the signs that shut conversations down, and subtle mistakes even the skilled professionals make. Grab a copy of Cherian's book: http://amazon.com/Neurogiving-Science-Decision-Making-Cherian-Koshy/dp/1394370458 Grab your special listener bonus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yKTTzY5da6SJ-4YfhcnnFRatDAz9MVrT/view?usp=sharing Meet Cherian Koshy, a globally recognized expert in the science of generosity, decision-making, and leadership. He brings nearly three decades of fundraising experience molded by curiosity, frustration, and unrelenting drive to understand why donors do what they do. His new book, ‘Neurogiving,' is the outcome of years of research and real-world testing, offering a comprehensive resource for fundraisers to understand the generosity that already lives inside every donor. In this episode, you will be able to: Understand how donors make split-second decisions shaped by neuroscience and language. Discover the hidden barriers fundraisers create without realizing it. Learn the importance of choosing the right words in donor conversations. Figure out why urgency often backfires and what actually motivates giving. Learn how to make donor conversations into moments of clarity and trust. Get all the resources from today's episode here. Support for this show is brought to you by Practivated. Practivated delivers AI-powered donor conversation simulations that let fundraisers practice in a private, judgment‑free space—building confidence, refining messaging, and improving outcomes before the real conversation even begins. Developed by fundraising experts with real‑time coaching at its core, it's the smart way to walk into every donor interaction calm, prepared, and ready to connect. Learn more at practivated.com 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.
Send us a textNicole and Maureen from Lactalogics present innovative donor human milk processing using gentle ultra-high temperature pasteurization—exposing milk to heat for only 10 seconds versus 30-40 minutes with traditional methods. Their tube-in-tube system (milk and steam traveling opposite directions) maintains safety by eliminating pathogens while better preserving inherent nutrients. Products launching April 2026 include shelf-stable options for term infants (20 cal, 1.1g protein/100mL) and preterm infants (20 cal, 1.6g protein/100mL), plus a human milk fortifier reaching 24 calories. Donor moms require rigorous screening and 500+ ounce surplus. The shelf-stable format supports both in-hospital use and post-discharge bridging when mothers face milk supply challenges. Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!
On episode #95 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 11/20/25 – 12/3/25. Host: Daniel Griffin and Sara Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Early low-dose dexamethasone is associated with shorter acute symptom duration in Chikungunya virus infection: a retrospective cohort study (BMC Infectious Diseases) Noninferiority of One HPV Vaccine Dose to Two Doses (NEJM) Evidence to Action — Single-Dose HPV Vaccination and Cervical HPV Infection (NEJM) Daily Mosnodenvir as Dengue Prophylaxis in a Controlled Human InfectionModel (NEJM) Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth—Risks of Revising the recommendation (JAMA) Correlates of HIV-1 control after combination immunotherapy (Nature) Human-to-Human Rabies Transmission via Solid Organ Transplantation from a Donor with Undiagnosed Rabies — United States, October 2024–February 2025 (CDC: MMWR) Cytomegalovirus-specific cell-mediated immunity for prediction of post-prophylaxis CMV disease in a phase 3 trial of letermovir vs valganciclovir prophylaxis in donor CMV-seropositive recipient CMV-seronegative kidney transplant recipients (CID) An Analysis of Cytomegalovirus-Specific Cell-Mediated Immunity in a Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Letermovir Prophylaxis in Cytomegalovirus-Seropositive Recipients of an Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (CID) Bacterial Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Position Statement: Why IDSA Did Not Endorse the Community-Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines 2025 Update (CID) Lyme DiseaseIncidence in Massachusetts, 2012-2024 (JAMA: Open Network) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Aspergillosis-Attributable Mortality in the United States: Analysis of Death CertificateData (CID) Oral itraconazole versus oral voriconazole for treatment-naive patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis in India (VICTOR-CPA trial): a single-centre, open-label, randomised, controlled, superiority trial (LANCET: Infectious Diseases) Parasitic Loa loa encephalopathy following treatment with benzimidazole derivatives: A systematic review (OFID) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.
Jeffrey Epstein's ascent into elite financial and social circles was not accidental, according to sustained criticism aimed at retail magnate Les Wexner, who is widely regarded as a central early enabler of Epstein's power and legitimacy. Epstein, despite lacking conventional financial credentials, was granted extraordinary authority over Wexner's assets, including sweeping power of attorney, access to properties, and control of finances. Critics argue this patronage gave Epstein the money, credibility, and institutional cover that allowed him to embed himself among political, academic, and royal elites for decades. Wexner, they contend, was not a passive bystander but a key architect in Epstein's rise, with his financial backing serving as the foundation upon which Epstein built his broader influence and protection.The criticism extends beyond Wexner himself to the institutions that continued to honor him while avoiding scrutiny of his ties to Epstein. Universities, particularly Ohio State University, are accused of prioritizing donor relationships and endowments over accountability, despite past failures to address sexual abuse allegations in other contexts. Observers argue that Wexner's philanthropy and political donations helped deflect investigation and shield him from serious congressional inquiry, even as Epstein's crimes became undeniable. Calls have grown for Congress to compel Wexner to testify under oath, framing his continued avoidance of direct questioning as emblematic of how wealth and institutional power have delayed accountability in the Epstein case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:OSU alumni hold photos of billionaire Les Wexner with Jeffrey Epstein while demanding testimonyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Donor retention is not just a feel good metric it is one of the most powerful levers in the business model of a nonprofit. We sit down with Kirsten Wantland, Principal Industry Strategist at Bloomerang, to explore how organizations can move beyond fear and confusion and actually use retention data to protect revenue and grow lifetime value.Kirsten begins by explaining her new role at Bloomerang, serving as a bridge between fundraisers in the field and the engineering and product teams. She brings frontline development experience directly into the CRM design process and is now helping shape Penny, Bloomerang's new AI strategic fundraising partner. Penny will guide staff on which segments to work, what messages to send, and where to focus limited time so small teams can function like much larger shops.From there, the conversation turns to why traditional retention tracking leaves so many nonprofits stuck. Measuring retention once a year on a calendar basis keeps leaders in a reactive posture, staring at last year's results instead of managing today's risks. Kirsten introduces the concept of ‘rolling retention' a metric that constantly surfaces donors who are about to lapse based on their actual giving patterns. That simple shift creates a proactive pipeline of people to thank, call, invite, and re-engage before they disappear.At the heart of her approach is a deeper philosophy about donor relationships. As Kirsten puts it, “Ultimately, our donors want a place to belong. They want to be part of a mission. They want to be part of a solution.” Rolling retention, better benchmarking, and even AI tools like Penny are there to serve that goal helping fundraisers step away from purely transactional requests and toward thoughtful, ongoing engagement.Kirsten closes by urging organizations to start somewhere, choose a few key metrics, track them consistently, test new strategies each quarter, and adjust when the data shows no movement. In a crowded landscape of 1.8 million nonprofits, the ones who treat retention as a core business function not just an afterthought will be the ones that build resilient revenue and loyal communities.#TheNonprofitShow #DonorRetention #NonprofitBusinessStrategyFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show
Jeffrey Epstein's ascent into elite financial and social circles was not accidental, according to sustained criticism aimed at retail magnate Les Wexner, who is widely regarded as a central early enabler of Epstein's power and legitimacy. Epstein, despite lacking conventional financial credentials, was granted extraordinary authority over Wexner's assets, including sweeping power of attorney, access to properties, and control of finances. Critics argue this patronage gave Epstein the money, credibility, and institutional cover that allowed him to embed himself among political, academic, and royal elites for decades. Wexner, they contend, was not a passive bystander but a key architect in Epstein's rise, with his financial backing serving as the foundation upon which Epstein built his broader influence and protection.The criticism extends beyond Wexner himself to the institutions that continued to honor him while avoiding scrutiny of his ties to Epstein. Universities, particularly Ohio State University, are accused of prioritizing donor relationships and endowments over accountability, despite past failures to address sexual abuse allegations in other contexts. Observers argue that Wexner's philanthropy and political donations helped deflect investigation and shield him from serious congressional inquiry, even as Epstein's crimes became undeniable. Calls have grown for Congress to compel Wexner to testify under oath, framing his continued avoidance of direct questioning as emblematic of how wealth and institutional power have delayed accountability in the Epstein case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:OSU alumni hold photos of billionaire Les Wexner with Jeffrey Epstein while demanding testimonyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Legal Docket on New Jersey's demand for donor information, Moneybeat on the $6 billion gift to the Trump Accounts, and History Book on the creative work behind A Charlie Brown Christmas. Plus the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from His Words Abiding in You, a podcast to help the body of Christ memorize the words of Christ. His Words Abiding in You, available on all podcast appsFrom I Witness: The Long Shore: A faith-based audio drama that brings history to life. iwitnesspod.com. And from Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Winter Camp starts December 29th. Registration open at ridgehaven.org
If you've been reassured that your donor will only create a “small number” of families, or even that they're effectively “just for you,” this episode is important. In this conversation, I unpack: – What clinics and banks usually mean when they talk about “family limits” – Why those limits often don't work the way intended in real life – How donor siblings can appear over time, even when you were told the donor wouldn't donate again – Why spending a fortune trying to secure an “exclusive” donor is rarely the best way to protect your child – What is in your control: planning to tell your child about their donor conception so they understand there may be donor siblings now or in the future I also talk about openness: when having more access to a donor can be helpful for medical or emotional reasons, and why it's still possible to raise a healthy, secure child with a non‑open donor. The goal is to replace scary myths with realistic expectations and practical steps you can take as a parent. If this brought up questions for you, there are two free workshops that can help: Choosing a Donor: What Clinics & Websites Don't Teach You – for people still in the donor decision or selection process Talking To Your Donor‑Conceived Child: Where & How To Begin – for parents thinking about how to start these conversations You can see dates and register for both at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1976369301784?aff=oddtdtcreator, or via the links in the show notes. #donorconception #donoreggs #donorsperm #donorsiblings #familylimits #thirdpartyreproduction #fertilitytreatment #fertilitysupport #fertilitypodcast
In this thoughtful Fundraisers Friday conversation, cohosts Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall take viewers inside one of the most persistent tensions in fundraising: the distinction between donor appeals and donor relationships. Using real experiences, honest stories, and decades of shared sector knowledge, they walk through why these two ideas are often treated as opposites—when in reality, they function best in tandem.Their convo opens with warmth and camaraderie, quickly shifting into a substantive examination of how appeals work. Tony offers a clear definition, noting that appeals are intentional, seasonal communications designed to spur timely action. Year-end campaigns, back-to-school initiatives, and Giving Tuesday messages all fall squarely into this category. They carry a sense of immediacy, a call for participation “in the here and the now.”But as Julia points out, the urgency of an appeal can mask deeper strategy concerns. Organizations sometimes over-rely on “spray-and-pray” messaging, sending thousands of identical asks without considering whether the recipient is already deeply invested, newly aware, or somewhere in between.From here, the cohosts explore the more nuanced terrain of donor relationships—a slower, more personal rhythm grounded in trust, communication, alignment of values, and long-term stewardship. As Tony states in one of the episode's most resonant lines, “Building the relationships, maintaining the engagement… will ultimately result in a larger gift.” It's a reminder that fundraising is seldom about instant gratification; it is about cultivating connection over time.The two also address the emotional dynamics of how appeals are perceived. Tony shares a striking moment when he received a letter with the single handwritten word “Help!”—a gesture intended to convey urgency but which instead signaled distress. Julia and Tony use this example to emphasize the responsibility fundraisers have when they frame need, motivation, and tone. They move into donor segmentation, donor tiers, and the organizational realities faced by nonprofits of every size—from kitchen-table startups to high-rise institutions.Throughout the conversation, the cohosts reinforce the idea that appeals and relationships should not be competing strategies. Instead, they are complementary tools within a bigger architecture—one that acknowledges the emotional, operational, and strategic layers that shape philanthropic investment.#TheNonprofitShow #FundraisersFriday #NonprofitLeadershipFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show
Dana In The Morning Highlights 12/3Beginning today the backlog of heavy trash pickup will be addressedA big donor is helping matching donations to Houston Pets Alive - up to $100,000 matchFamilies don't bake cookies together as much as they did 20 years ago - what are your traditions?
On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I'm joined by Javan Van Gronigen, the founder of the creative agency Fifty & Fifty and the nonprofit fundraising platform Donately, which has helped organizations raise more than $180 million since 2013. Javan has spent his career at the intersection of design, technology, and social impact. His work blends intuitive tech, storytelling, and data-driven fundraising strategies to help nonprofits raise more with less friction.In this conversation, we explore why consistent storytelling, not just technology, continues to drive real donor engagement, how nonprofits can track the right data without getting overwhelmed by dashboards, what digital giving trends to expect as we head into 2026, and more. Whether you're a nonprofit CEO, fundraiser, or marketer, this episode gives you practical tools to strengthen your digital strategy, deepen donor trust, and streamline your tech stack without burning out your team.In this episode:00:00:00 Digital Strategy and Fundraising00:14:25 Tracking Metrics That Matter00:18:24 Evolving Nonprofit Tech Choices00:27:25 Digital Engagement and Giving Trends00:32:41 Building Lasting Donor TrustRESOURCESThe Lead with Heart Summit is not just another conference. It's a powerful, purpose-driven experience created specifically for nonprofit fundraisers who are feeling burned out, stretched thin, and in need of real, meaningful support. April, 2026.2025 Edelman Trust Barometer Global ReportCONNECT WITH JAVANLinkedIn: Javan Van GronigenWebsite: https://www.donatelySend Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld's EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off.CONNECT WITH HALEYHaley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations.Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFREWebsite: thesavvyfundraiser.comYouTube: thesavvyfundraiserProduced by Ideablossoms
If you want your year-end emails to stand out in the noisiest inbox season of the year, this Working Session is your new playbook. We brought in marketer and dynamic-content expert Caroline Griffin to break down the simple personalization shifts that make every donor feel seen—so your emails land, resonate, and inspire action.Top 3 Takeaways:Make Personalization Actually Personal — Go beyond “Hi {{ first_name }}.” Use giving history, donor status, or meaningful milestones to help supporters recognize their own impact—and feel connected to your mission.Segment Smarter, Not Harder — Data not perfect? No problem. Segmentation by donor behavior (last gift, last year, lapsed, monthly) allows you to tailor messages without relying on risky merge fields.Honor Donors by Adjusting Your Messaging — Once someone gives, they shouldn't keep receiving asks during year-end. Excluding recent donors, or swapping in a gratitude version, strengthens trust and donor love.This episode digs into practical, approachable ways to bring more humanity and relevance to your year-end email strategy—no fancy tech required. Welcome back to Working Sessions: hands-on, clarity-filled conversations designed to help you move real work forward inside your organization.Let's get to work.Episode HighlightsWhy Dynamic Content Is the Nonprofit Email Superpower No One's Using (01:11)Beyond Merge Tags: Getting Creative With Donor Personalization (02:23)Using Giving History and Impact Data to Deepen Donor Relationships (03:13)Re-engaging Lapsed Donors Through Smart Dynamic Content (04:33)Data Accuracy Tips: What to Do When Merge Tags Go Wrong (05:10)Segmenting Donors Based on Recent Giving Activity (06:21)The Donor-Respect Rule: Excluding Recent Givers From Appeal Emails (07:39)Automating Segmentation and Exclusions in Your Email List (08:52)Seeing Year-End Emails Through the Donor's Eyes (09:59)www.weareforgood.com/episode/662//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi
AJT December 2025 Editors' Picks Description: Hosts Roz and Dr. Sanchez-Fueyo are joined by Hannah Bahakel to discuss the key articles of the December issue of the American Journal of Transplantation. Hannah Bahakel is a Clinical Immunodeficiency fellow at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center [03:34] Higher vs standard mean arterial pressure target in the immediate postoperative period of liver transplantation to prevent acute kidney injury: A randomized clinical trial (LIVER-PAM) [13:51] Donor-derived cell-free DNA significantly improves rejection yield in kidney transplant biopsies [26:27] Tolerogenic lung allograft microenvironment suppresses pathogenic tissue remodeling following respiratory virus infection in mice [37:11] Therapeutic needs in solid organ transplant recipients: The American Society of Transplantation patient survey [48:19] Impact of kidney function on 200 days of antiviral prophylaxis for cytomegalovirus disease in cytomegalovirus-seronegative recipients of cytomegalovirus-seropositive donor kidneys: Post hoc analysis of a randomized, phase 3 trial of letermovir vs valganciclovir prophylaxis
Hollywood has made horror movies about transplant recipients inheriting the personalities of their donors for decades — but real transplant patients are reporting the same thing, and scientists can't explain why.SERMON TRANSCRIPT… https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-organtransplantmemoriesWeird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2025.#WeirdDarkness, #HeartTransplant, #CellularMemory, #MedicalMystery, #UnexplainedPhenomena, #TrueStories, #Paranormal, #ScienceCantExplain, #OrganTransplant, #CreepyButTrue
The Institute for Free Speech's Bradley Smith and Brett Nolan join the show to discuss two upcoming Supreme Court arguments involving donor disclosure (First Choice Women's Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin) and political party contributions to candidates (National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC). The conversation also explores the broader landscape for political speech and campaign regulation, what legal battles may be next for the Supreme Court, and how both guests found their way into First Amendment advocacy. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:32 What is the Institute for Free Speech? 02:39 Personal paths into free speech work 05:10 First Choice Women's Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin 32:08 NRSC v. FEC 51:50 What's next for campaign finance at SCOTUS? 54:58 Outro Enjoy listening to the podcast? Donate to FIRE today and get exclusive content like member webinars, special episodes, and more. If you became a FIRE Member through a donation to FIRE at thefire.org and would like access to Substack's paid subscriber podcast feed, please email sotospeak@thefire.org.
In this episode, the CardioNerds (Dr. Rachel Goodman, Dr. Shazli Khan, and Dr. Jenna Skowronski) discuss a case of AMI-shock with a focus on listing for heart transplant with faculty expert Dr. Kelly Schlendorf. We dive into the world of pre-transplant management, discuss the current allocation system, and additional factors that impact transplant timing, such as sensitization. We conclude by discussing efforts to increase the donor pool. Audio editing for this episode was performed by CardioNerds Intern, Julia Marques Fernandes. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Heart Success Series PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls The current iteration of heart allocation listing is based on priority, with status 1 being the highest priority. The are multiple donor and recipient characteristics to consider when listing a patient for heart transplantation and accepting a heart offer. Desensitization is an option for patients who need heart transplantation but are highly sensitized. Protocols vary by center. Acceptance of DCD hearts is one of many efforts to expand the donor pool Notes Notes: Notes drafted by Dr. Rachel Goodman Once a patient is determined to be a candidate for heart transplantation, how is priority determined? The current iteration of heart listing statuses was implemented in 2018. Priority is determined by acuity, with higher statuses indicating higher acuity and given higher priority. Status 1 is the highest priority status, and Status 7 is inactive patients. (1,2) What criteria should be considered in organ selection when listing a patient for heart transplant? Once it is determined that a patient will be listed for heart transplantation, there are certain criteria that should be assessed. These factors may impact pre-transplant care and/or donor matching (3). (1) PVR (2) Height/weight (3) Milage listing criteria (4) Blood typing/cPRA/HLA typing What is desensitization and why would it be considered? Desensitization is an attempt to reduce or remove anti-HLA antibodies in the recipient. It is done to increase the donor pool. In general, desensitization is reserved for patients who are highly sensitized. Desensitization protocols vary by transplant center, and some may opt against it. When considering desensitization, it is important to note two key things: first, there is no promise that it will work, and second desensitization involves the use of immunosuppressive agents, thereby putting patients at increased risk of infection and cytopenia. (4) Can you explain DCD and DBD transplant? DBD: donor that have met the requirements for legal definition of brain death. DCD: donors that have not met the legal definition of brain death but have been determined to have circulatory death. Because the brain death criteria have not been met, organ recovery can only take place once death is confirmed based on cessation of circulatory and respiratory function. Life support is only withdrawn following declaration of circulatory death—once the heart has stopped beating and spontaneous respirations have stopped. (5,6) References 1: Maitra NS, Dugger SJ, Balachandran IC, Civitello AB, Khazanie P, Rogers JG. Impact of the 2018 UNOS Heart Transplant Policy Changes on Patient Outcomes. JACC Heart Fail. 2023;11(5):491-503. doi:10.1016/j.jchf.2023.01.009 2: Shore S, Golbus JR, Aaronson KD, Nallamothu BK. Changes in the United States Adult Heart Allocation Policy: Challenges and Opportunities. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2020;13(10):e005795. doi:10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.119.005795 3: Copeland H, Knezevic I, Baran DA, et al. Donor heart selection: Evidence-based guidelines for providers. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2023;42(1):7-29. doi:10.1016/j.healun.2022.08.030 4: Kittleson MM. Management of the sensitized heart transplant candidate. Curr Opin Organ Transplant. 2023;28(5):362-369. doi:10.1097/MOT.0000000000001096 5: Kharawala A, Nagraj S, Seo J, et al. Donation After Circulatory Death Heart Transplant: Current State and Future Directions. Circ Heart Fail. 2024;17(7):e011678. doi:10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.124.011678 6: Siddiqi HK, Trahanas J, Xu M, et al. Outcomes of Heart Transplant Donation After Circulatory Death. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023;82(15):1512-1520. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2023.08.006
Come to the table where biblical justice is served! Join Dr. Terence Lester, Jefferson J. Jones, Dr. Will Gravely, and Pastor Dion Evans as they bring their group chat to the Be the Bridge Podcast in this special series. Don't miss this conversation! They explore the theological foundations of justice, the inseparability of Jesus and justice, and the necessity of engaging with the community. The discussion culminates in a call for listeners to take away hope and actionable insights from their conversations. Pull up a chair!Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!Executive Producer - Latasha MorrisonProducer - Sarah ConnatserLinks:Become a Donor of Be the BridgeConnect with Be the Bridge:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramBTB YouTubeJoin the online community BTB ConnectConnect with the speakers on Instagram:Dr. Terence LesterDr. Will GravelyPastor Dion EvansJefferson J. JonesConnect with Latasha Morrison:FacebookInstagramNot all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.