Podcasts about nonprofit radio

This Week:  Calling This Decision Making Only Scratches The Surface  The book is The Tyranny of False Choices: A Guide to Authentic Decision-Making. The author, Rey Ramsey, reveals his research and thinking that go way beyond decisions. Let's talk about … Continue reading →

Planned giving does not have to be complicated OR expensive, and you don't need an estate attorney to get started. What if your nonprofit already has planned giving prospects sitting inside your donor database, but you just haven't asked them yet?Tony Martignetti worked with a historical society who mailed just 250 people about planned giving. SIX donors responded that they had already included the organization in their wills!We talk about how Tony built St. John's University's planned giving program to $20 million, why your best prospects are often your most loyal long-term donors, and why he recommends starting with donors around age 55-60+ and older. And yes, monthly donors absolutely belong in this conversation. Someone who has supported your organization month after month for years can make an incredible planned giving prospect.Resources & LinksConnect with Tony on LinkedIn, tune in to his podcast Nonprofit Radio, and learn more Planned Giving Accelerated.This episode is presented by The Monthly Giving Builder. If you are leaving real impact dollars on the table, sign up by August 12th for just $49.99/month and get FREE access to 3 LIVE sessions on August 17, 20, and 27 to help you stand up your monthly giving program.With the Monthly Giving Builder, you can generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Supercharge your monthly giving program and apply for my Monthly Giving VIP Intensive session. Only 2 spots are available this fall!Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

This Week:  Grants Fundraising Before You Start Writing  Byron Coke says there are four things that decide whether you should spend your limited time applying for a foundation grant: mission alignment; geographic eligibility; funding stage; and, award fit. If any … Continue reading →

This Week:  Low-Lift Donor Retention  So many nonprofits have a leaky bucket problem: donors don't stay after their first gift. We all know retaining existing donors costs so much less than acquiring new ones. Chris Vaughan shares his thinking on … Continue reading →

This Week:  The Science Of Fundraiser Feelings  We take a scientific look at fundraiser behavior and behavior design, with Mallory Erickson. What does the science say about what happens in the fundraiser's body at stressful moments, like a solicitation or … Continue reading →

This Week:  800th Show!  It’s Nonprofit Radio’s 800th show and 16th Anniversary Jubilee. To celebrate, co-host Claire Meyerhoff brings her Sweet Sixteen theme. We have our associate producer, Kate Martignetti; 3 live songs from Scott Stein, including our theme “Cheap … Continue reading →

This Week:  A Wide-Ranging AI Conversation With 3 Experts The company Accenture published an AI report, “Learning Reinvented,” about the connection between humans and artificial intelligence. Our smart panel discusses it and takes on broader, related subjects including leadership; equity; … Continue reading →

This Week:  5 Project Management Tools For Non-Project Managers From project charter to closing report, Adrienne Figus walks you through the essential tools to help you take control of the changes you may find yourself leading. She's with Madison College. … Continue reading →

This Week:  Confessions Of Nonprofit Social Media Managers  Approval processes. Posting frequency. Constant emergencies. Managing AI. To overcome those challenges, our panel offers time-saving tactics, strategies to fight burn out, smart ways to use AI, and more. They're Keara Klose … Continue reading →

This Week:  Your Fall Gala Strategy  The CEO of Trellis.org wants you to recognize your gala as a substantial fundraising growth opportunity. He shares his advice on unlocking new revenue drivers; turning one-night attendees into long-term donors; modern upsells; using … Continue reading →

This Week:  A Skeptic's View On The Value Of AI In Fundraising  “Holding Fire” is Stephen Christopher Nill's new book, written by this artificial intelligence skeptic. Launching his book on Nonprofit Radio, he presents his Human-Centered AI Framework, five principles … Continue reading →

This Week:  Your Successful Giving Day  Our coverage of the 2026 Nonprofit Technology Conference continues as Jackelyne Briseño helps you leverage giving day opportunities through segmentation; gamefying strategies; multi-channel methods; collaborating internally; using social influencers; preparing your CRM database; and, … Continue reading →

This Week:  Apps, Tools & Tactics Jason Shim returns with his annual rundown of the digital resources and tips that'll make your online, phone and app lives easier, more productive and safer. He's with the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital … Continue reading →

This Week:  Brand Your Giving Programs  Farra Trompeter returns, with Ishmam Rahman, to share their advice around applying brand strategies to your monthly, mid-level and Planned Giving programs. You'll build connections between your programs and improve outcomes. Farra is with … Continue reading →

This Week:  DAFs: 2026 Benchmark Report We return to our 2026 Nonprofit Technology Conference coverage with a discussion of the third annual report on Donor Advised Fund fundraising. Our panel shares DAF giving results; changed donor behaviors; illiquid assets; best … Continue reading →

This Week:  Mission-Driven Mergers Dave LeVan shares the merger story of Water for Good and Lifewater International, to reveal how to lead a nonprofit merger in a resource-constrained environment, without sacrificing the mission. He explains the role of the board … Continue reading →

This Week:  Mid-Level Recruiting Strategy & Tactics Mitch McDermott stresses the value of a strong middle management team, and brings contrarian hiring and interviewing tactics, so you recruit the best team possible. He shares advice for nonprofits and individuals on … Continue reading →

This Week:  Honoring Others Through Effective Listening We take a break from our Nonprofit Technology Conference coverage, to learn the difference between hearing and listening; how effective listening makes people feel; the 4 habits of listening; the goal of listening; … Continue reading →

This Week:  Disaster Recovery & Incident Response For Accidental Techies Our conversations from the 2026 Nonprofit Technology Conference continue with your DR & IR plan. Cyberattacks, hardware failure or human error can cause big problems, but get minimized when you … Continue reading →

This Week:  AI For The Rest Of Us Our coverage of the 2026 Nonprofit Technology Conference continues with Allison McMillan's survey of these Artificial Intelligence tools: Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Suno. She reviews their use cases; the differences between them; … Continue reading →

This Week:  Responsible AI Adoption We continue our coverage of the 2026 Nonprofit Technology Conference (26NTC), with a panel that helps you find the low-hanging fruit for AI at your nonprofit. They share their 5-Step framework for deploying AI in … Continue reading →

This Week:  Consider The Human Factors We launch our coverage of the 2026 Nonprofit Technology Conference with an NTC perennial: Rubin Singh. This year, he asks you to consider the human side of tech that impacts your CRM, and really, … Continue reading →

This Week:  Emotional Intelligence For Leaders  Raised in Northern Ireland during years of deep division, Dr. Irvine Nugent brings EQ and conflict resolution skills for nonprofit leaders. He identifies the 4 skills leaders need along with how to avoid escalation … Continue reading →

This Week:  “Sell” Your Nonprofit Encouraging you to know your nonprofit as your product, Jason Barnaby wants you to talk about it in a way that makes people curious to learn more, drawing them closer to your work. Also, he'd … Continue reading →

This Week:  Podcasthon: Athens Area Humane Society As part of the worldwide Podcasthon, we make space for Cheryl McCormick, CEO of Athens Area Humane Society, in Athens, GA, to reveal her secrets to enormously successful Planned Giving fundraising at a … Continue reading →

This Week:  Your 5-Step Inclusive Strategic Plan The author of the book “Inclusive Strategic Planning for Nonprofits,” talks you through her strategy of kickoff; discovery; prioritization; planning; and, implementation. She makes your plan a valuable, living resource, rather than a … Continue reading →

This Week:  Savvy CSR Seeking Kimberly O'Donnell delivers strategies and tactics for your corporate social responsibility fundraising. She advises you to build relationships and avoid transactions; lead with mission and your compelling story; include volunteering; tap your community to avoid … Continue reading →

This Week:  Systems & Processes So Your People Thrive Dylan Bassett helps you create your invisible infrastructure, so you can quietly reduce burnout, increase efficiency and make it easier for your nonprofit to grow. He shares the signs that your … Continue reading →

This Week:  Grow Your Personal Brand & Your Nonprofit As a nonprofit leader, you can build your personal brand and watch benefits accrue to both you and your organization. With the right messaging, strategy, consistency, and authentic connection, your individual … Continue reading →

This Week:  Bring Fun To Evaluation & Impact Data Kayla Meyers reveals the fun in what may sound dull, through braids, data galleries and data escape rooms. She distinguishes between outputs, outcomes and impact, and explains the disconnect between traditional … Continue reading →

This Week:  Monthly Giving Matters  First, Dana Snyder shares info on the Global Monthly Giving Summit later this month. Then, she shares what she knows about how to launch or grow your monthly sustainer fundraising. How to convert one-time donors … Continue reading →

This Week:  Put Passion & Fun Into Your Fundraising  Ben Cooley brings his energy and warmth as he shares his thinking on intimate donor events; savvy stewardship (Thanking is banking!); your major donor conversations; the critical role of leadership in … Continue reading →

This Week:  Thrive Amid The Digital Transformation The digital marketing we grew up with is no more, mostly due to Google AI Overview and all the other Artificial Intelligence surrounding us. We've talked about this and Lou Kotsinis brings his … Continue reading →

This Week:  Be Human & Be Yourself, For Best Fundraising  Messy and authentic. That's how Brad Ton wants you to come to your fundraising relationships, for best outcomes. Be genuinely curious about people, with a dose of strategy, and you've … Continue reading →

This Week:  771: 2026 Outlook  Our Esteemed Contributors kick off 2026 to share what they're looking out for in the New Year. We talk about increased hesitation around AI adoption; mitigating the risks of political, legal and PR attacks; your … Continue reading →

This Week:  Decolonizing Wealth This first aired in 2018, yet it feels more relevant right now, as we witness gross acts of separation and exploitation of non-white people, and the wealth divide has become larger and more consequential. Edgar Villanueva's … Continue reading →

This Week:  Overlooked Consequences Of A.I. & How To Preserve Your Humanity There's a broad temptation we each face, to enlist Artificial Intelligence tools in all nonprofit and personal decisions. Some people have intimate relationships with A.I. bots. At what … Continue reading →

This Week:  Bookkeeping Red Flags & Your Board’s Oversight Jackie Shaw reveals the biggest financial red flags most nonprofits overlook, including proper controls; reconciliation; getting receipts; your chart of accounts; and more. She also shares how to keep your board … Continue reading →

This Week:  Another Conversation With Art Taylor  The CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), returns to share his thinking on the GoFundMe chaotic week in October, addressing the decline in families who donate to nonprofits, and our community's … Continue reading →

This Week:  What We Can Learn From For-Profits  Let's not fawn over for-profit companies. Not everything they do carries over to our nonprofit community. But some things do. Like building systems and processes; diversifying revenue; knowing KPIs cold; relentless customer … Continue reading →

This Week:  Takeaways From Film Work, So You Flow & Do Your Best Work  Steven Puri brings lessons from his work in film, which is inherently remote and distributed, to help increase your personal and team productivity. Time boxing; mono-tasking; … Continue reading →

This Week:  The New Tax Law: What It Means For Your Fundraising Right Now & In 2026 In January, there are substantial changes coming to tax and donation laws that impact your fundraising messages for end-of-year, and in the new … Continue reading →

This Week:  HR Equity For Non-HR Professionals Following last week's HR Overview, our panel focuses on equitable human resources. They take you through the employee lifecycle, from job description and your hiring process, through professional development and a career competencies … Continue reading →

This Week:  HR Overview For Non-HR Professionals  Trust is key, and so is strong middle management, for CEOs and EDs responsible for human resources in their nonprofit. Janelle Miller Moravek helps with what to focus on, and how to manage … Continue reading →

This Week:  Your AI Brand Footprint  What is this thing, why should you care and what can you do to improve it? George Weiner returns to acquaint you with his company's study of how Artificial Intelligence will influence giving in … Continue reading →

This Week:  Better Governance With Relational Leadership  Let's have a frank conversation about the state of nonprofit governance, and staff and volunteer leadership. Some of the issues are individual. Some are systemic. All are fixable once we identify them and … Continue reading →

This Week:  The State Of The Sector (Beginning With AI)  This year, any conversation about the nonprofit sector finds its way to Artificial Intelligence. So we start there, with our contributors Gene Takagi on legal and Amy Sample Ward on … Continue reading →

This Week:  The Value Of Nonprofit Journalism For Your Work  Monika Bauerlein reveals lessons to learn from when Mother Jones, the magazine, had its nonprofit status revoked in the 1980's during the Reagan administration. She also shares her thinking on … Continue reading →

This Week:  Storytelling, With An Award-Winning Crime Fiction Author  Carl Vonderau has made many mistakes in his professional writing—and he wants you to learn from them. His savvy advice includes: Use the senses; evoke emotion; get your readers and viewers … Continue reading →

This Week:  Your Emergency Marketing Plan  Our panel helps you prepare for, and respond to, emergencies with your digital marketing and fundraising. They also help you steward your new donors. They're Sarah Allen from BRAC USA, along with Julia Molinaro … Continue reading →