Podcast appearances and mentions of Russell James

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Laura MacDonald, CFRE, Founder and Principal of the Benefactor Group. Laura discusses the critical role endowments play in fostering long-term financial resilience for nonprofits. She emphasizes that endowments, distinct from operating reserves or rainy-day funds, are strategic investments in which the principal remains untouched while annual draws (typically 4–6%) provide a steady revenue stream. With $12 trillion poised to transfer through generational wealth shifts, she highlights the unprecedented opportunity for nonprofits to secure their futures through planned giving and estate gifts. Laura dispels the myth that endowments are exclusive to large organizations. Instead, she advocates for any nonprofit with financial maturity, reserves, and strong donor relationships to consider building an endowment. She underscores the importance of aligning organizational leadership behind this long-term strategy and notes that endowments not only support sustainability but can also elevate annual fundraising efforts. Her advice includes engaging loyal donors by exploring their vision for the nonprofit's future and positioning endowments as a way to secure their legacy and amplify their impact. The conversation also addresses criticisms of endowments, such as concerns about "locking away" funds while current needs persist. Laura provides practical solutions, like offering donors options to support immediate needs while endowment contributions accrue. She highlights that most endowments are funded by individuals rather than corporations or foundations and emphasizes that nonprofits must tailor their approach to each donor's values and preferences. By fostering transparency and showcasing the broader mission, nonprofits can address objections and engage donors effectively. Finally, Laura introduces key insights from her book, such as using storytelling to create a "perpetual hero" narrative for donors. Drawing on the research of Dr. Russell James, she explains how endowment conversations can inspire donors to leave a lasting legacy. The episode closes with resources from The Fund Raising School, including courses, webinars, and customizable training programs, to help nonprofits integrate endowment strategies into their overall fundraising plans. It's a call to action for nonprofits to embrace the opportunity to secure their future while enhancing their impact today.

This week of Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy sits down with Dr. Russell James to unveil why donors give.  Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP® is a professor of the CH Foundation Chair of Personal Financial Planning and Charitable Giving Program Director at Texas Tech University's School of Financial Planning. Before joining Texas Tech University, Dr. James was the Director of Planned Giving for Central Christian College in Moberly, Missouri, and later served as president of the college. His research has been quoted numerous times by various news outlets, including The Economist, The New York Times, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and his financial neuroimaging research was profiled in The Wall Street Journal's Smart Money Magazine. He has authored several books, including The Storytelling Fundraiser, The Socratic Fundraiser, Inside the Mind of the Bequest Donor, and Visual Planned Giving.During this episode, Jeremy and Dr. James explore donor identity and what leads to donor retention and meaningful donor engagement. Dr. James highlights the importance of a donor's backstory—appreciating the “why” behind a gift. He shares his extensive research around legacy giving and how to steer away from its sometimes negative associations. They also discuss Socratic fundraising, the psychology of transformational donations, how scientific research ought to inform fundraising, and what the Bible might have to tell us about fundraising. We'd love to hear your thoughts, ideas, questions, and recommendations for the podcast! You can shoot Katie Janus, GDT's producer, an email anytime!Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube to make sure you never miss an episode!Center for Civil Society's YouTube Channel

Russell James Barratt and his wildly joyful quilts make me want to lasso the UK and bring our two countries closer together. His work is loud and colorful, his demeanor is gentle and composed, and those two sides of Russell make for an imminently enjoyable friend to chat with.In this SEAMSIDE conversation, Russell and I explore: ① how he balances the tension of empty space and maximalism ② why the arc of creative exploration is longer than long ③ how we can use our quilts to say things words don't touch→ Get your free trial to the QUILTY NOOK → Claim your free copy of 10 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE I STARTED QUILTING → See images and more at the EPISODE WEBSITE → Follow Zak on INSTAGRAM

Join Dr. Preston Cherry and Dr. Russell James, as they discuss how charitable giving and tax planning can work together. Plus, they break down tricky tax stuff, including how to deal with estate and income taxes smartly.Want to learn more? Connect with us below! Dr. Russell James on LinkedInDr. Preston D. Cherry on LinkedInDr. Preston D. Cherry's WebsiteReady to explore these tax planning strategies for financial acceleration? Visit our website for more insights and personalized guidance.Click here to go to our website: https://concurrentfp.com

Steve and Stuart speak to TikTok artists Charlie Tyler and Russell James Williams about how they got started and how they're now making a living from the social media platform. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Music is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers win for the ninth time in 10 games to climb up the Western Conference standings. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.

[ARCHIVES] Ambrose Bierce was an American Civil War veteran. As a Union soldier Bierce fought in many battles, was wounded, and went on to become a pioneer in the horror genre, helping introduce the psychological thriller to the American story. American tradition is steeped in rich horror and veterans like Bierce who have taken their experiences in war and service and twisted them into terrifying tales for the public are a staple in that tradition. Edgar Allen Poe, a king of the American gothic, had a stint in the Army, enlisting under a fake name and age in 1827. Rod Serling, the creator and host of The Twilight Zone, fought in World War II, earning a bronze star and purple heart before going on to terrifying millions with dark, otherworldly frights on TV. These are some of the few, but impactful authors who have transposed the horrors of war into macabre fiction – and today, that tradition continues. On this episode of Fire Watch, we explore that tradition through contemporary authors – who are also veterans – in a reading of Bierce's An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.  This episode contains adult themes, violence and swearing. Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.com. In this episode: Drew F. Lawrence, Briane Keene, Jonathan Raab, Dacia Arnold, Russell James and Weston Ochse.

David Mirikitani interviews National Freestyle Coaches Bill Zadick, Joe Russell and James Green about the U.S. Open, the Pan American Championships, wrestling rules and tactics, elite wrestler training and more.

Join Guest Host Diggy Smooth, Shane Reed, and Russell James as they discuss this weeks Emails, Headlines, what's good to watch and what not to watch, also Doug brings a brand new game the boys have never played before so check this week's episode of the DQP Weekly!   Edited: Russell James   Feel free to join our Patreon for exclusive content for $1 a month you can show us your support! patreon.com/draftyq   A Drafty Quarters Production!

Extra! Extra! Join Dave Linder, Mike Smith, Shane Reed and Russell James as they discuss this week's headlines, which include recent DCEU drama and some interesting revelations that came to light recently from 2012's wrestlemania, and we play a special version of Hangin Big Brain With Dave!   Also you can join our Patreon for $1 to help us reach our goal of 1000 subscribers here patreon.com/draftyq

Ambrose Bierce was an American Civil War veteran. As a Union soldier Bierce fought in many battles, was wounded, and went on to become a pioneer in the horror genre, helping introduce the psychological thriller to the American story. American tradition is steeped in rich horror and veterans like Bierce who have taken their experiences in war and service and twisted them into terrifying tales for the public are a staple in that tradition. Edgar Allen Poe, a king of the American gothic, had a stint in the Army, enlisting under a fake name and age in 1827. Rod Serling, the creator and host of The Twilight Zone, fought in World War II, earning a bronze star and purple heart before going on to terrifying millions with dark, otherworldly frights on TV. These are some of the few, but impactful authors who have transposed the horrors of war into macabre fiction – and today, that tradition continues. On this episode of Fire Watch, we explore that tradition through contemporary authors – who are also veterans – in a reading of Bierce's An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.  Appearing in this episode: Weston Ochse, Russell James, Dacia Arnold, Drew Lawrence, Jonathan Raab, Brian Keene This episode contains adult themes, violence and swearing. Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.com.

In the spotlight is Russell James, who was raised on Long Island, N.Y., and spent his evenings watching“Chiller,” “The Night Stalker”and“Dark Shadows,” among other horror shows, while also reading the likes of Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe. Today, James' byline appears on more than 20 horror novels of his own. We discuss: >> His beginnings >> Piloting U.S. Army helicopters >> Horror conventions >> Rod Serling >> How geography and climate influence story >> Greatest horror movies >> His novel in the works >> Etc. Learn more about Russell James and his work here:https://www.russellrjames.com/  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century,” “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play,” and two yet-to-be-published manuscripts, “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” and the short story collection “Love American Style.” Write to him at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program. 

Episode 100!! We welcome back Russell James to the show to kick off Season 4! We have some announcements to make in this episode as well so stay tuned

Episode two hundred fifteen - part one Jessikah chats with Russell James about THE DEMON DAGGER, a sci-fi horror novel set in Florida about a Demon Hunter who discovers that the stakes are high when someone very close to him has been possessed.

Interview with Russell James, author of the novel DEMON DAGGER.You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Russell James discusses the power of story, the client as the hero of their story, and how advisors can ascend to the role of trusted sage.-Learn more about Silicon Hills Wealth Management here. Silicon Hills Wealth Management is a financial planning and wealth management firm based in Austin, Texas. We provide exceptionally personalized financial planning services, specially designed to impact people's lives for the better at every level, for a world truly invested.-Follow us on socials and thank you for your continued support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our main feature this week is the cheery Nordic film, The Innocents. Nothing will make you feel better than watching this on Shudder. But first, we're talking Rise: Blood Hunter, Halloween with the New Addams Family, Heavy Metal, Nightwish, Evils of the Night, A Reflection of Fear, The Samaritan, Quake, Black Magic by Russell James, and Short Stories to Read in One Shitting by R.J. Benetti.

Horror author Russell R. James is back with DEMON DAGGER (August 16, 2022; Flame Tree Press), a fast-paced, chilling tale of darkness and vengeance for fans of the TV series ‘Supernatural', as well as readers who love Stephen King, Dean Koontz and Chuck Wendig. LA County Sheriff's Deputy Drew Price has a gift, or perhaps… a curse. When a demon possesses a person, Drew can see the horrific-looking demon that dwells within. This ability has made him a demon hunter, armed with the one weapon that can send these fiends back to Hell; the demon dagger. One demon named Nicobar sets its sights on punishing the hunter by taking the soul of Drew's son, condemning the boy to life as a psychopath. DEMON DAGGER follows Drew's attempts to save his son's soul and then use the blade to end Nicobar's time on Earth.Russell R. James was raised on Long Island, New York and spent too much time watching Chiller, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and Dark Shadows, despite his parents' warnings. Bookshelves full of Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe didn't make things better. He graduated from Cornell University and the University of Central Florida.After flying helicopters with the U.S. Army and a career as a technical writer, he now spins twisted tales best read in daylight, including horror thrillers Dark Inspiration, Q Island, and The Playing Card Killer. He authored the Grant Coleman Adventures series starting with Cavern of the Damned and the Ranger Kathy West series starting with Claws. He resides in sunny Florida. His wife reads his work, rolls her eyes, and says "There is something seriously wrong with you."

In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks to returning guest Russell James. They discuss his latest book, Demon Dagger, available August 16.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.russellrjames.com/        Twitter: https://twitter.com/RRJames14   Link to purchase:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JPFK3NZ/ 

Some of you will remember I did a review of the novel, The Playing Card Killer. I very much enjoyed that book and jumped at the chance to read and review Russell James's next book, Demon Dagger. Join us today as we talk about his latest work, how he crafted his novel, why he did what he did, and why he did not do what he could have done on this episode of All Things Writing. We will talk about all kinds of things including;A walkthrough of your latest offering, Demon Dagger.  I love the idea of a protagonist who can see demons. Where did that idea come from? In the beginning of the book, you make it clear that the relationship between Drew and his wife Anna is a difficult one. Tell us why you added that as an element to the story?Keeping in the theme of family, something happens to Drew and Anna's only son. I have to tell you that I did not see that coming. But it sets up the rest of the book nicely. There is a conventional wisdom in writing that dictates we, as writers, should be careful when we are dealing with children in horror. Explain your thought process in framing what you did concerning their son. I love the idea of a rickety old dagger becoming a formidable weapon only in the presence of a demon. Where did that idea come from? Let's talk cars for a moment or two. Gabriella, a classic muscle car, plays an important role in this story. Talk about the relationship between the car, Drew, and the character of Lincoln. What do you think is the central message of the book Demon Dagger? We leave Anna and Drew with their weapons. Will see them again? Where can people find you work?Want to know more? Check out Russel James at https://www.russellrjames.comOr at his amazon page at: https://www.amazon.com/Russell-James/e/B006BFIOKQThanks for listening!-BryanSupport the show

Today's podcast features Louis Diez, the founder of the Donor Participation Project (DPP).Louis set up the DPP with a single goal – to try to reverse the decline in the number of people giving to charity. Until recently, its members have predominantly been US fundraisers, but increasingly, more people from around the world are joining and the group is now 1,500 strong. I recently signed up, and if you listen to what Louis has to say, I think you will too.Membership (which is free) offers access to monthly, 45-minute online discussion sessions where the group gets together to share ideas and thoughts about what's moving the needle of giving in the right direction. These are backed up with loads of great content shared on the DPP LinkedIn group. They have also just launched their first online conference. The conference is a series of two-hour sessions where one or two core speakers lead with their thoughts on a specific area of fundraising and a group of other practitioners then share a single piece of insight in two-minute lightning presentations. Everything is pulled together in the chat. This Friday's session (6th May 2022) is on scrappy innovation and next Friday they are looking at the future of major gift fundraising. If you are interested you can find out more and sign up here. There is a small payment for the conference but you'll also get access to videos of the previous sessions. The first was on how donor's preferred communications styles are changing and the second looked at how we can grow engagement amongst people from under represented groups (where you'll see me appear in a lightning session sharing an important finding from our new research into attitudes to giving amongst British Hindus).The DPP is building a community of fundraisers who care about growing their understanding of what is working – and sharing what they learn. They know there is no simple answer and recognise that hearing many different voices increases the chances of producing incremental advances. But they also realise that these have to be delivered through a system that makes ideas and new approaches accessible. To that end, they work with three pillars – understanding the dynamics of content delivery, appreciating how a community functions and finally, how to best make that ask. It's all straightforward stuff, but what makes it so exciting is that the focus is on low-cost solutions - often driven by free tech. So take a listen and see what you think. You'll hear that Louis is a Higher Education fundraiser so we do spend some time talking about alumni giving before moving on to broader fundraising topics, but everything is relevant to all sectors. Sadly, sound quality isn't brilliant but the content is great. I hope I'll see you amongst the DPP-ers at the next meet up.The two books mentioned are Get Together by Bailey Richardson, Kevin Huynh and Kai Elmer Sotto, and  The Socratic Fundraiser by Dr Russell James. 

Join us in listening to Russell James, Brand Manager – Brand Defining & Narrative at Nike. Russell shares highly valuable best practices for listening to and understanding consumer feedback, better meeting customer wants and needs with product and service. This episode also includes helpful information on personal and professional growth.

Dr. Russell James joins the program today to discuss how to make an EPIC Fundraising Ask: the story principles of successful major gift requests.   Russell details the science and story principles behind powerful major gift requests.  He shares examples of the hero's journey and discusses the phrases and strategies that work in the real world to make a compelling fundraising ask.Mentions includeDr. Russell JamesTexas Tech University - School of Financial PlanningThe Epic FundraiserEvents/LearningA Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities (ABFE) 2022 annual conference - Harambee,  April 21-23, Washington DCGrowing CF Conference, October, 2022 Wichita, KSCharitable Gift Planners - October 2022, Reno NVExponent Philanthropy - October, 2022 Minneapolis, MNAssociationsAdvancement Network (AdNet)CEONetProNetCommAEmergentCF.comPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Composed by Joseph McDade.

Sunday Evening Service - Pastor Russell James: True Love

Whether it is IRS Form 990 data or neuroimaging, Dr. James hunts down the psychology behind giving and its impact on nonprofits.   >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

This Week in Auburn Track & Field with Head Coach Ralph Spry & Andy Burcham 2/28/22 Photo:  Russell James

Wednesday Evening Bible Study - Russell James: Days and Strength

Sunday Evening Service - Pastor Russell James: The Word of Their Testimony

Sunday Evening Service - Pastor Russell James: The Necessity of The Church

Sunday Evening Service - Pastor Russell James: Destiny Found at The Waterhole

Sunday Morning Service - Pastor Russell James: What Will You Do With Jesus?

Sunday Morning Service (Part 1) - Pastor Russell James: He Knoweth Not How To Go To The City

Looking to take your charitable giving to the next level? Join us for a conversation with Professor Russell James, PhD! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sunday Evening Service - Pastor Russell James: Woe Is Me

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast! I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to visit with Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP for this milestone episode. If you know Dr. James, you know this will be a great conversation. If you don’t know him yet, you’re in for a real treat! Dr. James is Director of graduate studies in charitable planning in the Division of Personal Financial Planning in the College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University. His research into human behavior and charitable giving has shaped how institutions large and small engage major donors and maximize revenue all across the U.S. Dr. James recently published a five-book series, the Fundraising Myth and Science Book Series. In our conversation, we talk extensively about one of those books, The Storytelling Fundraiser. This new book series is also the foundation of a great new training program that Dr. James and Greg Warner at MarketSmart have partnered to bring to market. We covered so much ground in this conversation. It’s an in-depth review of the book and the foundational thinking that went into it, including: The One Big Thing in fundraising, and why it’s something you might not expect. The difference between donor-centered and community-centered fundraising, and why organizations that want to secure transformational gifts should double down on donor-centered fundraising. The neuroscience behind high-impact philanthropic activity, and how your organization and your donors can benefit from it. Why talking to donors about giving from their wealth (assets) vs. their disposable income is critical to your organization’s long-term financial security and growth. The exact phrase(s) you should adopt to help your supporters unlock transformational generosity. How philanthropy is both altruistic and self-serving at the same time, and what you need to understand to effectively navigate these differences. The key decision-making processes that people go through when deciding to give a charitable gift, and how focusing on asset-based giving can help your donors make better decisions (for them and you!). Why fundraisers have a difficult time talking with donors about legacy giving, and the exact language and tools to help overcome those difficulties (including his 65 video trainings available for FREE). Why wading into math conversations with your donors may not be the best idea, and how to use storytelling to make key financial points that will motivate your donors to act. The interconnected role of overhead and restricted giving in philanthropy, and how you can navigate these to unlock significant giving from your

Sunday Evening Service - Pastor Russell James: Who Will It Be Lord?

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Sunday Evening Service - Pastor Russell James: Jesus Wept

Sunday Morning Service - Pastor Russell James: The Grace of God

Sunday Evening Service - Pastor Russell James: Hiding Among The Stuff

Sunday Night Service - Pastor Russell James: The Parable of The Sower

Sunday Evening Service - Pastor Russell James: The Three Daughters of Job

Sunday Night - Pastor Russell James: Eyes On Eternity

Charitable Lead Trusts and Charitable Remainder Trusts, you may have heard about them but you probably don't know how they can benefit you, and your future. Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP; is a professor in the Department of Personal Financial Planning at Texas Tech University where he directs the on-campus and online graduate program in Charitable Financial Planning (planned giving). Russell is going to discuss with Joe all about the charitable options that are available to you and your family. Everything you need to know to get started in the process of charitable giving and how to monitor it over your lifetime. You can reach Dr. Russell James at @GenerosityProf on twitter and https://www.linkedin.com/in/encouragegenerosity Connect with Joe Robert: www.JoeRobert.com Find him on all social platforms at @JoeMRobert Enjoyed the podcast? Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review. We love to hear your feedback and please share this with others who would benefit.

In our most recent episode of The Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast we sat down with Larry Johnson, author of The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising, and Founder of the training and consulting firm of the same name. During our conversation, Larry shared how and why focusing on the underlying principles of fundraising is so important to fundraising success for any organization:Being effective in fundraising is 90% how and what you think, and only 10% what you're actually doingUnderstanding the underlying principles of fundraising allows you to adapt tactics and techniques to fit any situation, without sacrificing the core elements of successBased on research conducted by Dr. Russell James of Texas Tech, organizations that can tap into asset-based giving (vs. solely cash-based giving) stand to scale revenues much more significantly than those that focus only on cash asks. Using The Eight Principles model allows organizations to successfully expand into asset-based giving opportunities with their donorsWhen we change our mindset and how we think about philanthropy, donors, and the relationships that undergird all philanthropic activities, exponential revenue growth is possibleIf you want more on The Eight Principles, check out The Oracle League, their high-level online training program.