The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast
Tammy Zonker
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Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser, an original podcast by Fundraising Transformed.
My name is Tammy Zonker, host of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, and Founder and President of Fundraising Transformed, and contributing writer for NonProfit PRO.
This is the podcast where I equip and empower amazing nonprofit fundraising pros just like you to transform your fundraising so you can transform the world. I'll be sharing fundraising insights, strategies, and inspiration you can use to skyrocket your fundraising results!
We’ll also share new, focused, highly relevant interviews about the trends, best practices, and questions that matter most right now.
Oh, and be warned - you may hear a rant every now and then. Just say'n!
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Tammy Zonker
Fundraising Strategist & Keynote Speaker
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5 days ago
A Conversation with CNN Hero of the Year, Nelly Cheboi
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I'm excited to talk with Nelly Cheboi, CEO and Founder of TechLit Africa. If her name sounds familiar, it may be because she was recently named CNN Hero of the Year.
Hear about her incredible journey from herding cows as a little girl to leading a nonprofit that brings more Kenyans into the digital economy and developing effective, scalable solutions to poverty.
Nelly’s journey is full of grit, determination, and empathy transforming the lives of youth in rural Africa through her nonprofit TechLit Africa.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CNN Announces Nelly Cheboi as CNN Hero of the Year
Nominate a CNN Hero
TechLit Africa Blog
You can directly support TechLit Africa through financial or IT donations
The Mom Test: How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you by Rob Fitzpatrick
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Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.
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Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.
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Mar 8, 2023
Unstoppable Amy Eisenstein: Unlocking Major Gift Fundraising & Capital Campaign Success
Amy Eisenstein is a veteran fundraising consultant with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She is an ACFRE, published author, keynote speaker, and CEO and co-founder of Capital Campaign Pro.
In this episode, we discuss:
* Strategies for effective major gift fundraising even if you don't have an established major gift program
* Tips for leveraging virtual tools to boost fundraising efficiency
* The importance of being brave and asking for what you need in fundraising
We go into a lot more detail in my latest episode, "Unstoppable Amy Eisenstein: Unlocking Major Gift Fundraising & Capital Campaign Success."
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Train Your Board (and Everyone Else) to Raise Money: A Cookbook of Easy-to-Use Fundraising Exercises by Andrea Kihlstedt and Andy Robinson
50 Asks in 50 Weeks: A Guide to Better Fundraising for Your Small Development Shop by Amy Eisenstein
Major Gift Fundraising for Small Shops: How to Leverage Your Annual Fund in Only Five Hours per Week by Amy Eisenstein
Raising More with Less: An Essential Fundraising Guide for Nonprofit Professionals and Board Members Paperback by Amy Eisenstein
31. The Science of Happiness & Gratitude
Doodle: Free online meeting scheduling tool
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.
Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.
Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.
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Feb 28, 2023
Creating Equity for LGBTQ+ Fundraisers
I'm excited to welcome Jonathan Meagher-Zayas to the #TheIntentionalFundraiser #podcast!
Jonathon is a self-described Queer Latinx Millennial and a #nonprofit strategist dedicated to addressing equity issues, building capacity, engaging the community, motivating new impact leaders, and getting stuff done. Jonathon is the Owner and Chief Strategist of Equity Warrior Strategies.
In this episode, we talk about how to create equitable change in the #nonprofit sector, foster psychological safety, and embed equity into #fundraising and organizational culture.
Listen in as we discuss this important topic.
LGBTQ+ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or questioning. The ‘plus’ is used to signify all of the gender identities and sexual orientations that letters and words cannot yet fully describe.
Source: Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, Inc.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Decolonizing Wealth, Second Edition: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance Paperback by Edgar Villanueva
Decolonizing Wealth Project
AFP ICON
Racial Equity Tools
Tools to Engage: Resources for Nonprofits, Compiled by the Building Movement Project
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (IDEA) Resource Hub
AFP IDEA
TED Talks about Disability
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Instagram / Linkedin / Website / Email
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.
Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.
Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.
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Feb 22, 2023
Finding Your Fundraising Joy
I feel so fortunate to have none other than Tony Myers as our guest today on this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast. I’ve been a fan of Tony and his work for many years. Last June I finally met him in person at the Western Canada Fundraising Conference where we were both speaking. And I have to tell you, he’s even more amazing than I expected. He’s so smart, so kind — just an absolute delight.
Tony is passionate about philanthropy, leadership, and major gift fundraising. His approach in all that he does is to listen first, to deeply understand, identify the challenges, and then find a way to work together to meet challenges head-on.
Based in Western Canada, he’s a consultant, strategist, author, speaker, teacher, mentor, and executive coach. He has a lifetime of experience working with leaders on 6 continents, working with small and large nonprofits undergoing change.
Of his many gifts, perhaps his greatest is helping leaders around the world realize their vision and mission. He is internationally recognized for his ability to mold strategic direction, bring about change, develop revenue generation plans, and successfully execute major fundraising programs and campaigns.
As an international consultant, he has, and is currently working in Southeast Asia, South America, Africa, and Europe: Central & Eastern Europe in Particular — speaking, training, consulting, and fundraising. Alongside our mutual friend the incredible Kay Sprinkle Grace.
Tony brings passion, energy, experience, and deep knowledge to his work. And he is the first to tell you that he loves his job. He says he doesn’t really work; he just gets up every morning and goes to “joy”.
Resources mentioned in this episode
The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker
International Fundraising Conference (IFC)
Slovak Fundraising Centre
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Linkedin / Website / Email
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Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.
Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.
Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.
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Feb 15, 2023
How to Tell Powerful Stories Through Video
On this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I’m delighted to be talking with Jason Ellinger of Beard & Bowler Productions.
When asked to describe himself, Jason says first and foremost he’s a husband to his beautiful wife and father to an amazing 2-year-old.
Of secondary importance, he’s co-founder of Beard & Bowler. He is a Commercial Filmmaker. A Magic Maker. Along with his co-founder Matt Carpenter, they help nonprofits raise funds & awareness through the power of storytelling through video.
He has worn all the hats building his business, including an English bowler. And has been privileged to work with an impressive list of organizations. Starting out as a hard-news journalist, fast-forwarding to Beard & Bowler, Jason says the best is yet to come!
I met Jason at the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference last year in San Antonio. We were both speakers. And I was blown away. He’s a phenomenal storyteller. He’s curious, generous, big-hearted, and humble. He’s also hard to miss! This very tall man, with a thick beard, wearing a black bowler hat that exudes the warmest, most inviting energy you’ll ever encounter.
He has dedicated himself to making a positive and lasting ding in the world, through storytelling.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Nonprofit Storytelling Conference
Nonprofit Marketing Summit: The Big Innovation, free, 3-day high-impact virtual event
Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller
Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team by Simon Sinek
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Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.
Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.
Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.
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Feb 10, 2023
Predictions & Preparations for 2023 Fundraising
There's been a lot of crystal ball gazing lately as many researchers, experts, and thought leaders looking at the economic forecast. Looking at giving USA data research, surveys, and assessing general nonprofit sentiment, trying to predict what 2023 may have in store for the sector and specifically for charitable giving.
I tackled this topic in my live training with members of my Transformers Community last week. That session was titled, "Predictions & Preparations for 2023 Fundraising." I say predictions and preparations for an important reason. It's one thing to predict or anticipate what may likely happen, but those predictions are useless unless we prepare for those likely scenarios.
As Abraham Lincoln once said, "The best way to predict the future is to create it." In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I want to share my five predictions informed by many brilliant minds and bodies of research across the sector. While I took a deeper dive into my live class with members of my Transformers Community, I'll share a lighter version of how we may best prepare for what will likely, probably, and possibly happen. Take a listen.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Donor Advised Fund Search
30. A Conversation with AFP Global's New Board Chair with guest Birgit Burton
17. Philanthropy in Communities of Color with guest Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman, Ph.D.
Fundraising Transformers Community of fundraisers and nonprofit leaders
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Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.
Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.
Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.
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Feb 1, 2023
Transform23 Highlights, Insights & Takeaways
One week ago today, on January 25, 2023, the Fundraising Transformed team hosted Transform23 – our first annual Fundraising Transformation Virtual Summit. It was phenomenal. Not flawless, but phenomenal.
My heart is still so very full. In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I want to unpack that experience for you for a number of reasons.
* First, there were ten incredible speakers sharing exceptional research, insights, and innovations. I want to share a few of the highlights with you and let you know where you can get free access to a collection of the recordings.
* Many of you stayed for the marathon of a day starting at 9 AM and ending at 8:15 PM eastern. Some of you would come-and-go based on your affinity for the speaker and interest in the topic. Some of you attended as you were able, based on your schedule. Some of you just couldn’t attend. Your schedule wouldn’t allow you to participate. Or the time zone didn’t work for you. Or you simply couldn’t get registered. I mean, we only had 1,000 spots available. In fact, so many people reached out after we reached our maximum of a thousand attendees, asking “can you pleeeeeease get me in?” – as a result, we expanded registration to 1,400.
* Secondly, I want to unpack Transform23 to give you a glimpse behind the scenes. Just like you with your fundraising events, so often there are unexpected bumps along the way that your guests would never be aware of – and you rose to the occasion.
* I want to pull back the curtain and tell you about those unexpected challenges, and how they were eventually resolved by surrounding ourselves with a great community, our collective tenacity, and frankly a lot of grace.
* It happens to all of us, and it’s completely survivable. Believe in your ability to figure things out.
* And lastly, I have a lot of people to thank. And some additional free resources for you from our incredible speakers and sponsors.
Take a listen.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Join our Transformers community and get free access to the Transform23 collection of recordings and slides
The Executive Summary for ‘Meaningful Philanthropy in the 21st Century: The Role of Self’
Free Digital Copy of Human-Centered Communication
Create a free BombBomb account for nonprofits
Transform23 session notes captured and produced by Charissa Burns Studio.
Book the amazing Dileonte Jones to perform at your next event
Get notified when we open registration for Transform24
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Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.
Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.
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Jan 27, 2023
Good is for Everyone: Corporate Philanthropy Then, Now & Future.
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I'm talking with Rachel Hutchisson, Rachel is a champion for social good.
Rachel is a social impact leader with expertise in strategic communications, philanthropy and ESG (environmental, social and governance).
Until very recently, she served as VP of Global Social Responsibility at Blackbaud, leading the company’s social impact investments and sustainability and helping the company’s 3,300 associates be Agents of Good. A position she recently left.
She’s committed to the core philosophy that “good is for everyone,” being a champion for positive change, and inspiring individuals to integrate service into their personal and professional development.
Rachel brings experience in marketing, brand communications, corporate culture and strategic relationships to her role. She built Blackbaud’s CSR program from the ground up, leveraging her deep experience working at the intersection of business and nonprofits.
She served as the Chair of the Blackbaud’s Senior Women’s Leadership Council, as well as a member of the ESG Steering Committee and the Diversity and Inclusion Council.
She is a Riley Fellow, having attended Furman’s Diversity Leadership Institute, and has participated in both phases of the Racial Equity Institute training, hosted by the YWCA.
She is Past Board Chair of The Giving Institute and serves on the board of Common Impact.
She previously served on the boards of AFP International, the Coastal Community Foundation, the Blackbaud Giving Fund and Learning to Give.
Her Tedx talk “The Era of Corporate Social Responsibility is Ending” is available on the TEDx YouTube channel. We’ll include links in the show notes.
Resources mentioned in this episode
The Generosity Commission
The Generosity Commission Research Reports
The Era of Corporate Social Responsibility is Ending
Six New Rules of Business by Judy Samuelson
AFP International Conference
Blackbaud
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Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.
Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.
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Jan 18, 2023
The Case for Crypto: What We Can Learn from Challenging Times
Happy 2023 and welcome back to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast! Today we’re talking with Alex Wilson, Co-Founder of The Giving Block about The Case for Crypto: What we can learn from challenging times.
The Giving Block is the leading Crypto Philanthropy platform that connects nonprofits with crypto donors. Alex oversees The Giving Block’s growth in several areas, including:
* technological innovation
* crypto and financial partnerships
* and institutional giving
I have to give a shout out to Alex and entire team at The Giving Block. They committed in a big way to our Transform23 Virtual Fundraising Summit as our top sponsor.
It’s their transformational sponsorship along with others who enable us to offer ten world-class, expert speakers to you for free. If you haven’t registered yet, and you want to attend, register soon. We only have about a hundred of our 1,000 spots remaining. Mark your calendar for January 25th from 9 AM to 8:15 PM ET. Stay all day (to get maximum benefit) or come and go as you need based on the speaker, topic, and your availability. You can register at fundraisingtransformed.com/transform23. We’ll include that link in the show notes too.
Alex’s background is in management consulting, where he worked with Fortune 500 companies to develop strategies for emerging technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and cryptocurrency.
As he went down the cryptocurrency rabbit hole, he and his Co-Founder, Pat Duffy, discovered a need for nonprofits to tap into the growing crypto donor demographic.
Alex graduated from Wake Forest University School of Business, with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Enterprise Management and a concentration in International Business.
Take a listen.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Bitcoin Billionaire by Ben Mezrich
Bitcoin and the Future of Fundraising by Anne Connelly & Jason Shim
Consensus Conference 2023 – April 26-28 Austin Texas
Register free for Transform23 aka Fundraising Transformation Virtual Summit
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.
Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.
Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.
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Jan 13, 2023
The Science of Happiness & Gratitude
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I want to talk with you about gratitude and happiness today. There have been a lot of articles and a couple of great new books published on the topic recently.
Just this week Time magazine published two articles, “The Daily Habits of Happiness Experts” and “How to Make Gratitude Feel Less Like a Chore.”
At the start of the new year just about a week ago, The New York Times issued a 7-day Happiness Challenge to kick off the New Year. Subscribers to their Wellness e-newsletter were invited to sign up for the challenge. They sent one exercise a day to your inbox to cultivate happiness. You’ll find links to these articles and the books I’ll be referencing in the show notes.
And just a few days ago SIMON & SCHUSTER published a book called, “The Good Life: Lessons from the world’s longest scientific study of Happiness” by authors Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schulz, Ph.D. It was an 85-year study of the same people. They followed more than 2,000 people, across 2- generations, asking the question what makes people happy? I mean really happy.
We all want to be happy, right? Take a listen.
Resources mentioned in this episode
New York Times 7-Day Happiness Challenge
Time Magazine “How to Make Gratitude Feel Less Like a Chore”
The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Largest Scientific Study of Happiness
Happier Podcast with Gretchen Rubin
The Happiness Project with Gretchen Rubin
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Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.
Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.
Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.
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Jan 4, 2023
A Conversation with AFP Global's New Board Chair
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m talking with Birgit Burton. I have to say, I love this woman! She’s an incredible human. An enchanting storyteller. And a source of knowledge and inspiration in my life, and I’m so grateful for her.
I have the great privilege of serving as faculty alongside Birgit with the Institute for Charitable Giving. I learn something new every single time I hear her speak or sit down with her over a meal.
Moreover, Birgit is Chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Global Board. She has the distinction of being the first African American woman in AFP’s 60-year history to serve in this role.
She is the Founder and Executive Director of African American Development Officers Network (AADO), which she launched at Georgia Tech in 1998 to provide professional development, education, employment support, mentorship, and networking opportunities for African American fundraisers.
Resources mentioned in this episo…
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Dec 28, 2022
How to Be a Good Fundraising Ancestor
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m talking with my dear friend Clay Buck about his keynote How to Be a Good Fundraising Ancestor, about the people he met, and why this was such a transformative experience.
Resources mentioned in this episode
The Good Ancestor
Designs for Fundraising
The Spirituality of Fundraising
From Scarcity to Abundance: Mapping the Generosity Eco-System
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Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for sponsoring this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser.
Learn why Fundraisers love using Bloomerang and grab your copy of the 13 Lucky Year-End Fundraising Tips ebook.
It's not too early to start developing a strategy for the end of 2022. Give yourself ample time to plan all the elements of your year-end campaign. Campaigns take time. Early planning can benefit your organization and set you up for year-end success.
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Dec 21, 2022
Courageous Discomfort: Conversations About Race and Racism
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m talking with the completely marvelous Shanterra McBride, about Courageous Discomfort: Conversations About Race and Racism.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Courageous Discomfort: How to Have Important, Brave, Life-Changing Conversations about Race and Racism
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Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for sponsoring this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser.
Learn why Fundraisers love using Bloomerang and grab your copy of the 13 Lucky Year-End Fundraising Tips ebook.
It's not too early to start developing a strategy for the end of 2022. Give yourself ample time to plan all the elements of your year-end campaign. Campaigns take time. Early planning can benefit your organization and set you up for year-end success.
Download your free copy of 13 Lucky Year-End Fundraising Tips now.
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Dec 14, 2022
How to Use Stories to Drive Donor Retention & Authentic Relationships
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Bloomerang around here. They’re a leading provider of donor management software that helps nonprofits deliver a better giving experience, so they can raise more money and create lasting change.
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m talking with James Goalder about How to Use Stories to Drive Donor Retention & Authentic Relationships. James is a Partnership Manager with Bloomerang.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Donor Retention Calculator
Robots Make Bad Fundraisers: How Nonprofits Can Maintain the Heart in the Digital Age
The Nightingale
Episode 7 featuring Steven Shattuck: The Importance of Creating & Maintaining Heart-Centered Connections with Our Donors
Project Grows
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Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for sponsoring this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser.
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Dec 7, 2022
Transform23 because what got us here, won’t get us there.
I'm so excited to talk with you about Transform23 – our Fundraising Transformation Virtual Summit on January 25, 2023!
It's free to attend for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders everywhere!
This is where we'll be laser-focused on bringing you world-renowned experts on giving and donor behavior, researchers, best-selling authors, technology leaders, and innovators. All for one purpose: equipping you to take your fundraising to the next, next level. We believe innovation is the best path forward.
You've probably heard the saying, "What got us here won't get us there." That's why we created Transform23. Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in our communities and around the world.
Join me and our incredible team of visionary speakers and the best sponsors evah to learn how to transform your fundraising in 2023 and beyond!
Register now. It's free for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders everywhere.
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Nov 30, 2022
Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game with Hardy Smith
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m talking with the one and only Hardy Smith.
Hardy Smith is the author of an Amazon best-selling book, Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game. As a consultant and speaker, he works with nonprofits, associations, and chambers of commerce that want to benefit from positive, productive, and fully engaged boards.
Hardy's results-focused approach was developed over a 30-year career in the high-performance world of NASCAR racing. He is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, National Speakers Association, Florida Society of Association Executives, BoardSource, and Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Lastly, Hardy is also a faculty member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Institute for Organization Management.
Listen in as we talk about Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game.
Links mentioned in this episode
Planet Philanthropy – AFP Florida Caucus
Bridgespan Group Scenario Planning…
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Nov 23, 2022
My Top 5 Insights from Working with Nearly 200 Australian Arts & Culture Fundraising Pros in Five Capital Cities in Ten Days
In today's episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I'm sharing my top 5 insights from working with nearly 200 Australian Arts & Culture fundraising pros in five capital cities in ten days.
Links mentioned in this episode
Giving Attitude: Private Sector Support Survey 2020 Research Report
Register FREE for the Transform23 Fundraising Transformation Virtual SummitTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Thank you to our friends at Bloomerang for sponsoring this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser.
Learn why Fundraisers love using Bloomerang and grab your copy of the 13 Lucky Year-End Fundraising Tips ebook.
It's not too early to start developing a strategy for the end of 2022. Give yourself ample time to plan all the elements of your year-end campaign. Campaigns take time. Early planning can benefit your organization and set you up for year-end success.
Download your free copy of 13 Lucky Year-End Fundraising Tips now.
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Nov 16, 2022
Mindset & Leadership Skills Are Pivotal to Creating Change
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m honored to be talking with Jenny Mitchell.
Jenny is an executive coach, speaker, and fundraising professional who helps not-for-profit leaders change the world…one mission at a time!
She has worked with hundreds of CEOs, executive directors, and high-profile board members all across Canada and has helped her clients raise millions of dollars for their missions. She believes that mindset and leadership skills play a pivotal role in our ability to create change on the planet.
Jenny is also the host of the Underdog Leadership Podcast and co-host of Your Next 50 Podcast dedicated to helping (we) more mature women make our next 50 years the most abundant and impactful ever! Take a listen.
Links mentioned in this episode
Underdog Leadership Podcast
Your Next 50 Podcast
Book mentioned in this episode
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
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Nov 9, 2022
The Power of Asking for Help
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m delighted to be talking with a woman I have admired for a very long time, Andrea Kihlstedt.
Quite literally Andrea wrote THE book on capital campaigns. She’s the author of Capital Campaigns: Strategies that Work, now in its 4th edition. She’s been leading successful capital campaigns for more than 30 years.
She’s also the author of How to Raise $1 Million (or More) in 10 Bite-Sized Steps, and several other great books about fundraising and board development.
Andrea co-founded Capital Campaign Masters and the Capital Campaign Toolkit, along with Amy Eisenstein. I’m very proud to have recently joined Capital Campaign Toolkit as an Advisor, in addition to the portfolio of work I do through my company, Fundraising Transformed.
I could go on and on about this incredible woman…but I want you to hear from her! Take a listen.Links mentioned in this episode
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Nov 2, 2022
The How & Why of Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Nonprofit
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I’m delighted to be talking with Michael Gorriarán (Gorr-rea-RON). Michael is the President of Arjuna Solutions.
They are an artificial intelligence technology company, that enables nonprofits to meet their donors where they are:
* To gain insights into donor sentiment and affinity based on their behaviors
* And then ensuring this knowledge is directly translated, so you can ask for the right gift value, for the right impact area, at the right time.
* Helping us raise more money, at a lower cost, and saving us precious time.
Prior to joining Arjuna Solutions, Michael served in executive roles in the global technology sector for more than 30 years, with companies like Microsoft, Xerox, and other early-stage, high-growth business ventures.
Michael holds an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, and a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, with concentrated studies in Economics and Spanish,…
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Oct 26, 2022
Building a Diverse and Accountable Board
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I'm honored to talk with Christal Cherry, principal and CEO of The Board Pro about Building a Diverse and Accountable Board.
At The Board Pro, they believe that the most successful organizations understand that who's at the top matters.
Christal coaches and trains governing and working boards to harness and optimize their individual and collective talents and resources to truly make an impact in their organizations.
Her speaking topics, training, and consulting services at The Board Pro include board recruitment, governance, fundraising, conflict resolution and diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging.
Before founding The Board Pro, she spent 23 years as a nonprofit fundraiser serving higher education institutions, seminaries, and human service organizations.
Christal has a master's in counseling from Hampton University and a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Hampton University. She is also a contr…
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Oct 19, 2022
The Current State of the Fundraising Profession
I’m delighted to be talking with Jason Lewis today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast.
Jason Lewis is the founder of Responsive Fundraising, a consultancy committed to creating places where fundraising can thrive.
He’s also the author of “The War for Fundraising Talent,” self-described as an honest yet hopeful critique of contemporary fundraising practices. Jason’s follow-up book, “Why Fundraising Lets Us Down,” is scheduled for release in 2023.
Jason is adjunct faculty at York College of Pennsylvania, teaching nonprofit management, social entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, and small business consulting.
Jason also hosts The Fundraising Talent Podcast, which has been ranked as one of the most popular nonprofit podcasts in the US, UK, and Canada.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
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Oct 12, 2022
Working Remotely, Knowing Your Numbers & Future of Philanthropy
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I’m so happy to be talking with my good friend and fellow faculty member at the Institute for Charitable Giving, Shannon Duval about Working Remotely, Knowing Your Numbers, and the Future of Philanthropy.
She presently serves as the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Deputy Chief Philanthropy Officer at CommonSpirit Health.
CommonSpirit Health is the nation’s largest nonprofit health system – delivering clinical excellence across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites in 21 states, here in the U.S.
Shannon’s career has spanned fundraising roles within academic medicine, a national health charity, and community-based care before becoming a leader at CommonSpirit Health.
* Shannon holds an undergraduate degree from Luther College (where she now serves on the Board of Trustees),
* a master’s degree in higher education administration from Indiana University, and
* a master’s of jurisprudence in he…
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Oct 3, 2022
Philanthropy in Communities of Color
In this episode, my guest is the incredible Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman.
Dr. Freeman is a 2022 Inaugural Laureate of the Dan David Prize, known as “the largest history prize in the world.” The Dan David Prize recognizes outstanding scholarship that illuminates the past and seeks to anchor public discourse in a deeper understanding of history.
He is an award-winning scholar and teacher serving as Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Previously, Dr. Freeman was a professional fundraiser (just like many of us) working in:
* community development
* youth and family social services
* higher education
He was also Associate Director of The Fund Raising School where he trained nonprofit leaders here in the U.S., as well as in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Dr. Freeman's research focuses on philanthropy in communities of color and philanthropy in higher education. His latest book, Madam C.J. Walker’s Gospel of G…
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Sep 15, 2022
The Role of Emotion in Fundraising
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I’m talking with Francesco Ambrogetti about "The Role of Emotion in Fundraising" and how emotions drive our decisions and shape our behaviors.
Francesco leads UNICEF’s Innovative and Alternative Finance for Children. For over 20 years, he’s been fundraising internationally, across four continents with organizations like World Wildlife Fund, Doctors Without Borders, and the Red Cross World Bank. He is a Professor of Fundraising at Bologna University in Italy and has authored various books including Emotionraising and Hooked on a Feeling (Hillborn, 2016 & 2021).Click HERE to read highlights and access links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Sep 6, 2022
The Surprising Gift of Doubt
Listen in as I talk with Marc A. Pitman about his book, "The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be."
Marc is the founder of The Concord Leadership Group, where he helps people lead their teams with more effectiveness and less stress. Whether it's through one-on-one executive coaching, conducting high-engagement trainings, or growing leaders through his ICF-accredited coach certification program.
Marc's expertise and enthusiasm engages audiences around the world both in person and online. He’s been featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Al Jazeera, Fox News, SUCCESS magazine, and Real Simple.Click HERE to read highlights and access links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Aug 29, 2022
The Future of Individual Giving
In this episode of Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I'm talking with Tim Sarrantonio, the Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One. They're a provider of innovative, end-to-end nonprofit software solutions. We're talking about The Future of Individual Giving, something that we are all keenly interested in.
Tim is an internationally renowned speaker on generosity, technology, and all the trends in the social goods sector. After helping causes raise more than $3 million, he moved to provide support for thousands of nonprofits. Through his work at Neon One, he has spoken at the AFP international conference, NTEN conference, and TEDx. And Tim holds a certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy.Click HERE to read highlights and access links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Aug 22, 2022
Fundraising In a Challenging Economy
In this episode of The intentional Fundraiser podcast, I'm talking with my good friend and brilliant fundraiser Cherian Koshy. He is the principal and consultant with Endowment Partners, an investment management firm that works solely with nonprofits and foundations. We'll be talking about what's on every fundraiser's mind right now: fundraising in a challenging economy, especially as we're heading into the fourth quarter.
We're looking at inflation and possible recession. We talk about donor-advised funds and how they might be part of the solution. Securities and cryptocurrency. In this episode, we talk about how we, as fundraisers, navigate it all.Click HERE to read highlights and access links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Aug 15, 2022
Going International
Today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I’m talking with Daryl Upsall.
Daryl is the President of Daryl Upsall International Consulting & Daryl Upsall International Recruitment. He’s been working in nonprofit fundraising for nearly forty years.
He and his team work with more than 300 organizations worldwide. They’ve successfully completed 742 nonprofit executive searches for more than 260 organizations in 129 locations worldwide. Organizations like World Wildlife Fund, OXFAM, Greenpeace, UNICEF, and Amnesty International. The very impressive list goes on and on.
In this episode, Daryl is talking about "Going International" as a fundraiser.Click HERE to read highlights and access the links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Aug 1, 2022
Future-Proofing Your Social Media & Digital Marketing Strategy
Today we are thrilled to welcome my friend Julia Campbell. Julia is a digital marketing and fundraising expert, a nonprofit consultant, and author.
In this episode, Julia talks about future-proofing your social media and digital marketing strategy. Take a listen.Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links, and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Jun 9, 2022
Reimagining Fundraising & Leadership in Central & Eastern Europe and Everywhere
Today on The Intentional Fundraiser podcast we are HONORED to welcome Kay Sprinkel Grace. Kay is a renowned consultant to nonprofits and NGOs around the world through her company Transforming Philanthropy. Based in San Francisco, she trains and facilitates retreats with boards, executive teams and emerging leaders in the areas of fundraising and leadership across the U.S. and around the globe. And when I say, around the globe, I’m not exaggerating. Take a listen.
Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Jun 2, 2022
Your Case Is More About the Donor Than Your Organization
Today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, we are honored to welcome Tom Ahern. Tom modestly refers to himself as a fundraising copywriter. And the truth is he is the best fundraising copywriter on the planet. He's also author of so many books. In this episode, I wanted to spend some time with Tom unpacking the wisdom of his most recent book Turning Doubters into Donors – How to Make a Compelling Case for Your Cause.
Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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May 3, 2022
Who the Movers-and-Shakers Call When They Want Something Big to Happen
Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast where we’ll be talking with Melanie Sabelhaus. I wanted you to hear from Melanie, because she’s who “movers-and-shakers” call when they want something BIG to happen. She’s an advocate for the Power of Women’s Giving and has had legendary success with women’s initiatives for the American Red Cross & United Way Global.
Melanie is also a philanthropist herself. It’s not often we get to learn through the heart and mind of a philanthropist and volunteer leadership.
So buckle up and get ready to take lots of notes.Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Apr 26, 2022
The Importance of Creating & Maintaining Heart-Centered Connections with Our Donors
I am thrilled to have Steven Shattuck on the show today! I wanted you to hear from him because he lives at the intersection of strategic data and relationship development. He really gets it, and I know he'll have lots of juicy nuggets to help us become better, even more strategic and effective fundraisers.
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Apr 20, 2022
Reimagining Fundraising for Arts & Culture Post-Shutdown
Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast where we’ll be talking with Matthew Morse. Matthew serves as Executive Director, leading Strategy & Programs at Creative Partnerships Australia.
They bring the arts community together with individual donors and businesses to create a more vibrant, ambitious and sustainable cultural sector across Australia.
* Matthew has served on the executive leadership team with Creative Partnerships Australia for nearly a decade
* Prior to that he raised funds for the prestigious Sydney Theatre Company, and The Australian Ballet
* He really has his finger on the pulse of arts and culture in Australia. In our conversation today, he’ll be sharing some key insights about fundraising for the arts and cultural organizations.
You DO NOT want to miss this episode. Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Apr 15, 2022
Understanding Your Donor’s Perspectives, Unspoken Concerns and Questions
We are delighted to have none-other than Harvey McKinnon join us today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast.
I invited Harvey to the show, because he’s one of North America’s leading fundraising experts, a prolific author, and an international keynote speaker. And to help us all better understand your donor’s perspectives, and unspoken concerns and questions.
Harvey loves sharing his passion and expertise with fundraising pros just like you. He’s smart. He’s funny. And while you won’t see it on this podcast, he’s a really good dancer! Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Mar 25, 2022
A Conversation with The Godfather of Relationship Fundraising
Ken Burnett is an international fundraising legend. He quite literally wrote the book on relationship fundraising. He's the founder of SOFII. That's the showcase of fundraising innovation and inspiration. Ken has been a career fundraiser for 45 years, first as the UK director of ActionAid and later as a consultant, prolific author and lecturer. I wanted you to hear from Ken because he's an innovator, he's a visionary and he's charming. I believe we still have a lot to learn about relationship fundraising. As Ken says, we aren't in the money business, we're in the inspiration business and I think you'll get a heavy dose of inspiration in this episode.
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Jan 4, 2022
Make It A Happy New Year–Start to Finish
Welcome to 2022!
I love a New Year!
A fresh start.
A new beginning.
An opportunity to create and reimagine the future.
To dream new dreams.
To set new goals.
The truth is, you and I both know we can start fresh and set new goals at any moment during the year. And yet, there’s something magical about January 1st and planning for a new year, at least for me. In fact, it may just be my favorite holiday.
I want to share how I approach planning for my new year. I’ve honed this process over many years – and it works for me. Maybe a nugget or two will enhance your new year planning. And if this approach resonates with you, download our free New Year Goal Planning Guide. It’s a simple set of prompts to inspire your reflection and 2022 goal and dream setting.Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Dec 9, 2021
The Honor of Thanking Donors
Gratitude. Here we are at the end of December. How crazy is that? This year is flying by! We just celebrated Thanksgiving here in the U.S. not long ago.
You’ve likely have been giving thanks for the joy and blessings in your life through your own traditions. You’ve gathered with family and friends (maybe in-person, maybe via Zoom). And you’ve likely eaten way more incredible food than you intended! I confess I did.
While the American Thanksgiving with some version of its Norman Rockwell-esque turkey dinner may be how you celebrate the holiday - people all around the world gather to give thanks each Autumn. Like us in North America, some nations even declare it an official holiday. Traditions and histories may differ from country to country, but gratitude and celebration are universal values. Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Dec 9, 2021
About Your Case for Support
Today we’re talking about your Case for Support. A critically important tool in every organization’s fundraising toolkit.
Fundraising legend, Jerry Panas had a lot to say about the Case for Support.
“People give to the magic of an idea.”
“People give to audacious dreams.”
Of course, Jerry Panas was an internationally recognized leader and best-selling author in the field of fundraising and philanthropy. He passed in 2018 at the age of 89. But his legacy and influence are alive and well.
A case for support, in its simplest form, is a philanthropic investment prospectus. A document that tells prospective donors or supporters (if you prefer) what your nonprofit organization hopes to accomplish with the donor’s philanthropic gifts.
A case for support may be for capital or a capacity-building campaign.
It could be for a special project.
It could be a case for support to sustain your day-to-day operations and delivery of your core services.
A well-written case for su…
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Dec 9, 2021
5 Important Lessons I Learned in 9 Years as a Chief Philanthropy Officer
If you've attended a conference where I've spoken in the last several years, you've likely heard me talk about The Children's Center in Detroit. I've had the pleasure of working with The Children's Center for nearly 20 years. First as a fundraising trainer and coach. Then as a part-time contractor to cover staffing gaps. Then a few years later, I became an employee - and served as Chief Philanthropy Officer for 9 years.
* It was there that we tripled fundraising results in the first three years
* Emerged from the great recession in 2012
* And like you, began a pandemic journey we didn't see coming
I resigned from The Children's Center six months ago to devote my full attention to my company, Fundraising Transformed. It's only now... six months later... that insights from those 9 years are emerging. As they say, you can't see the forest when you're in the trees.
Today, I want to share five important lessons I learned in 9 years as a Chief Philanthropy Officer. Insights that I h…
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Oct 5, 2021
Official Trailer
Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser, an original podcast by Fundraising Transformed.
My name is Tammy Zonker, host of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, and Founder and President of Fundraising Transformed, and contributing writer for NonProfit PRO.
This is the podcast where I equip and empower amazing nonprofit fundraising pros just like you to transform your fundraising so you can transform the world. I'll be sharing fundraising insights, strategies, and inspiration you can use to skyrocket your fundraising results!
We’ll also share new, focused, highly relevant interviews about the trends, best practices, and questions that matter most right now.
Oh, and be warned - you may hear a rant every now and then. Just say'n.
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