Podcasts about individual giving

Most nonprofits think fundraising is about getting the pitch right—but what if that's the wrong starting point? In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, I sit down with Jeff Schreifels of Veritus Group to talk about how asking great questions (not writing great appeals) is the real game-changer in major gifts. We unpack why donors actually want to give more, the overlooked power of high-touch relationships, and how your ROI could be 30:1 if you just focus on what works. This one is a must-listen if you're tired of chasing grants and want a more sustainable path to growth. Episode Highlights 03:02 Fundraising Philosophy and Challenges 03:54 The Joy of Giving and Donor Engagement 05:43 High Touch Relationships in Fundraising 07:01 Major Gifts and Relationship Building 11:58 Effective Fundraising Strategies 14:22 Building Donor Relationships: Tactics and Trends 16:21 The Role of Major Gift Officers 16:47 Balancing Investments in Donor Programs 17:05 Building Mid and Major Gift Programs 18:03 The Power of Asking Questions 19:53 Diversifying Revenue Sources 23:28 Success Stories in Major Gift Programs 25:42 How to Invest in Individual Giving 30:03 Resources and Support for Fundraisers   Jeff Schreifels is the Principal and Owner of Veritus Group, a global consulting agency specializing in major gifts and mid-level fundraising strategy. With over 30 years in the nonprofit sector, Jeff is a pioneer of relationship-centered fundraising. Under his leadership, since 2009 Veritus has helped increase mid and major gift revenue and decrease donor value attrition for hundreds of non-profits worldwide that have adopted the “Veritus Way” of mid and major gifts. Jeff is co-author of the award-winning Passionate Giving Blog, a regular contributor to NonProfit Pro, and author of two bestselling books, It's Not JUST About the Money and It's Not JUST About the Donors. A soughtafter speaker, Jeff has delivered keynotes at top conferences like the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy International Conference and London's Chartered Institute of Fundraising Convention. Jeff's passion for empowering nonprofit leaders with actionable strategies has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor driving meaningful change in the sector. Connect with Jeff: Jeff@VeritusGroup.com Website: http://www.veritusgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffschreifels/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/VeritusGroup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritusgroup/reels/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@veritusgroup Blog: https://veritusgroup.com/blog Podcast: https://veritusgroup.com/podcasts Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Schreifels/e/B085TCSHCK Sponsored Resource Join the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit! Access it here >> Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.

Listen to Part 2 for more ideas on how to collaborate with your colleagues to ensure that your legacy messages reach the right prospects.

How can you seamlessly integrate legacy giving into an Individual Giving programme, working with your colleagues and without overwhelming donors? Listen to find out how Guilli strikes this balance.

If you're looking to raise major gifts without working till 10 PM every night, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down exactly how my client raised $10.2 million in unrestricted revenue from individuals in just 12 months without burnout.This episode is especially for you if you already have individual donors (including monthly donors and board members who give personally or through their companies). Major gifts are a priority for your nonprofit's revenue strategy. You have at least one person helping with fundraising, even if they're just getting started. You want to become a stronger leader, a better fundraiser, and honestly a better human while doing this work.But if you're just looking for strategy and tactics without personal growth? This might not be your jam. There are plenty of people who can give you just the strategy, but I focus on both professional and personal development. If that sounds good to you, keep listening!What We Cover in This Episode:The biggest mindset shifts my clients make to go from overwhelmed to effective.The common mistake of thinking you need to “do more” to raise more money - and what actually works instead.Why hiring consultants who add busy work won't move the needle.How understanding wealth, non-liquid assets, and donor motivations leads to bigger gifts.The three key pillars that drive fundraising success: Strategy, Skills, and Self.How my coaching helps fundraisers double their revenue without doubling their workload.I got into fundraising 16 years ago because I needed a job. I had no experience, but someone took a chance on me and trained me. I learned the ropes the hard way - working way too much for way too little, losing sleep, my hair falling out. I thought success meant doing everything and burning myself out in the process.Fast forward to today: I've raised millions of dollars for top organizations, worked with some of the best mentors in the industry, and now I teach nonprofit leaders how to do the same without the burnout.Success comes down to three key factors. First, having the right strategy where you spend your time matters. We start by analyzing your calendar, optimizing your time management, and creating a plan that actually works. Second, developing the right skills is essential. This includes learning how to have powerful donor conversations, crafting compelling messaging, and mastering negotiation so you stop settling for small gifts. Finally, success depends on you, your mindset, leadership, and personal growth. Fundraising isn't just about tactics; it's about how you show up and lead with confidence.Do you need to make bolder asks, but you have to figure out what the heck you're going to say? I have a free gift for you. Go to JulieOrdonez. com and get my free donor scripts cheat sheet. You'll get the exact words I've used to raise 50 million from individuals. If you are in a season where you need to grow exponentially, check out my new program, Million Dollar VIP and see if it's right for you: https://julieordonez.com/million Get on the waitlist to the join the next cohort of the CourageLab today! https://julieordonez.com/waitlistMusic credit: With the Flow by Fin ProductionsA Podcast Launch Bestie production

Send us a textWhat if the key to fundraising success in 2025 isn't just about raising more money—but fundraising smarter? Fundraising is evolving, and nonprofits that stay ahead of the trends will be best positioned for long-term growth. That's why we're breaking down five must-know fundraising trends for 2025, giving you the insights and strategies to strengthen donor relationships, amplify your impact, and boost donations.Jena and Lindsey Bower unpack how nonprofits can optimize nonprofit management and fundraising strategies to thrive in the coming year.Here's what you'll learn:Individual Giving is Rebounding – How to engage donors and increase recurring gifts.Data-Driven Fundraising – Why nonprofits leveraging analytics outperform others.Digital Tools & AI – How automation can personalize donor relationships at scale.Planned Giving & The Great Wealth Transfer – Why legacy gifts are a massive opportunity. For a deeper understanding, take a listen to The Great Wealth Transfer: The Big Nonprofit Advantage here Corporate Giving & Partnerships – How to maximize employer gift matching and CSR funding.Ready to dive deeper? Check out the full blog post: Read Here.Chapters00:00  Introduction to Fundraising Trends for 202501:09   The Rise of Individual Giving04:28   Harnessing Data-Driven Fundraising08:55   Embracing Digital Tools for Engagement13:49    Exploring Planned Giving Opportunities17:48    Maximizing Corporate Partnerships and Giving✅ Subscribe for more nonprofit insights! Stay ahead of the trends and take your fundraising to the next level.  The Nonprofit Podcast

In this episode, I'm diving deep into why individual giving programs are essential for nonprofit organizations—especially those with budgets under $2M. Drawing from my own experience weathering the 2008 recession, I'll share why individual donors provide one of the most stable and sustainable revenue streams for mission-driven organizations. But here's the catch: many nonprofits struggle with individual giving because they've been taught to approach it the wrong way. From building meaningful relationships to nurturing a true community of supporters, this episode breaks down what it really takes to create a thriving individual giving program. If you've ever felt like your fundraising efforts just don't pay off, this episode is for you!What You'll Learn:Why individual giving programs are critical for financial stability and growth.Common myths about individual donor programs that lead to frustration and burnout.Practical strategies for building a community of passionate, committed supporters.Key Takeaways:Individual donors provide stability during economic and political upheaval because their giving is rooted in shared values and affinity for your mission.Successful fundraising requires more than just asking for money—nurturing relationships is key.Viewing individual donors as partners in your mission shifts fundraising from transactional to transformative.Step-by-Step Process for Building an Individual Giving Program:Identify the Right People: Focus on finding individuals who are naturally aligned with your mission and values, not just those you know personally.Build Relationships: Use tools like email newsletters, webinars, and live events to nurture connections and create a sense of community around your work.Make the Ask: Once you've cultivated relationships, confidently invite your supporters to partner with you through donations.Resources Mentioned:The Nonprofit Growth Hub: A resource to help you align your fundraising strategies with your organization's growth goals.Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast: My weekly podcast featuring deep dives into nonprofit growth strategies.Want to work together? Apply for the Next Level Nonprofit Accelerator, a high-touch coaching and training accelerator for established organizations that want a smart, powerful playbook for taking their growing organization to the next level. Join The Collective, a community of practice for nonprofit leaders who want to build and strengthen the organizational pillars that drive growth! Connect with me! LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

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Have you overlooked an audience for legacy marketing?  We take a deep dive into exploring how an unlikely donor group may just be your best legacy prospect.  Got a question?  Drop me an email hello@legacyfundraisingchat.co.uk  Sign up for your monthly dose of tips and inspiration with my newsletter here.  Visit my website  for more info P.s Could you do me a favour please?  If you are enjoying my podcast, I'd love it if you could either subscribe, share with one other person or leave a review as to why others should listen at Podchaser

Breaking down barriers and building bridges, Take A Hike Foundation is a beacon of hope for at-risk youth. In this episode of Opportunity Spotlight, Christoph Clodius speaks with Larissa Hayes, Senior Director of Development, about a new role Director, Individual Giving. Larissa Hayes reveals how Take A Hike Foundation empowers vulnerable youth facing adverse childhood experiences by offering personalized support and integrating therapeutic sports with land-based learning. She also shares insights into the organization's growth, fundraising strategies, and future goals. Larissa also highlights alumni stories that show how Take a Hike helps young people overcome challenges and achieve their dreams. If you are looking for your next opportunity make sure to tune in!

Welcome to The Nonprofit Counsel podcast, hosted by May Harris, Esq.. In today's episode, we're delighted to visit with the remarkable Kelly McLaughlin. Kelly has consistently made waves in the nonprofit world, from fundraising with bake sales when she was just five years old to becoming a seasoned professional fundraiser. As the visionary behind “From Scratch Fundraising,” Kelly possesses a unique expertise in guiding nonprofits of all sizes toward sustainable success. Her knack for crafting, building, and scaling individual giving systems alleviates burnout and empowers organizations to maximize their impact. Join May and Kelly as they delve into the keys to nonprofit fundraising success. Kelly shares invaluable tips and tricks from her extensive experience, providing listeners with actionable insights to propel their organizations forward.   IN THIS EPISODE: [1:22] Kelly shares her background of fundraising since the age of five [5:58] No fear in asking for money is the key to success [8:24] Kelly's advice for new organizations regarding fundraising [14:19] Everyone is not your ideal donor, and every social media outlet is not for you [17:30] Discussion about the longevity of a fundraiser and the expectations required of them [26:59] Kelly discusses keeping everything mission centered   KEY TAKEAWAYS:  [7:09] Inviting donors to give invites them to participate in something extraordinary. If they say no, it's their loss because they don't get to be a part of an incredible impact. [9:41] Nonprofit fundraising needs to be specific to your goals. Don't give away tote bags or do events just because another nonprofit does that.  [19:12] Executive Directors must treat their fundraiser as a partner to have a successful team.   RESOURCES: For Profit Law Group - Website Nonprofit Counsel - Website Nonprofit Counsel - Instagram Nonprofit Counsel - Linkedin From Scratch Fund Raising - Website Kelly McLaughlin - Linkedin   BIOGRAPHIES: May Harris has been a pioneer of nonprofit law practice for over a decade, having founded For Purpose Law Group in April 2012. She serves the nation's nonprofit sector with unparalleled expertise, prioritizing her client's missions, visions, and values. She specializes in nonprofit & tax-exempt organizations, social enterprise & business law, and estate planning & charitable giving. GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  Kelly McLaughlin is a dynamic creator, engaging speaker, systems architect, and passionate nonprofit advocate. With a love for crafting the perfect recipe for success, she excels in assembling the essential ingredients to make your individual giving program not just efficient but downright delightful.    Kelly started fundraising as a five-year-old, changing the world one bake sale at a time, and has been a professional fundraiser since 2009. Creator of the Framework for Fundraising Sustainability, Kelly excels in guiding nonprofits through crafting, building, and scaling individual giving systems that not only banish burnout but also empower clients to create a more substantial impact.   Kelly has a B.A. in Spanish (Literature) and International Studies (Political Communications) and an M.A. in Social Justice and Human Rights, with a concentration in Nonprofit Management. She's scaled an individual giving program from $300k to $1m in annual revenue in just four years and she ran a capital campaign for a brand-new nonprofit that raised $250k in six months.   

Discover how embracing your struggles can transform your life in our latest episode with Michael Cox and Jennifer Weis, as they delve into their personal journeys of overcoming depression and championing mental health.Hey friend! I recently had such a moving chat with two incredible people - Jen Weiss and Michael Cox. Jen is leading the charge with Mission Save A Life, sparking vital conversations to reduce mental health stigma and prevent suicide. And Michael brings 30 years of ministry experience combined with his own deeply personal journey battling depression after childhood sexual abuse. Their stories of resilience and finding purpose after pain left me incredibly inspired. I learned so much about the power of sharing your voice, embracing community support, and overcoming life's toughest obstacles. Michael in particular spoke about the importance of living authentically - not conforming to others' expectations, but finding what brings you joy. His message of self-love and embracing the good in life really resonated with me. I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences after watching this chat! What spoke to you most? How can we spread more love and support in the world? Let me know in the comments below. Now brew your favorite tea, grab a cozy blanket, and prepare to be moved as we unpack these courageous stories of hope and healing.___________00:00 The Power of Openness and Giving00:57 Partnering with Mission Save a Life02:12 Introduction to Guests and Themes03:43 Importance of Personal Journey and Voice10:57 Michael Cox's Personal Journey18:43 Struggling in School20:46 Tragic Loss22:44 Hidden Truth Revealed24:26 Embracing the Journey34:35 Restoring Faith in Community37:44 Embracing Life's Journeys38:17 Embracing Self-Doubt40:53 Overcoming Self-Doubt43:42 Embracing Love46:41 Finding Joy and Passion53:08 Discovering Nature's Beauty54:19 The Power of Gratitude55:31 Being Present in Nature56:21 Nature's Healing Power57:37 Embracing True Self___________Today, I'm excited to introduce our incredible guests, Michael Cox and Jennifer Weis. Michael is the Vice President of Individual Giving at Habitat for Humanity International and a former minister with 30 years of service. He brings a deeply personal story of battling depression and suicidal thoughts, stemming from sexual abuse in high school and intensified after losing his college basketball scholarship. Jennifer Weis, a corporate executive at Microsoft, is also known for her continuous visionary work with Mission Save a Life, advocating for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Her commitment to mental health advocacy and community has inspired countless individuals. Both guests bring unique perspectives and insights into overcoming life's toughest challenges. Get ready to be moved and motivated as we delve into the importance of coming from a place of love and the vital role of supportive communities in mental health recovery.Website: https://missionsavealife.org/___________https://linktr.ee/unleashthyselfUnleash ThyselfWebsite: https://UnleashThyself.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleashthyselftoday/Constantin Morun:https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-bo-morun/If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a comment. We appreciate your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts!If you found value in this episode share it with someone who needs this message. Thank you for tuning in to Unleash Thyself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucinda and Andy are joined by Philippa Cornish, head of client experience at the Charities Aid Foundation. They discuss the implications of CAF's report into individual giving, which found a smaller pool of donors giving more led to a total uplift in 2023 in spite of the median monthly figure remaining stagnant at £20 since 2017. Philippa provides suggestions for how charities can encourage donors to adjust their monthly donations in line with inflation, including by enhancing trust, and to contribute to unrestricted funding pots.Charity Changed My Life features the story of a family receiving support from the Martin House Children's Hospice.Do you have stories of people whose lives have been transformed for the better thanks to your charity? If so, we'd like to hear them! All it takes is a short voice message to be featured on this podcast. Email lucinda.rouse@haymarket.com for further information.Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, click here.Read the transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a nonprofit create a successful relationship with an event planner that results in unforgettable gala or signature fundraising events year after year? Today, I talk with Houston Ballet Senior Director of Events and Individual Giving, Alexandra Yates and legendary event producer Richard Flowers, Owner of The Events Company to talk about the upcoming Houston Ballet Ball.  In this episode, Alexandra and Richard provide great insights on a range of topics including tips on how a nonprofit can create a successful, long-term relationship with an event producer, what all successful events have in common, and the importance of creating wow moments at an event that entices donors to come back to your event year after year. This is one episode you will not want to miss.

In this episode, we take a look back at a session from Individual Giving Conf 2022, with our very own Alex Aggidis, all about how to build resilience into your IG programme and predict the future. Agility, Diversity, Communication, Self-care. In Alex's session, she'll share with you why these 4 themes are the most important ingredients in predicting the future (without a crystal ball), and building resilience into your teams and your programmes during challenging fundraising periods. Sharing insights from her own experiences as a fundraiser, as well as fundraising peers across the sector, this session will be a safe space for fundraisers of all levels to listen, learn, share, with a good old dose of solidarity for good measure (because this stuff is flipping hard)! Speaker: Alex Aggidis Individual Giving Conference in back for its 4th year on October 19th. You can register here. Use discount code FEPODCAST for a 50% discount. And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere podcast possible.

We are seeing a rise in the volume and retention of mid-level donors within fundraising programmes. This is leading to more organisations considering how best to engage with them long-term. The looming recession means this group will be even more important than ever. Let's discuss how to reach them within Individual Giving programmes and increase average donation values as a result.  Speakers: Nathalie Ormrod & Saige Jennings Individual Giving Conference in back for its 4th year on October 19th. You can register here. Use discount code FEPODCAST for a 50% discount. And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere podcast possible.

It's well documented that Muslim givers are one of the most generous around, but what is it that motivates them to give? In this episode, Mahoob Hussain explores the different types of Muslim giving, how they impact the giver (and beneficiaries!) - the challenges of seasonality when it comes to Ramadan and so much more! The episode promises to be insightful and entertaining for all! Key subjects covered: What is Zakat and different types of Muslim giving The seasonality of Ramadan and its challenges How givers benefit just as much as recipients of Zakat Individual Giving Conference in back for its 4th year on October 19th. You can register here: https://www.fundraisingeverywhere.com/product/individual-giving-conference-2023/ - Use discount code FEPODCAST for a 50% discount. And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere podcast possible.

The 80/20 Principle states that results will never be evenly distributed. A minority of your donors have the potential to give much more than the majority. Of course, many charities treat major donors differently, but we've found that within a file of individual donors giving at lower levels (or event participants), The 80/20 Principle still holds true. If we look for it, this is a wonderful opportunity to better serve your most valuable supporter relationships and grow income. Craig Linton is an author, trainer and individual giving specialist with 20 years' fundraising experience. In this episode, Craig and Rob explore ways to escape the common pitfall of ‘one size fits all' stewardship and share ideas to help you grow income by finding and serving the top 20% with the highest potential.

For our first conversation in our “EJ with EWB” series, we meet Kellianne McClain, the Officer of Individual Giving, who is also the brainchild behind the Environmental Justice and Climate Resiliency Initiative. We talked about her background as an activist and fundraiser, the origins of EWB-USA, human rights, and we learned even more about this initiative and how to get involved. Enjoy our conversation!Resources: The Environmental Justice and Climate Resiliency Initiative Tedx Talk by EWB-USA Founder, Dr. Bernard AmadeiConnect with our Environmental Justice Lab community: Instagram: @envjusticelab Facebook: www.facebook.com/EnvironmentalJusticeLabEmail: theenvironmentaljusticelab@gmail.comDon't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen!

On Season 3, Episode 5 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews Jeremy Blocker, director of New York Theatre Workshop. Jeremy Blocker began his tenure at New York Theatre Workshop in 2014 and has overseen more than thirty productions, stewarding the growth of NYTW's annual operating budget and significantly increasing the Workshop's reserve funds to secure the financial future of the organization. He also led the effort to create NYTW's most recent strategic plan which has seen an expansion of the season to five productions, a 200% increase in artist compensation over the five year plan, the launch of a paid, year-long 2050 Administrative Fellowship, and the renovation of NYTW's 4th Street Theatre.  Prior to arriving at NYTW, Jeremy served as the first Managing Director of Ars Nova, New York's premiere hub for new talent, where he produced six world premiere productions including the Obie Award-winning Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy, seven festivals, and dozens of concerts, readings and workshops. He has also previously served as Director of Individual Giving at Manhattan Theatre Club, Development Associate for Capital Projects at Atlantic Theater Company, and Producing Director of Babel Theatre Project, which he co-founded. Jeremy is an Assistant Adjunct Professor of Theatre Management and Producing at Columbia University's School of the Arts and holds a BA from Harvard University and an MFA from Columbia. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/TAC ⁠⁠⁠today and get 10% off your first month. ⁠⁠⁠theartcareer.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠@theartcareer⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jeremy : ⁠⁠@jwblocker Follow New York Theatre Workshop: ⁠@nytw79 Podcast host: ⁠⁠⁠@emilymcelwreath_art⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠@lilap3arl⁠⁠⁠ Music: Chase Johnson Editing: ⁠@benjamin.galloway

Jonah Nigh joined The New School in September 2021 as Senior Vice President of Development and Alumni Engagement. In this role, Jonah leads The New School's strategic fundraising, institutional advancement, alumni engagement, corporate, and foundation relations. He came to The New School from the Jewish Museum, where he served as the Director of Major Gifts, Senior Director of Individual Giving, and Acting Deputy Director of Development before being appointed Chief Development Officer. Other development roles included positions at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Columbia University, Opera America, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.A classically trained singer, he earned his undergraduate degree at Lawrence University and a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory. Performance credits include roles at the Aspen Music Festival, Boston Lyric Opera, Dorian Opera Theatre, Opera Boston, and on TV and film. In 2021, he and his husband were semi-finalists on NBC/Peacock's Baking It, a new baking competition produced by Amy Poehler and hosted by SNL alums Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg.A frequent public speaker, he has served in a variety of roles for NBC, Peacock TV, ABC, WNYC, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, NYC Pride March, Asian Leadership Collective, Association of Fundraising Professionals, The Aspen Leadership Group, Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, Development Debrief and DonorScape podcasts, Con Edison Musicians' Residency Program, Columbia Business School, Florida State University, Lawrence University, Museum of the City of New York, The Jewish Museum, The New School, Phi Sigma Pi National Convention, among other organizations. In 2019, he was appointed to Bronx Community Board Four by former Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and served on its executive and economic development committees. He currently serves on the boards of The Association of Fundraising Professionals (NYC Chapter) and Grapevine.When he's not fundraising, he's usually baking or running. He and his husband currently reside in the Bronx.Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter: @nighjonahFacebook: @Jonah Nigh

Nearly a third of charities have reported a decline in income over the last 12 months, according to research from Blackbaud. But while funds are required to help charities continue delivering their services as demand continues to rise, organisations also must balance this with looking after their donors too, particularly as money worries grow.  In this podcast, Charity Digital's host, Laura Stanley, is joined by Emily Martin (Senior Fundraising Manager, Mass Participation, GOSH Charity), James Grant (Head of Individual Giving and Legacies, SSAFA), and Phillip Hunt (Senior Manager, Demand Marketing, Blackbaud) to discuss the current state of fundraising in the UK and what this means for the sector.   Listen to find out the fundraising trends that matter and how charities are adapting to them moving forwards.  You can read Blackbaud's full report here: 2022 Status of UK Fundraising Report  | Blackbaud

In this episode of Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I'm talking with Tim Sarrantonio, the Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One. They're a provider of innovative, end-to-end nonprofit software solutions. We're talking about The Future of Individual Giving, something that we are all keenly interested in.Tim is an internationally renowned speaker on generosity, technology, and all the trends in the social goods sector. After helping causes raise more than $3 million, he moved to provide support for thousands of nonprofits. Through his work at Neon One, he has spoken at the AFP international conference, NTEN conference, and TEDx. And Tim holds a certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy.Click HERE to read highlights and access links and resources mentioned in this episode.Rate and review on Apple Podcasts“I love Tammy and The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast”

From our recent Fundraising Everywhere webinar, Flying Cars Innovation shared the tools they use daily to create winning campaigns such as the March Dog Walking Challenge, which raised over £2.1 million in 30 days. This episode will benefit fundraisers working in Individual Giving, Community, Mass Engagement/Challenge and Events based fundraising - anyone trying to develop supporter-led ideas for mass fundraising or engagement. Topics covered in this episode include audience insight, how to generate insight-led fundraising ideas that scale to large audiences, and how to create ideas with both introverst and extroverts to engage everyone and deepen your chance of success. Speakers: Anne Race & Henry Rowling Want to stay on top of everything that's happening? Sign up to get emails from the humans at Fundraising Everywhere & Everywhere+ with cracking fundraising tips, news, promos & updates on upcoming events: https://www.fundraisingeverywhere.com/stayintouch/ Thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere podcast possible.

There's the Giving USA Report and the Foundation Stats, and I'm sure your CRM has produced something updating you on sector trends this quarter. So, which one is best? Is there a report that helps you gauge your nonprofit's growth in the larger scope of the sector? What about donor trends? Corporate giving? Listen as Tim Sarrantonio shares key takeaways and makes the case that the Donors: Understanding the Future of Individual Giving Report is the “one report to rule them all.” Take a listen to see if you agree!

Visit any western resort town and you'll find a robust LatinX community, sometimes making up 30% of the population. It's a robust part of community culture. But oftentimes, it's a segment that doesn't ski. SOS Outreach, a nonprofit serving 15 resort and urban communities nationwide including Utah, is seeking to change that. Today, Last Chair will visit an SOS Outreach ski day at Park City Mountain to speak with leaders, mentors and participants about the engaging program.SOS Outreach was formed nearly 30 years ago and has operated in Utah since 2015. Its mission is to bring together underserved youth under a mentorship program and get them on snow, with supporting partnerships for equipment and lifts. And while the program introduces youth to the joy of the sport, it also brings life lessons of character and values.Central to its cause is inclusivity - ensuring that underserved youth in resort towns have a pathway to the sport. It's especially important for the LatinX community where their parents and most of their peers have little or no past engagement in the sport.SOS Outreach event manager Abbey Eddy recalls a story of a 12 year old Mexican boy who was driving with his father and admiring the mountains. “‘Those mountains, they're not for us, son,'” said Eddy of the father's reply. “You just hear that and you realize that there's a whole population moving here for a different reason than most people think. And traditionally, like myself, it's white people that move here to ski. But there's a large population. It's about 20 percent of our Park City community that moves, not necessarily to ski, but to work and for other opportunities that primarily is our LatinX population.” On the March Saturday, Last Chair visited an SOS Outreach program at Park City Mountain, it was an industry day where representatives of the mountain and other businesses were there to introduce youth to potential career opportunities in the sport they loved. Earlier in the season, Olympians Steven Nyman and Brita Sigourney were a big hit with SOS participants.At the base of the First Time lift, the group of around 100 skiers, riders and mentors gathered for a briefing. Some of it was the logistics of the day. But more was focused on life skills and leadership as program manager Palmer Daniels deftly brought the group together with volunteer mentors to talk about values.This episode of Last Chair takes us inside a segment of our population that is a vital part of our resort communities. Listen in to learn more about SOS Outreach from leader Abbey Eddy, and especially mentor Justin and program participant E. And as you listen, imagine the big smiles on their faces as they headed up the mountain.Here's a sample of the conversations. Listen in to the full Last Chair podcast to learn more. Abbey Eddy, Individual Giving & Events Manager We ski because it's fun. But SOS Outreach brings more than fun, doesn't it?It's really an incredible organization that we can have this national reach with the same mission across the board to make sure that we're increasing diversity in our snowsports communities, increasing access and also being really intentional with our programming and our curriculum so that we're helping kids to transition the life skills that they naturally learn from being on the mountain into using them into their everyday lives and strengthening our mountain communities as a result.What's fascinating to me is that SOS Outreach works in both mountain communities and metro areas.It's an incredible scene. We have these more rural mountain community programs, but then our urban locations are powerful and impactful. It's really a different challenge. In mountain communities, kids are looking at the mountains every day but might not be able to access them. And then in a place like Detroit, you're working with kids that have never seen skis before. And so opening their eyes to even the sport of skiing and snowboarding, it's opening their world into something totally new, different, exciting and impactful.How is this population different within the community?For a lot of our Latinx families that have moved here - their parents don't ski. Then you don't have that same comfort level with the sport of walking through the village. How do you carry your skis and what equipment do you need? There's a lot that goes into skiing. It's more than just having a lift ticket, but having to have all the right clothes and the right boots and socks and. And again, this clunky gear and how you're managing all of those different pieces just to get to the base of the lift can be challenging. And when your parents aren't helping you with that process of getting from the parking lot to the lift because they haven't done it before. We're really intentional with making sure that our mentors and adults and volunteers from the community are helping provide that kind of coaching and assistance to the youth so that they feel more comfortable and confident when they are putting their skis on at the base of the lift there.One word to describe what SOS Outreach means to the community?That's a really hard one, can I use three words? One phrase: spread the love. We say it at every ride day. It really encompasses what we do and the impact that we have.Justin, SOS Outreach alumni and current memberJustin is a first generation college student in his family, attending the University of Utah majoring in biology. He's been skiing for a decade and now serves as a mentor for youth.What was the thing you first loved about skiing?I enjoyed the speed mostly. I'm a little speedster. I like to go down the slopes - I'm obviously careful with other people around me - but I like to go fast.What does it mean to you to be a first generation skier in your family?It's a privilege to have the opportunity to ski. It just gives you the freedom to do whatever you want. It relieves stress from your work, house and school. It's awesome.What motivated you to become a mentor?I became a mentor because I wanted to have an impactful meaning to my community. Mostly, my Latin American friends, I just want to show them that you can totally have fun. And I know life might be stressful for your parents and yourself, but it's good to go outside and enjoy.What does skiing bring to you?It's my only sport that I really love and enjoy. And that brings me happiness and joy. It's fun to hang out with your friends when you're skiing, too.E, SOS Outreach SkierE is a junior at Park City High School who has been skiing since fifth grade. Her big smile and joyous approach to skiing is contagious within the group.E, how did you get started skiing?SOS was one of the ways, back then when I was in fifth grade. I didn't have the opportunity or enough money to actually go into skiing. But SOS helped with that and it's been affordable. I have been able to go out and ski even more than I would have had.Did your family ski?I am the first person in my family to ski. They kind of find it cool, like they kind of want to try it out now because they see how much I loved it. But when it first came about, they were like, ‘oh, it's so weird. Why do you want to do that?'What have you learned in SOS Outreach programs?Oh, not only are people there to help mentor you, but they help you be safe, they teach you all these valuable lessons about how to be a great person overall. And it's like community service. It's really big for them because I wouldn't find the essence of community service unless it was like SOS trying to get me to reach out for that.Do you remember your first black diamond run?Oh, I was so scared my first time! Like, I looked down and I was like, ‘oh no, I can't do this. I can't do this. Like, this is too much for me.' But one of the mentors with me guided me down the mountain. ‘It's going to be alright, if you fall, it's going to be OK, and no one's going to judge you for falling.' And after that, I was kind of like, ‘OK, maybe it's not that bad.'How has skiing helped you as a person?Yeah, it's a lot. I feel it does talk about a lot of my personality or who I have become as a person. Skiing has made me open up more to people. Skiing has showed me it's OK to be afraid of something. It's OK to know where your limits are, but don't also be afraid to push them sometimes and be a better person at that.Abbey EddyBefore heading up the mountain, how do you engage your message of personal character and values?We do what we call a Circle of Love. And in that Circle of Love, we talk about our core values of the day. Today's core value is wisdom. And so we share opportunities of making sure that kids see examples of wisdom that they can share with their groups and then just trying to get everyone hyped up and excited. And again, remember, they're part of this SOS community when they're out there and that they know that this is a place for them to really be intentional with creating that inclusive environment. and that Circle of Love does that. What you see on an SOS Outreach ski day are a lot of smiles - from the young adults from the LatinX community learning a new sport to the volunteer mentors giving their time. As SOS' Abbey Eddy says, it's all about ‘Spreading the Love.' Listen in to learn about SOS Outreach and the impact it's having on ski towns. SOS OutreachSOS Outreach believes that no matter what social, societal, or economic barriers exist - that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Today, SOS Outreach is celebrating over 25 years of pairing youth with mentors to engage them in skiing and riding while, at the same time, teaching them valuable life skills and values. SOS Outreach has programs in 15 communities nationwide - both resort towns like Park City and urban centers including Detroit, Portland and more. One of the keys to SOS Outreach's success has been the thousands of mentors who volunteer to help provide a personal experience in the mountains for youth.

Visit any western resort town and you'll find a robust LatinX community, sometimes making up 30% of the population. It's a robust part of community culture. But oftentimes, it's a segment that doesn't ski. SOS Outreach, a nonprofit serving 15 resort and urban communities nationwide including Utah, is seeking to change that. Today, Last Chair will visit an SOS Outreach ski day at Park City Mountain to speak with leaders, mentors and participants about the engaging program.SOS Outreach was formed nearly 30 years ago and has operated in Utah since 2015. Its mission is to bring together underserved youth under a mentorship program and get them on snow, with supporting partnerships for equipment and lifts. And while the program introduces youth to the joy of the sport, it also brings life lessons of character and values.Central to its cause is inclusivity - ensuring that underserved youth in resort towns have a pathway to the sport. It's especially important for the LatinX community where their parents and most of their peers have little or no past engagement in the sport.SOS Outreach event manager Abbey Eddy recalls a story of a 12 year old Mexican boy who was driving with his father and admiring the mountains. “‘Those mountains, they're not for us, son,'” said Eddy of the father's reply. “You just hear that and you realize that there's a whole population moving here for a different reason than most people think. And traditionally, like myself, it's white people that move here to ski. But there's a large population. It's about 20 percent of our Park City community that moves, not necessarily to ski, but to work and for other opportunities that primarily is our LatinX population.” On the March Saturday, Last Chair visited an SOS Outreach program at Park City Mountain, it was an industry day where representatives of the mountain and other businesses were there to introduce youth to potential career opportunities in the sport they loved. Earlier in the season, Olympians Steven Nyman and Brita Sigourney were a big hit with SOS participants.At the base of the First Time lift, the group of around 100 skiers, riders and mentors gathered for a briefing. Some of it was the logistics of the day. But more was focused on life skills and leadership as program manager Palmer Daniels deftly brought the group together with volunteer mentors to talk about values.This episode of Last Chair takes us inside a segment of our population that is a vital part of our resort communities. Listen in to learn more about SOS Outreach from leader Abbey Eddy, and especially mentor Justin and program participant E. And as you listen, imagine the big smiles on their faces as they headed up the mountain.Here's a sample of the conversations. Listen in to the full Last Chair podcast to learn more. Abbey Eddy, Individual Giving & Events Manager We ski because it's fun. But SOS Outreach brings more than fun, doesn't it?It's really an incredible organization that we can have this national reach with the same mission across the board to make sure that we're increasing diversity in our snowsports communities, increasing access and also being really intentional with our programming and our curriculum so that we're helping kids to transition the life skills that they naturally learn from being on the mountain into using them into their everyday lives and strengthening our mountain communities as a result.What's fascinating to me is that SOS Outreach works in both mountain communities and metro areas.It's an incredible scene. We have these more rural mountain community programs, but then our urban locations are powerful and impactful. It's really a different challenge. In mountain communities, kids are looking at the mountains every day but might not be able to access them. And then in a place like Detroit, you're working with kids that have never seen skis before. And so opening their eyes to even the sport of skiing and snowboarding, it's opening their world into something totally new, different, exciting and impactful.How is this population different within the community?For a lot of our Latinx families that have moved here - their parents don't ski. Then you don't have that same comfort level with the sport of walking through the village. How do you carry your skis and what equipment do you need? There's a lot that goes into skiing. It's more than just having a lift ticket, but having to have all the right clothes and the right boots and socks and. And again, this clunky gear and how you're managing all of those different pieces just to get to the base of the lift can be challenging. And when your parents aren't helping you with that process of getting from the parking lot to the lift because they haven't done it before. We're really intentional with making sure that our mentors and adults and volunteers from the community are helping provide that kind of coaching and assistance to the youth so that they feel more comfortable and confident when they are putting their skis on at the base of the lift there.One word to describe what SOS Outreach means to the community?That's a really hard one, can I use three words? One phrase: spread the love. We say it at every ride day. It really encompasses what we do and the impact that we have.Justin, SOS Outreach alumni and current memberJustin is a first generation college student in his family, attending the University of Utah majoring in biology. He's been skiing for a decade and now serves as a mentor for youth.What was the thing you first loved about skiing?I enjoyed the speed mostly. I'm a little speedster. I like to go down the slopes - I'm obviously careful with other people around me - but I like to go fast.What does it mean to you to be a first generation skier in your family?It's a privilege to have the opportunity to ski. It just gives you the freedom to do whatever you want. It relieves stress from your work, house and school. It's awesome.What motivated you to become a mentor?I became a mentor because I wanted to have an impactful meaning to my community. Mostly, my Latin American friends, I just want to show them that you can totally have fun. And I know life might be stressful for your parents and yourself, but it's good to go outside and enjoy.What does skiing bring to you?It's my only sport that I really love and enjoy. And that brings me happiness and joy. It's fun to hang out with your friends when you're skiing, too.E, SOS Outreach SkierE is a junior at Park City High School who has been skiing since fifth grade. Her big smile and joyous approach to skiing is contagious within the group.E, how did you get started skiing?SOS was one of the ways, back then when I was in fifth grade. I didn't have the opportunity or enough money to actually go into skiing. But SOS helped with that and it's been affordable. I have been able to go out and ski even more than I would have had.Did your family ski?I am the first person in my family to ski. They kind of find it cool, like they kind of want to try it out now because they see how much I loved it. But when it first came about, they were like, ‘oh, it's so weird. Why do you want to do that?'What have you learned in SOS Outreach programs?Oh, not only are people there to help mentor you, but they help you be safe, they teach you all these valuable lessons about how to be a great person overall. And it's like community service. It's really big for them because I wouldn't find the essence of community service unless it was like SOS trying to get me to reach out for that.Do you remember your first black diamond run?Oh, I was so scared my first time! Like, I looked down and I was like, ‘oh no, I can't do this. I can't do this. Like, this is too much for me.' But one of the mentors with me guided me down the mountain. ‘It's going to be alright, if you fall, it's going to be OK, and no one's going to judge you for falling.' And after that, I was kind of like, ‘OK, maybe it's not that bad.'How has skiing helped you as a person?Yeah, it's a lot. I feel it does talk about a lot of my personality or who I have become as a person. Skiing has made me open up more to people. Skiing has showed me it's OK to be afraid of something. It's OK to know where your limits are, but don't also be afraid to push them sometimes and be a better person at that.Abbey EddyBefore heading up the mountain, how do you engage your message of personal character and values?We do what we call a Circle of Love. And in that Circle of Love, we talk about our core values of the day. Today's core value is wisdom. And so we share opportunities of making sure that kids see examples of wisdom that they can share with their groups and then just trying to get everyone hyped up and excited. And again, remember, they're part of this SOS community when they're out there and that they know that this is a place for them to really be intentional with creating that inclusive environment. and that Circle of Love does that. What you see on an SOS Outreach ski day are a lot of smiles - from the young adults from the LatinX community learning a new sport to the volunteer mentors giving their time. As SOS' Abbey Eddy says, it's all about ‘Spreading the Love.' Listen in to learn about SOS Outreach and the impact it's having on ski towns. SOS OutreachSOS Outreach believes that no matter what social, societal, or economic barriers exist - that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Today, SOS Outreach is celebrating over 25 years of pairing youth with mentors to engage them in skiing and riding while, at the same time, teaching them valuable life skills and values. SOS Outreach has programs in 15 communities nationwide - both resort towns like Park City and urban centers including Detroit, Portland and more. One of the keys to SOS Outreach's success has been the thousands of mentors who volunteer to help provide a personal experience in the mountains for youth.

There's a new individual giving report, and the good news is that household charitable giving is on the rise. The bad news is that over 80% of new donors don't give to the same nonprofit again the following year. The biggest difference maker? Treating donors as individuals, understanding their motivations, and reinforcing how your work connects to their personal identity. In other words: personalized, story-based communication. Today, for example, people are generously donating in support of Ukraine, which is on our minds because of the invasion, violence and humanitarian crisis we are witnessing. For Boris, the crisis in Ukraine goes much deeper than what we are seeing on TV, but how likely are most people to continue giving when another crisis dominates headlines? Are we just locked in a cycle of emergency response giving? Tim Sarrantonio, the Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One, an integrated network of products and support for nonprofits, knows that finding accurate data and making connections between data and the broader story is the key to successful nonprofit fundraising. Neon One's data report, Donors: Understanding the Future of Individual Giving, was released on March 8. He's here to talk about what they discovered. ** Episode Links and Shownotes: https://nphf.show/ep51 ** What we'll be discussing: • Where to find strong, relevant and timely data about individual giving behavior • What objective data says about what's actually happening now • How data and storytelling come together to improve donor retention

Meet Tim. How did donor giving change in the last two years? Tim and Neon One have the answers - in hard data form! We're chatting through the report - DONORS: Understanding the Future of Individual Giving - the industry's most comprehensive report on donor behavior and an in-depth look at the future of individual giving in a post-pandemic world. We're diving into 6️⃣ questions: 1) Who are our donors? 2) What do our donors support? 3) When do our donors give? 4) Where are our donors? 5) Why do our donors give? 6) How do our donors give? Understand the trends and how to lean into today's opportunities.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSTim's story and journey to where is is today (2:40)Download the Report: Donors: Understanding The Future of Individual Giving (9:00)Fast facts and key findings from the report (21:00)Recurring giving programs (22:00)Giving Tuesday insights + Tim's advice for Giving Tuesday campaigns (24:00)How to activate + leverage the report (29:00)A powerful story of philanthropy in Tim's life (33:00)Tim's One Good Thing: The future is not set in stone. (34:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/244The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout Our Sponsor VirtuousWe're partnering up with our friends at Virtuous to co-host this year's FREE Responsive Nonprofit Summit on April 20-21… and we want to see you there! Join thousands of like-minded, forward thinking nonprofit leaders for two days of fresh insights, helpful workshops, and genuine conversations as we gather virtually from wherever you find yourself in the world. We're curating some amazing panels to help you build better systems and strategies to help you grow your impact. You may recognize some of our past podcast guests and favorite thought leaders too.To join us at the Responsive Nonprofit Summit - visit virtuous.org/good and register for free!

POSTSCRIPT: This episode of Messaging on a Mission was recorded in November of 2021, slightly more than a month before our guest's untimely death from a heart attack. We are airing the episode to honor his memory and share his insights with those who can benefit from them.    For most organizations, the end of the calendar year is when you do a fundraising push. People can get that last bit of tax benefit before they file their returns. Now is the time organizations are interpreting the results of that end-of-year campaign. In this episode, we look at:    What you can learn from a campaign that exceeded expectations?   Ascertaining what went wrong when they didn't.    Trends in annual giving campaigns, and    Some best practices around continued engagement throughout the new year.  Episode Guest Christopher Marrion was a senior not-for-profit executive with more than two decades of experience as a leader in cultural organizations. Before his passing in December of 2021, he was the Vice President of Advancement for the Hanover Theatre and Conservatory, a historic theatre and presenter in Worcester, MA.    Prior to joining THTC, Chris served as the Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations at his graduate school alma mater, the Boston University College of Fine Arts. Chris served for eight years under Artistic Director Yo-Yo Ma as Deputy Director of Silkroad, where his responsibilities included strategic planning, program assessment, and fundraising for concert tours, recordings, and commissions by the Silk Road Ensemble, a multi-year education initiative in NYC public schools, and a collaboration with the Harvard Business School to promote innovative cultural enterprise. Additional experience includes Boston Lyric Opera (Director of Development), Boston Children's Hospital (Major Gifts Officer), and AIDS Action Committee (Director of Individual Giving).   Chris studied at the New England Conservatory of Music (BM) and the Boston University College of Fine Arts (MM). Prior to entering the development field, he was a freelance musician active in the U.S. and Europe.   To remember Chris, please consider a donation to the Hanover Theater & Conservatory (thehanovertheater.org), AIDS Action (AAC.org), or a charity that is important to you. Key Takeaways: Fundraising is both art and science.   What you learn relies a lot on what you intended to learn before you started.    Base your decisions on what you know about donor behavior and their history to identify who might be the most likely people to respond to this campaign.    Don't be afraid to try something different.    No matter what the short-term results are, remember to consider the lifetime value of the donor.    From a data perspective, it's important to have a baseline.    Major gifts offer an opportunity to write a short story.   If something hasn't worked often, the first thing to do is go back and ask, was it the right? Was it the right message? Was it powerful enough to really explain what we do?   Always keep your audience first.    Have your baseline data in place before you start. Know what segments didn't perform well, what didn't do as well as expected, and why didn't an experiment pay off. Then you can figure out what to do next.  Useful Links:   The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts https://thehanovertheatre.org/   AIDS Action Committee https://aidsaction.org  

Engagement Planning Lab - https://technopath.lpages.co/engagement-plan-labSarah sat down with Helene Erenberg, Director of Major Gifts and Individual Giving at the CDC Foundation, this week to talk about how Helene and her team have created a donor engagement plan. Here are some of our key takeaways:CDC Foundation's Tech Stack for Qualifying DonorsRelationship building/getting to know donors personally is the absolute best wayUsing third party companies to verify income level, previous organizations donors have given to and likelihood of alignmentIf your organization doesn't have this in the budget you can find much of this information through things like political donation lists, Googling salaries and asking board members if they know anyone who might have the means and interest to donate regularly Organization:Segment donors into portfolios based on giving levels, even if you don't have the staff at this moment to man each oneRemember before qualifying that not everyone will want to convert, especially if they've given to you during a disasterPortfolios are broken down into campaignsStarted with 3 major gifts and a planned giving campaignsEach campaign was assigned a staff member to fully qualify the donorsCampaigns were then further broken down into tiers based on donor quality as the staff members worked their way throughEngagement ProcessIn Salesforce engagement plans are a series of tasks in sequential order that remind you when to do what in order to keep building a relationship with the donorFor a smaller organization whether a major gift for you is $1000 or $50,000 you still need to take the steps of cultivation and relationship building with the donorAlways meet the donor where they are for engagement, even if it's unconventionalBe creative in your touchpointsWebinar invitation on topics of interestShort videosArticles about relevant topicsAdvice on Making the AskIt's completely normal to be nervousBy the time you are making the ask, you should have a good enough relationship with the donor that it is not a surpriseThe ask is the very last step, it is not a fast process

Hello! Thank you for tuning in to our very first miniseries. Today you will be hearing Part 2. If you haven't already, please see Part 1 which aired on July 8th, a few weeks ago. Today's episode features four dynamic professionals in different parts of the country and holding different positions of leadership. In today's episode the questions will center around who these professionals are, and what they've done to date to cope with the pandemic and remote work. We will hear from the following four people in the following order: Willie Jude II, Vice Chancellor at The University of Wisconsin–Parkside; Allison Baker, Senior Director of Development, Women's & Children's Health at Johns Hopkins Medicine; Kelley Morris, Vice President of Individual Giving at Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation; Karim Kafray, Executive Gift Officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Each person will speak for about 15 min. I ask them a similar line of questions, but in their answers you will get a good sense of how different work places operate and how perspectives are differ depending on the role. Please connect with us and send in questions for our speakers as we will be hearing from them again. Let's get started! instagram @devdebrief email: devdebrief@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/devdebrief/support

Travis & P.J. welcome Stephen Ham, Vice President of Individual Giving at the Wildlife Conservation Society, to the FWH Studios to discuss his storied career working with endangered species. Great Law. Less Legal. Law Done Lite!

• Nureen Glaves - CEO of FeedMeGood Creator of How to be a Smart Food Shopper. Chef, Food Waste Guru, IKEA Live LAGOM Influencer • Zoe de Grussa, Energy Saving Design Engineer, British Blind and Shutters Association • Karl de Leeuw, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Founder of Let's Live Longer Now! and Author -The Health Spring Code Hosted by IB Para-Mallam, Alumni Relationship Manager (Volunteering & Individual Giving, LSBU). Nureen's company, FeedMeGood, provides health and wellbeing services to housing associations, youth services, homeless schemes, the education sector and local councils. She also works with IKEA on the #LIVELAGOM initiative which focuses on sustainable living at home. Nureen will be discussing a number of her projects & initiatives as well as the carbon footprint of food shipping. Zoe will be discussing how she became aware of ‘Sustainability' through her BSc Engineering Product Design Course at LSBU and how this inspired her to continue her work in academia. Zoe passed her PhD Viva earlier this year which was a sponsored research programme in collaboration with the British Blind and Shutter Association. Zoe will explain how these simple products – blinds and shutters – can be considered sustainable as they can offer environmental, health, well-being, and comfort benefits to the people that live and work in buildings. Did you know that atmospheric methane is 80 times more damaging than CO2 during the first 20 years it hangs around in the atmosphere? To unlock this Karl de Leeuw will discuss how cutting atmospheric methane is now the most important item not yet on the climate change agenda and how to resolve it!

This conversation is with someone whose career is helping high net worth individuals spend their money… But for good! My guest is a Director of Individual Giving who raises money for a non-profit dedicated to access and success for students from low-income backgrounds in post-secondary education. He talks about how his own experience inspires his work now and entering the industry to giving. He also discusses his experience now juxtaposed with doing similar work in a “most selective” university for a graduate program and how his experience in work interacts his race, ethnicity and proximity to wealth. We answer about what is philanthropy and giving versus transactional sales, what his workload looks like, what it takes to ask for money and the hierarchy of the industry. We discuss taxes and investments and their implications in the industry. Have a guest recommendation? Introduce us at htgpseries@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seliat-dairo5/message

In this episode we’re talking to Hallie Hobson, who I first met at the Cave Canem summer poetry retreat in 2007, which was also the year I graduated from undergraduate school at UNC Chapel Hill. I knew I was moving to NYC and so meeting a Black woman who lived and worked there—and especially Harlem—was exciting, and I had NO IDEA at the time what development meant, but I was jealous Hallie got to work at a museum—then I think the Museum of Modern Art. When it became time for me to understand the idea of fundraising for culture, and doing that work as a Black woman, I turned to Hallie as a possibility model and way maker. I’m super honored to call her colleague today, and to think about what it means for us to be poets and creatives doing the work of institutional cultural storytelling in order to do the work of fundraising--what I define as moving people and resources towards a mission. As the founder of HSH Consulting LLC, Hallie S. Hobson contributes to the vitality and health of philanthropic and nonprofit institutions by developing and implementing innovative planning, fundraising and patron engagement strategies including: philanthropic strategy development and implementation; capital campaign and strategic planning; individual giving program design; major gift pipeline development; department buildout and optimization-staffing and systems; CDO coaching; board development. Current clients include Destination Crenshaw, The Ford Foundation, Junebug Productions, and The Laundromat Project. Prior to launching her consultancy, Hallie served as the Director of Institutional Advancement for the Studio Museum in Harlem and led that organization’s Capital Campaign. Prior to that she was at The Metropolitan Museum of Art where she served as Deputy Chief Development Officer for Individual Giving and the Senior Development Officer at The Museum of Modern Art. She has also held roles at a number of other cultural institutions including the New York Foundation for the Arts and The House Foundation for the Arts/Meredith Monk and has lectured about her profession at New York University, the Yale World Fellows Program, and Sotheby's Institute of Art. In addition, Hallie is an accomplished poet and playwright. She holds an M.F.A. in Playwriting from UCLA and a B.A. in African-American and Theater Studies from Yale University. This episode was recorded on January 15, 2021. Produced by Lauren Francis Music by audionautix.com Note: In the interview, Hobson refers to Kinshasha Holman Conwill and it sounds like "is the director of AAMHC...". Ms. Holman Conwill is the Deputy Director of AAMHC.

Clearly fundraising has been immensely challenging for many hospices and small charities this year. It’s also true that the public still care about deeply about their favourite causes, so high value and individual giving fundraising have become especially important. So I was excited to have the chance to talk to Paul Courtney, Director of Fundraising at Children’s Hospice South West, to hear about how his colleagues have adapted their approach during the pandemic, not least because they’ve achieved record-breaking results in both areas this year. This includes the charities’ most successful Christmas appeal ever, using a new, unusual approach, and major donor results which were up 150% compared to the year before the pandemic. If you find this interview helpful, regardless of what kind of charity you work for, we recommend you also check out our new free set of training films Hospice Fundraising Success Strategies – Now and After the Pandemic which you can get hold of from Episode Notes 60 on the Podcast page of my website which is www.brightspotfundraising.co.uk/podcasts/. This set of five short films is designed to give you a more thorough recipe for how to increase income in a range of areas, including corporate partnerships, events, individual giving, leadership and culture. If you want to share this episode because you think it will help other charities – THANK YOU! - we are both on Linked In and on twitter, where Paul is @paulkairos and I am @woods_rob.

JB Stark (they/them) joins The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to talk about leading their team to resiliency and growth during COVID-19 and beyond. JB  is the Director of Individual Giving at The Trevor Project and is honored to work with Trevor’s family of donors who support the organization’s operations and growth. Prior to this, JB worked at the NYU Stern School of Business on the Development and Alumni Relations Team, working with alumni to bring the Dean’s vision to success by raising critical funds for programs and scholarships. JB has years of experience working in fundraising and nonprofit leadership in economic empowerment, education, and LGBTQ youth advocacy spaces. As the Deputy Executive Director of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition, JB worked on LGBTQ youth community mobilization, health education, disease prevention, and engagement initiatives across the country. The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The Trevor Project offers a suite of 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs, including TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorChat as well as the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, TrevorSpace. Trevor also operates an education program with resources for youth-serving adults and organizations, an advocacy department fighting for pro-LGBTQ legislation and against anti-LGBTQ rhetoric/policy positions, and a research team to discover the most effective means to help young LGBTQ people in crisis and end suicide. Donate here. Find the resources JB mentioned here.

What challenges do LGBTQ+ families face today? Phil and Alex are joined by Jim Obergefell, Director of Individual Giving at Family Equality and the lead plaintiff in the landmark marriage equality Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges. They discuss the current state of queer families in the United States and the unique obstacles families encounter in the adoption process. We also hear stories from Andy, whose adoption process was nearly sidelined by a homophobic nurse, and Fred, who ran into several roadblocks on his way of adopting a child.

Do want to increase regular or one-off donations? Perhaps the effects of COVID on other income streams mean you need to improve how your charity approaches Individual Giving. If so, or if you’d just like ideas to help solve your current challenges, then we hope you’ll find this episode really helpful, because this time I got the chance to pick the brains of an experienced and very practical fundraiser Jenny Crabtree. We discussed five key areas that fundraisers need to solve to get an individual giving programme set up and working. Thank you SO much to everyone who has been sharing this podcast with colleagues and other charities! I really appreciate your help spreading the word, so we can help as many charities as possible with this free content during this challenging time. And if you want to get in touch or share this episode, we’d love to hear from you – we’re both on linked in, and on Twitter I’m @woods_rob.

It affected 10-year-old Tejas Dev emotionally when he saw poverty in India. His family says he felt for disadvantaged people and wanted to help them.

JB Stark (they/them) joins The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to talk about leading their team to resiliency and growth during COVID-19 and beyond. JB is the Director of Individual Giving at The Trevor Project and is honored to work with Trevor's family of donors who support the organization's operations and growth. Prior to this, JB worked at the NYU Stern School of Business on the Development and Alumni Relations Team, working with alumni to bring the Dean's vision to success by raising critical funds for programs and scholarships. JB has years of experience working in fundraising and nonprofit leadership in economic empowerment, education, and LGBTQ youth advocacy spaces. As the Deputy Executive Director of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition, JB worked on LGBTQ youth community mobilization, health education, disease prevention, and engagement initiatives across the country. The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The Trevor Project offers a suite of 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs, including TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorChat as well as the world's largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, TrevorSpace. Trevor also operates an education program with resources for youth-serving adults and organizations, an advocacy department fighting for pro-LGBTQ legislation and against anti-LGBTQ rhetoric/policy positions, and a research team to discover the most effective means to help young LGBTQ people in crisis and end suicide. Donate here. Find the resources JB mentioned here.

Today's conversation with Princess Haley is all about self-care. Candid conversation and wonderful suggestions on how we should be taking care of ourselves daily. We reframe the notion of self-care as simple, easy-to-achieve actions that are enjoyable to incorporate into our lives each day. A few topics we discuss include: water, high-quality food, sleep, movement (think dancing) and non-judgement. We also dig into beautiful morning rituals, listening more and being grateful.  We will continue these conversations with Princess over on Facebook with quarterly check-ins in 2021. Please reach out to us to let us know what is working well for you! Princess Haley is an educator, a healer and a community organizer.  She focuses her efforts as a writer and speaker about possibility thinking, individual, social and systemic change. Princess Haley is a Chicago refugee that has lived in North Minneapolis for 25 years where she has trained and served in the fields of education, employment and violence prevention. She is a co-founder and Director of Individual Giving at Appetite For Change (AFC) where her key role is to use food to connect people across communities. Princess believes that infinite possibilities are attainable through intentionality and cognitive restructuring. She is a founding member with the Environmental Justice Community Coalition (EJCC), Fostering African-American Improvement in Total Health (FAITH), and is the mayoral appointee to the Upper Harbor Terminal CPC. Princess' is passion and energy contributes to the growing landscape of health, wealth and social change while creating a healthy foundation for lifelong learning. You can find Princess at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/princess-titus/ https://appetiteforchangemn.org/ Sign-up to volunteer here:  https://appetiteforchangemn.org/volunteer/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/appetiteforchange/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/appetiteforchange Follow here to see our lives with Princess in 2021. Donate here: https://appetiteforchangemn.org/donate/ Meal Box program info here Thank you to our sponsor Beekeeper's Naturals, the Company on a mission to reinvent your medicine cabinet by creating clean & natural remedies that support your immune system, naturally help you focus and take the edge off all while tasting great and supporting the environment. Visit try.beekeepersnaturals.com/artoflivingwell/ and enter our code ARTOFLIVINGWELL at check out for 15%  your purchase.  Some of our favorite products include the Propolis Spray, B.Chill honey and the Cacao honey. 10 Ways to Create a Healthy Relationship with Sugar - Online Workshop. Are you ready to change your relationship with sugar? Take our online sugar workshop and be on your way to having a healthy relationship with sugar in no time. Purchase this 1 hour workshop here. 7 Day Functional Medicine DetoxSave the date or sign-up now $149 - Jan. 10th, 2021 group start Rate and Review Us!  Please head over to Apple Podcasts and give the Art of Living Well Podcast a rating and review. We would so appreciate it and it helps our podcast get found in searches. Thank you! Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts and our own banks of knowledge as you progress on your journey to living well.  Please share this podcast with a friend or anyone who you think could benefit from this information. Join our private Art of Living Well Podcast Facebook Community: This is a community where you can directly interact with us and ask us questions and suggest topics for future episodes. Shop our Favorite Products:   https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/products Shop Clean-crafted wines! Instagram: @theartofliving_well FB: theartoflivingwell Sign-up for our Art of Living Well Podcast email list. (We promise not to bombard you with email). Marnie Dachis Marmet's Website (Zenful Life Coaching) Stephanie May Potter's Website 

Megan tells us about the increasing number of food insecurities and how they are helping those in need on Giving Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Lindquist, DAP's Director of Development, Individual Giving, shares how you can help someone find their voice and help make a difference. Listen to James's personal story about why the work of DAP is so essential to our community. Learn more about and join Partners for Life at https://www.desertaidsproject.org/partners-for-life/

Have you ever thought about the relationship between corporate money and equitable arts initiatives? Percussionist Sidney Hopson has dedicated his career to convincing for-profit institutions that investing in the arts for Black and brown communities can impact their bottom line in a positive way. He speaks with Garrett about this, and lots more! Garrett and Scott remind you that music is not an escape with a few very timely selections, and former manager of Classical Minnesota Public Radio gets a special shout-out. This opus is dedicated to Kansas City's KJ Brooks, and is made possible, in part, by Derek Menchan and BluKlok Records presenting, "The Incredible". Playlist: Negro National Anthem, perf. Southeast Symphony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=977kvruGXVA Kenny G - Silhouette Beach Boys - Good Vibrations John Adams - The Chairman Dances Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey on the Moon John Legend/Common - Glory Common/Lenny Kravitz - Riot In My Mind Frederic Rzewski - Coming Together Rammstein - Du Hast Rammstein - Amerika Christopher Rouse - Der gerettete Alberich Joseph Schwantner - Percussion Concerto More: Derek Menchan, The Incredible: https://www.facebook.com/derekmenchan/posts/739115580013583 The Roast of Kansas City Police Commissioners: https://www.upworthy.com/young-woman-confronts-police-commissioners-brutality Vibrating Suit Allows Deaf People to Feel Music: https://www.unilad.co.uk/technology/vibrating-suit-allows-deaf-people-to-feel-music/ Violinist Arrested for Trafficking Minor: https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/202010/28518/ Brian Newhouse Appointed Minnesota Orchestra Vice President of Individual Giving: https://minnesotaorchestra.org/about/media/press-room/2388-brian-newhouse-individual-giving

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Shanna Hocking, founder of Be Yourself Boldly and Associate VP of Individual Giving at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Christy and Shanna chat about family size and how to foster independence and empathy in your kid. As a mom to a preteen, Shanna has a valuable perspective on the joys that come as your kid grows up to give parents of little ones lots to look forward to, whether you have 1 kid or a bigger crew. Mentioned in this episode: the joy of summer camp, why you shouldn’t believe what you hear about only children, and Shanna’s podcast One Bold Move a Day. Today We Tried is brought to you by Colugo, a baby-gear start-up for a new generation of parents.  Learn more about our story here.  Follow Colugo on Instagram at @hicolugo and Christy at @christy_and_co.

Episode Summary“Faulty.” “Problematic.” “Racist.” In this episode, we talk about why these terms are now regularly used to describe the foundations that the nonprofit and philanthropic systems were built upon. Guest Christina Shimizu, a co-founder of Community-Centric Fundraising, briefly explores the relatively recent history of how these systems came to be, why they are built on deep injustices and how philanthropy and nonprofits are actually a political and economic system. Unpack all of this with us! If we don’t examine how these things came to be, we can never hope to reimagine them, improve them or do better, to benefit the communities we are trying to serve. Episode NotesSo many concepts were mentioned! Here are some links...(and sign up for our mailing list for future updates):Michelle talks with Christina Shimizu one of the co-founders of community centric fundraising and co-founder of Activist Class, a hyper-local political podcast. Christina organizes with Decriminalize Seattle and the Chinatown-International District Coalition (CID Coalition) and Decriminalize CID.Christina is Director of Individual Giving at The Wing Luke Museum a gorgeous cultural gem (and museum,) documenting the Asian-American experience.In this pod, the example of how 130 Chinese railroad workers built their own home comes from this history of building the museum is now housed.You can get in touch with Christina via Twitter @chrissyshimizooReferences: Stifled Generosity is a great timeline by Justice Funders - its full title is “Stifled Generosity: How Philanthropy Has Fueled The Accumulation And Privatization of Wealth” - Christina refers to it outside of this episode!Participatory Budgeting is a concept we didn’t cover but is so critical to the conversation - check out these national leaders: https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/Definition of Political Economy of Philanthropy: “A practice of philanthropy that is formalized and works hand in hand with the nonprofit industrial complex “Definition of Nonprofit Industrial Complex: “The structure of how our nonprofits operate institutionally with philanthropy and with different private/public forms of funding to create the structure of what we call the nonprofit industrial complex”Inquiry: What forms of colonial power turned into different economic policies, that then turned into different tax codes, that then turned into a whole system and structure that we experienced today? Understanding the root of it and how it evolved gives us a clearer understanding of what it is that is working, that isn’t working and how we can have some agency and power in moving forward so that it can work better for our communities.Consider: Philanthropy and nonprofits as: a political system, an economic system, a culturally informed system.Political analysis: Consider that a risk-reduction model that so many of our nonprofits proffer, is not furthering economic justice.Consider: Systemic poverty cannot be solved by nonprofits that deal with harm reduction or trying to care for immediate and survival needs of people. If we are not focused on what our communities need in order to thrive…Extractive Practices Created Wealth Accumulation: Many philanthropists accumulated money through utilization of extractive economies: extracting and exploiting labor, exploiting land, stealing land from indigenous peoples, genocide, kidnapping people from Africa, tearing famlilies apart, breaking up culture and exploiting them as enslaved people, exploitation of immigrant labor.

As other income streams are decimated by the effects of the pandemic and varying levels of lockdown, fundraising income from individual donors is more important than ever for many charities. And clearly there are both pitfalls to beware and opportunities to make the most of. So in this episode, I was delighted to talk to the wise and ever-practical Craig Linton (aka The Fundraising Detective). In his excellent book, Donors for Life, Craig shared many means by which charities can ongoingly build better relationships with supporters. And in the Autumn of this turbulent year, I particularly wanted Craig’s advice for things charities can be doing now with and for individual supporters. We explore several important approaches that Craig has been applying recently on behalf of his charity clients including: ways to acknowledge how challenging these times are for our supporters; the importance of continuing to ask for donations, albeit with an appropriate tone – they still care - ; things you can do now to increase the results of future (eg Christmas) appeals; ideas to help you engage in more real conversations with supporters; and ideas to increase the average size of gifts by tweaking the offer of what their gift could achieve. If you want to share this episode with your colleagues or social media contacts because you think it will help other charities and non-profit organisations at this difficult time, I’d be very grateful! We are both on Linked In and on twitter Craig is @frdetective and I am @woods_rob. If you’d like to find out more about all the powerful strategies and helpful support that Craig and I deliver through the virtual Individual Giving Mastery Programme, at the time of publishing this episode there are TWO PLACES LEFT. You can find out more at www.brightspotfundraising.co.uk/services

All about Charitable Gift Annuities!In this episode, meet Tia Graham Senior Director, Individual Giving with PBS Foundation as our hostesses Cathy Sheffield and Claire Meyerhoff explore the amazing philanthropic vehicle we know and love -- the Charitable Gift Annuity.You'll hear how CGA's fit into an overall fundraising program and learn some surprising information about CGA's donors and why they choose to support their favorite nonprofits with a CGA.Also, Tia gives us a preview of her upcoming session at the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners annual conference.We hope you enjoy this episode about Charitable Gift Annuities!If you need any help with your planned giving, just get in touch with us, because as we like to say --  "Charitable Chit Chat with Cathy & Claire is more than a podcast -- we're your friends in planned giving."Visit our website CharitableChitChat.com

Today I talk with two of my peers in our field Thomas Moore, Director of Individual Giving at New York Road Runners and Britani Griffin, Associate Development Director at the Be The Match Foundation. They are rising stars, currently in leadership roles at their institutions. They share their optimism for the future and gratitude for the national conversation and acknowledgement across colors of racial injustice in our country. To learn more check out: https://www.causeeffective.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/devdebrief/support

Today's conversation was incredibly powerful. Candid conversation and wonderful suggestions on how we should be asking questions of one another, sharing each other's stories and building community - human to human. Princess Haley is an educator, a healer and a community organizer.  She focuses her efforts as a writer and speaker about possibility thinking, individual, social and systemic change. Princess Haley is a Chicago refugee that has lived in North Minneapolis for 25 years where she has trained and served in the fields of education, employment and violence prevention. She is a co-founder and Director of Individual Giving at Appetite For Change (AFC) where her key role is to use food to connect people across communities. Princess believes that infinite possibilities are attainable through intentionality and cognitive restructuring. She is a founding member with the Environmental Justice Community Coalition (EJCC), Fostering African-American Improvement in Total Health (FAITH), and is the mayoral appointee to the Upper Harbor Terminal CPC. Princess' is passion and energy contributes to the growing landscape of health, wealth and social change while creating a healthy foundation for lifelong learning. You can find Princess at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/princess-titus/ https://appetiteforchangemn.org/ Sign-up to volunteer here: https://appetiteforchangemn.org/volunteer/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/appetiteforchange/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/appetiteforchange Reminder: Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts and our own banks of knowledge as you progress on your journey to living well. We'd also love you to leave us a review on iTunes. Send us a screenshot of your review. We'd love to see it! Please share this podcast with a friend or anyone who you think could benefit from this information. Join our private Art of Living Well Podcast Facebook Community: This is a community where you can directly interact with us and ask us questions and suggest topics for future episodes. Shop our Favorite Products: We are excited to share our new products including a stainless water bottle (for hot/cold beverages), two recipe books and our Minneapolis Healthy Restaurant Guide https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/products Instagram: @theartofliving_well FB: https://www.facebook.com/theartoflivingwellpodcast/ Sign-up for our Art of Living Well Podcast email list. (We promise not to bombard you with email). Marnie Dachis Marmet's Website (Zenful Life Coaching) Stephanie May Potter's Website

JOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Susie Sofranko, Director of Individual Giving at the "International Center of Photography" Museum in New York City, sits down to discuss her journey from the arts into development, her experiences at the Guggenheim and the Frick Museums, the role instagram plays in traditional photography (and generational divide), the impact young patrons have, the bureaucracy of choosing exhibitions, diversity, and gender roles/professionalism being taken seriously as a woman in the development world. **COVID-19 UPDATE**This was recorded prior to the epidemic in the U.S. While the museum is currently closed, they have incredible online/virtual programming and classes still occurring. You can learn more here: https://www.icp.org/news/engage-with-icp-from-anywhereLEARN MORE ABOUT ICP: https://www.icp.org/INSTA: @icpINTERVIEW QUESTIONS:First off, tell us a little more about the ICP community and your role?Why are you doing this? You're a New York City girl. You were an art history major at the Macaulay honors college at CUNY. You then got a masters of art at Hunter college. Did you want to be in academia? Or become an artist? How do you end up in development?Want to ask you about a few different topics:-the photography community. How are photographers viewed differently or similar from other types of artists?Are there any stereotypes or generational differences you see? Let's say tomorrow i wake and decide i want to be a photographer. What scrutiny am i going to potentially face?-millennials and Instagram. What's with the obsessiveness with documenting every part of your life? There's a popular hashtag picsoritdidnthappen. And using filters to show an altered landscape of the world. Is this helping us as a society or hurting us?-further on the Instagram question, what's the reception or what are you hearing from the professional photography community?-impact and young people.  How can Millennials make an impact to a museum, especially considering that the donation amounts are relatively small compared to some of your older donors or board members? How do we move the needle? What role do young patrons really play?-Development. You are a millennial. You are great at organizing millennials. But Millennials sometimes get categorized as being flaky, Or non committal. 1) is this true? 2) from a development perspective since you're trying to build relationships, how do you overcome this? What strategies have you found to be most effective?-cultural sensitivity and bureaucracy. When is it appropriate for you to get involved in these conversations, especially as it pertains to potential donors and museum members, in terms of what they want to see and what will draw crowds?-diversity. How do you be sensitive and carefully bring people together from all different types of backgrounds? And do you find it personally difficult at all to be so inclusive?Let's talk about you for sec: What are some personal fears or struggles you have had to overcome on your journey? Is it difficult being a young woman in non-profit work and being taken seriously in business?What is something you wish someone had told you 5 years ago, or you had told yourself, that you had to learn on your own? But would have made life so much easier had you known.How can we learn more about you and get connected to the ICP? What are the range of possibilities for involvement?

Talking with Shanna Hocking, Associate Vice President, Individual Giving at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, on this episode led to a major moment of clarity for me in my own work. We talk about the importance of a personal brand as a professional, and how we can grow and dream about the future while physically sheltering in place. Shortly after we stopped recording, I used her advice and brainstormed a short term and long term strategy for my regional portfolio. This was so motivating for me. My hope is that you will have a similar experience. Check out her website at https://www.shannaahocking.com/ and enter DEVDEBRIEF for a 10% discount! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/devdebrief/support

Dr. William Clark and Sherry Quam Taylor team up to talk about 3 simple steps every nonprofit can take to launch a successful individual giving campaign. #nonprofit #fundraising #individualgiving #grantwriting

Sherry Quam Taylor works with small to medium-sized nonprofits to jump-start their fundraising, aiding the transition from small individual donations to large foundational gifts. Tune in as we investigate the current paradox in giving trends, the importance of data-backed figures, and how to really run your nonprofit like a business.     Individual giving in 2018 declined 1.1% (adjusted inflation 3.4%) according to the annual Giving USA Trends report.    Spoiler alert: the sky is not falling.      Sherry Quam Taylor teaches nonprofit leaders how to pivot from small-dollar donations to securing larger, investment-level donations so they can finally fund their missions. The leaders she works with are experts in their field, but when it comes to individual donor fundraising, they’ve simply never been trained on how to do it, so it feels uncomfortable and frustrating. She helps them learn the exact steps to launch a mid- and major level gift program that feels comfortable, involves less dread, and fully funds their mission for the long-haul. She does this nationally through her private coaching and her 90-day LET’S GROW fundraising accelerator.   Website: www.QuamTaylor.com Sherry's 90-Day LET'S GROW Fundraising Accelerator: www.QuamTaylor.com/letsgrow 

Director of Individual Giving at MOCA, Brooke Devenney gives us some proper behind the scenes information about the role of fundraising at a large museum. She talks about different layers of engagement with the museum. How the museum invite individuals and companies to become a part of the community. We learn that she works closely with the curatorial team and the importance of a strong mission statement. MOCA is the only collection institution in Los Angeles that completely rely on private donations. Brooke has since we did the interview changed jobs. Today she is Director of Development at USC Roski School of Art and Design.https://theartword.com

A chat with the lovely Kathryn Holloway, Head of Individual Giving and Supporter Care at Friends of the Earth. We chat all things direct marketing: recruitment, the welcome journey, digital, talking to supporters, internal comms and basic communication being at the heart of it all! Should you get Instagram? What was the heating section in BHS like? Why is GDPR actually a good thing? Grab your earphones and find out.

David King is the executive director of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, where they just published a report on Congregations’ Economic Practices.  Download the report here: https://www.nscep.org/  Warren and David discuss the results of the research and the resulting trends we see in churches today.  

Olivia Custodio has her BFA in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University and her Masters in Music from the University of Utah. As a performer, she has appeared in numerous operas, musicals, and plays, and studied improv comedy at The Second City in Chicago. She has begun to dabble in the world of being a playwright and her first short play, Driver’s License, Please, premiered at Plan-B Theatre Company in the spring of 2019. Olivia currently serves as the Director of Individual Giving at Utah Symphony | Utah Opera and also served as the Director of Development at Salt Lake Acting Company.

Nathaniel Remez, corps de ballet, discusses his life and career with Senior Manager, Individual Giving, Ari Lipsky, with a special […]

In this episode I share with you the elements of a great appeal letter and how to structure your appeal so that it hits all the areas of the DiSC personality profile.

2017-03-05 Children of the Nations - Individual Giving by Heart of the CitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Southbank Centre is one of London's most famous artistic venues. Joanna is Head of Individual Giving at the Southbank Centre, and has first hand experience of both the value people place on culture, and also the challenges involved in funding the arts. Joanna describes the current context around arts funding, and offers an interesting background into how the Southbank Centre is funded.

This week we talk with Roger Johnson, Director of Individual Giving at Seattle International Film Festival in Seattle, WA. Roger shares his secrets on how he transitioned into development and individual giving from another career field. He also shares tips on relocating, and how to be a great networker. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes to ensure you don't miss an episode. To learn more about the Seattle International Film Festival, visit their website at www.siff.net

A conversation between Larry Gallagher, Vice President for College Advancement and Lawrence Zicklin, Chairman, Neuberger Berman & Chairman, The Baruch College Fund, alumnus, professor and major benefactor of Baruch College regarding the process and the transformative potential of individual philanthropic giving for both benefactors and beneficiaries. James A. Krauskopf introduces the speakers. The event is hosted by the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group and takes place on November 10, 2005 at 135 East 22nd Street.

Rhonda Zapatka '94 describes her work as the Senior Director of Individual Giving at Trickle Up.