A (Fill In The Blank) Podcast to give you a break from the serious things of life. By Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks, two cousins verbally wandering through a vast universe of rabbit holes.
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Nonprofit Nation is hosted by Julia Campbell, digital marketing and fundraising expert, nonprofit consultant, and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits and How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days. Julia helps nonprofits build movements, and in her work she teaches nonprofits how to build community, audience and raise influence on social media channels. On Nonprofit Nation, Julia sits down with nonprofit industry experts and ...
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A Fundraiser's Guide to Social Media in 2024 💰📲
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Send us a Text Message. Research indicates that around 60% of GenZs are inspired to donate to charity by social media. 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media end up taking some sort of action. This recording is of a LinkedIn Live chat with Stephen Knight, Director of Communications for JustLeadershipUSA. Join us as we talk about t…
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How to Engage With Impact with Nicholas Bruneau
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we talked about: Overview of Nicholas Bruneau's book "Engage with Impact" and the innovative AGILE Framework for digital advocacy. Deep dive into how adopting a startup mentality can transform digital campaigns in the nonprofit sector. Discussion on the significance of leveraging and repurposing content to m…
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What's New In Giving? My Chat with GivingTuesday 📊❤️
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Send us a Text Message. What's going on with giving as we enter the second half of the year? What are the latest trends that nonprofits - of all sizes- need to know and understand? This recording is of a LinkedIn Live chat with Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer of GivingTuesday. We dove into the latest insights from the Q1 2024 GivingPulse repo…
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Nonprofit Advocacy and Influence with Bethany Snyder
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Send us a Text Message. Advocacy is a key tool for nonprofits aiming to influence policy and secure funding. However, many nonprofits often struggle to prepare their teams for effective advocacy due to a lack of resources or knowledge about where to focus their efforts. In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I’m joined by Bethany Snyder, a renowned e…
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How to Make Your Website Donor-Friendly with Spencer Brooks
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Send us a Text Message. Today, we're diving into the world of nonprofit websites and how to make them more user-friendly to better serve your mission and engage your audience. I'm thrilled to welcome our guest, Spencer Brooks, an expert in web design and digital marketing for nonprofits. Spencer Brooks is the Founder & Principal of Brooks Digital, …
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Creating Sticky Teams That Thrive with Kishshana Palmer
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Send us a Text Message. What makes a nonprofit successful? A lot of things. An engaged donor base, for example. Enthusiastic Board members. A compelling case for support. Those are all necessary to grow your organization and sustain your mission. But a critically important and often overlooked element is the employee. Nonprofits suffer higher turno…
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Tips for Fundraising During an Election Year with Alyssa Wright
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Send us a Text Message. As the U.S. gears up for the 2024 presidential election, nonprofit professionals find themselves at the intersection of philanthropy and politics, considering the unique challenges and opportunities that come with fundraising during an election year. My guest this week is Alyssa Wright, industry expert on fundraising. Having…
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Making Money While Making Change with Quilen and Hannah Blackwell
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Send us a Text Message. Financial sustainability is crucial, but social impact is the heart of nonprofits. With the social enterprise model, how can we ensure that our organization prioritizes its social mission while maintaining a viable business? My guests today are Quilen and Hannah Blackwell, the co-founders of Southside Blooms, an off-grid flo…
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Party on Wayne.By Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks
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How to Get More Donors In Your Pipeline with Josh Robertson
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Send us a Text Message. Nearly half of fundraisers say they did not meet pipeline goals in the last fiscal year. ‘Staff turnover,’ ‘manual processes,’ and ‘donor discovery and pipeline management’ were cited by respondents as key challenges faced in 2023, according to a new report by Gravyty, a leader in engagement and fundraising technology. The r…
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Proven Strategies for Community Engagement with Candie Fredritz
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, Julia Campbell sits down with Candie Fredritz, the Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement at Kent School, a prestigious 9-12 boarding school in Kent, Connecticut. Candie shares her journey from a young worker in the school's stables to her current role, where she plays a pivotal role in…
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How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back with Meico Whitlock
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Send us a Text Message. You may enjoy the work you do, but you wish more than anything you had more time to simply sit, think, and hear your own thoughts. The truth is - if you really want to make a difference, you must start by taking time for yourself right now because you can’t “change the world” if you’re not around long enough to make that hap…
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What It Means to Practice Outrageous Kindness with Kristina Joy Carlson
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Send us a Text Message. Economic instability, wars, climate change, and a changing labor landscape have left businesses, organizations, and individuals feeling helpless and defeated. In actuality, too many people and organizations are lacking clarity and purpose. Maybe “outrageous kindness” is the change catalyst we need. My guest is Kristina Joy C…
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How AI Is Driving Inclusivity & Productivity at Special Olympics
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Send us a Text Message. From its potential in donor engagement and fundraising to enhancing program effectiveness, AI has shown that it can amplify the impact of nonprofits. How can we peel back the layers of AI's transformative potential in the nonprofit sector to go beyond the hype to see what’s really working and how it can help us in the trench…
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S1 E11: Beavis & Butthead Weren't In My Bubble
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Wherein we discuss just how different our TV Show lives growing up were. One of us lived in a cartoon bubble drinking Kool-Aid and wearing Robin's tights while the other was downing hard-core Pepsi and living In Living Color. Who do you think is who?By Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I sit down with Seth Godin to discuss the future of nonprofit fundraising, how to reach more donors with your message, and how his new venture GOODBIDS is turning charity auctions and fundraising upside down and inside out. Seth is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and speaker. In addition to launching on…
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What’s New With Google Ad Grants with Jessica King
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Send us a Text Message. As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of making the most of every dollar you spend on your mission. Nonprofits operate with limited budgets, so professionals in the sector constantly look for ways to maximize impact without overspending. If you’ve encountered the Google Ad Grant program, you probably rec…
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5 Videos Every Nonprofit Needs with Danami-Maurice Champion
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Send us a Text Message. There are five stories about your nonprofit that form the cornerstones of your organization. Investing in turning these stories into evergreen videos will help maximize your impact for years, because they are always relevant and fresh for your audience. But how to find these stories, collect them, and share them far and wide…
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A Framework to Make Your Strategic Plan Actionable with Beth Saunders
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Send us a Text Message. Are you a nonprofit leader who feels stuck despite completing a strategic plan and hiring consultants? It can be frustrating when you’ve “done the strategy” and still feel like you’re drowning in names and numbers to build a prospect list, complete a grant application or find Board candidates. You need to make your strategic…
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Creating Campaigns That Inspire Your Community with Nikki Porcher
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Send us a Text Message. Black women, the fastest growing segment of business owners, are the least likely to receive investments from venture capitalists. They account for less than 1 percent of the $424.7 billion raised in tech V.C. funding since 2009, according to the 2018 Project Diane study conducted by DigitalUndivided, an organization that em…
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In our last episode, there wasn't enough time to focus on the man, the myth, the legend Fred Rogers, so we do a little bit of a deep dive here.By Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks
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How To Turn Event Attendees into Lifelong Donors with Chad Barger, ACFRE
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Send us a Text Message. Are you tired of pouring resources into events only to see attendees come and go without making a lasting impact? In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, fundraising master trainer Chad Barger, ACFRE, shows us the secrets to converting event attendees into loyal donors. The data shows that events are unparalleled in their abili…
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S1 E10: Saved By the Buff (TV Show's of the 80s &90s)
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The TV shows that made us us. Do you remember the good old days of waking up on Saturday morning and watching cartoons? Well, then you obviously weren't born in the 2000's. You see, kiddos, back in the day, the only streaming you did was when you were risking diarrhea by taken a drink from the garden hose (notice "streaming" has double meaning here…
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Finding New Donors by Using Intention with Matt Nash
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Send us a Text Message. In the philanthropic landscape, the influence of corporate matching programs cannot be overstated. With approximately 81% of Americans making charitable donations and 26 million individuals employed by companies offering match programs, there is significant potential for fundraisers to tap into this resource. Want to reach y…
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How to Create a Sound Social Media Strategy with Nina Staer Nathan
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Send us a Text Message. Social media can be a boon for nonprofits - or a bane. With attention spans and engagement rates plummeting, and new platforms popping up, how can nonprofits keep up? My guest today is the founder of Sunflower Communications, Nina Staer Nathan. In this insightful episode, we unravel the essential components of crafting an ef…
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Helping Nonprofits Crack the Code to Find Long-Term Donors with James Thorne
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Send us a Text Message. Most nonprofits struggle to generate income, which hinders impact. It’s common to constantly live in frantic fundraising mode. It impacts your team, your mission, and even your family. How can nonprofits - like yours - find more donations with the network of supporters you already have so you can leave your unique mark on th…
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S1 E9: Girthy Legs & Bushtits (Bird Fears Be Cured!)
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Exploring the intricacies of bird trauma ranging from chickens, ostriches, and of course, boobies. You see, Bethanie grew up with a fear of birds, and for good reason. Afterall, them chickens was going to peck her eyes out! But praise be to a caring mother and the local, small town witch doctor, Bethanie has been cured. Journey with us as we discus…
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How to Boost Partnership Efforts with AI & Case Studies with Joe Waters
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Send us a Text Message. Cause marketing involves partnering with a for-profit business to promote your cause and raise funds. This type of marketing can be a win-win for both parties, as the business benefits from increased brand awareness and positive PR, while your organization benefits from increased exposure and donations. And as more consumers…
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S1 E8: Dentophobia (Why Ryan Fears the Dentist)
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Forever braces. Not numb yet. Bloody pillows. We look at all the reasons we have Dentophobia. If you have a fear of dentists, then you have found your people! If you are a dentist, then, well, we forgive you. #fearofdentists #dentistryBy Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks
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Just a little bit about Bethanie's cohost, Ryan, who definitely does not at all whatsoever look like that guy from Blues Clues.By Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks
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Fundraising from Scratch - How to Raise Money With Zero Budget and Zero Donors with Tiffany Allen
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Send us a Text Message. New and small nonprofits are doing powerful work in communities, often with little to no budgets. Getting your first donations can be challenging when you feel like you have little visibility or support. That’s where peer-to-peer fundraising comes in. My guest this week is Tiffany Allen. Tiffany is the CEO of Boss on a Budge…
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How to Boost Philanthropy Through Servant-Leadership with Evan Wildstein
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Send us a Text Message. We know that nonprofits do amazing work. Every single day, they deliver life-changing programs, research, and more to impact communities, regions, and the world. Philanthropy supercharges nonprofits to go forward — but it’s often about more than money. It’s about trust. It’s about storytelling. It’s about big relationships. …
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S1 E6: Dear Abby--I Mean, Bethanie (The Life Advice You've Been Looking For)
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Life advice from the life expert herself, Bethanie Ann Palmer.By Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks
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Volunteer Recruitment in the Digital Age with Geng Wang
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Send us a Text Message. Volunteer recruitment is the #1 challenge volunteer managers report facing. In this episode, I speak with Geng Wang, CEO and Founder of Civic Champs, a volunteer management and engagement platform. We discuss: How volunteering has changed since the pandemic The latest volunteer recruitment trends Tips to recruit and retain t…
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We get to the bottom of a question everyone has been afraid to ask, butt has been dying to know.By Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks
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Start Attracting (Not Chasing) The Right Donors with Brooke Richie-Babbage
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Send us a Text Message. Fundraising does not have to feel like throwing spaghetti against the wall and hoping for the best. My guest this week is going to help us finally take the guesswork out of finding, cultivating & activating new donors — in proven and actionable ways. In this episode, we discuss: How to Attract New Funders And Donors to Fuel …
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The Power of Bilingual Content in Nonprofit Fundraising and Social Media Marketing
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Send us a Text Message. In the last few years, bilingual social media content has emerged as a tool used to increase diversity and rights for minority groups. On Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and other social platforms, organizations such as Tide Pods by Unilever have released bilingual images that support diverse communities. More recent…
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S1 E4: Roses Are Red, Whale Hearts Are Huge
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Unsure what to do on your special Valentines day? Snuggle up with your loved one or beloved sweater, exchange some NECCO conversation hearts, eat your romantic bean dip, and listen to the sultry sounds of Bethany and Ryan talking about whale hearts and who knows what else.By Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks
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Join us as we explore the trauma of scantrons and coloring to the satisfaction you experienced as you bit into your first pencil. So many highs and lows surrounding the #2 pencil which can both elevate us to handwritten heights or bring us to our test-taking knees.By Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks
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How Nonprofits Can Take The Leap Into Gaming with Shane Bailey
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Send us a Text Message. Livestreams are the new telethons, and they’re raising millions for charities. The rise of video game streaming in the last several years has opened up a new avenue for philanthropy. Streamers and charity organizations routinely partner up to solicit donations from the gamer’s thousands of loyal viewers. Instead of calling i…
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A buffet. A smorgasbord. A gosh darn plethora of food. Say it how you will, these plentiful potpourri's of potatoes, pot roast, puddings, and pasta are petering out. The reasons why will startle you... too bad we never get to 'em.By Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks
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Who knew there was so much to Ranch Dressing besides a whole lot of canola oil?By Bethanie Palmer & Ryan Hawks
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How to Get Major Gifts Fundraising Courage with Julie Ordoñez
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Send us a Text Message. Your major gifts strategy may be leaving millions on the table. And it’s probably holding you back from the impact you know your organization could make. You have - or you are developing - relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, but they’re not stepping up to the level you need. But in truth, the person who need…
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The Role of Tech in Your 2024 Fundraising with Melaina Chromy
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Send us a Text Message. Social Media for Social Good Academy is open for enrollment - click here for more information! How is technology shaping your fundraising strategy this year? What challenges are fundraisers facing in 2024 - and where are the opportunities? From leveraging data analytics to optimizing online donation processes, this episode e…
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How to Leverage Technology to Support Your Mission with Sterrin Bird
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Send us a Text Message. My guest today is Sterrin Bird, Senior Director, Nonprofit Industry Advisor, Salesforce. Sterrin is a nationally recognized leader in the nonprofit community, with nearly three decades spent working with some of the most prestigious organizations in the country, including UCSF Medicine, Duke Medicine, American Red Cross, Uni…
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Nonprofit Social Media Trends for the New Year with Hootsuite
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Send us a Text Message. Social Media for Social Good Academy is open for enrollment - click here for more information! What type of content is most likely to inspire long-term support from your followers? How are nonprofit organizations handling the constant rise of social platforms and features? Are they jumping on the AI bandwagon? And which soci…
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How to Double Your Revenue Using Bold Thinking with Matt Scott
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Send us a Text Message. Nonprofits are often stuck in the status quo of fundraising, inching along towards their revenue goals and slashing programs and budgets along the way. What if we changed the question to: “What if we had no choice but to double our revenue over the next three years with half the resources, half the human effort, half the bud…
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How to Center Communities in Social Change with Vichi Jagannathan
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Send us a Text Message. Have you heard of human-centered design? It is built on the idea that people who experience a challenge are best suited to solve it. More recently, human-centered design has been adapted to solve problems that have nothing to do with technology. For example, school districts often use variations of the approach to redesign s…
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Why You Need An AI Use Policy (And How To Make One) with Kim Snyder
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Send us a Text Message. AI is certainly a hot topic right now, and the focus is primarily on using the tools to save time and increase productivity. However, ethics and privacy concerns apply to any and all uses of AI. In this episode, my guest is Kim Snyder, VP of Data Strategy at RoundTable Technology. She leads us in a discussion of the specific…
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Fundraising Trends to Watch for in 2024 with Wendy Mercurio
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Julia Campbell sits down with Wendy Mercurio, the Content and Education Specialist at Qgiv, to discuss the top fundraising trends to watch for in 2024. They cover five exciting emerging trends, including AI in fundraising, recurring donors and giving flexibility, peer-to-peer fundraising, unconventional dono…
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