I recently read some “advice” from a fundraising expert about ways to engage with your donors. Frankly, I was appalled. The advice they were giving was so deeply antithetical to how I approach fundraising. I believe that the “old school” way that so many of us are taught how to fundraise is just plain wrong […]
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In this episode, we are joined by Britt Savage, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant who shares insights on the report “Unlocking Social Progress by Addressing Structural Racism” by Bridgespan Group. We discuss the findings of the report, its implications, and how organizations can address structural racism to unlock social progress. Key Takeaways: -The report
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In this episode, Pooya Pourak, a design strategist, shares how human-centered design principles can be used to create meaningful connections with donors during the interview process. By focusing on curiosity and connection, nonprofits can build trust and rapport with donors, uncover their motivations, and create customized engagement plans that align with their values. Pooya also
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This week’s interview with Dr. Ellen Wong was a revelation. Ellen specializes in happiness and is spreading her message about the benefits of happiness to the world. Grumpy New Yorker that I am, my first thought was, “Happiness? What kind of hippy nonsense is that?” Ellen walks us through the elements of happiness that she
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Ellen Wong, a naturopathic doctor and happiness expert. During our conversation, Dr. Wong emphasized the importance of understanding that happiness is not a destination, but rather something you create. We also discussed the importance of self-care and self-compassion in achieving happiness. Dr. Wong stressed that taking care of
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Welcome to the podcast where we talk to successful consultants in various industries. Today we are joined by Tom Pyun, a former nonprofit leader who transitioned to consulting. Tom is here to share his experience on why he decided to become a consultant, how he got his clients, and how he dealt with imposter syndrome.
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I just finished a ten week teaching stint at my old high school in Ojai. It was nice to be back in the nurturing bosom of my old alma mater without the trauma of actually being a teenager in high school. I could see all of the students learning, growing and experiencing the general cringiness
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This webinar will guide you through common constraints that limit the success of your major gift program.
I’ll show you how to realign your focus on what truly matters—building genuine, lasting relationships with your donors.
