Welcome to "Let's Talk Fundraising" with Keith Greer, CFRE! This podcast is your go-to resource for mastering the essentials of fundraising while discovering how innovative tools and technology can supercharge your efforts. Whether you're a new fundraiser looking to level up your skills or a seasoned professional seeking timely reminders and fresh insights, each episode is packed with practical advice, creative ideas, and inspiring stories. Join Keith as he explores the core principles that ...
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Grow Your Non-Profit podcast was created to teach nonprofits how to run like a business. Host Tamika Seaton teaches listeners how to delegate in order to elevate, run a tight ship, how to maximize board members and volunteers, and how to invest.
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Prospect research professionals share their stories, tips, and commentary on topics that affect our fundraising work and our lives. We also sneak in guests from outside our field to shake up our perspective on fundraising and prospect research.
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Meta Stange shares how INN manages and leverages the NewsMatch program for its nonprofit news members. Additional Resources Connect with Meta Stange | LinkedIn Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) | A network of 450 nonprofit newsrooms dedicated to providing independent, nonpartisan news coverage as a public service. NewsMatch | NewsMatch is a collab…
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Send us a text Unlock the future of nonprofit success with ChatGPT as your intelligent ally. Ever wondered how artificial intelligence can do more than just draft emails? Dive into a world where ChatGPT revolutionizes nonprofit operations, from automating data tasks to crafting strategic plans and designing dynamic dashboards. We'll reveal practica…
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This Week: Your Strategic Partnerships Local nonprofits, companies, government officials and agencies, business leaders, and others can improve your outcomes in ways you cannot imagine. Taking the time to build relationships with potential partners—before you need them—makes a smart investment in your mission and programs. Mark Lillis from Leaven K…
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This Week: How We Got Here It’s the story of the unpredictable trajectory that led to today’s U.S. nonprofit sector. How did we come to be what we are? The history is told by Dr. Robert Penna, author of the book, “Braided Threads.” (This originally aired August 3, 2018.) There’s more at tonymartignetti.com…
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This Week: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity First, what is toxic productivity? Then, as your teams use technology more often for work, how might your practices be hurting the people who work with you? Finally, what are the better practices and policies? It’s all covered by Marina Martinez-Bateman, at New Coyote Consulting. (This originall…
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711: Grants Readiness & Success – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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This Week: Grants Readiness & Success DeaRonda Harrison helps you get ready to accept grants and shares strategies for successful grants research, writing and outcomes. Also, how to win grants quickly (it shouldn’t take years!); how to turn a one-time grant into multiyear funding; and her recommendations for grant research platforms. DeaRonda is th…
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Send us a text What happens when a job interview turns into an ethical quagmire? Join us as we unravel the story of a fellow fundraiser who faced an unsettling request during a job interview: to bring specific donors along to a new organization. This episode digs deep into the ethical complexities and challenges fundraisers face, especially when mo…
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Join CEO Tamika Peters and Consultant Chris Pulkrabek on this episode of the Grow Your Non-Profit Podcast as they discuss, "The Importance of Donor Retention." In this podcast, Tamika and Chris cover strategies for engaging and informing donors to keep them connected to your mission. Techniques for building lasting relationships that foster donor l…
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710: AI, Organizational & Personal – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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This Week: AI, Organizational & Personal Artificial Intelligence is ubiquitous, so here’s another conversation about its impacts on the nonprofit and human levels. Amy Sample Ward, the big picture thinker, the adult in the room, contrasts with our host’s diatribe about AI sucking the humanity out of nonprofit professionals and all unwary users. Amy…
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Send us a text What does it take to muster the courage to sing in front of an audience when fear grips you by the throat? Join us as we share a personal story that transforms a paralyzing fear into a triumphant moment, revealing profound parallels to the world of fundraising. We unpack the emotional journey fundraisers undertake, from the sting of …
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709: Quantitative Fundraising Research – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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This Week: Quantitative Fundraising Research You can stop relying on conventional wisdom passed on through webinars and conferences. There’s a plethora of quantitative research on how to optimize storytelling to get your best fundraising outcomes. What is social emotion, how do you evoke it and why should you? How much story detail is not enough or…
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Join CEO Tamika Peters and Consultant Chris Pulkrabek on this episode of the Grow Your Non-Profit Podcast as they discuss, "Common Year-End Giving Pitfalls." Learn cost effective ways to retain donors, how to plan for year-end giving, donor engagement and the downward trend of donor giving. Whether you're a new or seasoned nonprofit leader, this ep…
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This Week: Board Members Are People Too One size fits all rules may not make sense for your board, especially if you’re embracing diversity and equity in board membership. Judy Levine is a longtime board coach, trainer and consultant, and she led Cause Effective for 17 years. She’s now an independent consultant. This originally aired August 15, 202…
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Send us a text Can you imagine fostering genuine understanding between political opponents in today's polarized climate? In this episode, we promise you'll gain the tools to do just that by learning from Dawn Strauss, Director of Development at Braver Angels. Dawn shares her remarkable journey of bringing Trump and Clinton supporters together throu…
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This Week: A Different Take On Donor Retention Most donor retention research is on process. Like, get your acknowledgment letters out within 24 hours. Kerry Hecht’s research takes a fresh look at how to keep folks with you. She shares her thinking on getting people to donate time (volunteering), and donating through purchases. Kerry is CEO of 10k H…
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Send us a text Kevin L. Brown's LinkedIn Post that caught my eye. Ever felt like you're chasing donors who just aren’t that into you? It's time to rethink your strategy. This episode of Let's Talk Fundraising takes a deep dive into why some donors remain elusive and how to stop wasting your time. Inspired by Kevin L Brown's thought-provoking Linked…
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706: Community & Engagement – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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This Week: Community & Engagement Michelle Boggs shares her thinking on creating community and expanding engagement across your donors and volunteers. How might a Chief Community Officer help? Also, what your nonprofit can do to improve fundraiser retention, which helps you build solid relationships and community. Michelle is with Classy, the nonpr…
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Kelyn Klein shares how she created a prospect management program as a solo researcher. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog
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705: Empowering Women – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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This Week: “Empowering Women” Jenny Mitchell’s new book, “Embracing Ambition,” unites the leadership stories of twelve exceptional women CEOs. The result is a mentorship resource for the current and next generation of women leaders. She shares the challenges, including perception barriers, glass cliff assignments and collective vision. Jenny is chi…
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to successful major gifts and capital campaigns with Paul Johnson, the visionary founder of Creative Fundraising Advisors. With over 30 years of experience, Paul shares his invaluable strategies and real-world examples, perfect for both small nonprofits and large institutions. We discuss the critical readiness fact…
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This Week: “The Responsive Nonprofit” That’s Gabe Cooper’s new book. He walks us through the 8 core practices that will disrupt the status quo and make your nonprofit responsive. Like dismantling silos, adopting agile methods, managing change, building a durable team culture, and more. Gabe is CEO of Virtuous. There’s more at tonymartignetti.com…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a college internship could lead to a fulfilling career in fundraising? Discover the transformative story of how an internship at Walt Disney World shaped skills in guest relations, trust-building, and creating magical moments, which seamlessly transitioned into a rewarding trajectory in fundraising. This episode unc…
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This Week: Get Heard In The Election Season Peter Panepento returns with savvy advice about getting your messages heard through crowded, noisy channels for the rest of this year. He urges you to prepare your messaging, prepare to pivot away from that messaging, and more. Plus, the value of journalist relationships. Peter comes to us from Turn Two C…
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Diane Remin shares how she works with small nonprofits to amp up their fundraising. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog
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702: High ROI Development & Marketing Communications Teams – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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This Week: High ROI Development & Marketing Communications Teams You want these two teams—fundraising and marcomm—to align every fundraising hour with its maximum dollars. You want these teams to have the time to secure investment level gifts. And you want them to secure the unrestricted gifts you need to grow and sustain your mission. Sherry Quam …
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Join CEO Tamika Peters on this episode of the Grow Your Non-Profit Podcast as she unravels "The Myths of Starting a Nonprofit." Tamika delves into essential topics, including the crucial need for startup capital and the benefits of hiring professionals to set up your nonprofit to avoid costly pitfalls. She discusses the significance of a diverse bo…
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Send us a text Can expressing genuine gratitude transform your fundraising efforts? In this episode, we promise to reveal how the simple act of saying thank you can enhance donor relationships, reduce stress, and reinvigorate your passion for your mission. Explore practical strategies for making your gratitude heartfelt and impactful, plus get insp…
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701: How To Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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This Week: “How To Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back” That’s Meico Marquette Whitlock’s new book, and he returns to share his wisdom. The Mindful Techie has advice like honor your priorities; negotiate your boundaries; embody your well-being; mind your meds; and quite a bit more. There’s more at tonymartignetti.com…
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Send us a text Ready to transform your Giving Day fundraising efforts? Join me as I share my personal journey from early setbacks to a triumphant campaign that raised over $74,000 in the first attempt at launching a giving day campaign. We'll uncover the five essential steps to ensure your campaign's success, including setting ambitious yet achieva…
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700: 700th Show! Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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This Week: 700th Show! It’s Nonprofit Radio’s 700th show and 14th Anniversary. To celebrate, co-host Claire Meyerhoff brings “Claire’s Quiz.” We have our associate producer, Kate Martignetti, live music from Scott Stein, and our contributors Gene Takagi (law), and Amy Sample Ward (technology), are also on board. Also, our sponsors Donorbox and Virt…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how to turn your personal network into a powerhouse donor base for your nonprofit? Discover how to engage co-workers, family, and friends who already trust you, and transform them into dedicated supporters. We'll walk you through the art of hosting intimate parlor meetings where you can connect deeply with potential don…
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Join Tamika Peters, CEO of Grow Your Non-Profit, as she delves into the world of charity-owned life insurance in this insightful episode. Special guests Tariq Azam and Kenyatta Mitchell, both seasoned life insurance experts, discuss the various options available for charity-owned life insurance that benefit both donors and nonprofits. They share st…
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699: Exploit Conflict & Intuition To Make Better Programs & Products – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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This Week: Exploit Conflict & Intuition To Make Better Programs & Products Our panel from the 2024 Nonprofit Technology Conference is Drew Nelson, Cassi Johnson and Eve Lacivita. They explain how to add conflict resolution and intuition-driven strategies into your program and product development. Drew is with the City of Saint Paul, MN; Cassi is at…
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Send us a text Hey there, hi, and welcome back to Let’s Talk Fundraising! Have you ever felt like you’re just throwing spaghetti at the wall with your newsletters and appeals, hoping something sticks? In this episode, we dive into a game-changing concept that can transform the way you connect with your donors: donor personas. Join us as we break do…
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This Week: Improve Your Communications With AI Carlos Morales, from Viva Technology, shares how to use specific ChatGPT prompts to accelerate your written drafts; optimize your messaging for clarity and audience; and, personalize your outreach as you maintain a consistent voice, tone and brand. All through artificial intelligence. (This was recorde…
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Erik Hoover reveals the trends and tactics for recognizing and presenting family offices. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog
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Send us a text Hey there, hi, and welcome back to Let’s Talk Fundraising! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of fundraising events. Before the pandemic, traditional events like galas often felt like a chore—expensive, repetitive, and sometimes even a punchline. But as the landscape has shifted, so have our opportunities to create meaningf…
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This Week: Use Your Tech To Enable Generosity Our panel encourages you to expand your definition of generosity and how you measure it, to better acknowledge diverse forms of giving. They help you facilitate generosity through your data, tech and business processes. They’re Jamie Mueller with PTKO; Peter Genuardi at See the Stars; and, Natania LeCle…
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Join Grow Your Non-Profit CEO and Host Tamika Peters, MSM, as she sits down with Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Expert Elbert Maxwell to explore the dynamic landscape of DEI in technology. In this insightful episode, they discuss the rise and fall of DEI initiatives, the challenges faced, and the transformative strategies that can drive genui…
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Send us a text In this episode of Let's Talk Fundraising, we’re diving deep into the world of fundraising metrics. Join me, Keith Greer, CFRE, as we explore the top 10 metrics that can transform your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy from good to great. We'll start with a captivating story from a small Sicilian village that learned the power of unde…
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696: The Essential Craft Of Leaving Your Job & Data Privacy – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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This Week: The Essential Craft Of Leaving Your Job This provocative panel shares their real stories to inspire you if working at your job, isn’t working for you. They recommend you leave well, and share their advice for your handover plan along with tips for setting up your successor or team for future success. They also help you manage your emotio…
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Send us a text Hey there, hi, and welcome, Ambitious Fundraisers! 🎙️ In this episode of Let's Talk Fundraising, we're diving deep into creating a culture of philanthropy within your organization. We'll explore why a unified vision is crucial and share strategies to engage everyone from board members to donors. Join me as I share personal stories fr…
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This Week: Gen Z Career Challenges After a deeply personal episode, Ray Sherry devoted himself to helping Gen Z’ers—like the one who saved his life—with their careers. He channels his 40 years of experience in financial services and consulting to share his advice, so younger professionals take charge of their careers. Ray is CEO of Zynd. There’s mo…
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Send us a text Welcome back, Ambitious Fundraisers! In this exciting episode of "Let's Talk Fundraising," we dive deep into the transformative power of Lapsed Donor Surveys. Discover how these invaluable tools can help you understand why donors stop giving and, more importantly, how you can win them back. Join your host, Keith Greer, as he shares a…
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Join CEO and Host Tamika Peters, MSM, as she dives into "The Art of Mastering Grants" in this insightful episode. Tamika sits down with Grant Writer and Manager, Sheryl Verhulst, MPA, to explore the essential elements of successful grant management. From fostering collaboration across departments to setting clear benchmarks and measuring success, t…
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This Week: Future-Proof Your Nonprofit With Apps, Tools & Tactics Jason Shim and Meico Marquette Whitlock return from the 2024 Nonprofit Technology Conference, with their annual collection of tech to help you manage your tech. From collaboration to inbox management, from transcription to hidden Zoom tools, this panel will help you find greater bala…
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Send us a text Hey there, Ambitious Fundraisers! Welcome to the first official episode of "Let's Talk Fundraising!" I'm your host, Keith Greer, and I'm thrilled to kick off this journey with you. In this episode, we’re diving into "The Power of Donor Surveys" – a game-changer for understanding and engaging your donor base. Join me as we explore why…
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Chris Mildner shares how she builds sphere of influence lists for prospecting. Read More on the Learning Edge Blog >>
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Send us a text Welcome to "Let's Talk Fundraising" with your host, Keith Greer, CFRE! In this trailer, Keith introduces you to the heart and soul of our new podcast, dedicated to exploring the core principles of fundraising and how innovative tools, techniques, and technology can elevate your efforts. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned p…
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Join us for an inspiring episode with Irina Cheva, founder of Save the Brow Foundation, which provides free microblading services to cancer patients before chemotherapy. Irina shares her journey, from founding the organization in 2018 after a friend's cancer diagnosis to writing a book on entrepreneurship, with all proceeds supporting the foundatio…
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