My friend and repeat guest Darren Isom is down to speak some truth. In this fun episode, we talk about the generational and cultural shifts in the workplace as Boomers retire and millennials are taking up the mantle of leadership. We discuss the challenge of Gen X’ers being the sandwich generation, how we’re not setting […]
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Last week, one of my Accelerator students asked for my response to this article entitled Why I Stopped Donating To Your Organization. She asked for my thoughts and, of course, I have many. So, Nitiya Walker, this one’s for you. Let me start by saying that I agree with 80% of this article and want
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Friends, it’s been a tough week. The Supreme Court rulings strike at the very heart of the work that I and so many of you do to support equity, opportunity and justice. As if we needed more proof that white supremacy, racism and privilege are alive and well. I feel the rage and the despair.
In today’s episode, we have a special guest joining us: Robby Fowler. Together, we’ll explore the game-changing potential of ChatGPT in the world of fundraising. ChatGPT, powered by OpenAI, is an AI language model that’s creating waves in the fundraising landscape. Nonprofits, listen up! Get ready to unlock the true power of ChatGPT and take
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As an ED, my biggest mistake was thinking too small. I thought to get to the next level, I had to grind harder, sacrifice more, spend more hours working. Now, I realize that the mistake I made was playing a 2x game when I should have been playing a 10x game. 10x is easier than
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Welcome to a captivating conversation with Joey Goone, an expert in creating connective fundraising events for nonprofits. With a unique blend of event planning and neuroscience, Joey reveals the remarkable role our brains play in designing transformative experiences. Get ready to be inspired as we explore the power of emotional connections and the art of
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When I was a little baby ED, I remember sitting at my board meeting and one of my board members said, “Well, if everyone in New York gave us just $1, we wouldn’t have to worry about fundraising.” This comment gets the prize for Dumbest Thing Ever Said. If everybody is your donor, then nobody
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When I turned 16, I did what any self-respecting Californian does. I showed up at the DMV ready to get my license and hit the open road. I was picturing roaring down the highway, wind in my hair, sun setting and radio blasting as I headed into Happily Ever After. It was going OK, until
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In this episode, I interviewed David Meltzer, co-founder of Sports One Marketing and bestselling author. We talked about shifting from scarcity to abundance. David emphasized the importance of embracing abundance, conquering fears, and appreciating what we have. He shared practical strategies like focusing on what we want, surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals, and adding value
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I’ve been reflecting on why I’m so obsessed with money mindset as a key part of my training. People are like, “Rhea, shut UP about money baggage and tell me how to craft an end-of-year appeal.” Here’s the thing: trends change, donor behavior changes, strategies and tactics will change. You are the constant. To quote
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How many times have you asked where to find new donors? Maybe that’s the wrong question. Today, Andrew Olsen joins us to discuss acquiring donors through inbound strategies. Did you know your potential donor’s attention span is only 8 seconds? Let’s make those seconds count! 🎯 Inbound Strategies: Create valuable content, optimize your website, and
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As a little Chinese-American girl growing up in San Francisco, my favorite TV show was the Golden Girls. It’s a bit of a mystery why a show about four elderly white ladies living in Miami, feasting on cheesecake, sunning on the lanai and having minor adventures spoke to me, but it did. Needless to say,
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Friends, join me and my brother from another mother Ron Rapatalo to talk all about the Asian things. In this riveting podcast episode, the incredible Ron Rapatalo chats about being a leading advocate for AAPI representation, allyship, and girl dadhood. Ron, a visionary author of “Leverage People: What I Know About People to Personally and
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In honor of AAPI Heritage month, I’m replaying some of my favorite episodes from AAPI leaders. This episode with North Star Fund’s Jennifer Ching is a personal fave. Enjoy! Join me and Northstar Fund’s Executive Director Jennifer Ching to discuss decolonizing philanthropy. In this hugely important conversation, Jen shares how the work of the Northstar
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There are some seasons in life when it feels like we’re living with our hair on fire. Maybe we have a big project at work, or there’s something in our home or family that is requiring more time or energy than usual. But what happens when living with our hair on fire isn’t just for
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Friends, I am OBSESSED with this episode with Yulin Ling. As a long-time nonprofit executive and social change warrior, we talk about the importance of money mindset in raising money for the cause. Yulin discusses her own background as a daughter of immigrants and how we tune into what is possible and how to flood
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Anybody who has met me, listened to my podcast or read any of my stuff knows that I love talking about money. Why is that? Aside from the obvious answer that I teach about fundraising, I want to set an example for women of color to be comfortable talking about money. We’re taught that talking
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Friends, I am OBSESSED with this episode with Yulin Ling. As a long-time nonprofit executive and social change warrior, we talk about the importance of money mindset in raising money for the cause. Yulin discusses her own background as a daughter of immigrants and how we tune into what is possible and how to flood
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I have this idea in my mind that I’m still a babe in the woods. Then, reality smacks me in the face and I realize that I’m in the youngest part of middle age. This fact was painfully illustrated by this video that my high school friend sent me about a Gen Z’er in a
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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Stephen Powers, co-founder of Open Impact Real Estate, and Amy Lawrence, managing director, as they share their expertise on the intersection of real estate and social impact. In today’s turbulent real estate market, it can be hard to know what to do, especially with big-ticket real estate decisions.
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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.
