Podcasts about donors

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 

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!

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

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

Hour 3 of the Bob Rose Show, on the latest breaking Iran details. The stunning probe into fraud by the Southern Poverty Law Center, including use of funds to support extravagant leaders' lifestyles, payoffs for affairs, and threatening groups with racist accusations. Plus, all of Wednesday morning's biggest news stories for 6-17-26.

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

What if I told you that the most powerful fundraising ask you could make right now has nothing to do with serving more people? What if the ask that would inspire your most loyal, long-term donors is not about expanding your programs at all? Today, I want to challenge one of the most deeply held assumptions in the social sector: that growth is always the story donors want to hear.

Donors are invited to register now to give the gift of life as American Legion Post 539 hosts a blood drive Saturday, June 27. The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center Bloodmobile will be at the American Legion Hall, 14290 F.M. 1346 in St. Hedwig, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All donors will receive a free tote bag. Sign up for a donation time at https://donor. southtexasblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/ 155470. For more information, call blood drive coordinator Kelley Higit at 210-409-1370. Article Link

In this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by independent congressional candidate Austin Ahlman to discuss his viral launch video and why his candidacy can't 'spoil a race that's already been spoiled.' SUBSCRIBE TO ZETEO TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND UNFILTERED JOURNALISM: https://zeteo.com/subscribe   WATCH 'MEHDI UNFILTERED' ON SUBSTACK: https://zeteo.com/s/mehdi-unfiltered   FIND ZETEO: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeteo_news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeteonews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeteonews   FIND MEHDI: Substack: https://substack.com/@mehdirhasan Twitter: https://twitter.com/@mehdirhasan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mehdirhasan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mehdirhasan   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Zeteo

What makes blood donation one of the most powerful acts of kindness a person can offer? Why do blood shortages continue to challenge healthcare systems? And how can a single donation save multiple lives?In this special World Blood Donor Day episode, we sit down with Dr C. Shivaram, Consultant and Head - Transfusion Medicine, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, a leading expert in transfusion medicine to explore the life saving impact of blood donation. From understanding who can donate and common myths that prevent people from giving blood, to learning about rare blood groups, platelet donation, thalassemia care, and the future of artificial blood, this conversation offers a fascinating look into a field that touches millions of lives every year.Whether you're a regular donor, considering donating for the first time, or simply curious about the science behind blood transfusions, this episode provides valuable insights, inspiring stories, and practical information that could help save lives.Every donation matters. Every donor matters. And every drop truly counts.Tune in and discover how a simple act of generosity can become someone's second chance at life.Expert: Dr C. Shivaram Host/Producer: Archita Puranik Sound: Mahesh R.

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).

For families relying on transfusions, donated blood can mean the difference between life and death. For others, the decision to donate is shaped by culture, experience and how well they understand the system. Lifeblood is urging more Australians to donate blood, warning the need is constant and cannot be met without regular donors. But as Australia's population becomes more diverse, experts say the country's blood supply also needs to reflect that change, with some patients needing blood that is more closely matched to their background.

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

Send us Fan MailNonprofit donor behavior trends in 2026 are revealing something unexpected: generosity is alive and well! The challenge isn't donor willingness to give—it's whether nonprofits are making it easy, clear, and compelling for supporters to take action.We welcome Mary Crogan, Vice President of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang, to discuss findings from the newly released Giving Signals Report. Based on research conducted with more than 1,000 donors and 405 fundraisers, the report challenges many assumptions about today's fundraising environment.The data shows that donors remain highly motivated to support causes they care about. In fact, 97% give because they care about their communities, 96% want to make a difference, and 92% say giving is part of who they are.As Mary explains, "The fact is, donors are actually ready. They want to give. The question is whether the organizations are positioned to engage and receive that generosity."The conversation explores how nonprofits can bridge the gap between caring and giving through greater clarity, stronger impact communication, and a smoother donor experience.One of the most striking findings? Seventy percent of donors say a tipping prompt could cause them to reconsider giving altogether, while 79% say unexpected fees create hesitation. These are preventable barriers that may be costing organizations revenue every day.The discussion also highlights the growing influence of millennial donors. Seventy-five percent plan to increase their giving this year, while 80% intend to support at least one new nonprofit.Mary offers a simple but powerful challenge for nonprofit leaders:“Can someone who comes to your site answer these questions in less than 30 seconds: What does this organization do? Who do they serve? Where does the money go? And is it working?"If your organization wants to strengthen donor trust, improve fundraising results, and better understand how donor expectations are evolving, this conversation delivers important research and valuable perspective.Key Takeaways• 97% of donors care deeply about their communities and remain motivated to give.• 94% are more likely to donate when organizations clearly explain where funds go.• 70% of donors may reconsider giving when presented with tipping prompts.• 79% say unexpected fees negatively impact their willingness to complete a gift.• 75% of millennials plan to increase their giving this year and 80% will support a new nonprofit.• Transparent reporting, visible impact, and frictionless giving experiences are becoming major competitive advantages. 00:00:00 Introduction to the Giving Signals Report 00:02:00 What 1,000 Donors Revealed About Giving 00:04:00 Generosity Is Shifting, Not Declining 00:06:00 The Clarity Gap Between Caring and Giving 00:08:00 The 30-Second Website Audit Every Nonprofit Needs 00:11:40 How Fees and Tipping Prompts Hurt Donations 00:15:00 Creating a Frictionless Donor Experience 00:16:25 Why Millennial Donors Matter Right Now 00:20:30 Closing the Donor Trust and Clarity Gap 00:24:20 What's Next for Giving Signals Research #TheNonprofitShow #FundraisingStrategy #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

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Fundraising is relationship building, but too many donor conversations feel disconnected, repetitive, and transactional. Enter the “Donor Waltz”. A three-step sequence of conversations designed to move donors from discovery to alignment, to meaningful commitment. Donors experience philanthropy emotionally, not operationally, and organizations that fail to find the emotional journey risk losing momentum, trust, and transformational opportunities. When fundraisers learn to sequence conversations, donor relationships begin to feel less like a checklist and more like a partnership.

Send us Fan MailYou've been told that keeping donors happy is how you protect your revenue. What if that's actually the thing bleeding your organization dry? In this episode, Maria Rio makes the case that donor-centric fundraising isn't just a values problem, but also financial one. She breaks down exactly how centering donor comfort drives away your most aligned supporters, tanks staff morale, and keeps your organization stuck addressing symptoms instead of causes. Maria introduces the ACT framework, a concrete three-step roadmap that any fundraiser can start using without board approval, a strategic planning retreat, or organizational consensus.On this week's episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria Rio draws on over a decade of fundraising experience, her personal history as a service user, and real results from organizations like The Stop Community Food Centre and Out on Screen to show nonprofit leaders what Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) actually looks like in practice, and how to start shifting toward it, starting tomorrow. This episode is a re-recording of the keynote Maria gave at ENCC 2026.Learn more about CCF here: https://communitycentricfundraising.org/If this episode was useful, grab the 30-Day Board Fundraising Challenge at gofurthertogether.ca/boardchallenge — it's free and it gives your board actual structure. Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help raising money in a way aligned with your values.  Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the show

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

Currently a record number of Kiwis are donating plasma, but it is still not enough. More than 25,000 people donated last year, but another 4000 are needed just to meet demand. NZ Blood Service CEO Sam Cliffe joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the importance of plasma donations. "Plasma is one of those amazing things that can be made into 11 life-saving products, and we manufacture it into a whole load of different products which can be used to treat kids with immunodeficiency disorders, to clotting disorders, to cancer, liver disease, a whole range of things." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Blood Donor Day is on Saturday, June 14th and in our islands, Blood Bank of Hawaii reminds all that every day is Blood Donor Day.  Dr. Kim-Anh Nguyen [President and CEO, Blood Bank of Hawaii] talks on the importance of becoming a blood donor and knowing your blood type.  She reminds us of neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends – even ourselves – who may one day count on the donation of blood. BBH's new Kapolei headquarters will soon offer an additional permanent donor station [along with their Young Street in McCully and Waikele Center locations] as well as career pathways for future phlebotomists. Kathy With a K is your host.  "Hawaii Matters", a public service community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across Pacific Media Group Oahu radio stations:KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb | KQMQ HI93 | KUMU 94.7 KUMU | KPOI 105.9 The WaveTo be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.comRecorded on June 2, 2026 at Pacific Media Group Oahu, Honolulu, HI 96813

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.

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.

Oklahoma State sports are at a crossroads.On this episode of The CGA Tour, Calvin welcomes fellow Oklahoma State alum and Oklahoma State sports analyst OKSTProbs to discuss the current state of every major Cowboys and Cowgirls program.The guys break down the future of Oklahoma State Baseball following the regional appearance, evaluate the Cowgirls after another strong softball season, discuss expectations for both basketball programs, analyze Mike Gundy and Oklahoma State Football entering 2026, examine the ever-changing NIL landscape, and close with a look at one of the most successful programs in America—Cowboy Wrestling.Plus:⚾ State of OSU Baseball

Dan McMillan joins Mark Edge at the Libertarian National Convention to discuss Make Voters the Donors — a proposal to give every registered voter "voter dollars" to fund the candidates of their choice, shifting political power away from lobbyists and billionaires and back to everyday Americans. McMillan breaks down how the voluntary public financing system would work, why it doesn't require a constitutional amendment, and how grassroots organizing in key swing states could make it a reality by 2030. MakeVotersTheDonors.org Sponsored by SALT Lending For more information email: SALT@MarkEdge.org #MarkEdge #MarkEdgeShow #SALTLending #makevotersthedonors #libertarianparty #campaignfinance #voterempowerment

Dan McMillan joins Mark Edge at the Libertarian National Convention to discuss Make Voters the Donors — a proposal to give every registered voter "voter dollars" to fund the candidates of their choice, shifting political power away from lobbyists and billionaires and back to everyday Americans. McMillan breaks down how the voluntary public financing system would work, why it doesn't require a constitutional amendment, and how grassroots organizing in key swing states could make it a reality by 2030. MakeVotersTheDonors.org Sponsored by SALT Lending For more information email: SALT@MarkEdge.org #MarkEdge #MarkEdgeShow #SALTLending #makevotersthedonors #libertarianparty #campaignfinance #voterempowermentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Episode 237 of the Grow Clinton Podcast shines a spotlight on Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club and the vital, no-cost support they provide to people impacted by cancer in our region.Who Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois ServesCancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club provides free emotional, social, and educational support to anyone impacted by cancer, including patients, survivors, family members, caregivers, and those who have lost a loved one. Their mission is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by fostering compassionate community and breaking down barriers to care.All programs are offered at no cost, ensuring that financial challenges never stand between a family and the support they need. Each year, the organization serves hundreds of individuals across Iowa and Northwest Illinois, including rural communities where access to psychosocial support can be limited.Programs and Services Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club offers a robust menu of programming designed to address the physical, psychological, and emotional challenges of cancer. Key services include:Support groups for adults, children, teens, caregivers, and those who are bereaved.Educational workshops that help participants understand treatment options, side effects, survivorship, and caregiving resources.Healthy lifestyle activities such as yoga, art, and other wellness programs that promote coping skills and resilience.Social events that build community and reduce isolation throughout every stage of the cancer journey.Resources and referrals connecting participants with clinical, financial, and community-based support.Research shows that access to these types of support services is linked to shorter hospital stays, reduced prescription dependence, reduced work absenteeism, and lower insurance claims, underscoring the real-world impact of their work on families and the broader economy.Locations, Reach, and Contact InformationCancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club is based in Davenport and extends support across the region, including into the Clinton area. Many programs are available in person and virtually, making it easier for individuals throughout Iowa and Northwest Illinois to participate.Their team also coordinates monthly cancer support groups and outreach in communities like Clinton through local partners, including churches, hospitals, and community centers.General Contact Informationhttps://www.csciowaillinois.org(563) 326-7504joy@csciowaillinois.org or kelsey@csciowaillinois.org1351 W Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, IA 52804How to DonateBecause every program is offered at no cost to participants, financial contributions from individuals, businesses, and community partners are critical to sustaining this work. Donors help ensure that support groups, workshops, and outreach in communities like Clinton remain accessible to anyone who needs them, regardless of their ability to pay.Ways to SupportMake an online gift through their website's donation portal at https://www.csciowaillinois.orgSponsor programs or events as a business or organization, aligning your brand with a mission-driven regional partner.Include Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club in memorials or planned giving to honor loved ones impacted by cancer.How to VolunteerVolunteers play a meaningful role in extending the organization's reach and deepening the sense of community that defines Gilda's Club. While specific opportunities vary over time, common volunteer roles include:Event support for fundraisers, awareness activities, and community outreach.Hospitality and front-desk support to help welcome participants and create a warm, inclusive environment.Skilled volunteering, such as leading healthy lifestyle programs, creative arts activities, or educational sessions, when appropriate and needed.Their long-standing presence in the Quad Cities and outreach into communities like Clinton exemplify the kind of collaborative, people-focused work that drives resilient regional growth. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation with the people who make the Greater Clinton Region AWESOME!- Apple Music- Spotify- Amazon Music- Buzzsprout- Overcast- YouTubeFor more information about the Grow Clinton Podcast, visit https://www.facebook.com/podcast. Have an idea for a podcast guest? Send us a message!

"..Consistent with social learning theory, individuals tend to carry beliefs about money and money skills learned in childhood into their adult lives..."This week, I'm reading selected quotes from Money Beliefs and Financial Behaviors by Bradley Klontz, Sonya Britt, and Jennifer Mentzer, published in 2011.Reflection Question:Which money script have you been operating in and how might you develop a new discipline?Reflection on Quote:An experienced campaign volunteer once told me that a capital campaign is like riding a wild, unbroken stallion without a saddle.  I've contemplated those words often as I coach clients.  When faced with an unruly stallion, we can either let the stallion take control or we can develop the discipline to work with him. The same applies to capital campaigns.  We can let the capital campaign spin out of control or we can develop discipline for the crucial elements of the campaign.  So, this month, we are starting a series on developing that discipline.  The first discipline we develop is becoming comfortable with inviting donors by unpacking our own beliefs around money before discussing generosity with them. During a capital campaign, these money scripts can allow the wild stallion to take over.  Those with money avoidance scripts can struggle with even inviting a potential donor to find out more information about the project. Those with money worship scripts tend to engage in magical thinking around one major donor that will complete the campaign without engaging a broader base.  Those with money status scripts can find crossing wealth classes intimidating when building a relationship with a more wealthy donor, and then approach that donor apologetically without confidence in the project.  Those with money vigilance scripts may find capital campaign work too all-consuming and focus on tasks that don't move the campaign forward.  The good news is that, in my experience, once we recognizes our own money scripts, we can develop new disciplines in discussing generosity.Copyright: Klontz, B., Britt, S. L., Mentzer, J., & Klontz, T. (2011). Money Beliefs and Financial Behaviors: Development of the Klontz Money Script Inventory. Journal of Financial Therapy, 2 (1)What do you think? Send me a text. To explore small town capital campaign coaching deeper and to schedule an free explore coaching call, visit ServingNonprofits.com.Music credit: Woeisuhmebop

Going back to the Moon. Myron Gaines joins Jesse on wisdom, relationships, and world affairs.

Send us Fan MailNonprofit crisis fundraising strategy is not about making every donor message sound urgent—it is about knowing when urgency is real, how to communicate it honestly, and how to keep donor trust intact. In this Fundraisers Friday episode, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall take on one of the most familiar fundraising habits in the sector: the constant use of emergency-driven appeals.From “now more than ever” messaging to year-end giving campaigns, this conversation challenges nonprofit leaders to think carefully about the business impact of their fundraising language. Tony explains why repeated crisis appeals can create donor fatigue, especially when supporters receive multiple fear-based messages from several organizations at once. At some point, donors may begin to wonder whether they are investing in impact—or being asked to rescue an unstable organization.Tony offers a clear reminder for fundraising teams: “If everything is urgent, eventually really nothing feels urgent.” That idea becomes the core of this episode. Nonprofits must distinguish between a true community crisis, a temporary emergency program need, a fiscal funding gap, and a normal fundraising cycle. Each situation calls for different communication, different transparency, and a different donor invitation.The duo also explore the difference between disaster-related appeals, funding cuts, year-end campaigns, and mission-based messaging. For some organizations, fear-based messaging may be appropriate when it is grounded in fact and tied directly to the mission. For others, hope and impact may be the stronger path. Tony's advice is direct: “When I was confused about my messaging or what direction I should be going… I always go back to the mission.”The goal is not to avoid urgency. The goal is to use it wisely, honestly, and in service of sustainable mission investment.  00:00:00 Don't Hook Donors on Emergencies 00:02:17 Why Constant Crisis Messaging Creates Donor Fatigue 00:03:22 When Appeals Start Sounding Like a Cry for Help 00:05:26 Disaster Relief vs. Everyday Nonprofit Messaging 00:06:32 How to Define a True Fundraising Crisis 00:10:04 Fiscal Crisis, Funding Cuts, and Donor Transparency 00:13:17 Year-End Appeals Without Panic Messaging 00:16:16 Direct Mail, Donor Lists, and Realistic ROI 00:17:59 Fear, Hope, Impact, and Mission Alignment 00:22:16 Donor Perception and Message Segmentation 00:25:01 Mission Investment vs. Rescue Giving 00:26:48 If Everything Is Urgent, Nothing Feels Urgent #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

370: How to Stop Losing Half of Your Recurring Donors (Dave Raley)Episode SummaryIf your organization celebrates a 42% recurring donor retention rate (the national average), you may be focusing on the wrong number - because the real story is the 58% you're losing every year. In this follow-up to Episode #301, Patton welcomes back Dave Raley, Founder and CEO of The Center for Sustainable Giving in Poulsbo, Washington, for a deeper dive into sustainable giving. Dave unpacks the two distinct faces of donor churn - involuntary (failed credit cards) and voluntary (donors who choose to leave) - and explains why treating them the same way is one of the most expensive mistakes a nonprofit can make. He introduces a practical three-part retention model - Affirm, Engage, Appeal - and makes the case that the middle step is where most organizations quietly lose the relationship. He also shares the data behind upgrade campaigns, including what a 25% average gift lift looks like in practice and when in the donor lifecycle to run one. Whether your organization is flying blind on churn or ready to move from knowing to doing, this episode delivers clear, immediate steps you can take this quarter.About DaveDave Raley is the Founder and CEO of The Center for Sustainable Giving, based in Poulsbo, Washington, where he helps nonprofit leaders build recurring giving programs that retain donors and grow long-term revenue. With a background spanning nonprofit fundraising strategy, technology, and the subscription economy, Dave has become one of the sector's leading voices on donor retention, passive churn, and the structural shifts required to move organizations from transactional to relational fundraising. He is also the author of The Wave Report, a research publication tracking trends in sustainable giving, and was previously the founder of Imago Consulting. Dave joined Patton first on Episode #301 and returns here with deeper frameworks and sharper tools for leaders ready to act.ResourcesConnect with Dave on LinkedInLearn more about The Center for Sustainable GivingSubscribe to The Wave Report - Dave's research publication on trends in sustainable givingListen to Dave's first appearance: Episode #301: The Why Behind Sustainable GivingThe Rise of Sustainable Giving by Dave RaleyFollow Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership - and please leave a review!Learn more about the leadership resources at Armstrong McGuire: ArmstrongMcGuire.com

Dan Greaney, the Simpsons writer behind the famous “President Trump” joke, is now launching his own 2028 presidential campaign after years of being credited with predicting Trump’s rise. He says the episode was never a real prediction but a satirical warning about American politics, and he’s now using that attention to promote his message that the government should work for everyone. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor is losing momentum as key fundraising groups shut down and major donors pull back support, signaling trouble for his candidacy. Despite raising millions and backing from Silicon Valley leaders, Mahan is struggling in polls and failing to gain traction in the crowded 2026 governor’s race. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Greaney, the Simpsons writer behind the famous “President Trump” joke, is now launching his own 2028 presidential campaign after years of being credited with predicting Trump’s rise. He says the episode was never a real prediction but a satirical warning about American politics, and he’s now using that attention to promote his message that the government should work for everyone. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor is losing momentum as key fundraising groups shut down and major donors pull back support, signaling trouble for his candidacy. Despite raising millions and backing from Silicon Valley leaders, Mahan is struggling in polls and failing to gain traction in the crowded 2026 governor’s race. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence is changing how nonprofits attract donors, improve visibility, and strengthen fundraising strategies. In this episode of The Nonprofit MBA Podcast, Stephen Halasnik speaks with Catherine LaCour of Blackbaud Giving Fund about AI-powered donor discovery, workplace giving, nonprofit website optimization, and practical ways organizations can use AI to improve fundraising and operational efficiency.

Where are your biggest campaign donors going to come from? If you're like most nonprofit leaders, the answer feels like "somewhere out there" — a major philanthropist who just needs to hear your story.In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt are here to challenge that assumption — and bust the three most common donor myths that derail capital campaigns before they even get started.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your low-level annual donors may have far more major gift capacity than you realizeThe real reason most nonprofits haven't unlocked big gifts from their existing base (hint: it's not the donors)Why Mackenzie Scott, Oprah, and Bill Gates are not your campaign strategy — and what isThe truth about what campaign consultants actually do (and what they absolutely don't)How one couple made one of the campaign's largest gifts after years of $50 donations — and why the organization almost missed themThis is a must-share episode for board members, executive directors, and leadership teams who are still waiting for a magical major donor to show up.Ready to find out where your campaign really stands? Start with our free Campaign Readiness Assessment at capitalcampaignpro.com/assess

Authorities roll back evacuations orders for tens of thousands of O.C. residents near the Garden Grove chemical tank. Whistleblowers accuse the L.A. city attorney of dropping cases to help donors. Waymo suspends car service on U.S. freeways, including in L.A. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

$150,000 gift. One question.90 seconds."Who is this changing for?" A development director walked into a meeting with a fund-of-funds founder and a 12-page impact report. He flipped through it in ninety seconds and asked one question:"Who is this changing for, and how do you know?"She closed the report. Told one story. Showed one chart. One photo. Nine minutes.Six days later, the $150K gift came in.When she called to thank him, he said something I think about every week: "I don't need more pages. I need to feel and verify what's working."On this week's episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, "Story and Data: What Major Donors Really Need," I break down:→ Why even your most analytical donor needs an emotional connection→ The Story Spine: a 5-beat framework for major donor narratives→ How to weave data inside the story, not bolt it on after→ Why dignity-first storytelling is the new bar in 2026Here's the question I want to leave you with. When did you last test your most-told impact story against a sophisticated donor's hardest question?Listen to the episode, then rewrite one story this week. I'd love to hear how it lands.More from Tammy ZonkerAuthor of Calling All HeroesFounder of Fundraising TransformedPresident of Modern Institute for Charitable GivingLearn more about the Excellence in Major Gift Fundraising SeminarSubscribe to Tammy Zonker's Scaling Major Gifts newsletterConnect with Tammy Zonker on LinkedInGuest: Name, Title, CompanyResources: Show notes, links, and resources mentioned in this episode.Review my show: Please review my show. After you click the link, scroll to the bottom, first tap to rate with five stars, and then tap “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this particular episode or how you find my podcast helpful, valuable, insightful, or inspiring in some way.Privacy Policy: See Privacy Policy at https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/policies

Finding Peace in the Spaces Between: The Power of GlimmersHave you ever noticed how quickly an anxious mind skips past the good things? When we are stressed, our nervous system scans for danger, constantly looking for what might go wrong. But you have a choice. You can retune that scanner.In today's episode, we explore the concept of "glimmers"—micro-moments of safety, comfort, and connection that signal to your body that right now, you are okay. Using the 4-4-4-4 breathwork method and deep visualization , we practice stepping out of survival mode and into a space of genuine stillness.An Incredible Update & How to Claim Your Premium Gift!The response to our GoFundMe campaign to bring Anchored—our dedicated mindfulness and anxiety app—to market has completely blown my mind. People from all over the world have chosen to believe in this vision, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.If you have already donated: To thank you, you get free lifetime access to Anchored Premium when it launches! Simply email your GoFundMe receipt to hello@calminganxiety.org so we can look after you.Want to help us build it? If you are in a position to contribute—even a small amount—you are helping us bring these tools to everyone who needs them.Support the GoFundMe Campaign: Donate HereJoin the Early Access List: Learn more and sign up at calminganxiety.org/anchored.Episode Chapters00:00 – GoFundMe Update & Special Gift for Donors 00:52 – Welcome & Introduction to Glimmers 02:04 – 4-4-4-4 Box Breathing Practice 03:22 – Guided Visualization: Scanning for Moments of Grace 05:57 – Mindful Affirmations for Inner Peace 07:36 – 3 Daily Caring Tips to Carry with You 09:31 – Returning to the Room & Closing Thoughts Today's AffirmationsLet these words settle into the quiet space beneath your thoughts:"My life contains small moments of beauty that are real and that are mine." "I am becoming someone who notices what is good." "Peace is not somewhere I have to get to. It is already here in the spaces between." 3 Daily Caring TipsThe Glimmer Hunt: This afternoon, deliberately scan your environment for one thing that is physically pleasant—a texture, a temperature, or a sound. It's not about forced positivity; it's about being present.The Touch Reset: When anxiety rises, press both feet flat into the floor to feel the ground beneath you, then place one hand on your chest to feel your own warmth. This breaks the spiral of thought and brings you back into your body.Pass a Glimmer On: Notice something beautiful today and tell someone about it in just a simple sentence. Sharing a glimmer multiplies it, shifting two nervous systems at once.Share the CalmIf this session brought a little bit of stillness to your day, please take a moment to smile, love who you are, and share this episode with someone who might need a deep breath today.And as always... be kind.

Send us Fan MailFundraising is getting harder. But generosity hasn't disappeared.So what's actually changing?Jena Lynch sits down with nonprofit coach, consultant, and host of The Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter, to interrogate the real pressures nonprofit leaders are facing right now, donor retention, staffing burnout, supporter engagement, and fundraising performance.They dig into why relationship-based fundraising matters more than ever, why donor trust drives long-term giving, and why simply doing more outreach may no longer be enough.In this episode:Why donor participation is declining even as giving dollars growHow staffing turnover quietly erodes donor trustWhy retention beats urgency every timeHow small teams can strengthen relationships with limited capacityPractical ways AI can help reclaim time and reduce burnoutWhy some traditional fundraising events may need a rethinkHow trust directly influences long-term generosityChapters:00:00 – Why Nonprofit Fundraising Feels Harder01:31 – Nonprofit Leadership & Donor Trust05:09 – Why Donor Relationships Matter More09:51 – Donor Retention vs Constant Outreach14:16 – AI Tools for Nonprofit Fundraising23:13 – Rethinking Nonprofit Fundraising EventsAbout Rob HarterRob Harter is a nonprofit coach, consultant, and leadership strategist with more than 30 years of experience in the social impact sector. He works with nonprofit leaders on fundraising, organizational growth, leadership, and navigating change, and is the host of The Nonprofit Leadership Podcast.Learn more at RobHarter.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.Resources mentioned:Rob Harter Coaching & ConsultingThe Nonprofit Leadership PodcastAbout 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 3 billion dollars 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

"You brought me a brochure, not a conversation."A donor said that to one of my clients.It changed how we prep every donor visit now.In this week's episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I share the story of a $250,000 ask that became a $400,000 partnership plus two warm introductions, all because we changed one thing.We stopped presenting.We started designing.Inside the episode you'll get:The five-part co-design meeting flow you can use this weekThe donor psychology that makes this work so wellThe tools, visuals, and AI-supported follow-up habits I use after every donor visitYour best donors are not waiting for a better update. They are waiting to be invited into the work.Here is my question for you today. When was the last time you walked out of a donor visit feeling like you had truly built something together?Listen now, then forward this episode to one teammate who is about to prep a big donor visit.More from Tammy ZonkerAuthor of Calling All HeroesFounder of Fundraising TransformedPresident of Modern Institute for Charitable GivingLearn more about the Excellence in Major Gift Fundraising SeminarSubscribe to Tammy Zonker's Scaling Major Gifts newsletterConnect with Tammy Zonker on LinkedInResources: Show notes, links, and resources mentioned in this episode.Review my show: Please review my show. After you click the link, scroll to the bottom, first tap to rate with five stars, and then tap “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this particular episode or how you find my podcast helpful, valuable, insightful, or inspiring in some way.Privacy Policy: See Privacy Policy at https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/policies

Most nonprofits measure events by one number: how much they raised. Emily Preble thinks that's the wrong starting point.Emily is a fundraising consultant and professional auctioneer based in Austin, and in this episode she walks through the question she asks every client before planning an event — and it has nothing to do with the goal. Trevor and Emily get into why more attendees doesn't mean more money, how to turn corporate-table guests into lifelong donors, the post-event gratitude strategy most orgs skip, and the research-backed reason three consecutive events matter more than almost anything else you'll do.Chapters: 00:00 Intro00:37 Celebrating Tom: The Heart of Our Team03:37 Emily Preble: A Passion for Fundraising05:03 The Role of Consulting in Nonprofit Success07:05 Understanding Event Goals Beyond Fundraising09:01 Engaging New Attendees and Building Lasting Relationships14:08 Reviving Energy in Fundraising Events18:14 Importance of Community and Connection21:33 Long-Term Goals in Fundraising 24:25 Gratitude and Recognition27:00 Rapid Fire Insights on Fundraising30:45 Closing Thoughts and Future ConnectionsHave a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know https://hgafundraising.com/ask-your-questions/

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Christina Dukes Brown. CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic, NJ Purpose of the Interview The interview aimed to: Raise awareness about the Boys & Girls Club’s impact on underserved communities in Paterson and Passaic, NJ. Issue a call to action for volunteers, mentors, corporations, and donors to support youth programs. Highlight challenges faced by marginalized communities and how the Club addresses them through education, nutrition, and character-building programs. Key Takeaways Community Impact The Club serves 1,400 children and teens daily across two main clubhouses and 11 satellite sites. Programs include academic support, tutoring, arts, athletics, and life skills development. Challenges in the Community High rates of homelessness, food deserts, and low literacy and math proficiency (only ~20% literate and ~15% proficient in math in Paterson). Stereotypes and “deficit ideology” that assume poor or minority youth lack capacity for success. Programs and Initiatives Academic Support: Homework help, tutoring, and Saturday sessions. Creative Outlets: Dance, musicals, and arts. Sports & Aquatics: Swimming program praised for breaking stereotypes. Young Adult Support (18–24): Internships, skill-building, and career readiness for those not pursuing college. Call to Action Volunteers and mentors needed to inspire youth. Corporations and entrepreneurs encouraged to provide internships and teach business skills. Donations critical—$4M annual fundraising goal to sustain programs. Dr. Brown’s Motivation Rooted in her upbringing in Jersey City during the crack era. Believes in being part of the solution, not just complaining about systemic issues. Emphasizes building “efficacious spirits” and affirming unique skills in youth. Notable Quotes On Motivation:“I can’t complain about the position of Black and Brown people in society if I’m not going to do the work necessary to support its elevation.” On Stereotypes:“Deficit ideology assumes that if you are poor or minority, you do not have the capacity to be successful. We fight that every day.” On Community Support:“My community got me where I am today… I’m calling on the village to support what we’re trying to do.” On Youth Potential:“No matter where you come from, and no matter what you look like, you have the capacity to become great.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The assassination attempt and Homeland Security funding, the Southern Poverty Law Center's methods and credibility, Iran nuclear talks and internal divisions, and Arsenio Orteza on The 77s new album. Plus, Denny Burk calling for repentance, an unplanned backyard landing, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from St. Dunstan's, inviting young men into the building arts and the adventure of holiness on a Blue Ridge Mountains farm... stdunstansacademy.orgAnd from Moody Publishers and Dr. Kathy Koch's book Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children which offers biblical wisdom for parents navigating challenging relationships with their grown kids. With practical insight and compassionate guidance, the book helps parents pursue peace while maintaining healthy boundaries and hope for the future. Order here.

PBD exposes how Henry Ford's own foundation drifted from his values into population control, radical activism and anti-police causes, arguing that billionaire guilt is exploited by foundations and that wealth should go to family and tightly controlled causes while you're still alive.

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