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Amanda Troxler has been practicing family formation law since 2013. She represents hundreds of Intended Parents, Donors, and Surrogates a year. Additionally, Amanda has personal experience in third party assisted reproduction, having been an egg donor. In today's show we are going to explain what family formation law is. As a fertility patient, it's important that you understand some of the basic legal pieces that you might want to have in place for your journey, whether that be for IVF, or if you're going to be using donor eggs, donor sperm, or using a gestational carrier. I very much love Amanda's thoughtful and caring approach to making family formation law approachable. As she says, "healthy families are formed through honest communication and centering the needs of the future child." Amanda received her J.D. from UCLA law on a Dean's Merit Scholarship in 2012. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University in 2008. Amanda is a member of the Academy of California Adoption-ART Lawyers ("ACAL"), Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy ("SEEDS"), and American Society of Reproductive Medicine ("ASRM"). Thank you for joining me, Amanda! Read the full show notes and transcript at Dr. Aimee's website. You can find Amanda's site at troxlaw.com Would you like to ask Dr. Aimee your personal IVF questions? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org  where you can schedule a consultation. More ways to connect with Dr. Aimee: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updatesFollow on Instagram

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. welcomes fundraising veteran Rick Shadyac, JD, former longtime leader of ALSAC, the fundraising powerhouse behind St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Major donors love bold vision. But how do leaders decide which big ideas are brilliant… and which are just bonkers? Rick's advice is refreshingly practical: start with the problem you're trying to solve and the audience you're trying to reach. High-wealth strategy? Mass marketing? Different tools for different tribes. Big ideas aren't about flash, they're about fit, feasibility, and fearless execution. Rick shares the jaw-dropping case study of partnering with billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman on a space mission tied to a $100 million (eventually $125 million) challenge gift. The catch? ALSAC had to match it. The risk? Enormous. The reward? Potentially transformational. Instead of auctioning off a seat, they democratized giving, raffle tickets for a dollar, opening the door to entirely new donors, especially younger, space-loving supporters who'd never given to a children's hospital before. The result? A $250 million fundraising triumph, a successful mission featuring St. Jude patient ambassador Hayley Arceneaux, and global exposure, including a Netflix documentary. Not exactly your standard bake sale. But here's the leadership lesson behind the rocket fuel: courageous ideas require courageous cultures. Rick describes intentionally hiring people who would challenge him, not nod politely while doodling in meetings. Drawing from his background as a lawyer, he encouraged constructive disagreement, diverse perspectives, and even role-playing in interviews to test whether candidates would push back. Debate in the room? Absolutely. Lock arms when you leave? Non-negotiable. The formula: hire smart, mission-driven people who think differently than you do, and then actually listen to them. That diversity of thought, age, background, and expertise becomes the engine that powers bold, informed decisions. Finally, the episode lands squarely on the CEO-board dynamic. Boards are often risk-averse, but Rick urges leaders to be transparent, inclusive, and above all, communicative. Educate your board. Prepare them. Build trust before you need it. And when it's time to fundraise, confidence follows preparation. Donors can sense when an idea has been stress-tested and mission-aligned. As Rick reminds us, fundraising happens at the speed of trust, and the donor is the hero of every story. Big ideas may capture attention, but disciplined leadership, shared ownership, and relentless focus on mission are what ultimately turn bold vision into transformational gifts.

A statewide shocker kicks off the show: New Mexico won't have a Republican candidate on the U.S. Senate ballot. We break down how missed signatures, donor fatigue, and midterm turnout math created a no-go zone for would-be challengers—and why that doesn't mean the GOP is finished in the state. From there we head to the Roundhouse, where the Clear Horizons bill—marketed as climate progress—collapsed after seven Democrats joined Republicans to vote it down. We pull back the curtain on committee routing, fiscal alarms, and why ratepayers likely dodged a spike in energy costs.The conversation widens to schools and power brokers. Big promises about reading coaches, outdoor classes, and on-campus doctors sound inspiring, but we ask where the measurable literacy gains will come from and how entrenched union leadership continues to stall reforms that worked elsewhere. Then we turn to voter integrity, as the SAVE Act ignites cable-news fireworks. With broad public support for ID at the polls, we cut through the noise on access, verification, and the difference between real obstacles and rhetorical ones.Zooming out, we explore the leftward shift inside the Democratic Party that's shrinking the space for moderates, especially among younger voters who increasingly identify as democratic socialists. Pair that trend with new polling showing more voters view Democrats as “too liberal,” and you get a volatile primary-versus-general dynamic. Meanwhile, inflation cools, job growth holds, and the narrative around the economy shows signs of life—if candidates can communicate it.We also take a hard look at America's marijuana problem: daily use now exceeds alcohol, potency has spiked, and evidence ties heavy cannabis consumption to psychosis and rising schizophrenia risk in young men. New Mexico's light-touch legalization left gaps in regulation and healthcare capacity, and walking it back won't be easy. Finally, foreign policy clarity matters: A muddled answer on Taiwan contrasts with Marco Rubio's muscular Munich speech on deterrence, energy realism, and allied resolve. Plus, a quick game-cam check from 11,000 feet—lean snow, handsome bucks, and a plan to move the cameras.If this episode challenged your thinking or gave you a clearer read on New Mexico's politics, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

The climate emergency is not going away and neither are host Susan Oxley and guest Bill McClain. In this episode of Climate Brewing, Susan and Bill McClain explore how smart climate policy can drive both environmental and economic progress. From electric school buses and wildfire mitigation to salmon restoration and EV infrastructure, the conversation highlights how climate action is already improving lives across Washington state. Bill also explains how Clean and Prosperous America is working nationwide to elect climate champions and strengthen grassroots organizing. If you're curious about practical, hopeful solutions to the climate crisis, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Listen to more episodes in the Climate Brewing series. Download the Transcript. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey. NOTE: The series that make up Faith Unfiltered explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Faith Unfiltered is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we're joined by Hyemi Sevening, assistant dean of philanthropy for the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), to learn how donors can partner in its life-changing work. CVM is an invaluable component of NC State's land-grant efforts, enabling the university to benefit animals — and people — across North Carolina and beyond. From training tomorrow's veterinarians and ensuring the state's food supply is safe to helping heal a beloved pet and much more, the college stands at the forefront of making the world a healthier and happier place through applied science. Medicine at CVM extends far beyond emergency care for cuts or broken bones, though. Oncology, cardiology, neurology and other specialized departments diagnose and treat all kinds of ailments in all kinds of animals. Much of the research taking place within the college's cutting-edge facilities also holds implications for human health. As the only veterinary college in North Carolina, CVM provides an extraordinary philanthropic opportunity. Donors can benefit CVM's students, faculty and staff through scholarships, professorships and programmatic support, as well as directly impact clients and patients of the college's veterinary hospital by helping cover the costs of medical care. Whatever your veterinary passions, there's a way to make your mark by giving to CVM. Visit cvm.ncsu.edu to learn more about the College of Veterinary Medicine, and click here to learn how you can support its work on Day of Giving 2026. If you'd like to hear even more stories of Wolfpack success, subscribe to the NC State Philanthropy Podcast today via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Podbean. Please leave a comment and rating as well to let us know how we're doing. Transcript available here.

In this episode of the 7 Figure Fundraising Podcast, Trevor Bragdon breaks down a proven strategy nonprofit leaders are using to attract new donors: persuasive public speaking. Drawing from both personal experience and recent fundraising trends, Trevor explains why getting in front of the right audience can lead directly to meaningful donor relationships — but only when the message is structured to inspire action.He introduces the Hand Framework, a five-part model designed to help leaders craft speeches that resonate. From defining the audience's desired action to opening with a powerful hook, maintaining attention with clear structure, addressing objections, and delivering a frictionless next step, Trevor walks through the exact elements that turn presentations into fundraising opportunities.Whether preparing for a conference talk or a donor pitch, this episode provides a practical blueprint for building persuasive content that motivates giving and deepens engagement.Here's the link to the article talk about in the episode:How to Create a Persuasive Speech: The Hand FrameworkHere's a link to our handout:Handout: 5-Part Persuasive Speech TemplateTo see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

Samantha Rux joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming blood drive on February 12th and tips for heart health by staying active. February is Heart Month, and local healthcare providers are raising awareness about heart health. OSF Healthcare is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, February 12, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the East-West conference room. Donors can book appointments online at bloodcenter.org, but walk-ins are also welcome. Nearly 800 lives were saved last year through local drives. Experts encourage regular physical activity—150 minutes of cardio exercise a week, with walking and swimming suggested as accessible options. The YMCA offers indoor pools and senior programs, supporting low-impact exercise for all ages. Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference for heart health. As National Blood Donor Month draws to a close, the community celebrates an extraordinary year of generosity with ImpactLife. The past year saw 269 registered donors contributing 282 blood donations, with an estimated 794 lives touched by this collective effort. Organizers hope to carry this spirit forward as they announce the first blood drive of 2026, scheduled for Thursday, February 12th. Residents are encouraged to play their part—just one donation can make a profound difference. To join this lifesaving mission, sign up for the upcoming drive online and help create hope for those in need.

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Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Know the Vision - Define the purpose and goal.2. Know the Influencers - Identify and cultivate leaders.3. Know the Momentum that needs to be built - Donors & Dollars.4. Know the Win - Track progress and celebrate milestones.

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. welcomes Mladenka Majerić, CEO of the Yellow Dot Foundation in Croatia and a respected voice in philanthropy across Central and Eastern Europe. Right out of the gate, the duo tackles a deceptively simple but often neglected truth: fundraising doesn't start with an appeal, a gala, or a clever email subject line, it starts with a strategic plan. Or, as this episode gently but firmly argues, with the process of building one. Mladenka makes the case that while organizations can raise money without a strategic plan, doing so is like driving cross-country with passion but no map. Strategic planning aligns mission, vision, goals, and activities, giving teams structure, clarity, and confidence. More than that, she frames it as a leadership and team-building tool. When boards, staff, and leadership are meaningfully involved, through workshops, surveys, and candid conversations, the process becomes a kind of organizational group therapy (the healthy kind). People communicate more honestly, understand their roles better, and walk away owning the plan instead of shelving it to collect dust. The conversation then zeroes in on how strategic plans fuel effective fundraising. A good plan is a living document that feeds directly into operational, communications, and fundraising plans. Mladenka highlights the importance of tools like a theory of change, showing how programs lead to outcomes and real-world impact. That clarity makes it far easier for fundraisers to answer donors' favorite question: “So… how exactly are you changing the world?” Donors, foundations, and funders increasingly expect to see a clear, public-facing strategic plan, and yes, they really do check your website. Finally, the episode lands on inspiration, the secret sauce. Beyond structure and accountability, strategic planning helps organizations articulate why they exist, how they're unique, and what values guide their work. Vision, mission, and values, when expressed in clear, human language, shift mindsets from “we deliver services” to “we create change.” Bill and Mladenka remind listeners that in a world of millions of nonprofits, distinctiveness matters. The idea is already in your head and the passion is already in your heart. The strategic plan simply brings them together, turning clarity into confidence, and confidence into inspiration for donors, staff, boards, and communities alike.

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On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings are joined by Dr. David Mair of the American Red Cross to discuss a serious blood shortage affecting hospitals and patients nationwide. Dr. Mair explains how winter weather, illness, and a severe flu season have led to thousands of missed blood donations, while the need for blood continues every day. He highlights why Black donors are especially important, particularly for patients with sickle cell disease who rely on closely matched blood transfusions. The conversation emphasizes the safety of donating, how listeners can help, and upcoming opportunities, such as local blood drives, to save lives by giving blood. 

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Download the transcript of this episode in .pdf format⁠Join our premium version of the FTP Pod on Patreon, For just $6 a month, you get extended versions of this and all episodes; bonus content; community; and our Patreon-only show, Riverside Reflections.What happens when a nonprofit uses a six-figure, one-time gift not to launch a new program—but to fundamentally improve job quality for its staff?In this episode, Rusty Stahl sits down with Janelle Miller Moravek, Executive Director of Youth and Family Counseling (YFC) in Lake County, Illinois, to share a powerful case study of how investing in nonprofit workers can dramatically improve retention, service delivery, and program outcomes.Facing 40% staff turnover, YFC made a bold decision: use a transformational donor gift to raise salaries and redesign work conditions—with intention, transparency, and sustainability. The result? A healthier, more resilient workforce; lower turnover; more therapy sessions delivered; and improved clinical outcomes.This conversation offers a rare, inside look at how compensation, workload design, management practices, and workplace culture can work together to create an upward spiral—for staff and for the communities they serve.This episode challenges one of the nonprofit sector's most persistent myths: that investing in staff compensation is risky or unsustainable. Instead, Janelle shows how strategic workforce investment can unlock greater access, quality, and financial resilience—even in Medicaid-funded, high-demand service environments.For executive directors, funders, board members, and major donors, this is a concrete example of how funders and nonprofits can collaborate on talent-investing to drive mission impact.Topics covered:​Why raising pay alone isn't enough—and what else must change to retain staff​ How YFC redesigned compensation using transparent salary scales and performance-based progression​ The role of reasonable workloads and boundary-setting in preventing burnout​ How investing in caring, well-equipped managers strengthens the entire organizationWhy workplace fun and connection—on paid work time—matterWhat this model means for foundation executives, boards, and major donors who are skeptical of investing in wagesResults discussed:​100% of staff transitioned to a new, transparent salary scale within nine months​ Staff turnover reduced from 40% to 28% in under a year​1,300 more sessions delivered in the first three quarters of 2025 vs. 2024​Increased treatment completion and improved client outcomesGuest Bio:Janelle Miller Moravek is a nonprofit leader and mental health advocate. She has led Youth & Family Counseling as Executive Director since 2009, driving its growth and impact across Lake County, Illinois. With a deep commitment to increasing access to mental health services, she oversees strategy, programming, and operations while fostering strong partnerships throughout the community. Janelle plays a key leadership role in the region, serving on the board of the Lake County Alliance for Human Services and co-chairing the Lake County Behavioral Health Action Team. Her prior experience includes development roles at Carmel Catholic High School and Barat College. She lives in Libertyville with her husband and three children.Related Episodes:​How One Nonprofit Models Talent-Investing - with Abby Wolensky & Ashley Pesi, Auberle (S2:E15)​Talent-Investing is the Best Capacity-Building - with Tom Fuechtmann, Community Memorial Foundation (S3:E6)​Talent Matters Remix, Part III: Culture of Care - with Michele Booth Cole, SafeShores DC (S2:E10)​6 Practices for Embedding Equity in Nonprofit Compensation - with Mala Nagarajan, Vega Mala Consulting (S4:E6)​A Model for Systematically Improving Nonprofit Workplaces - with Arum Lee Lansel (S7:E9)Resources & Links⁠​Youth and Family Counseling (YFC)​MIT Living Wage Calculator​Janelle Miller Moravek on LinkedIn (mention you found her through your Fund the People Podcast)

This conversation explores the growing influence of artificial intelligence on humanity, work, and relationships, framed through reflections on the World Economic Forum in Davos. Nathan and Scott discuss how AI has overtaken environmental issues as the dominant theme, while also questioning the irony of elite climate discussions driven by private travel. They examine how rapidly AI is reshaping daily life and challenge listeners to think beyond the present, including the implications of a near future marked by ideas such as "AI 2027" and the path toward artificial general intelligence.  The discussion turns to philanthropy and nonprofits, where AI can improve efficiency but cannot replace human generosity, judgment, or relationships. Nathan and Scott emphasize ethical oversight, critical thinking, and responsible use of donor resources. They also address AI's impact on jobs, youth, and relationships, warning against over-reliance on relational AI. The conversation concludes with a call for curiosity, adaptability, and thoughtful leadership in an AI-driven world!  HIGHLIGHTS [02:24] Davos and the Impact of AI on Humanity   [08:30] The Role of Donors and AI in Philanthropy  [14:18] The Evolution of AI and Its Impact on Jobs   [19:38] Practical Considerations of AI   [30:59] The Impact of AI on Youth and Relationships   Connect with Nathan and Scott:  LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/⁠⁠⁠  LinkedIn (Scott): ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠fundraising.ai/⁠⁠⁠ 

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We visit with Kate Berkey, a StoryBrand guide for nonprofits, to talk about something that affects every organization's bottom line — whether they realize it or not: clear messaging. Or more specifically… what happens when we don't have it.Kate opens with a reality check that's hard to ignore: many nonprofits are unintentionally leaving money on the table simply because their communication is confusing. Not wrong. Not poorly intentioned. Just unclear. And as she shares a phrase that sticks with you, “If you confuse, you lose.”Using the StoryBrand framework, Kate explains how humans are wired for story, not information overload. The model is simple and familiar: a character wants something, faces a problem, meets a guide, gets a plan, takes action, and moves toward success while avoiding failure. The big shift for nonprofits? Your organization is not the hero — your donor or the person you serve is. Your role is the guide. When that dynamic clicks, messaging becomes more relatable, more actionable, and far more effective in fundraising.Kate also shines a light on a common nonprofit habit: using big, feel-good language that sounds meaningful internally but leaves outsiders scratching their heads. Phrases like “empowering human flourishing” may feel inspiring in a strategy session, but they create mental work for donors who are just trying to understand what you actually do and how they can help. Clear messaging makes it easy to say yes.The impact goes beyond fundraising. When your message is tight and repeatable, staff, volunteers, and board members gain confidence. They stop fumbling when someone asks, “So what does your organization do?” and start becoming natural ambassadors in everyday conversations.Kate wraps with a real-world story of a volunteer event that had heart, energy, and great intentions — but lost momentum because it delivered too much information and ended with multiple calls to action. The result? Confusion instead of commitment. Her fix is beautifully simple: one clear story and one clear ask.If your organization has ever struggled to explain what you do in a way that sparks action, this conversation is a must-watch. #Storytelling #NonprofitMarketing #TheNonprofitShowFind 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

Welcome to Episode 002 of The Nonprofit Syndicate Podcast. This week: We all bash organic social media for nonprofits, we talk about what is actually appropriate in storytelling for nonprofits, and we breakdown some sacred cow marketing myths.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Things got spicy… and they still can't stop arguing about GoFundMe01:05 – What “organic growth” actually means for nonprofits (and why it's misunderstood)01:28 – Why organic search doesn't really work in nonprofit fundraising03:43 – Donors aren't buying impact—they're buying membership in a story05:21 – The overlooked organic growth lever: donor customer experience06:41 – “If you're a commodity nonprofit, organic growth is brutal”10:58 – Transparency vs dignity: how much storytelling is too much?13:13 –

A snowstorm shuts down a city, a systems failure brings operations to a halt, or a major campaign gift suddenly falls apart. Moments like these reveal how strong a nonprofit's donor relationships really are.In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, host Amy Eisenstein is joined by Capital Campaign Pro co founder Andrea Kihlstedt to explore how nonprofit leaders can engage donors as true partners during moments of uncertainty, urgency, and high stakes decision making. Drawing from real world examples ranging from weather emergencies to immigration enforcement disruptions to internal system failures, Amy and Andrea share practical guidance on how leaders can communicate clearly, think strategically, and strengthen donor trust when circumstances change fast.The conversation begins with external crises that affect entire communities, such as severe weather events or sudden policy actions that disrupt daily life. Amy and Andrea discuss how these moments create natural opportunities to reach out to major donors with care, transparency, and purpose. They explain why timely phone calls often matter more than broad email messages, and how early communication helps donors feel informed, valued, and connected to the organization's thinking.Listeners will hear how involving donors does not always mean asking for advice. Sometimes it means sharing decisions before they become public. Sometimes it means checking in personally to see how a donor is doing. Other times it means inviting a small group of trusted supporters to help think through options, risks, and tradeoffs. Amy and Andrea emphasize that discernment matters, since every donor plays a different role.The episode then turns to internal crises, including technology failures, data disruptions, leadership challenges, and reputational threats. Amy and Andrea speak candidly about their own experience when Capital Campaign Pro faced a complete systems outage, and how that experience highlighted the value of contingency planning and donor expertise. They explain why transparency builds confidence over time and how reaching out to donors with relevant experience can lead to stronger solutions and better preparedness.The discussion also connects these ideas directly to capital campaigns. Amy and Andrea walk through scenarios that campaign leaders fear most, including a lead gift that collapses late in the process or a project that suddenly becomes unviable. They outline how early communication, scenario planning, and thoughtful donor engagement can help organizations respond with clarity rather than panic.Throughout the episode, the message remains consistent. Donors want to feel like partners, especially during moments that matter. When nonprofit leaders communicate early, think ahead, and invite the right people into the conversation, crises often become turning points that deepen relationships and strengthen campaigns.This episode offers nonprofit executives, development professionals, and campaign leaders practical insight into building donor relationships that hold steady when plans change and decisions carry real weight.

LSU’s athletics department released data a few weeks ago showing that Louisiana’s flagship public university raked-in more than $200 million in sports revenues over the past year.  The athletics department also spent all but $3 million of the money.  It turned a profit of $3 million. About 40 miles west of Baton Rouge, the athletics program at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette is currently fighting for survival.  The school’s athletics department recently cut 35 staff positions to trim its budget from $46 million to $42.7 million per year. Why is UL-Lafayette’s athletics program losing money? The Ragin’ Cajuns’ athletics programs have lost upwards of $5 million in each of the past few years.  Much of the shortfall can be attributed to the school’s football program. The UL-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have fielded winning teams in four of the past six football seasons.  Local fans are quite aware that their local team had become a top competitor within the Sunbelt Conference. UL-Lafayette (like so many mid-major and smaller universities) is having trouble keeping pace with the rising costs in college athletics.  Fan support at home athletic events has not significantly increased as costs have skyrocketed. Big money support from the school’s alumni and corporate base has also failed to move the revenue needle enough to cover the increasing costs. In fact, the Ragin’ Cajuns have a lot of company in dealing with a growing phenomenon called “donor fatigue.”  It is the economic reality that most mid-major athletics programs simply cannot expect to compete for national titles with the giants of major universities. UL-Lafayette’s annual athletics budget is 25% of nearby LSU LSU’s rabid fan base fills-up 102,000 seat Tiger Stadium for most football games.  A seemingly never-ending demand exceeds the annual supply for prime seating in Baton Rouge.  LSU athletic donors are effectively bidding against themselves for better accommodations by donating more and more money into the school’s athletic funds. A quest for national championships by LSU in football, basketball (well, at least the women’s team), baseball and gymnastics has driven sports fanaticism.  LSU’s athletic supporters have (thus far) been willing to dole out incredible amounts of cash to support that drive for success.  Of course, those same donors get to retain prime seating accommodations at the school’s athletic events. The incredibly deep pockets of key athletics donors agreed to cover LSU’s massive $54 million buy-out of football coach Brian Kelly last fall. That same huge war chest of funding helped to guarantee the hiring of new coach Lane Kiffin at a price of $90 million over the next seven years. Louisiana’s second-largest public university is struggling to pay the bills UL-Lafayette has nearly 20,000 students.  It is the second largest public university in Louisiana behind only LSU (34,000 undergrads plus 7,000 graduate students). The football team for UL-Lafayette plays in the $65 million recently-renovated 30,000 seat Cajun Field. This ambitious stadium upgrade took nearly two years to complete and was put into service last fall.  The football stadium was originally constructed in 1971. The revamped Cajun Field offers better outdoor seating options, luxury boxes, and other improved aesthetics to provide a better fan experience.  Funding for this upgrade came from the school’s largest donor groups and a few key corporate sponsors. Donors were provided the opportunity to spend money for naming rights within the upgraded stadium. You could have placed your name on the stadium’s new scoreboard for $3 million. The “SwampSwamiSports.com” concession stand would have cost me a cool $250,000 to have my name on it (ha ha – good luck with that one!). You could even place your name on the stadium’s four oak trees for a pledge of $50,000. Last fall’s initial season in the Cajuns’ upgraded football stadium produced an average home attendance of 19,981 per game.  That is 2/3 of capacity.  UL-Lafayette’s game against nearby McNeese State produced the season’s largest crowd of 26,067. Ten years earlier, UL-Lafayette’s 2015 average home football attendance was 21,596 per game. In other words, the athletic support from the school’s home market seems to have remained relatively flat from year-to-year. The Ragin’ Cajuns $40 million annual athletics budget is near the bottom of the Sunbelt Conference UL-Lafayette has been a member of the Sunbelt Conference since 1991.  The league was comprised of 14 members last fall for the 2025 football season. Last year’s Ragin’ Cajuns athletics budget of more than $40 million placed it ahead of only Arkansas State, Georgia Southern, Southern Miss, and in-state rival UL-Monroe ($20.9 million). The Sunbelt expanded in the year 2022 to include James Madison University and Old Dominion University in Virginia plus Marshall University in West Virginia. A road trip from Lafayette, Louisiana to each those schools requires more than 1,000 miles each way.  That means that air travel is needed for not just football but basketball, baseball, softball, and other team sports playing on the road at those destinations. One source estimated that the increase in travel costs to play the recently-added Sunbelt members added a few million dollars in transportation expenses (mostly via air) for the Ragin’ Cajuns. Should UL-Lafayette try to increase athletics revenues, cut costs, or both? Playing in the Sunbelt Conference brings both UL-Lafayette and in-state rival UL-Monroe more than $2 million apiece in media revenues from ESPN and other sources.  A departure out of the Sunbelt Conference to drop back into the FCS level would mean an immediate loss of media revenue for athletics. A very significant near-term problem for Louisiana’s mid-major football programs is the SEC’s decision to play nine conference football games beginning this fall.  Going from eight to nine SEC games leaves just three non-conference opportunities available in the football schedule for LSU and other regional SEC teams. The LSU Tigers have been quite generous in scheduling Louisiana-based teams to come play at Tiger Stadium for non-conference games in recent decades.  Those road teams generally pocket more than $1 million to become “Tiger Bait” for their three hour fall visit to Baton Rouge playing in a non-conference football game against LSU. UL-Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns played only one big “money game” last fall at the SEC’s University of Missouri. In-state Sunbelt rival UL-Monroe played two payday road games in 2025 – at SEC powerhouse Alabama and at the Big Ten’s Northwestern University.  The Warhawks’ athletics war chest (half the size of UL-Lafayette) depends heavily on at least two money games per year to keep the school’s athletics budget adequately funded. SEC football teams will now have one less spot to fill in their football schedule.  That means increased competition among today’s mid-major football programs seeking for the chance to land one or two payday games every season. This will likely to drive the monetary guarantees for these games down in the years to come. LSU Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry will have even more football teams knocking on his door to fill future non-conference games in Baton Rouge.  Those paydays are likely to decrease for Louisiana’s current Sunbelt Conference members such as UL-Lafayette and UL-Monroe. Do students want to pay additional fees to help cover the growing costs of athletics? UL-Lafayette’s last increase in annual student fees dedicated to cover athletics came about 20 years ago.  It added just $10 per semester per student. Sunbelt member James Madison University (21,000 students) is similar in size to UL-Lafayette.  The Virginia-based school charges students a whopping $2,456 (correct) per academic year to pay for college athletics. This provides JMU with $50 million directly from students – whether they attend sporting events or not. Even UL-Monroe passed an increase in student fees dedicated to athletics from $20 to $75 per year beginning in 2025.  It will add about $600,000 annually to the Warhawks athletics budget. Getting UL-Lafayette’s students to kick-in additional cash for athletics may be a hard sell.  Don’t go looking-up many of the school’s primary athletics donors, either.  They are proudly pointing at the Ragin’ Cajuns’ $65 million renovated football stadium as proof of their recent philanthropy. What is happening at UL-Lafayette is not unique.  It is occurring all across the country as many universities struggle to determine if they should remain playing in the upper tier of college athletics. The rising costs necessary to sustain expensive college athletic programs are causing university administrators to (finally) take a much harder look at the economic realities. Many college athletics programs are currently on life-support. Who’s next? The post UL-Lafayette cuts 25% of Athletics Staff after Revenue Shortfalls appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

"...No matter how it happens, the testimony of those who have shifted in their minds, spirits, and emotions from an imagined world of scarcity and insecurity to one of abundance, blessing, sufficiency, and overflow is almost always the same: it is liberating......"This week, I'm reading a quote from The Paradox of Generosity by Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson. 2014 edition.Reflection question: Do you believe that when you are asking, you are giving abundance, blessing, sufficiency and overflow to the donor?Reflection on quote:This week, we are starting a series on cultivating an abundance mindset during capital campaigns. When we cultivate an abundance mindset, the act of generosity from donors actually changes.During capital campaigns, we will encounter donors who give out of a believed world of scarcity and we will encounter donors who give out of a believed world of abundance.  When we approach prospective donors to our capital campaign out of a mindset of abundance, we offer donors the opportunity to shift their imagined world from scarcity and insecurity to a world of abundance, blessing, sufficiency, and overflow.  In small towns, we are giving a great blessing to our neighbors even as we are asking.To purchase this book: The Paradox of Generosity by Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson. Copyright: Oxford University Press 2014. Reproduced with permission of the Licensor through PLSclear.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

The recent winter weather has kept many people indoors over the past couple of weeks, causing the cancellation of blood donation appointments across the region and a shortage of blood supply in Illinois. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports

The recent winter weather has kept many people indoors over the past couple of weeks, causing the cancellation of blood donation appointments across the region and a shortage of blood supply in Illinois. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports

The recent winter weather has kept many people indoors over the past couple of weeks, causing the cancellation of blood donation appointments across the region and a shortage of blood supply in Illinois. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports

In this episode, you'll learn how nonprofits are really rated—and why the sector's obsession with overhead could finally be ending. Charity Navigator CEO Michael Thatcher joins host Rusty Stahl to explain how nonprofit ratings are shifting toward impact, leadership, and organizational health—and why investing in people matters more than lean budgets. In a candid moment, Thatcher hints at a future where overhead is no longer part of Charity Navigator's ratings formula, signaling a potentially major change in how nonprofits are judged. Listen in, spread the word, and become part of the shift.Download the episode transcriptGuest Bio:Michael leads Charity Navigator in its efforts to make impactful philanthropy easier for all by increasing the breadth and depth of evaluation methodologies to facilitate ratings coverage of substantially larger numbers of charities and expand how the information engages new and existing audiences. Prior to joining Charity Navigator Michael spent more than fifteen years with Microsoft, the last ten of which, as their Public-Sector Chief Technology Officer responsible for technology policy initiatives and engagements with governments and academic leaders in Asia, the Middle-East and Africa. Michael's eclectic background includes years at sea conducting oceanographic research with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, composing music and dancing internationally as the co-founder and co-director of Dance Music Light. He has held various board positions within the nonprofit and tech sector, holds several patents in enterprise systems management and has a degree in Music from Columbia University in New York.Links to Resources:Organizations & WebsitesCharity Navigator — ⁠https://www.charitynavigator.org⁠Charity Navigator Nonprofit Portal (Claim Your Profile / Submit Data) — ⁠https://www.charitynavigator.org/portal⁠Fund the People — ⁠https://fundthepeople.org⁠Fund the People Podcast — https://apple.co/3iDT21T ⁠Fund the People Podcast Premium on Patreon — ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fundthepeople⁠Candid (formerly GuideStar & Foundation Center) — ⁠https://candid.org⁠BBB Wise Giving Alliance — ⁠https://www.give.org⁠Overhead Myth Open Letter to America's Donors from FTP's research archives (2013) — https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwddBi7Cib_xMHpyRXd6WGpFREU/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-ZFQ-F9JdQ0v3O1buOgFhXQ Overhead Myth Letter to America's Nonprofits from FTP's research archive (2014) — https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwddBi7Cib_xcy0wbEhmRGJtZUU/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-N9yoZdjKvoRuPX-SDTZwtwFunding for Real Change (resource-rich website based on BDO's research on improving funding for indirect costs) — ⁠https://www.fundingforrealchange.com/ Concepts, Research & Sector InitiativesMacArthur Foundation — ⁠https://www.macfound.org⁠Staff Operating Support article in The Nonprofit Quarterly - by Rusty Stahl (Fund the People) — ⁠ https://bit.ly/NonprofitsNeedSOSPodcasts ReferencedFund the People Podcast brief bonus episode announcing the Staff Operating Support (SOS) funding concept — ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-staff-operating-support-s-o-s-grants-concept/id1531813289?i=1000735122772Fund the People Podcast episode featuring John Palfrey (CEO of MacArthur Foundation) — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/macarthur-president-chooses-courage-not-quiet/id1531813289?i=1000712429747 NGO Soul + Strategy Podcast episode featuring Michael Thatcher — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/051-charity-navigators-changing-expectations-and-its/id1498390711?i=1000598151900Thinkers & Influential Voices MentionedDan Pallotta — ⁠https://danpallotta.com⁠ Simon Sinek — ⁠https://simonsinek.com⁠LinkedIn — ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/charity-navigator⁠Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/charitynavigator ⁠Facebook — ⁠https://www.facebook.com/CharityNavigator⁠ X (Twitter) — ⁠https://x.com/charitynav⁠Tik Tok — ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@charitynavigator⁠

Most fundraising events won't fail in 2026 because donors changed. They'll fall short because the experience didn't.In this “home team” conversation, we call out what organizations are still getting wrong—and what the best teams are already doing differently. From the death of the “hybrid event” as a livestream add-on, to why “simpler” events aren't a trend (they're a correction), this episode is a straight-up standard-setting breakdown of what excellent looks like next year.What Most Organizations Will Get Wrong in 20261) Thinking “hybrid” means “in-person + camera.”The crew makes the case that the COVID-era definition of hybrid is done. If you want a remote audience, you have to build a real, intentional experience for them—not tack on a tripod in the back of the room.2) Blaming donor behavior instead of clunky execution.Donors still want connection. They still want to give. What they won't tolerate anymore is friction—long check-in lines, confusing processes, and experiences that feel outdated compared to the convenience they get everywhere else.3) Treating “simpler events” like a trend.This isn't minimalist chic—it's reality. Too many revenue moments, too many “things,” too many asks… and guests hit a wall. Simplicity is the correction that improves the donor experience and makes it easier to execute well.4) Planning from the inside out.If you start with revenue goals and budget constraints, you'll design a functional event—not a memorable one. The teams that win in 2026 start the other way: outside-in. What should guests feel? What should flow effortlessly? What should disappear?Who This Episode Is ForDevelopment directors, event leads, and nonprofit teams running signature events where “good enough” isn't good enough—especially if your board, major donors, and top sponsors will be in the room and you can't afford a clunky experience.Key TakeawaysIf you want remote participation, design for remote—don't livestream an in-room event and call it a day.Donor expectations aren't the problem—your execution is.More programming doesn't equal more money. It often equals guest fatigue.Start with the guest experience, then build the revenue mechanics around it.Connect with Handbid:https://www.handbid.com https://www.instagram.com/handbidauctions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/handbid/ 

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus sit down with Sonja Schappert Howden, Chief Impact Officer at Seed Impact, to unpack what meaningful impact really looks like and how fundraisers can communicate it in ways donors understand and trust. Drawing from more than two decades of experience in faith-based nonprofits, Sonja explains why outputs are only the starting point, how outcomes reveal personal change, and why true impact often happens outside your organization's walls. She introduces the SEED Competency Ladders, a framework grounded in being, doing, and relating, and shows how this approach helps fundraisers tell more human, donor-centered impact stories. You'll also hear why impact is not linear, why collaborative measurement matters more than ever, and how removing jargon can help donors connect emotionally before they ever engage intellectually. Links from the episode: • Learn more about Seed Impact at https://www.seedimpact.org/ • Email Sonja at sonja@seedimpact.org Free impact report reviews available for a limited time here: https://www.seedimpact.org/impact-report-review/January-26th-Impact-Report-Review-p801608951

In this episode of The Capital Raiser Show, Ankita Narula of Akshaya Patra USA leads a deep and insightful conversation with Vinodh Bhat, Co-Founder of Saavn (now JioSaavn) — India's leading music streaming platform acquired by Reliance Industries. Vinodh shares candid, hard-earned lessons from his journey as a tech entrepreneur, investor, and board advisor across multiple ventures, including: Building a startup through multiple failures before reaching 100M+ users How a strategic partnership with Google skyrocketed Saavn's growth Lessons from raising $290M in venture capital — after 200 rejections Why understanding tailwinds vs. headwinds can make or break a company How technology can solve massive societal problems at scale The conversation also explores philanthropy through innovation, as Ankita highlights how Akshaya Patra feeds over 2 million children per day in India through technology-driven logistics and operational excellence. This fireside chat connects two worlds — high-growth tech entrepreneurship and high-impact philanthropy — offering actionable insights for: Founders scaling in emerging markets Venture builders navigating product-market fit Donors and non-profits looking to apply tech thinking to real-world problems Capital raisers learning how to create momentum and align with the right backers

One of the biggest myths in nonprofit fundraising is this: "Fundraising is hard because donors don't want to give." That's simply not true. Donors aren't withholding money. They're avoiding uncertainty and risk. If fundraising feels exhausting, awkward, or impossible, this conversation will help you see fundraising through the donor's eyes — and change how you approach it.

Bone Temple (2026) is an upcoming horror movie that's already gaining attention as one of the most disturbing and intense films of the year. In this video, we break down everything we know about Bone Temple 2026, including the plot, trailer details, release rumors, hidden lore, and why this movie could become the next viral horror hit. Set around a cursed ancient temple built from human bones, Bone Temple follows a group of explorers who awaken an evil entity tied to forbidden rituals and dark mythology. As the horror escalates, survival becomes impossible and the true purpose of the Bone Temple is revealed. With brutal imagery, psychological terror, and a claustrophobic atmosphere, this film is being compared to movies like As Above, So Below, The Ruins, and The Green Inferno. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series set in the world of Westeros, based on George R. R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg. Taking place decades before the events of House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, the show follows Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and his young squire Aegon V Targaryen (Egg) as they travel across the Seven Kingdoms, encountering knights, kings, conspiracies, and the fading legacy of dragons. Donate Here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y6TSU94STL9PU All our Links - https://direct.me/theunderground What is our Value for Value System? Value for Value is a listener based business model where you determine the value our content is worth. If you feel you are getting value from our content, please consider becoming a supporter by donating your time, talent, & treasure. Time: meaning any effort you put in to improving or developing our content or sharing it. Talent: meaning any skills you possess that you want to contribute to help us develop our platform (ie., artwork for podcast episodes, branding design, editing, etc). Treasure: pay a one-off amount or a recurring contribution for the value you think our service is worth. Please be sure with any payment you send via PayPal to include a note, so that we can read it on the livestream, if you'd like. Your donations keep our content advertisement free. Thank you. Where do you support us? Click the direct.me link to find our PayPal link for contributions as well as our YouTube, Odysee, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter links! We appreciate the engagement from all of you! Contribution Amounts: Donors of less than $100 will automatically become Producers of the corresponding episode! Donors of $100 and above will automatically become Associate Executive Producers of the corresponding episode! Donors of $200 and above will receive the Executive Producer credit for that episode! We will list the credits in our show notes as Executive Producer, Associate Executive Producer, & Producer and is a genuine credit we will vouch for. Generally, executive producers are primarily responsible for financing the project. Therefore, this is a legitimate credit for your resume. Please note any amount will remain anonymous upon request. All donors will receive a special mention on the show unless otherwise noted! Special Note: The Value for Value business model originated with Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak of the No Agenda Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgihPtnBSek

Send us a textDAFs don't delay generosity - they reveal giving friction.Donor-advised funds are shaping how people give, but many nonprofits aren't quite ready for it.In this episode, Cara Augspurger shares what she's seeing firsthand as a frontline fundraiser, including why DAF donors are often some of the most prepared, responsive, and relationship-driven supporters - when nonprofits make it easy to say yes.You'll hear:What fundraisers often misunderstand about DAF donorsWhy DAF giving doesn't slow generosity - friction doesSimple ways to be clearer, more visible, and more DAF-readyIf donor-advised funds feel confusing or intimidating, this episode brings clarity without the noise.Listen now and share with someone navigating donor shifts or planning for more sustainable fundraising.Helpful DAF Resources:We have an in-depth blog to bring you up to speed: Donor-Advised Funds: What Do They Mean for Nonprofits and Donors?And, quick links to providers mentioned in the episode:Fidelity Charitable – Official Site (DAF info)Schwab Charitable / DAFgiving360 Donor-Advised Fund PageVanguard Charitable – Donor-Advised FundsDaffy – The Donor‑Advised Fund for You™ (Official)What makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox's nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact.Discover how Donorbox can help you help others!The Nonprofit Podcast, along with a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials, expert advice, tips, and tactics, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel. Subscribe today and never miss an episode:The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all popular podcast platforms.

Key Takeaways:Fundraising nos and prolonged indecision often reflect emotional readiness, not the quality of the ask. Letting go of over-attachment to a yes allows fundraisers to listen more clearly.The Map of Consciousness offers a practical way to understand donor behavior without ranking people as better or worse. Effective fundraising adapts presence and strategy to a donor's current emotional state.Lower emotional states call for safety and acknowledgment rather than solicitation. Courage is the turning point where donors become open to clear, values-based asks.Repeated follow-up does not move donors emotionally; trust and presence do. When a relationship leads, financial support follows. “The issue isn't your ask. It isn't your words. It isn't your case. It's that the ask is happening at the wrong level of readiness.” “You cannot argue your way into a yes.” “Love doesn't need a pitch; it needs a pathway.” - 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

Your largest capital campaign donors often give early, generously, and then quietly disappear from view. That silence can cost you far more than most organizations realize.In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, hosts Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt talk candidly about what strong stewardship looks like during the long middle stretch of a capital campaign and why the period after the initial gift is where future success is decided. Andrea and Amy explain how capital campaigns are built on a small number of transformational gifts, why those donors are usually secured early, and how easy it is for even well run organizations to lose momentum with the people who matter most.The conversation explores what major donors experience when months pass without meaningful contact, updates, or personal outreach. Amy and Andrea share practical ways to stay in close relationship with your top twenty to twenty five donors through consistent, thoughtful communication that keeps them engaged as partners rather than completed transactions. They discuss simple systems leaders can use to keep these donors front of mind, from monthly reviews to creative reminders that prompt personal outreach.Listeners will hear real stories from campaigns where steady stewardship made the difference. One example shows how a campaign that stalled near the finish line was completed by returning to early donors who had been kept informed and involved all along. Another story highlights how asking a major donor for advice during an unexpected challenge led to an extraordinary outcome that reshaped the organization's future.The episode also addresses a common reality in nonprofit leadership. Many development directors inherit donor relationships that were neglected after a previous campaign. Amy and Andrea outline clear steps for repairing trust, resetting expectations, and building a healthier culture of stewardship going forward. They explain how organizations can create shared responsibility and simple structures so donor care continues through staff transitions and busy campaign periods.This episode offers practical guidance for executive directors, board members, and development professionals who want to protect their most important relationships, finish campaigns strong, and set the stage for future giving long after the campaign ends.To see if your organization is truly ready for a capital campaign, download this free Readiness Assessment. This guide will help you evaluate six aspects of your organization, including the board and your case for support.

Raised on a central Missouri farm, Kristin Hammett grew up in a family that loved Jesus and lived out steady generosity, even amid the financial uncertainties of farming life. Watching her parents faithfully give a tithe planted early seeds, but it was during college that she made a deeper commitment to Christ, a decision that quietly set the trajectory for everything that followed.   After college, she entered a sales role with a Fortune 50 company, surrounded by benefits and success, yet she began to sense that God might be inviting her into something more than selling consumer goods. After a season as a stay-at-home mom, she discovered a growing desire to see how her professional skills might serve Kingdom purposes. That curiosity led her to become the first part time development director at a local pregnancy center, where God reshaped her understanding of fundraising as ministry, connecting donors to the doers and inviting people to join Him where He is already working. That journey eventually opened the door to joining The Signatry, helping donors steward all God has entrusted to them for Kingdom impact.   As Vice President of Family Generosity Services at The Signatry, Kristin has spent her career helping families move from reactive giving to intentional stewardship rooted in faith. Drawing from deep experience on both the nonprofit and givers sides, she now guides families towards alignment, trust, and faithfulness in how they move towards intentional generosity together.   Major Topics Include: Generosity as discipline, then joyful invitation Stewarding all assets, not just cash Fundraising as ministry and relationship Connecting donors and doers in God's work Evaluating impact above overhead in giving Understanding cause dynamics and realistic impact outcomes Trust and partnership between givers and ministries Thinking through non-cash gifts Alignment over agreement in family generosity QUOTES TO REMEMBER “God has all the resources that He needs to fund His work. My role is to connect the resources He's entrusted to people with the work He's already doing.” “Impact needs to come before overhead.” “If we're only asking people to give from cash, we're really not asking them to steward all that God has entrusted to them.” “Let's begin to change the conversation, not just about cash, but about all of their assets, and help them understand how those are an opportunity for generosity.” “When you realize you're connecting the donors and the doers, that's a pretty incredible place to be.” “You're not trying to get something from someone. You're inviting them to join God where He's already at work.” “In a family, alignment is much more important than agreement.” “If you want everyone to give to exactly what you want to give to, that's a top-down approach, and it rarely creates enthusiasm.” “If you hold it open-handed and prioritize alignment over agreement, you'll often find much more joy and engagement.” “Donors are operating in a currency of trust. That trusted partnership is absolutely critical.” “When there's a trusted partnership between the giver and the organization, God does something formative in both.” “Fundraising is ministry. Anytime you're engaging someone around their resources, their finances, and their heart, that's ministry.” “We need to dissolve the barrier between where the ministry happens and where the money comes in, and realize it's all ministry.” “God doesn't need our money. He wants our hearts. And that's really, at the end of the day, the message of generosity.” “Generosity is not just for the ultra high net worth or those making a lot of money, it's for everyone. God is not interested in the zeros. He's interested in obedience.” “We're stewarding our whole life, not just our financial resources, because He wants our heart.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW The Signatry (see our interviews with founder, Bill High, and CEO, Steve French here)  Mission Increase National Christian Foundation (see our interview with President Emeritus, David Wills) The Giver and the Gift by Peter Greer & David Weekley (see our interview with author Peter Greer here) Family Generosity Guides   Nonprofit blogs:  Major Donor Insight: They are People, Too Engage Donors by Engaging Their Families The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Malachi 3:10 | Testing God in Giving   Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.   Matthew 6:21 | Treasure and the Heart   For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.   Psalm 50:10 | God Owns Everything   For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills.   Philippians 4:15–19 | Giving as Partnership WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.

Fallout Season 2 continues the Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime Video, picking up after the events of Season 1 and expanding the story of the wasteland, the Vaults, and the major factions of the Fallout universe. Fallout Season 2 is expected to explore new locations, deepen existing character arcs, and further develop the Brotherhood of Steel, Vault-Tec, and the power struggle shaping the post-apocalyptic world. This video breaks down everything currently known about Fallout Season 2, including possible story directions, returning and new characters, and how the Fallout TV show may connect to established Fallout lore from the games. We also discuss production updates, casting rumors, and how Season 2 could change the scope and tone of the Fallout series moving forward. With the Fallout TV show becoming a major Amazon adaptation, Fallout Season 2 faces high expectations from longtime fans and new viewers alike. This breakdown focuses on where Fallout Season 2 could be headed, how the show may handle canon, and what the next chapter of the Fallout series might look like. Donate Here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y6TSU94STL9PU All our Links - https://direct.me/theunderground What is our Value for Value System? Value for Value is a listener based business model where you determine the value our content is worth. If you feel you are getting value from our content, please consider becoming a supporter by donating your time, talent, & treasure. Time: meaning any effort you put in to improving or developing our content or sharing it. Talent: meaning any skills you possess that you want to contribute to help us develop our platform (ie., artwork for podcast episodes, branding design, editing, etc). Treasure: pay a one-off amount or a recurring contribution for the value you think our service is worth. Please be sure with any payment you send via PayPal to include a note, so that we can read it on the livestream, if you'd like. Your donations keep our content advertisement free. Thank you. Where do you support us? Click the direct.me link to find our PayPal link for contributions as well as our YouTube, Odysee, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter links! We appreciate the engagement from all of you! Contribution Amounts: Donors of less than $100 will automatically become Producers of the corresponding episode! Donors of $100 and above will automatically become Associate Executive Producers of the corresponding episode! Donors of $200 and above will receive the Executive Producer credit for that episode! We will list the credits in our show notes as Executive Producer, Associate Executive Producer, & Producer and is a genuine credit we will vouch for. Generally, executive producers are primarily responsible for financing the project. Therefore, this is a legitimate credit for your resume. Please note any amount will remain anonymous upon request. All donors will receive a special mention on the show unless otherwise noted! Special Note: The Value for Value business model originated with Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak of the No Agenda Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgihPtnBSek

Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/Todd Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comFind out how the future of AI could impact your retirement during Zach Abraham's free “New Year Reset” live webinar January 29th 3:30pm Pacific. Register at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.Alan's Soaps https://www.AlansArtisanSoaps.comUse coupon code TODD to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/ToddThe new GOLDEN AGE is here!  Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE at:The Todd Herman Show - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Todd Herman Show | Podcast on SpotifyWATCH and SUBSCRIBE at: Todd Herman - The Todd Herman Show - YouTubeThe attacks on free speech have typically come from the Left. Right now, it seems GOP donors despise God's gift of Free Speech.Episode links:BREAKING: Outrage after Nebraska State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh was caught on video vandalizing a Declaration of Independence exhibit at the Capitol. Calls are growing for her expulsion over the incident and past controversies.JUST IN: JD Vance's words ring truer than EVER as the UK is imprisoning an X user for criticizing migration - "Across Europe, free speech, I fear, is in RETREAT."'IT'S TIME TO LIMIT FREEDOM OF SPEECH' — Israeli billionaire Shlomo Kramer. 'Limit to protect it — I know it's dificult to hear'. AI to have TOTAL control over all social media platformsWATCH: @JayCollinsFL stands against the First Amendment. “You don't have the right to harm other people with your words and… to say things that have… negative meanings..." CENSORSHIP: Australia won't allow residents to criticize Islam or Islamic immigrants.EU: A Danish ad shows a couple embracing until an “expert” interrupts to warn them against dating as “inbreeding,” urging them to have children with non-Whites instead, while the UK still won't ban first-cousin marriage. Both want to ban X.INSIDIOUS: The UK government has developed a video game that INDOCTRINATES children by threatening to report them to counter-terrorism authorities for merely questioning mass migration or expressing concern about the erosion of British values.Remember this guy the next time you are arguing with someone on the internet

Samantha Rux from OSF HealthCare joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the February 12, 2026, Blood Drive at OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee and the rising respiratory infectious rates in Illinois.  January marks National Blood Donor Month, and Samantha Rucks with OSF Healthcare is encouraging Tri-Counties residents to roll up their sleeves and give blood. The next community blood drive at St. Luke Medical Center is scheduled for February 12th from 7 AM to 5 PM. Regular donors are urged to make appointments, but walk-ins are also welcome. There's a constant need for all blood types, especially O-negative, and local donations primarily serve area patients. Donors can save up to three lives with a single donation and are treated to snacks and small gifts for their generosity. Details can be found at osfsaintluke.org or bloodcenter.org. As respiratory illnesses rise, hospitals remind visitors about potential restrictions and masking policies. If you're feeling unwell, utilize virtual urgent care or call ahead for appointments to ensure the community stays safe and healthy.

In this episode, I'm joined again by Nathan Ruby, Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH), who has spent more than twenty years raising major gifts, and doing it without relying on galas, grants, or flashy events. Instead, Nathan has built a deeply effective fundraising engine through micro events: small, relationship-centered gatherings hosted by board members and key volunteers.Nathan walks us through the exact structure of these 45-minute “CPM events,” why they consistently attract the right donors, and how they eliminate the burnout, costs, and low ROI that plague traditional events. We talk about capacity-based invitations, board coaching, donor psychology, follow-up strategy, and why the biggest gifts usually happen after the event, not during. If you want a practical, high-impact, board-friendly strategy for securing major gifts in 2026 and beyond, this conversation will give you the blueprint.Topics:Why traditional galas are expensive, draining, and rarely profitable long-termWhat micro events (CPMs) are, and why they outperform large eventsHow to structure a 45-minute micro event for maximum connectionWhy small groups (even 2–3 couples) lead to stronger donor relationshipsHow to help board members invite the right people with capacityThe role of the ED in follow-up and major gift cultivationHow international or remote nonprofits can use micro events to expand nationallyWhy fundraising is ultimately about relationshipsFor 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. Live Wed, 1/21 - Sign Up For Free HEREResources: Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System Purpose & 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

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Israeli humanitarian aid organizations have been reporting a drop in partnerships and donations abroad since the outbreak of the Gaza war. Ayelet Levin Karp, the CEO of SID Israel, which is an umbrella organization for Israel’s international development and humanitarian aid community, said their recent survey shows a retreat from international cooperation and donors, even Jewish ones. She told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that despite this, most organizations have not collapsed and continue to work to better the world. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fallout Season 2 continues the Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime Video, picking up after the events of Season 1 and expanding the story of the wasteland, the Vaults, and the major factions of the Fallout universe. Fallout Season 2 is expected to explore new locations, deepen existing character arcs, and further develop the Brotherhood of Steel, Vault-Tec, and the power struggle shaping the post-apocalyptic world. This video breaks down everything currently known about Fallout Season 2, including possible story directions, returning and new characters, and how the Fallout TV show may connect to established Fallout lore from the games. We also discuss production updates, casting rumors, and how Season 2 could change the scope and tone of the Fallout series moving forward. With the Fallout TV show becoming a major Amazon adaptation, Fallout Season 2 faces high expectations from longtime fans and new viewers alike. This breakdown focuses on where Fallout Season 2 could be headed, how the show may handle canon, and what the next chapter of the Fallout series might look like. Donate Here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y6TSU94STL9PU All our Links - https://direct.me/theunderground What is our Value for Value System? Value for Value is a listener based business model where you determine the value our content is worth. If you feel you are getting value from our content, please consider becoming a supporter by donating your time, talent, & treasure. Time: meaning any effort you put in to improving or developing our content or sharing it. Talent: meaning any skills you possess that you want to contribute to help us develop our platform (ie., artwork for podcast episodes, branding design, editing, etc). Treasure: pay a one-off amount or a recurring contribution for the value you think our service is worth. Please be sure with any payment you send via PayPal to include a note, so that we can read it on the livestream, if you'd like. Your donations keep our content advertisement free. Thank you. Where do you support us? Click the direct.me link to find our PayPal link for contributions as well as our YouTube, Odysee, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter links! We appreciate the engagement from all of you! Contribution Amounts: Donors of less than $100 will automatically become Producers of the corresponding episode! Donors of $100 and above will automatically become Associate Executive Producers of the corresponding episode! Donors of $200 and above will receive the Executive Producer credit for that episode! We will list the credits in our show notes as Executive Producer, Associate Executive Producer, & Producer and is a genuine credit we will vouch for. Generally, executive producers are primarily responsible for financing the project. Therefore, this is a legitimate credit for your resume. Please note any amount will remain anonymous upon request. All donors will receive a special mention on the show unless otherwise noted! Special Note: The Value for Value business model originated with Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak of the No Agenda Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgihPtnBSekB

In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, I'm joined by Hayley King, donor-conceived adult, mum of donor-conceived twins, and Operations Manager at Path to Parenthub. We're talking about the story that made headlines last December, a sperm donor with a genetic mutation linked to cancer being used in nearly 200 conceptions across 14 countries.This episode unpacks how this could happen, the gaps in donor regulation that allow it, and what this means for families. We also talk about the emotional, ethical, and logistical challenges of donor conception in a globalised industry, where the same donor can be used across borders with no international limits in place.Hayley brings both personal and professional insight into how families can make informed choices, why early disclosure matters, and what changes are urgently needed to protect the next generation.If you're on a donor conception path or supporting someone who is, this conversation is essential listening.What we discuss in this episode:Hayley's experience growing up as a donor-conceived person, and what shifted when she became a parent herselfWhy early disclosure matters and how secrecy shaped the mental health of donor-conceived people in the pastThe UK's 10-family donor limit and why it does not apply outside the UKHow one donor can be used in multiple countries with no tracking or shared systemThe story of one donor linked to a BRCA1 cancer gene being used in nearly 200 conceptionsWhat “family limits” really mean and why they are difficult to enforce globallyThe emotional weight of discovering you have 50 or even 100 donor siblingsHow sperm banks and clinics are often driven by profit rather than transparencyWhat questions prospective parents can ask their clinic or sperm bankWhy Path to Parent Hub was created as a safe space for donor conception familiesHayley's advice for parents, donors, and donor-conceived adults navigating identity and connectionA note on regulation and emotional safety:While advances in genetic screening are helpful, they are not foolproof. The issue is not just medical, it is ethical. Donors should not be used to create hundreds of families across continents.Without international family limits or shared tracking systems, donor-conceived people may unknowingly share genetics with a vast number of people worldwide. This impacts their sense of self, their safety in relationships, and their ability to connect the dots in their identity.As Hayley says, transparency matters. Families deserve accurate information and regulated systems that put people over profit.Let's keep the conversation going:Follow me on Instagram: @fertilitypoddy

Send us a textIn this episode, Jeremy Neisser reviews his previous predictions for sports marketing and fan engagement for 2025, assessing where he was right, where he was wrong, and what the implications are for 2026. He discusses the impact of AI and personalization, the shift towards membership models, the rise of short form video, the importance of user-generated content, and the challenges of holistic attribution. He also delves into the complexities of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in sports, donor engagement strategies, and the significance of focusing on fan quality over quantity.Key Themes CoveredAI & personalization (where it works and where it doesn't)The continued shift from season tickets → membership modelsShort-form video becoming the backbone of ticket marketingWhy creative is now the targetingThe messy reality of attributionNIL's impact on ticket sales and sponsorshipsDonor engagement at scaleWhy fan quality matters more than fan quantityTakeawaysAI and personalization are crucial for sports marketing success.Membership models are replacing traditional season tickets.Short form video has become essential for engaging fans.User-generated content builds trust and engagement.Holistic attribution is challenging but necessary for understanding marketing impact.NIL has complicated the landscape of college athletics.Donors seek meaningful engagement beyond transactions.NIL platforms need to simplify for small market teams.Focusing on fan quality leads to better outcomes than quantity.Auditing marketing strategies is essential for future success.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Self-Audit of Predictions01:01 AI and Personalization in Sports Marketing03:54 Membership Models and Fan Engagement05:46 The Rise of Short Form Video08:04 User-Generated Content and Micro Influencers09:28 Holistic Attribution Challenges13:11 Navigating Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)16:31 Donor Engagement and Experience18:54 NIL Platforms and Market Scaling20:20 The Importance of Fan Quality Over Quantity22:13 Conclusion and Advice for 2026Links Mentioned in This EpisodeEpisode 95 – 12 Marketing & Fan Engagement Predictions for 202580/20 Principle (Pareto Principle)Sports Marketing Machine Strategy Call Sports Marketing Machine on LinkedInSports Marketing Machine on InstagramBook a call with Jeremy from Sports Marketing Machine

What if in the future it is a possibility to build deeper connections with everyone who gives instead of raising more money from fewer people? In this episode Mallory is joined by Kalyan Varma, founder & CEO of Almabase, to discuss how AI and modern tools can help nonprofits better serve everyday givers. Originally from India, Kalyan Varma was introduced to fundraising in college after helping launch a student-led nonprofit to raise scholarship funds for classmates in need. With a neverending passion for nonprofits and a mission for making education more affordable, he founded Almabase 10 years ago. Today, Almabase helps schools and universities strengthen alumni engagement and fundraising, with a focus on making education more accessible through increased alumni giving. In this episode, you will be able to: Understand the reason for long-term fundraising sustainability depends on engaging the broad base, not just top donors Learn how to reframe technology and AI as tools for deepening human connection rather than replacing it. Challenge common myths around donor fatigue and gift size as indicators of donor commitment. Learn how identity and current interests shape donor engagement across sectors. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Practivated. Practivated delivers AI-powered donor conversation simulations that let fundraisers practice in a private, judgment‑free space—building confidence, refining messaging, and improving outcomes before the real conversation even begins. Developed by fundraising experts with real‑time coaching at its core, it's the smart way to walk into every donor interaction calm, prepared, and ready to connect. Learn more at practivated.com Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

Uncertainty has become the backdrop of modern philanthropy. Volatile markets, shifting interest rates, political noise, and a massive transfer of wealth all colliding at once. In moments like these, donors aren't pulling away from generosity; they're searching for it. Clarity, flexibility, and reassurance. Planned and estate giving offers exactly that: options to solve real concerns while aligning deeply held values with long-term impact. The real opportunity isn't about asking for money, it's about helping donors make confident decisions in uncertain times. For nonprofits willing to lead with curiosity and care, this moment may define the next decade of transformational giving.

Fallout Season 2 continues the Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime Video, picking up after the events of Season 1 and expanding the story of the wasteland, the Vaults, and the major factions of the Fallout universe. Fallout Season 2 is expected to explore new locations, deepen existing character arcs, and further develop the Brotherhood of Steel, Vault-Tec, and the power struggle shaping the post-apocalyptic world. This video breaks down everything currently known about Fallout Season 2, including possible story directions, returning and new characters, and how the Fallout TV show may connect to established Fallout lore from the games. We also discuss production updates, casting rumors, and how Season 2 could change the scope and tone of the Fallout series moving forward. With the Fallout TV show becoming a major Amazon adaptation, Fallout Season 2 faces high expectations from longtime fans and new viewers alike. This breakdown focuses on where Fallout Season 2 could be headed, how the show may handle canon, and what the next chapter of the Fallout series might look like. Donate Here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y6TSU94STL9PU All our Links - https://direct.me/theunderground What is our Value for Value System? Value for Value is a listener based business model where you determine the value our content is worth. If you feel you are getting value from our content, please consider becoming a supporter by donating your time, talent, & treasure. Time: meaning any effort you put in to improving or developing our content or sharing it. Talent: meaning any skills you possess that you want to contribute to help us develop our platform (ie., artwork for podcast episodes, branding design, editing, etc). Treasure: pay a one-off amount or a recurring contribution for the value you think our service is worth. Please be sure with any payment you send via PayPal to include a note, so that we can read it on the livestream, if you'd like. Your donations keep our content advertisement free. Thank you. Where do you support us? Click the direct.me link to find our PayPal link for contributions as well as our YouTube, Odysee, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter links! We appreciate the engagement from all of you! Contribution Amounts: Donors of less than $100 will automatically become Producers of the corresponding episode! Donors of $100 and above will automatically become Associate Executive Producers of the corresponding episode! Donors of $200 and above will receive the Executive Producer credit for that episode! We will list the credits in our show notes as Executive Producer, Associate Executive Producer, & Producer and is a genuine credit we will vouch for. Generally, executive producers are primarily responsible for financing the project. Therefore, this is a legitimate credit for your resume. Please note any amount will remain anonymous upon request. All donors will receive a special mention on the show unless otherwise noted! Special Note: The Value for Value business model originated with Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak of the No Agenda Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgihPtnBSek

Alliance of Women Executives founder Vicki Edelman Tate joins Kellen Coleman to discuss how AWE supports young women in Palm Beach County through scholarships, laptops, and long-term educational support.In this episode, Vicki shares how the Alliance of Women Executives started with a $150 donation, how the organization has supported 152 scholarship recipients including first-generation college students, and why donor support is urgently needed for laptops and student resources as college costs continue to rise.Vicki Edelman Tate is the President and Founder of the Alliance of Women Executives, a Palm Beach County-based nonprofit focused on helping young women begin college successfully.Alliance of Women Executives websitehttps://aweinc.orgContactvicki@aweinc.orgRecorded December 22 at 9:45am ESTPlatform DiversifiedGame.comYouTube Chapters0:00 Welcome and quick tech setup with Kellen Coleman and Vicki Tate0:49 Headshots, AI, and keeping it real about time and aging1:38 Interview setup and how Vicki approaches conversations4:55 Vicki Tate introduces herself, President and Founder of Alliance of Women Executives5:51 What AWE does, scholarships, laptops, and supporting young women in Palm Beach County6:23 How AWE started, Vicki's background and building it from scratch8:51 First donors, starting with $150 and establishing credibility10:39 Dalton School, upbringing, privilege, and perspective on giving back13:46 Measuring success, 152 scholarship recipients and first-generation impact15:55 Donors during economic uncertainty, inflation, and giving behavior17:35 Why small donations matter, time, talent, and dollars20:14 Real-life impact moment, meeting a former scholarship recipient21:49 Choosing service over writing a book and living a full life22:36 The Nias Foundation, grantmaking, compliance, and nonprofit excellence25:20 How foundations grow money, endowments, and investing strategies26:57 Debt-free living, saving first, and generational wealth principles29:17 The future of AWE, laptop needs, scholarship growth, and stability31:27 Does major matter, passion, and why college is not for everyone33:35 Student challenges, foster care, homelessness, teen moms, language barriers34:52 Why zip code does not equal wealth or stability36:42 Appearances versus reality, living above means, and money truth37:44 The importance of giving and helping your community38:14 Where to find AWE and Vicki, website, LinkedIn, and immediate needs40:02 Tech sponsorship, CES, and thoughtful donor spending42:06 Final thoughts, sharing the mission, and how to help44:04 Final urgency, laptops matter and one donor can change everythingDGP&x%

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Donors can smell desperation a mile away.My client, who runs a nonprofit with a massive heart and a solid mission, used to approach donor meetings from a place of fear.“What if they say no?” “Am I asking for too much?” “What if I seem like a burden?”That is the voice of scarcity. And it's why most fundraising feels like begging. Because it is when you're coming from that space.If you're running a nonprofit, raising money for a project, or trying to fund your dream, this mindset is sabotaging you before you even open your mouth.Today I'll show you how to flip the script, how to move from survival-based pitching to powerful, integrity-based enrollment that actually works.Download Our Free Guide to Free Instant Reset: A Simple Hack to Getting Unstuck and Into Actionhttps://beunmessablewith.com/instant-reset/Connect With JosselyneWebsite: beunmessablewith.comInstagram: @beunmessablewith

Bureaucracy kills more transplant patients than shortage does. Jessica Wynn harvests the truth about organ donation's dark side here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Jessica Wynn!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1253On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Over 100,000 Americans wait for organs while 13 die daily — not from organ shortage, but from systemic inefficiency, poor matching protocols, and bureaucratic bottlenecks that waste thousands of usable organs annually.Living donation is safer than most realize. Donors can give kidneys, liver portions, even lungs while alive and generally recover well, but workplace protections vary wildly by state, creating real financial and career risks for altruistic donors.The organ matching system is a bureaucratic labyrinth. HRSA, OPTN, UNOS, CMS, and CDC all overlap in managing transplants, creating inefficiencies that prevent organs from reaching recipients in time despite available technology.Ethical nightmares haunt the system. Scandals include surgeons nearly harvesting from living patients, global black markets exploiting the poor, and allegations of forced organ harvesting from prisoners in countries like China without consent.Register as a donor and advocate for reform. One donor saves up to eight lives and helps 75+ through tissue donation. Push for automated referrals, airline transport mandates, and better tracking tech to transform a broken but lifesaving system.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram and Threads, and subscribe to her newsletters: Between the Lines and Where the Shadows Linger!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Shopify: 3 months @ $1/month (select plans): shopify.com/jordanTonal: $200 off: tonal.com, code JORDANApretude: Learn more: Apretude.com or call 1-888-240-0340Land Rover: landroverusa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.