How to Be a Savvy Donor

It's the end of a tough year, and nonprofits have been hit hard. How do you know who is a good charity to give to? Nonprofit donors tune in!

It’s the end of a tough year, and nonprofits have been hit hard. Year-end giving is more important than ever. But how do you know who is a good charity to give to? Tune into this episode, revived from 2019, to find out the best (and worst!) ways to decide who deserves your nonprofit donations.…

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The Future of Donor Engagement

How do you keep your donors engaged and invested in your mission? Matt Barnett of Bonjoro sat down with me to talk about the future of donor engagement – personalized videos. Listen in to find out how personalized videos can set you apart from other orgs and help create donors that are superfans of your…

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Scammers, Deception… Who Can You Trust?

It’s spring 2020, and everyone is feeling a little vulnerable to being taken advantage of. Whether you’re a donor or a nonprofit, how can you trust those around you? Are your donation dollars actually going to charity? Are your organizational partners really in this to pursue your mission? I sat down with my friend and…

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Nonprofit Innovation – Without Losing Your Soul

Nonprofits tend to be pretty risk-averse. I mean, failing could mean losing donor confidence, right? But on the other hand, how can we expect to pursue our missions without trying new things? I sat down with Antonio Cardona from Pillsbury United Communities to talk about how nonprofits can take certain risks today to make a…

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Nonprofit Fundraising Fake News

It’s holiday time – the season for turkey, big retail deals, and…charity donations! How do YOU decide who to give to? Does facebook tell you which nonprofits are naughty and nice?  In this episode, we talk about how nonprofits that succeed are often under fire from unfriendly elves. Be a seasonal smarty and listen to…

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Most Insane Nonprofit Donor Database Ever

We get started, introduce ourselves and do a riff on a few posted nonprofit questions. Like: what if you start a charity just to flip real estate? What’s the most insane donor database management method, and we hear from a nonprofit worried about taking donations from politicians. Follow me on SoundCloud Join me on Facebook…

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