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The voters are fake. The donors are fake. Is anything real in the Democrat Party? The Democrat media is forced to walk back their election fraud talking points. (Please subscribe & share.) Sources: https://enjoyer.com/is-el-sayed-s-campaign-funded-by-elderly-fake-donors-actblue/ https://ballotpedia.org/J._Aaron_Regunberg

No BS Newshour Episode #427El-Sayed Scampaign DonorsElizabeth is a true believer in liberal causes and continues to make small political donations by way of ActBlue—the Democrat online fundraising platform.(4:36) But somehow, those few dozen small donations she has made have transmogrified into 14,696 donations totaling more than $150,000—the equivalent of eight donations a day, every day for the past five years averaging $9.18.She says she has contributed to Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Socialist running for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, but not 47 times spanning the last TWO YEARS, as federal filings show.PLUS- (28:30) Wrapped up like a meatloaf.The city's removing soil so toxic the city has to wrap neighboring houses in cellophane.How poisoned is it?Why weren't the neighbors told?Is the homeowner wrapped inside?⁠NBN on YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@NoBSNewshourNBN on iTunes⁠⁠: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-bs-newshour-with-charlie-leduff/id1754976617NBN on Spotify⁠⁠: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMLWg6goiLQCRom8QNndC⁠⁠Like NBN on Facebook⁠⁠:  https://www.facebook.com/LeDuffCharlie⁠⁠Follow to NBN on Twitter : https://x.com/charlieleduff Sponsored by American Coney Island, Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, and XG Service Group

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!

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., takes an analytical look at the 2026 Giving USA report, which reviews charitable giving in the United States during calendar year 2025. Bill begins with the headline that charitable giving reached $617 billion in current dollars, the highest total ever reported. He explains the difference between current dollars and inflation-adjusted dollars, noting that while inflation still weighs heavily on household budgets, donors nevertheless gave at record levels. For Bill, the message is clear: the rumors of generosity's demise may be not greatly exaggerated, but greatly misunderstood. Even in a world of mortgage payments, food costs, medical bills, and general economic “oh no, the budget is doing gymnastics” anxiety, Americans continued to give. Bill then breaks down where the giving came from, emphasizing that individuals remain the engine of American philanthropy. Individuals accounted for 64% of total giving, but when bequests and the personal-family-foundation portion of foundation giving are included, Bill estimates that roughly 83% of charitable giving is connected to individuals. That is a friendly but firm reminder to fundraisers: start with people. Board members, volunteers, staff when appropriate, program participants, alumni, annual fund donors, major donors, and new donors acquired through events, mail, and digital channels all matter. Foundations and corporations are important, too, but a strong base of individual support makes an organization more sustainable and more attractive to institutional funders. The episode then turns to where charitable dollars went. Giving increased in eight of the nine Giving USA subsectors, with double-digit gains in education, environment and animals, and public-society benefit. Bill spends particular time on donor-advised funds, noting that many private-sector DAF sponsors are included in the public-society-benefit category. He connects these Giving USA findings with other research showing rapid growth in donor-advised funds, suggesting that some giving that might once have gone to private foundations may now be flowing into DAFs instead. That means fundraisers should be prepared to talk with donors about donor-advised funds, especially because many sponsors now allow accounts to be opened with much lower minimums than in the past. Bill also highlights one of the biggest takeaways from the report: bequest giving increased nearly 20% in current dollars and nearly 17% after adjusting for inflation, suggesting that the long-discussed wealth transfer may now be showing up in the data. Planned giving, he says, should not be treated like a mysterious locked attic in the fundraising house; it belongs in the regular fundraising strategy. Bill closes by urging fundraisers to study multiple years of data rather than overreacting to a single year. Since 2019, total charitable giving is up 42%, while inflation is up 26%, giving nonprofits reason to fundraise with an abundance mentality and a growth mindset. He also points to the “wealth effect” of giving, especially the strong relationship between the S&P 500 and charitable giving in the following year. After three straight years of double-digit S&P 500 gains, philanthropy has benefited from a powerful financial tailwind, though Bill cautions fundraisers to watch the market carefully as they plan for 2026 and beyond. The takeaway is optimistic but practical: fundraising is still work, and if it were easy, Bill jokes, we would let AI and the robots do it all. But the data offer plenty of flashing green lights. Donors are still generous, individual relationships still matter most, planned giving deserves attention, and nonprofits can move forward with confidence, discipline, and a deep commitment to the people, communities, animals, environments, arts, health causes, and missions they serve.

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Send us Fan MailAI strategy for nonprofit leaders is no longer a future-planning exercise. AI is already influencing fundraising decisions, staff workflows, donor research, website visibility, and how prospective supporters evaluate nonprofit organizations.Darren Richards, Founder and Director of Charity AI Partners, explains why the central AI issue is not choosing the newest tool. It is exercising sound leadership judgment.“The tools aren't the problem,” Darren tells us. “The issue is where you do and don't use it. Where are the red lines?”Darren introduces three ways nonprofits can apply AI: predict, iterate, and automate. Predictive AI can analyze donor data, identify supporters at risk of lapsing, and improve campaign segmentation. Generative AI can adapt a case for support for different funders and audiences. AI agents can assist with research, analysis, writing, and routine administrative work. But capability does not equal permission!Nonprofit leaders must establish clear guardrails around donor data, communications, staff responsibilities, approvals, and the activities that must remain human. Darren's operating principle is direct: “Governance before gadgets.”This lively conversation also examines a major change in nonprofit visibility. Donors are increasingly asking AI systems which organizations are credible, efficient, local, or trustworthy. Those systems may answer without sending the donor to the nonprofit's website!!That makes traditional SEO only part of the equation. Darren explains the growing importance of generative engine optimization and answer engine optimization, including clear question-and-answer content that helps AI systems interpret an organization accurately.The fundraising opportunity is significant. . . . . Darren shares an example of a children's hospital that used AI to increase an appeal's return from 2-to-1 to 6-to-1, raise the average gift by nearly one-third, and mail half as many people.The goal is not fundraising without people. It is removing repetitive work so fundraisers can invest more time in judgment, empathy, creativity, gratitude, and donor relationships.Key Takeaways:Establish an organization-wide AI strategy before expanding tool usage.Use predictive AI to strengthen donor segmentation, retention, and campaign efficiency.Protect donor relationships, trust-building, and sensitive conversations as human responsibilities.Review what major AI platforms currently say about your organization.Structure website content around the questions prospective donors actually ask.Treat clean data, consistent messaging, and governance as prerequisites for successful AI adoption.00:00:00 AI Is a Leadership Issue00:02:04 Darren Richards' Fundraising and AI Journey00:03:41 Why Nonprofits Need AI Guardrails00:05:51 Predict, Iterate, and Automate00:08:18 What AI Should Never Do00:09:51 Protecting Authenticity and Human Connection00:11:39 How AI Is Changing Donor Search00:13:21 SEO, GEO, and Answer Engine Optimization00:17:26 Donor Trust in an AI-Directed World00:19:19 Why Governance Must Come Before Gadgets00:20:35 Will AI Eliminate Nonprofit Jobs?00:23:57 Using AI as a Thinking and Writing Partner00:26:01 Raising More Money With Better Data00:28:19 Free AI Fundraising Resources#TheNonprofitShow #NonprofitLeadership #NonprofitAIFind 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

There is a massive shortage in blood donations in Minnesota and the surrounding states and Brice Johnson, Regional CEO for the Red Cross - Minnesota and Dakotas joins us to discuss the problems Red Cross is currently facing when it comes to the peak trauma season throughout summer and not enough blood to keep up and the need for donors to step forward, even offering up a movie incentive as a reward for donors in partnership with Fandango!

There is a massive shortage in blood donations in Minnesota and the surrounding states and Brice Johnson, Regional CEO for the Red Cross - Minnesota and Dakotas joins us to discuss the problems Red Cross is currently facing when it comes to the peak trauma season throughout summer and not enough blood to keep up and the need for donors to step forward, even offering up a movie incentive as a reward for donors in partnership with Fandango!

Send us Fan MailPosting on social media and hoping donations follow? You might be setting yourself up for disappointment. In this episode, we get into why social media is often a top-of-funnel tool, not a direct-response one, and why that's not a bad thing once you understand how to use it right. We talk about the algorithm problem nobody wants to admit: that even your own followers might never see your posts. We also dig into what actually makes content land, from ditching jargon to using strength-based framing that invites people in instead of guilt-tripping them.On this week's episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria sits down with Farra Trompeter, co-director and worker-owner at Big Duck, who has spent over 30 years helping nonprofits use communications to build brands, run campaigns, and grow sustainably. If you've ever wondered whether your org "should" be on every platform, or worried your content isn't landing the way you hoped, this conversation gives you a clearer way to think about both.Connect with Farra: farra@bigduck.comConnect with Farra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farra/Visit their website: https://bigduck.com/Get the FREE 30-Day Board Fundraising Challenge here: https://www.gofurthertogether.ca/30-day-challengeWe guide your board through 30 actionable things they can do to support your nonprofit's fundraising, helping them feel confident representing the mission. You don't need to figure it out alone. Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help raising money in a way aligned with your values. Support the show

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Morgan Jessup, Director of the Walk to End Alzheimer's for the Alzheimer's Association in Indianapolis. Bill opens with a reality many fundraisers know well: some of the nonprofit sector's most generous donors are members of the Boomer and Silent generations, and normal aging can sometimes bring changes in memory, communication, and decision-making. More serious conditions, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, can create even greater challenges. Morgan explains how the Alzheimer's Association supports families, caregivers, and communities while raising awareness and funding research through more than 600 Walk to End Alzheimer's events across the country. She also reminds listeners that these events often serve as a “front door” to services such as caregiver support groups, educational programs, and a free 24/7 helpline. Bill and Morgan then explore how fundraisers can distinguish ordinary forgetfulness from behavior that may signal a more serious concern. Misplacing keys once is one thing; repeated confusion about time or place, significant personality changes, missed commitments, inconsistent stories, or difficulty managing familiar responsibilities may warrant closer attention. Morgan encourages fundraisers to learn the Alzheimer's Association's ten warning signs and, just as importantly, to know their donors well enough to recognize meaningful changes. A single missed meeting may be nothing more than a crowded calendar doing what crowded calendars do. A consistent pattern, however, may suggest that the fundraiser should pause, observe, and consider whether the donor needs additional support. The conversation becomes especially important when a donor experiencing possible cognitive decline wants to make an unusually large gift or proposes a contribution that does not match previous behavior. Morgan advises fundraisers to respond with compassion, transparency, and a person-centered approach. That may mean gently confirming the donor's wishes, consulting trusted family members or advisers when appropriate, or seeking guidance before proceeding. She also recommends using the Alzheimer's Association's free 24/7 helpline, which is staffed by master's-level clinicians who can help callers prepare for difficult conversations and navigate questions about dementia. Bill reinforces the central ethical principle: the gift is never more important than the donor. Protecting the donor's dignity, autonomy, and well-being must remain the fundraiser's highest priority. Bill and Morgan close by emphasizing that nonprofits should not leave these situations to improvisation, crossed fingers, and a hurried hallway conversation. Organizations can prepare by including cognitive decline and donor vulnerability in gift-acceptance policies, establishing clear internal reporting procedures, and encouraging development staff to consult colleagues and leadership when concerns arise. Fundraisers should notice changes, document patterns carefully, seek expert guidance, and involve the donor's support network when appropriate. The takeaway is both practical and deeply human: fundraising is built on relationships, and those relationships require care during every stage of a donor's life. When cognitive decline enters the picture, ethical fundraising means slowing down, asking thoughtful questions, and remembering that generosity should always be met with compassion rather than pressure.

Melbourne property developers, entrepreneurs and small business owners are promising huge sums to Pauline Hanson’s party before November's state election. They say it’s in return for advocacy on key policy areas. It is advocacy these donors think will be stronger coming from One Nation, rather than the party they once supported – the Coalition.But the identities of these donors are, so far, shrouded in secrecy. Senior reporter Sarah Danckert says one reason is because they’re feeling some shame about their promise to One Nation. In today’s episode, Danckert explains why Hanson is attracting more donations from business circles beyond her most wealthiest backer, mining magnate Gina Rinehart.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne property developers, entrepreneurs and small business owners are promising huge sums to Pauline Hanson’s party before November's state election. They say it’s in return for advocacy on key policy areas. It is advocacy these donors think will be stronger coming from One Nation, rather than the party they once supported – the Coalition.But the identities of these donors are, so far, shrouded in secrecy. Senior reporter Sarah Danckert says one reason is because they’re feeling some shame about their promise to One Nation. In today’s episode, Danckert explains why Hanson is attracting more donations from business circles beyond her most wealthiest backer, mining magnate Gina Rinehart.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans don't haven an exit ramp. Instead, they have a traffic circle with a lot of honking.And while Republicans absolutely have internal disagreement, they don't show the same pattern of sustained high-profile capital permanently relocating into the Democratic donor universe.That's the key distinction.One side is experiencing visible exits from elite donors.The other side is experiencing friction without mass departure.And yes, there are moments where Republican donors cool off or pause.But pause is not the same thing as departure.A paused checkbook can reopen.A relocated checkbook usually doesn't come back with interest.Now layer in the infrastructure.Because this is where it stops being about personalities and starts being about plumbing.Democrats still have one of the most powerful fundraising engines in modern politics. Small-dollar digital fundraising is fast, efficient, and deeply embedded in the system.But the broader environment around it is getting more complicated.Scrutiny is increasing around political fundraising pathways, nonprofit-linked funding structures, and the flow of money through organizations that sit adjacent to campaigns.And whether that scrutiny is fair, political, or overdue depends on who you ask.But donors don't wait for consensus.Donors react to friction.And friction, in financial language, is just another word for hesitation.Meanwhile, Republicans are operating with a different balance sheet reality.Not perfect dominance. Not uniform advantage.But a relatively stable high-dollar donor base, plus selective inflows from outside traditional Republican circles, especially from parts of tech and finance that once defaulted Democratic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Send us Fan MailHow often should nonprofits ask for donations without exhausting their supporters? This Fundraisers Friday conversation offers a sharper way to evaluate donor communication frequency, campaign volume, stewardship, segmentation, and the messages being sent between solicitations!Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall challenge a common assumption: frequent communication is not automatically the problem. Tony tells us, “It's not really that you're communicating too much. It's just that what you're communicating is redundant.”That distinction matters as nonprofit teams plan GivingTuesday, year-end fundraising, direct mail, email campaigns, social media, and Q4 donor outreach. Eight messages may feel excessive internally, but they may reach several carefully segmented audiences rather than landing repeatedly with the same people.The lively convo moves beyond campaign calendars into the operating systems that support stronger donor relationships. Tony recommends using volunteers as communication auditors, scheduling dedicated stewardship time, documenting meaningful touchpoints in the CRM, and reviewing the last 10 communications sent through each channel.One of the most useful ideas is to stop treating donor communication preferences as an all-or-nothing project. Instead of attempting to customize every interaction for every donor, begin with the top 10% of supporters. Learn whether they prefer email, text, phone calls, or direct mail, then expand the process as capacity allows.Tony also shares a simple phrase that can lower anxiety before a larger solicitation: “How would you feel if…?” Rather than immediately requesting a $20,000 commitment or increased gift, the fundraiser can explore the donor's reaction and readiness. It opens a candid conversation without cornering the donor—or the fundraiser.This episode offers a disciplined way to examine whether their organization is communicating too much, too little, or simply without enough variety and relevance.Key Takeaways:Segment audiences before judging whether campaign frequency is excessive.Monitor unsubscribes, nonresponse, and message repetition—not volume alone.Schedule stewardship activities instead of hoping time appears for them.Record personal donor touchpoints in the CRM to protect institutional knowledge.Begin communication-preference tracking with the top 10% of donors.Audit the last 10 messages in every channel for balance, value, and repeated asks. 00:00:00 Asking Too Often—or Not Enough?00:03:23 Frequency Versus Donor Fatigue00:04:47 Why Audience Segmentation Changes the Answer00:05:45 The Warning Signs of Overcommunication00:06:17 Using Volunteers as Communication Auditors00:08:10 Stewardship Between Fundraising Campaigns00:10:39 Scheduling Time for Thank-You Notes00:12:33 Delivering Value Without Making an Ask00:16:13 Why Every Donor Touchpoint Belongs in the CRM00:18:03 Tracking Communication Preferences Without Overload00:20:37 “How Would You Feel If?”—A Better Donor Prompt00:23:46 Audit Your Last 10 Communications#TheNonprofitShow #NonprofitFundraising #DonorEngagementFind 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

From Elon Musk to cryptocurrency, we find out the big names and interests behind the Trump and Harris campaigns in 2024. Order Sharyl's new bestselling book: “Follow the $cience.” Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a review, subscribe and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the new Sharyl Attkisson store. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla considers the Democratic party's plans for a new Maine senate candidate in response to Graham Platner dropping out of the race. Lara Trump, host of “My View with Lara Trump,” discusses how the new Trump Accounts are teaching American kids about financial literacy. KTBB station owner Paul Gleise gives his insight on birth tourism campaigns on the Texas border. AND, comedian Alli Breen talks about how NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is impacting the atmosphere of New York. [00:00:00] Platner drops out of Senate race in Maine [00:38:10] Politics isn't worth losing friends or family over [00:56:30] Lara Trump [01:15:10] Playing the race card doesn't work anymore [01:28:15] Paul Gleiser [01:33:30] Alli Breen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailSummer is a good time to slow down and check the quiet gaps in your fundraising…before Giving Season prep picks up speed.This episode is a fan favorite, back for our July summer rewind series.Donors haven't stopped giving. They've just gotten more careful, and that means small friction points matter more than they used to. Jena Lynch and Britt Stockert talk through three quiet "leak points", a slow checkout, under-positioned recurring giving, and fading event momentum… and how to fix them without a bigger campaign or a strategy overhaul.What You'll LearnWhy small friction costs more when donors are being cautiousHow to make recurring giving visible and easy to chooseWhy in-person energy needs an instant way to giveA simple way to check your own donation experienceAbout the HostsJena Lynch, Head of Community Engagement at Donorbox, and Britt Stockert, Fundraiser Coach at Donorbox, co-host this episode. Together, they bring hands-on experience helping nonprofits strengthen donor relationships and build fundraising systems that hold up under pressure.Resources and LinksOmniGive™ donation formsRecurring Giving FeaturesDonorbox Live™ KioskAbout DonorboxDonorbox is a trusted online and on-location fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise more. With easy-to-use donation forms, powerful donor management tools, and features designed to grow recurring giving, we have helped 100,000-plus organizations process over $4 billion in donations worldwide.Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably.The information provided in this series is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Please consult with a professional advisor for specific guidance.Support the show

Republicans don't have an exit ramp, but more of a traffic circle with a lot of honking.And while Republicans absolutely have internal disagreement, they don't show the same pattern of sustained high-profile capital permanently relocating into the Democratic donor universe.That's the key distinction.One side is experiencing visible exits from elite donors.The other side is experiencing friction without mass departure.And yes, there are moments where Republican donors cool off or pause.But pause is not the same thing as departure.A paused checkbook can reopen.A relocated checkbook usually doesn't come back with interest.Now layer in the infrastructure.Because this is where it stops being about personalities and starts being about plumbing.Democrats still have one of the most powerful fundraising engines in modern politics. Small-dollar digital fundraising is fast, efficient, and deeply embedded in the system.But the broader environment around it is getting more complicated.Scrutiny is increasing around political fundraising pathways, nonprofit-linked funding structures, and the flow of money through organizations that sit adjacent to campaigns.And whether that scrutiny is fair, political, or overdue depends on who you ask.But donors don't wait for consensus.Donors react to friction.And friction, in financial language, is just another word for hesitation.Meanwhile, Republicans are operating with a different balance sheet reality.Not perfect dominance. Not uniform advantage.But a relatively stable high-dollar donor base, plus selective inflows from outside traditional Republican circles, especially from parts of tech and finance that once defaulted Democratic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Candidates celebrate when their campaigns are funded by small contributions. Small donors are playing far greater roles in American politics but they are not having the positive envisioned effects. Ray La Raja and Zach Albert find that small donors are just as advantaged, partisan, and extreme as larger donors, but more impulsive, empowering show horse celebrities and norm breakers over consensus-building lawmakers. They want to redirect reformers' energy toward strengthening political parties and emphasizing local representation. 

In this episode, Travis is joined in studio by producer Eric for a candid conversation about financial transparency, nonprofit accountability, and the responsibilities that come with managing donated money. Using viral social media clips and recent church finance controversies as a starting point, they discuss why donors should ask questions, how organizations can build trust through transparency, and why stewardship matters whether you're running a business, charity, or church. On this episode we talk about: Why financial transparency matters when donating to churches and nonprofits The debate over whether donors have a right to see how their contributions are spent Church finances, PPP loans, and the importance of organizational accountability How poor financial management can stem from both misconduct and incompetence Why asking questions is a healthy part of evaluating any organization before giving Top 3 Takeaways Transparency builds trust. If an organization relies on donations, it should be willing to provide reasonable accountability for how those funds are used. Stewardship requires competence. Financial mismanagement isn't always malicious—sometimes it's the result of leaders lacking the business and accounting skills needed to oversee an organization. Vet organizations before you give. Whether it's a church, nonprofit, or charity, understand how your money will be used before making ongoing financial commitments. Notable Quotes "If there's no transparency, how do you determine whether or not something's fishy?" "Customers of a business buy a product. Donors deserve to know where their money is going." "If you're giving money to some sort of nonprofit, regardless of whether it's a religious institution or otherwise, you should have some transparency into where the money's going." Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ X: https://x.com/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailNonprofit strategic planning software is changing how leaders, boards, and fundraisers build plans that actually guide decisions. Sophia Shaw, co-founder of Plan Perfect, explains why the old “plan on a shelf” model no longer fits the business of nonprofits.Sophia brings deep sector experience as former CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden, former leader of the nonprofit board governance program at Kellogg, and a nonprofit board chair. Her message is direct: strategic planning needs to live, move, and help organizations navigate change.In this conversation, Sophia explains how Plan Perfect helps nonprofits move from first surveys to finished plans while also connecting planning to enterprise risk management. Instead of building a document once and leaving it untouched, nonprofit leaders can use dashboards, AI-supported surveys, risk tools, tabletop exercises, and real-time updates to keep strategy connected to daily work.For fundraisers, this shift is especially important. Sophia says, “To have a strategic plan is to give your fundraisers the ability to know what they're raising money for.” That one sentence carries real business value. If fundraisers cannot clearly describe priorities, goals, and impact, donor conversations become harder than they need to be.This lively discussion also addresses cost and timeline. Sophia compares traditional planning processes that may take nine months and cost $50,000 with a newer approach that can happen in two to three months for up to $4,800 before added consulting support. Another major theme is safe AI adoption. Sophia warns that nonprofits should not place donor, visitor, clinic, or constituent data into open AI systems without safeguards. The opportunity is powerful, but the responsibility is just as real.Key Takeaways:* Strategic plans should be updated regularly and used as management tools, not ceremonial documents.* Fundraisers need clear organizational priorities to support donor conversations and multi-year giving.* Three-year plans are becoming common, while six-month and one-year plans can help nonprofits respond faster.* Surveys can bring thousands of constituent voices into planning and reduce boardroom disconnect.* AI can help nonprofits leap forward, but sensitive data must remain protected.* Donors and foundations may begin asking harder questions about plans, goals, and execution. 00:00:00 Welcome to The Nonprofit Show 00:02:00 What Plan Perfect Does for Nonprofits 00:02:50 Sophia Shaw's Journey Through Nonprofit Leadership 00:04:22 Why Traditional Strategic Planning Must End 00:05:49 How Boards Respond to New Planning Tools 00:08:54 Giving Nonprofit Leaders Their Own Voice 00:09:49 Rethinking Planning Timelines and Costs 00:10:45 What It Means to Be Future Ready 00:12:35 Why Fundraisers Need the Strategic Plan 00:14:56 Using Surveys to Hear More Constituent Voices 00:18:41 Safe AI Adoption for Nonprofits 00:21:35 Turning Strategy Into Daily Action 00:25:36 Why Donors Should Ask About the Plan #TheNonprofitShow #NonprofitStrategy #NonprofitPlanningFind 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

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/PolitlcsUK/status/2073391815177240647/video/1 https://x.com/Channel4News/status/2073772335417405479/video/1https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/2073721701687292050/video/1https://x.com/LBC/status/2073726080805191843/video/1 https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/2073432795750244595/video/1 https://x.com/Acyn/status/2073613620974686695/video/1 https://x.com/BBCSport/status/2073972257999757655/video/1https://x.com/i/status/2073088012414591445 https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/2073529879497253066/video/1 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Julianne Read, founder and principal of E and E Fundraising & Events. Bill sets the stage by naming the rumors, myths, and legends that swirl around special events: they are either the ultimate fundraising solution, they never work, or they live somewhere in that wonderfully confusing middle ground. Julianne brings clarity, strategy, and a healthy dose of event-planning sparkle, explaining that successful events are not just parties with centerpieces and chicken dinners. They are carefully designed experiences that connect people to mission, build relationships, and help nonprofits discover the next donor, the next upgraded gift, and the next meaningful ask. Bill and Julianne then dig into the different types of donors who show up at events: social donors, philanthropic donors, and first-time donors. Social donors come for the experience, the theme, the raffles, and the joy of raising the paddle in a lively room. Philanthropic donors are mission-first and care much less about the centerpiece than the “why.” But Julianne emphasizes that the most overlooked group may be first-time donors, whose attendance gives nonprofits a golden opportunity to begin a relationship. She also highlights the importance of designing events for younger generations, especially Millennials and Gen Z, who want values alignment, mission connection, and yes, a whole lot of vibe. Her example of an outdoor long-table dinner with musicians, performers, a chef, and a mission-centered food bank connection shows how nonprofits can create events that are both meaningful and memorable. The conversation also explores how photos, videos, social sharing, and post-event communications can extend the life of an event long after the last dessert fork has been cleared. Julianne notes that 360 photo booths, social tagging, video clips, newsletters, and drip campaigns help keep the experience alive in today's attention economy. Bill adds that Millennials and Gen Z often want to share their philanthropy online and invite their peers into the cause, which makes event-generated content especially valuable. Together, they remind listeners that if a nonprofit spends thousands of dollars to gather the right people in the room, it should not let the momentum disappear the next morning. Bill and Julianne close by making the case for what Bill delightfully calls “special experience fundraising.” Julianne urges nonprofits to begin with a strategic plan, study the data from past events, understand donor behavior, involve the board, capture contact information, and know exactly why the event exists, whether the goal is fundraising, exposure, civic engagement, media attention, or donor acquisition. She also shares one of the episode's most important statistics: 91% of first-time event donors say they will give again within 12 months, but only about 19% actually do. The gap, she explains, is often caused by weak follow-up. Her advice is practical and powerful: send an email right after the event with photos, video, and a “we're nearly there” invitation; follow up again with totals and impact; and continue inviting attendees more deeply into the mission. The takeaway is clear: a special event should never be the end of the story. Done well, it is the end of the beginning, the first spark in a relationship that can grow into lasting generosity.

Ray La Raja joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as a Professor of Political Science at UMass Amherst and his book "Small Donors in U.S. Politics: Myth and Reality".

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

In this episode, the conversation focused on the intersection of data intelligence, artificial intelligence, and philanthropy. A key theme that emerged was the growing importance of data-driven decision making in the nonprofit sector, which, despite representing 5% of the GDP and employing 10% of the American workforce, has lagged behind other industries in the adoption of technology and data practices.The discussion explored how organizations like Impala are aiming to transform the philanthropic landscape by providing robust data platforms and AI-driven tools to empower both large foundations and small nonprofits. Several points were raised, including the unique challenges philanthropy faces in measuring impact versus the traditional business focus on ROI, the rise of a new generation of data-savvy philanthropists, and how collaborative giving and customized data solutions are shaping a more transparent, effective, and innovative sector.Tune in as we examine how technology is not just changing the way give, but also who gives, why, and with what outcome—pushing philanthropy into a new age powered by actionable insights and human connection.LinksImpala -https://impala.digital/Time Stamps00:00 Importance of Data and Relationships03:59 Joining Impala through philanthropy09:00 Measuring organizational impact12:15 Engaging younger donors with data14:38 Impala's role in education analysis20:24 Empowering small nonprofits with AI22:50 Impala's AI platform strategy25:07 Improving investment decisions with AI28:25 Integrating AI with Data Platforms32:01 Using AI in philanthropic decisions34:58 Discussing collaborative giving trends39:28 Supporting small businesses with tech42:35 Appreciation and social impact goals

Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths discuss Prime Minister Carney's plan to crowdsource funding for 24 Sussex Drive renovations. They question why public infrastructure requires private donations rather than traditional government funding, explore potential conflicts of interest, and discuss how this approach diverts charitable dollars from registered charities. They also express concerns about its broader implications for government accountability and philanthropic priorities. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths- HostsAdrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview for Later Today: Jeff Bliss. Investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom's documentary funding from state-linked donors. These "behested payments" raise conflict of interest concerns, as her films received millions while the donors were favorably treated by the California government.1945 LA UNION PACIFIC STATION 

Blake Toppmeyer on if any SEC Coaches are NOT on the Hot Seat? Kiffin Expectations, Hot Seats Coming from Admin vs Donors, Josh Heupel's Standing, Protect College Sports Act, & More! Our Top 5 Things We're Looking Forward To this Weekend; Tell Your Story, Jonathan Abrams.

Did you know 92% of donors say giving is part of who they are? And that 94% say they're MORE motivated to give when they know exactly where their money will go?Today I'm doing one of my favorite things – diving into the data and research from Bloomerang's 2026 Giving Signals Report, and sharing the major opportunity gaps every nonprofit should be paying attention to. Generosity isn't disappearing, but it's becoming much more intentional!This episode is packed with several high-impact changes that can help you remove friction, strengthen donor relationships, and increase giving.Resources & LinksCheck out Bloomerang's latest research in their 2026 Giving Signals Report. Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. See how one team surpassed a $1M match and raised $2.25M for their mission with Penny, Bloomerang's AI-powered fundraising strategist. Learn more at bloomerang.com.The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

Today on America in the Morning  The Senate passes a bipartisan war powers resolution in a symbolic rebuke of President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict. John Stolnis reports from Washington.  “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie is making an emotional appeal as her mother's February disappearance remains unsolved. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Federal prosecutors and the Justice Department announce hundreds of charges in a multi-billion-dollar healthcare fraud crackdown.  AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a healthcare fraud crackdown.  The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran has agreed to allow U.N. inspectors access to its nuclear sites. AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  National Weather Outlook (NWS): Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. over the next couple of days, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected. Dangerous heat will persist across the southern and western U.S. through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, where dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires.  The Supreme Court clears the way for Exxon Mobil to pursue a lawsuit over property seized by Cuba's Castro regime. Julie Walker reports. In Business: Tech stocks pull the market down. CNBC's Jessica Eddinger reports. Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup history again, becoming the first player to score in six tournaments. Ed Donahue reports.  Second Half Hour: America in the Morning Part 2  Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict. Sagar Meghani reports from Washington.  Several people convicted in an attack on officers at an ICE detention center in Texas received their sentences Tuesday. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports .  A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces U.S. government opposition. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. How Brexit broke British politics. AP correspondent Jill Lawless reports.  A U.N. agency says a plan is underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz. AP correspondent Jon Gambrell reports.  A shooting suspect allegedly scoped out a library before returning with a shotgun and killing two people. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the deadly California library shooting.  Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street. Damian Troise reports. Chuck Palm has a look at Amazon Prime Day specials. John Stolnis has sports and a recap of the NBA Draft. A beloved 90s kids show is coming to theaters. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the story. Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the Giving USA report. Marcela Sanchez reports on the rise in philanthropic donations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Think your capital campaign plan is set in stone? Think again. The most successful campaigns aren't the ones that unfold exactly as planned—they're the ones that adapt when reality has other ideas.In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt explore one of the most important—and least discussed—truths about campaign fundraising: campaign plans change. Whether it's unexpected zoning challenges, rising construction costs, delayed approvals, shifting project scopes, lost funding sources, or entirely new opportunities that emerge along the way, nonprofit leaders must learn how to navigate uncertainty while keeping their campaigns moving forward.Most organizations begin a capital campaign with a carefully developed vision, a fundraising goal, and a project plan that has been tested through a feasibility study. Donors express enthusiasm. Leadership gains confidence. Momentum builds. But what happens when circumstances change after the campaign is already underway?Amy and Andrea share real-world examples from nonprofit organizations that encountered major obstacles in the middle of successful campaigns—and ultimately emerged stronger because of them. One organization faced an unexpected opportunity to purchase a neighboring property while already stretching to fund a major building project. Another struggled with escalating construction costs that threatened the viability of its entire campaign. In both cases, leadership teams discovered that the answer wasn't to retreat, panic, or hide the problem from donors. Instead, they invited donors into the conversation and treated them as true partners in solving the challenge.The discussion highlights a common mistake nonprofit leaders make when campaign plans encounter difficulties: circling the wagons and attempting to solve problems internally before communicating with supporters. While the instinct to protect donors from bad news is understandable, Amy and Andrea explain why transparency often leads to better outcomes. Donors who have already invested in a project want it to succeed. When organizations openly share challenges and seek advice, donors frequently contribute ideas, connections, resources, and solutions that leadership teams would never have discovered on their own.Listeners will also learn why feasibility studies are about much more than testing fundraising potential. They're actually designed to test a specific project plan and gather feedback before an organization commits to a final direction. That's why campaign plans should always be viewed as drafts rather than fixed blueprints. As circumstances evolve, leaders must remain willing to adjust their plans while staying focused on the mission and desired impact.Throughout the conversation, Amy and Andrea emphasize the importance of flexibility, creativity, and resilience. Sometimes the very obstacle that seems most threatening becomes the catalyst for a better solution. A construction cost crisis can lead to a more efficient project design. A property challenge can open the door to a more strategic opportunity. A setback can spark innovation that would never have emerged otherwise.If your campaign isn't unfolding exactly as planned, you're not alone. This episode will help you approach challenges with greater confidence, creativity, and optimism—and may inspire you to see opportunity where you once saw obstacles. To ensure your campaign ends in a celebration, download our free Capital Campaign Step-by-Step Guide & Checklist. This intuitive guide breaks down each step of your campaign, and the timeline allows you to visualize your whole campaign, from start to finish!

Kim Zoeller has dedicated over 30 years of work to the Ray Graham Association, empowering people with disabilities to reach, grow, and achieve in their everyday lives. An organization with the scope of the RGA requires a large amount of funding from different sources. To help position their organization better, Kim saw a need to emphasize relational fundraising. Sherry and Kim discuss this shift in fundraising strategy that gave donors the opportunity to look under the hood and truly understand where their dollars were making a difference. Kim shares success stories on how they evolved their fundraising using Sherry's methodology, even getting the most out of a recent golf outing!   What You Will Discover: ✔️ Fundraising efforts have to evolve and grow just like any other area in your organization ✔️ Trying something new can be daunting, but the results make the challenge worth it ✔️ Donors want to know more about your mission and financials than you may expect ✔️ Events can be repositioned to put a greater focus on relationship-building —————————————— Kim Zoeller is President and CEO of Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities, a leading nonprofit organization serving more than 2,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across residential, employment, recreation, family support, life skills, and pooled trust services. With more than 30 years of experience in the disability services field, she is recognized for her leadership in advancing person-centered supports, organizational growth, community-based services, and systems change that improve quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. She oversees a $34 million organization and a workforce of more than 300 employees, with responsibility for strategy, operations, fundraising, advocacy, and long-term sustainability. In addition to her executive leadership, Kim has contributed to the field through consulting, accreditation support, board leadership, and public policy engagement at both the state and national levels. She has held leadership roles with organizations including The Arc of Illinois, the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, ANCOR's Board of Representatives, and the Illinois Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities. Kim is a frequent presenter on person-centered practices, leadership, and innovative service models, and she brings a deep commitment to building inclusive communities where people with disabilities can live full and meaningful lives.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-zoeller-9807ba5/ Website: https://www.raygraham.org/ ---- Welcome to the Business Behind Fundraising podcast, where you'll discover how to raise the kind of money your big vision requires without adding more events, appeals, or grant applications. Learn how to stop blocking overall revenue growth and start attracting investment-level donors with Sherry Quam Taylor. Sherry Quam Taylor's unique approach and success combine her background of scaling businesses with her decade-long experience advising nonprofit leadership teams. With out-of-the-box principles and a myth-busting methodology, proven results, and an ability to see solutions to revenue problems that others overlook, her clients regularly add 7-figures of revenue to their bottom line. If you need a true partner to show you how to fully finance your entire mission, both programs, AND overhead, year after year… You're in the right place! #nonprofits #podcast

Philanthropic donations in the U.S. rose last year, according to an annual report on American giving. The AP's Marcela Sanchez has more.

Most nonprofits have a storytelling problem they don't know they have. They've been so close to the mission for so long they can't see what's actually moving about it anymore.Lucas Hunt, president of Hunt Auctioneers, former literary agent, and one of the more thoughtful voices in the fundraising auctioneer world, joins Trevor to break down why the people running your organization are usually the worst people to tell its story, why donors should be treated as producers of the story rather than consumers of it, and how to build what he calls a "theater of giving" at your next event.In this episode: the "curse of knowledge" that's flattening your mission moments, why the recipient of services is almost always a more powerful narrator than the executive director, how to create emotional proximity in a room full of distracted donors, and Lucas's closing reminder for anyone burned out on fundraising, get out of the way of the river of goodness that's already there.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:37 Introduction to Lucas Hunt06:55 Art of Story Telling in Fundraising09:14 Impact of Information Overload on Storytelling15:58 Creating Emotional Proximity at Events17:57 Power of Storytelling22:40 Producer vs. Consumer Mindset27:23 Faith in Good Work32:04 Power of Collective ActionHave a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know https://hgafundraising.com/ask-your-questions/

More than six months after Operation Metro Surge began, many mutual aid groups and organizers are still triaging a crisis. The state recently passed $40 million in rent relief, but it likely won't reach local providers until late in the summer. Rent organizers worry many who need that help won't qualify or get it soon enough, as eviction filings threaten to pass last year's record. Cari Spencer spent time at a church in Burnsville where the need is worse than it was at the peak of the ICE surge and spoke with Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about how the need for help has become even greater after thousands of ICE agents left the streets of Minnesota.

Andrew and Rhen return to tackle a question that every fundraiser wrestles with: is the traditional 9-to-5, 40-hour workweek realistic in this profession?  And if not, what should fundraisers do instead?Andrew offers practical guidance on how fundraisers can build both balance and effectiveness into their professional lives. The reality of fundraising often means stepping outside standard office hours. Donors may only be available in the evenings, and galas or other events frequently fall on weekends. Andrew encourages fundraisers to embrace the flexibility their role demands, not just in when they work, but in how they rest and recharge as well. He also shares how building trust and setting clear expectations with ministry leadership will be foundational for successfully navigating an unpredictable schedule. Andrew and Rhen also introduce an exciting summer opportunity from Petrus: the Summer Coaching Sprint. This program helps fundraisers and development teams create sustainable schedules, build out actionable plans, and sharpen their skills

Most nonprofits push harder when donors go quiet. In this episode, you'll learn how to trade pressure for emotional momentum, so stalled donors start moving again—without more follow-up fatigue.   Key Takeaways: Donor silence is usually a signal of an unmet emotional need, not a verdict on your worth or your mission. Interest and readiness are different stages; rushing from enthusiasm to “the ask” often triggers a stall instead of commitment. Emotional connection must be nurtured intentionally over time. Information and activity alone cannot sustain donor momentum. Clear, simple next steps build confidence and keep donors moving; confusion and ambiguity almost always cause them to pause. The most sustainable fundraising comes from authentic, curiosity-driven relationships where trust sets the pace and the money follows.   “Interest and readiness are not the same thing. This is where you get stuck emotionally, because you interpret donor interest as donor readiness... A stalled donor is not a disinterested donor.”   “Sometimes the relationship moved faster than trust, and relationships only move at the speed of trust.”   “Momentum and fundraising is emotional before it's financial.”  - Maryanne Dersch     Let's Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you're growing fast or feeling stuck, we'll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I'll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

The best donor stories are not always wrapped in sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns. Sometimes, the real power comes from telling the truth about what worked, what didn't, and what still needs to change. Katherine sits down with Angela White, President and CEO of Eskenazi Health Foundation, to explore how transparent communication, whole-person care, and authentic leadership can move people from awareness to action. Angela shares how Eskenazi is addressing social drivers of health through programs like Food is Medicine, community-based care, mental health support, and data-informed philanthropy. From donor storytelling to self-awareness as a leader, Angela reminds us that people-first communication starts with listening, honesty, and the courage to be yourself. This conversation is a powerful reminder that when leaders communicate with both heart and clarity, they build trust that lasts.   Additional Resources: Connect with Angela on LinkedIn Connect with Katherine Coble on LinkedIn Learn more about Borshoff Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Listen first, then lead with clarity. Donors give from head and heart. Transparency builds deeper trust with stakeholders. Self-care creates sustainable leadership stamina. Authentic leaders cannot fake connection.  

There's a marketing concept that applies directly to how nonprofits fundraise: some messages are painkillers, and some are vitamins. Painkillers solve immediate problems: urgent, scarce, make-or-break. Vitamins build something sustainable: aspirational, visionary, long-term. Most nonprofits accidentally built their entire fundraising strategy around one extreme or the other, and both extremes are costing them donors.In this episode, I break down the difference between painkiller and vitamin fundraising, when each one belongs in your strategy, and what happens when you overuse either. I also dig into the dangerous gray zone I call vague vitamin messaging, content that sounds nice, means nothing, and converts nobody. If your campaigns are flatlining, your donors are churning, or your monthly giving program isn't growing, this episode will show you exactly why and what to do instead.Topics:The painkiller vs. vitamin fundraising framework, and why most organizations are stuck in one extremeWhy chronic panic messaging trains donors to churn, distrust, and disappearWhat vague vitamin messaging looks like, and why it's just as dangerous as over-urgencyHow the Chicks for Change campaign hit 115% of its goal in under two weeks using a pure vitamin strategyWhy monthly giving is the ultimate vitamin, and what a small monthly donor program signals about your messagingHow to balance both painkiller and vitamin in a sustainable fundraising calendarFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.Resources:Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign SystemPurpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Soren Kaplan, PhD, nationally regarded educator, consultant, and author, for a practical and energizing conversation about nonprofit collaboration. Drawing from Soren's 2025 article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, the episode asks a big question: why should fundraisers and nonprofit leaders collaborate when they already have plenty to do inside their own organizations? Soren's answer is wonderfully direct: impact. Big, tangled community challenges like food insecurity, health equity, and environmental protection are rarely solved by one organization paddling alone. Bill and Soren explore what collaboration looks like in real nonprofit life, including examples from Points of Light and White Pony Express. Points of Light, founded by George H. W. Bush, served more than 3 million volunteers last year by building a network of nonprofits and corporate partners around shared goals. White Pony Express, meanwhile, worked with other food-security organizations in Contra Costa County to pool data, standardize information, and create a heat map showing where services were strong and where gaps remained. That shared picture helped open up new possibilities for collective action, which is nonprofit-speak for “Aha, now we can see the whole elephant instead of arguing over who is holding the trunk.” The conversation also digs into the mechanics of making collaboration work without turning it into a bureaucratic octopus wearing reading glasses. Soren emphasizes the value of a common goal, shared data, a clearly identified community need, and an external facilitator who can help organizations move past competition and toward synergy. He also introduces the idea of “light governance,” where each nonprofit remains autonomous but agrees to align major strategies and initiatives with the broader collaborative mission. In other words, nobody has to surrender their board, mission, or identity at the door. They just agree not to wander off into the weeds while everyone else is building the road. Bill and Soren close by connecting collaboration directly to fundraising. Donors and funders increasingly want to see innovation, scale, efficiency, and measurable impact, and a strong collaborative can often make a more compelling case than several individual organizations submitting separate appeals. Soren notes that when nonprofits pool capabilities and pursue funding together, they can sometimes access resources that would be out of reach alone, including the Measure X half-cent sales tax funding that supported underserved communities in Contra Costa County. The takeaway is clear: collaboration is not just a feel-good handshake in a conference room. Done well, it can expand impact, strengthen fundraising, build culture, and give nonprofits a better story to tell. Because when one plus one can equal five, fundraisers should probably sharpen their pencils and start doing that math.

Look Forward breaks down the Big Lie 2.0 arriving right on schedule. Trump is claiming California's June 3rd primary was stolen — no evidence, same playbook — after Trump-endorsed reality TV star Spencer Pratt lost the LA mayoral race to progressive Nithya Raman once mail ballots finished counting. The House of Representatives majority sitting at a razor-thin 218-213, Trump is pre-seeding election fraud claims before November.Trump goes on video saying "I love inflation." Al Jazeera debunks his claim that the US secretly smuggled 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iran war is back on and Trump announces plans to seize Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iran's oil exports. Gas prices will go nuclear if this happens. New York Times Magazine reveals Trump's top advisors held an emergency meeting on the Epstein Files last July in the Situation Room. Nancy Mace comes in fifth place in her primary. Trump is assessed by 22 doctors at his medical visit. Democrats block FISA reauthorization to protest Bill Pulte  being tapped for the Director of National Intelligence. Right-wing extremists turn Belfast "protests" into a riot. Donors received $50 billion in government contracts after giving to Trump, and Germany's courts rule Google is liable for false AI Overview answers.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Reflections from host Sarah Olivieri ... Strategic Planning as a Rhythm Most nonprofits I talk to are not avoiding strategic planning because they don't believe in it. They're avoiding it because the process is heavy, the resulting document is long and hard to act on, and six months later it feels out of date. So they wait. They wait until something forces the conversation. A new executive director. A board crisis. A funder asking for it. By the time planning starts, the stakes feel enormous, the calendar feels short, and the team feels exhausted before the first meeting. They waited so long, planning is an extra activity that requires planning to plan. The plan that comes out of that environment is almost always too rigid, too future-locked, and too disconnected from the work people are actually doing. This is the structural pattern. Strategic planning for nonprofits gets framed as an event. A rare event. Rare things carry pressure. Pressure makes the process worse, which confirms everyone's belief that planning is painful, which makes the next planning cycle even longer to start. The whole loop is fixable. The fix is not a better planning process but a better planning rhythm. A recent podcast interview with Sophia Shaw left me thinking not just about how to do strategic planning well, but what actually creates staying power in a strategic plan.  A Plan as a Compass, Not a Roadmap The mental model most nonprofits inherited for strategic planning is the roadmap. You start here. You end there. You draw the route. You follow it. A roadmap is built for a destination that is completely knowable and a route that is predictable. But most nonprofits are can't follow a predictable route to well known destination. Most nonprofits are pioneering, forging a path to an imagined, but not fully knowable destination.  When pioneering, a compass is much more useful. A compass is different. A compass tells you the direction. It does not tell you the exact route. When the terrain changes, you keep the direction and find or create a new path. The plan still works, because the plan was never about the path. It was about where you're trying to go. In short: A roadmap locks in the route. A compass locks in the direction. Nonprofit terrain changes constantly. Your plan has to be built for that. The work of planning is choosing the direction clearly enough that you can re-route without losing it. When the plan is a compass, leaders stop being afraid of being "wrong." They stop avoiding planning out of fear that they'll commit to something they regret. The plan becomes a tool, not a verdict. Cadence Determines Whether the Plan Is Real Here's the part most planning processes get wrong. They treat the plan as the product. The truth is, the cadence of revisiting the plan is the product. A beautiful 40-page plan that gets opened once a year does less work than a one-page plan that gets revisited every two months. In my own work with organizations, I built a system where staff lead strategic planning every two months. Once a team has done it three or four times, "planning to plan" stops being a thing. The stakes are low. The plan is alive. Course corrections happen in real time, not in a year-end crisis.   Planning becomes a rhythm of re-orienting and re-confirming or refining the path and the destination.  This is what separates a plan that aligns the organization from a plan that sits on a shelf. The plan isn't the product. The cadence is. Short, frequent planning cycles lower the stakes and raise the quality. When planning is a habit, course correction is a small move, not a crisis. The organizations that get value from strategic planning are not the ones with the best document. They're the ones with the shortest distance between "something changed" and "we updated the plan." Short-Term Plans Are Healing for Teams in Crisis There's a specific moment when a six-month or one-year plan does more work than a three-year one. That moment is when an organization is operating without sufficient resources. When people are working in an underresourced environment, asking them to make a long term plan just adds load to an already-overloaded nervous system. A short-term plan does the opposite. It says: here is what we are doing in the next six months, here is what we are not doing, here is how we'll know we did it. That clarity stabilizes the team. The longer-horizon planning can come later, after the stabilization holds. I think of it like getting off a tiki raft. If you're on a small raft in the open ocean, the first goal is not the destination. The first goal is getting on a bigger boat. Everything about reaching a destination feels different once you're on the bigger boat. A short-term plan focused on capacity building, is the plan to get on a bigger boat. This is not a compromise. It is the right tool for the moment. The Plan Is Also the Fundraising Story A lot of nonprofits separate the planning conversation from the fundraising conversation. The planning team meets. The development team meets. The two outputs get stitched together later. This is backwards. The plan is the fundraising story. Donors are not funding programs in the abstract. They're funding a direction. They're funding the answer to "where is this organization going and how will I know if you got there?" If the board chair on one end of the table and the executive director on the other end whisper different answers to that question, no amount of donor stewardship will close the gap. I have watched organizations get major unrestricted gifts almost casually, after the leader simply got clear on the direction and started saying it out loud. One conversation about the vision, one week later, a letter for $100,000 a year for three years. That was not a fundraising win. That was an alignment win, with a check attached. Donors fund direction, not activity. Misalignment between the board and the executive director is a fundraising leak. Clarity at the plan level shows up as ease at the donor level. When the plan is clear and the team is aligned, fundraising stops feeling like persuasion. It feels like an invitation. Gathering the Data Should Not Be A Part of the Planning Process One thing that makes frequent planning hard to imagine for many folks is that they have been told that in order to generate a great plan, they need to gather data from stakeholders: the community, the team, the board, etc. This makes the process of planning very laborious, but there's something even more important going on here, and this should have your alarms going off like crazy. The fact that this data collection needs to happen for strategic planning means that data collection is not happening as a regular part of identifying whether or not programs are running as well as they can. It means that conversations and other forms of data collection to understand what the community needs and what donors want to support and what makes them feel invested are not a routine part of operating. This is a problem in how many non-profits operate: collecting data about the impacts of your programs collecting data about the needs of the people you serve collecting data about how your donors are responding and how to communicate with them better These should be part of daily operations, just like bookkeeping. Yes, strategic planning is a time to review data and analyze trends to inform decision making, but if you don't already have this data being collected as a regular part of operating, then your plan should include increasing your capacity so that you begin doing that. What Shifts When You Treat Planning as a Rhythm When leaders stop seeing planning as an event and start running it as a rhythm, several things change at once. What shifts: Planning stops being scary, because no single planning session is high-stakes. The plan stops being a document and starts being a tool the team actually uses. The board moves up to governance and out of operations. Fundraising gets easier, because the story is already clear. The executive director stops being the single point of strategic memory. None of this requires a heavier process. It requires a lighter, more frequent one. About the Guest Sophia Shaw is my guest for this episode. Sophia is the co-founder of PlanPerfect, an expert-powered, AI-assisted software tool helping small- and mid-sized nonprofits create, review, implement, track, and report on strategic plans. With decades of experience as a successful nonprofit CEO, trustee, board president, donor, volunteer, consultant, and professor of social impact. Sophia has a deep understanding of how to maximize the power of a nonprofit. Connect with Sophia: Website - https://www.planperfect.co LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/planperfect/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/PlanPerfect/61571149295408/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/planperfect_strategy/ Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.

In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, President+CEO of Dunham+Co, sits down with Josh Crowther, VP of Dunham+Co, to unpack the real reasons donors lapse. Some reasons are outside an organization's control, like personal financial pressure, economic uncertainty, or shifting cultural attitudes toward generosity. But many causes are self-inflicted — including silence, poor communication, overused urgency, and fundraising tactics that prioritize immediate ROI over long-term relationship.Trent and Josh discuss how organizations can identify lapsed donors, avoid common retention mistakes, and build stronger communication strategies that re-engage supporters. They also explore why lapsed donors often still see themselves as connected to your mission — and why that should change the way nonprofits communicate with them. For nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and ministry teams, this conversation offers practical insight into donor retention, reactivation, and building lasting relationships with the people who make your mission possible. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction01:12 – Why donors stop giving02:00 – Economic uncertainty and donor confidence04:38 – The decline in charitable giving07:05 – Why silence causes donors to lapse10:36 – The problem with constant urgency13:18 – Treating donors like wallets15:28 – How to re-engage lapsed donors

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Cody Boden grew up in Grand Junction Colorado, the son of an alcoholic father in a coal mining town. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Cody shares how he found his purpose in the U.S. Army — becoming a sniper with the 1st 40th Cavalry, earning two Purple Hearts from a bombing and a VBIED attack, and witnessing horrors overseas that would follow him home forever. When he returned from war the military forced him into medical retirement — leaving him without the only life he'd ever known. What followed was a bar altercation, drug dealing, a 15 year sentence he served 5 years of, and a battle with opiate addiction he finally won in June 2017. Now he faces his greatest fight yet — terminal liver failure connected to an illness contracted during deployment, waiting for a donor since May 2023.This is a story of war, trauma, addiction, prison, redemption, fatherhood and faith — and a man the system tried to throw away who refused to give up. _____________________________________________ #PurpleHeart #VeteranStory #TrueCrime _____________________________________________ Connect with Cody Boden: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onemoremission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody.boden/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtFo-QFNRfa-_c4uZh0WKyg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580807506052 Donation: livingdonorreg.upmc.com _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Purple Heart Army Sniper to Federal Prison — Cody's Full Story 00:21 Growing Up in a Coal Mining Family and the Childhood That Shaped Everything 04:13 High School Struggles and the First Time Drugs Entered His Life 07:07 The Family Coal Mining Business and How Everything Started to Change 11:28 His Father His Grandfather and the Discipline That Defined His Childhood 16:01 Losing His Grandfather and the Moment He Turned to Drugs to Cope 18:59 Joining the Army to Escape — The Decision That Changed Everything 21:31 Army Training and How He Fought His Way Through Early Addiction 28:35 Making It to Army Sniper School and What Life in Alaska Really Looked Like 37:18 Preparing for Deployment and Adapting to the Most Extreme Environments Imaginable 41:01 Life in Alaska — Brutal Weather Brutal Training and What It Built in Him 45:00 Deploying to Iraq — His First Combat Experience and What He Wasn't Ready For 51:40 The Toughest Missions and the Friends He Lost in Battle 54:00 Survivor's Guilt — What It Does to You When the People Next to You Don't Make It 01:00:43 Heavy Combat Devastating Losses and What Leadership in War Really Looks Like 01:11:04 Coming Home — Injuries Forced Retirement and the Painkillers That Started Everything 01:18:50 A Bar Fight An Arrest and His First Real Taste of Jail 01:27:49 How Addiction Took Over and What It Did to His Family 01:30:47 Fighting for Custody of His Kids While Fighting His Own Demons 01:39:10 Prison — The Legal Troubles the Politics and What Survival Really Looks Like Inside 01:46:35 Prison Life Racism and the Mental Health Programs That Started to Help 01:58:03 Therapy Childhood Trauma and the First Real Steps Toward Recovery 02:05:00 Life After Prison Meeting Katherine and Then the Hepatitis C Diagnosis 02:12:42 Building a New Life Staying Clean and Finding Professional Purpose 02:18:11 The Terminal Liver Disease Diagnosis and the Transplant Journey Nobody Prepares You For 02:26:26 Medical Hardships Finding Hope and the Faith That Kept Him Going 02:32:23 The Delays the Donors and the Nightmare of Navigating the Medical System 02:36:09 What His Family and Legacy Give Him the Will to Survive 02:43:17 Reflection Gratitude and What Moving Forward Really Looks Like _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cody Boden grew up in Grand Junction Colorado, the son of an alcoholic father in a coal mining town. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Cody shares how he found his purpose in the U.S. Army — becoming a sniper with the 1st 40th Cavalry, earning two Purple Hearts from a bombing and a VBIED attack, and witnessing horrors overseas that would follow him home forever. When he returned from war the military forced him into medical retirement — leaving him without the only life he'd ever known. What followed was a bar altercation, drug dealing, a 15 year sentence he served 5 years of, and a battle with opiate addiction he finally won in June 2017. Now he faces his greatest fight yet — terminal liver failure connected to an illness contracted during deployment, waiting for a donor since May 2023.This is a story of war, trauma, addiction, prison, redemption, fatherhood and faith — and a man the system tried to throw away who refused to give up. _____________________________________________ #PurpleHeart #VeteranStory #TrueCrime _____________________________________________ Connect with Cody Boden: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onemoremission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody.boden/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtFo-QFNRfa-_c4uZh0WKyg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580807506052 Donation: livingdonorreg.upmc.com _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Purple Heart Army Sniper to Federal Prison — Cody's Full Story 00:21 Growing Up in a Coal Mining Family and the Childhood That Shaped Everything 04:13 High School Struggles and the First Time Drugs Entered His Life 07:07 The Family Coal Mining Business and How Everything Started to Change 11:28 His Father His Grandfather and the Discipline That Defined His Childhood 16:01 Losing His Grandfather and the Moment He Turned to Drugs to Cope 18:59 Joining the Army to Escape — The Decision That Changed Everything 21:31 Army Training and How He Fought His Way Through Early Addiction 28:35 Making It to Army Sniper School and What Life in Alaska Really Looked Like 37:18 Preparing for Deployment and Adapting to the Most Extreme Environments Imaginable 41:01 Life in Alaska — Brutal Weather Brutal Training and What It Built in Him 45:00 Deploying to Iraq — His First Combat Experience and What He Wasn't Ready For 51:40 The Toughest Missions and the Friends He Lost in Battle 54:00 Survivor's Guilt — What It Does to You When the People Next to You Don't Make It 01:00:43 Heavy Combat Devastating Losses and What Leadership in War Really Looks Like 01:11:04 Coming Home — Injuries Forced Retirement and the Painkillers That Started Everything 01:18:50 A Bar Fight An Arrest and His First Real Taste of Jail 01:27:49 How Addiction Took Over and What It Did to His Family 01:30:47 Fighting for Custody of His Kids While Fighting His Own Demons 01:39:10 Prison — The Legal Troubles the Politics and What Survival Really Looks Like Inside 01:46:35 Prison Life Racism and the Mental Health Programs That Started to Help 01:58:03 Therapy Childhood Trauma and the First Real Steps Toward Recovery 02:05:00 Life After Prison Meeting Katherine and Then the Hepatitis C Diagnosis 02:12:42 Building a New Life Staying Clean and Finding Professional Purpose 02:18:11 The Terminal Liver Disease Diagnosis and the Transplant Journey Nobody Prepares You For 02:26:26 Medical Hardships Finding Hope and the Faith That Kept Him Going 02:32:23 The Delays the Donors and the Nightmare of Navigating the Medical System 02:36:09 What His Family and Legacy Give Him the Will to Survive 02:43:17 Reflection Gratitude and What Moving Forward Really Looks Like _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks the US government is just enforcing laws without bias. The speaker delves into the world of the Department of Homeland Security and the recent Delaney Hall ice facility incident, where Antifa and other radical groups are involved in violent protests. You'll hear about the funding behind these groups and how they're using taxpayer dollars to spread chaos. The conversation touches on the importance of understanding the protest industrial complex and how it's being fueled by NGOs and billionaire donors like George Soros. The speaker also discusses the need for a harsher law enforcement effort to tackle these groups, comparing it to the January 6th insurrection. You'll hear about the role of politicians like Governor Murphy and the governor of New Jersey, who initially didn't want to help law enforcement, but eventually came around after being threatened with consequences. The speaker also shares a clip from the White House, revealing the names of NGOs funding Antifa and the riots. You'll learn about the network of organizations involved and how they're using taxpayer dollars to fund their activities. The conversation also touches on the need for a mass-scale law enforcement effort to crack down on these groups. If you're concerned about the state of our country and the influence of radical groups, this episode is a must-listen. The speaker shares a wealth of information and insights that will leave you questioning the true intentions of those in power. Tune in to hear the full conversation and learn more about the protest industrial complex and its impact on our society. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.