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Welcome to the 7-Figure Fundraising Podcast hosted by Trevor Bragdon. Each episode features a successful nonprofit leader who explains a fundraising strategy or tactic to increase your impact and rapidly grow your organization.
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The official podcast of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium (EPRC), supported by Emergence Benefactors and the EPRC community.
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“OTELCO’s Evolution Digital explores the ways different industries have adapted to ensure continued success in today’s digital marketplace. Hosted by OTELCO Marketing and PR Manager Tracy Scheckel, each episode will feature a new guest from a different industry. Tracy will discuss with her guests how the digital age has changed operations in their organization, and how they see technology further shaping their industry. Education, the pulp and paper industry, advertising and broadcast media, ...
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Drs. Anna Yusim and Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square on the Science of Spirituality
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In this episode of the EPRC Podcast, guest Anna Yusim, MD, sits down with our host Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square to discuss the science of spirituality. Dr. Anna Yusim is an internationally-recognized, award-winning, Board-Certified, Stanford and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach with a Private Practice in New York, California, Connec…
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49 - From Vision to Creation: Starting Musizi University in Uganda with Elaine Alowo-Matovu and Takako Mino
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Co-founders Elaine Alowo-Matovu and Takako Mino discuss the founding and fundraising journey of Musizi University, a new university in Uganda, and their vision behind it. They discuss their backgrounds and how they came together to start the university. Elaine and Takako also explain the unique programs and curriculum offered at Musizi University, …
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Part II: Bree Greenberg, LMFT, Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square, and Mariam J. Saleh, Esq. on Innovative Care
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In this episode of the EPRC Podcast, guest Bree Greenberg, LMFT, sits down with our hosts -- Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square, and Mariam J. Saleh, Esq. -- to discuss models of innovative care. This is Part I of a two-part episode. Bree has a passion for creating individual, organizational and global creative liberatory change. She has been envisio…
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Part I: Bree Greenberg, LMFT, Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square, and Mariam J. Saleh, Esq. on Innovative Care
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In this episode of the EPRC Podcast, guest Bree Greenberg, LMFT, sits down with our hosts -- Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square, and Mariam J. Saleh, Esq. -- to discuss models of innovative care. This is Part I of a two-part episode. Bree has a passion for creating individual, organizational and global creative liberatory change. She has been envisio…
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Sam Tullman (MPH, BCN) and Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square on Emergence and Emergent Practices
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In this episode of the EPRC Podcast, Sam Tullman (MPH, BCN), Head of Clinical Research at Quilt Technologies, tells host Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square about his research, including a Phase I clinical trial of n,n–DMT in Brazil for the treatment of depression. Sam is an EPRC member and a researcher and consultant in the study of Emergent practice…
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48 - How to Never Lose an Employee Again with Joey Coleman
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Joey Coleman helps companies keep their customers and employees. As an award-winning speaker, he shares his First 100 Days® methodology for improving customer and employee retention with organizations worldwide (e.g., Whirlpool, Volkswagen Australia, and Zappos). His Wall Street Journal #2 best-selling book, Never Lose a Customer Again, shows how t…
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Drs. Julieta Galante and Daniel M. Ingram on Meditation, Mental Health and the EPRC
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In this episode of the EPRC Podcast, Dr. Daniel M. Ingram (MD MSPH) speaks to EPRC member Dr. Julieta Galante (MD PhD) about her research on meditation and mental health and how it relates to the work of the EPRC. Dr. Galante is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge. She is a qualified medical do…
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Trevor and Tarren Bragdon discuss how to think about fundraising for a startup nonprofit. We have a lot of people new to fundraising who find us through the podcast and we’d wanted to do a podcast specifically for fundraising for a startup nonprofit. 3 phases of a Startup Nonprofit Idea phase - Finding the product and market fit Read the book The M…
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Drs. Emma Bragdon and Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square on Integrative Mental Health and the EPRC
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In this episode of the EPRC Podcast, host Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square speaks to EPRC member Dr. Emma Bragdon, a transpersonal psychologist and a pioneer in the field of spiritual emergence/emergency. Dr. Bragdon is interested in putting practical shoes on theories and research surrounding spiritual awakening/spiritual emergence and crises peop…
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Drs. Martin Huecker and Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square on Emergency Medicine and the EPRC
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Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square interviews Dr. Martin Huecker, ER doctor, Research Director at the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Louisville, EPRC member, co-editor in chief of the Journal of Wellness. They discuss his background, relationship to emergent phenomena, and why he believes this is a critical issue to study at this tim…
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46 - The 7 Steps for 7-Figure Fundraising
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To grow your fundraising, focus on these 7 steps. 1. Ask Donors Only Once a Year (1:22) This is how major donors organize their giving Match your ask to their timetable Don’t nickel and dime your major donors by asking them for a big donation and later asking them for smaller donations or sponsorships. 2. Treat Donors Like Partners (5:05) Poverty v…
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Detailed Introduction to the EPRC with Gareth Gwyn and Daniel M. Ingram
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The Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium (EPRC) is dedicated to bringing high quality scientific methods to scaling global knowledge of what many would call spiritual, mystical, psi/magical, energetic, and related phenomena — what we call emergent phenomena— to the clinical, mental health, and scientific mainstreams. In this introductory epis…
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45 - Fundraising Habits - Psychology of Fundraising series
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In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, Trevor Bragdon looks into the Psychology of Fundraising with Tarren Bragdon, co-founder of 7-Figure Fundraising and founder and CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability. In this episode, they look at: How you create fundraising habits. Habits for the task you want to do but don't. Habits for thing…
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44 - Psychology of Fundraising: Renewing Donors
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In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising podcast, Trevor Bragdon and Tarren Bragdon discuss the psychology of fundraising and how it applies to renewing existing donors. They look at the different reasons donors renew and what you can do to set yourself up for your renewal meeting. The goal is to have your major donors happy to meet you and rene…
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43 - Psychology of Fundraising: New Donors
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In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising podcast, Trevor Bragdon and Tarren Bragdon discuss the psychology of fundraising and how it applies to new donors. They look at how new donors think differently, how it's critical to establish trust, and strategies to get that first meeting. This is part of a new series on the Psychology of Fundraising. E…
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42 - Creating a 5-Star Donor Experience - with Dan Remmenga
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In this episode, Trevor interviews Dan Remmenga, the Donor Relations Manager for the Foundation for Government Accountability. They discuss the 5-star system FGA uses to create and cultivate meaningful relationships with donors. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our trai…
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Carrie Levine is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has embraced telehealth visits when appropriate for her patients and launched her website beautifulmessywholeness.com to stay better connected with and educate patients in an increasingly digital world.By OTELCO
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41 - Grit, Growth, and The Media: 2nd Year as CEO - with Megan Rose
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Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon interviews Megan Rose, CEO of Better Together. Better Together provides a voluntary and preventative alternative to foster care, serves over 15,000 children, and keeps 96% of them out of the foster care system. Megan shares how her organization developed a strong media strategy as well as how her o…
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Barbara Anderson - Executive Director of the Blount-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce
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Tracy speaks with Barbara Anderson, Executive Director of the Blount-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce in Alabama, to discuss tourism and how the Chamber has stayed connected with the public over the last year.By OTELCO
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40 - [Founders Series] Mothers Advocacy Project - with Chelsea Sabo
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Today on 7 Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon interviews Chelsea Sabo, the founder and Executive Director of the Mothers Advocacy Project. Chelsea shares the story of her nonprofit and their mission to support at-risk mothers and their children by helping mothers overcome past trauma. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundrai…
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Nancy Roberts, Director of the Marketing Communications Program at New England School of Communications Husson University
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Nancy Roberts, Director of the Marketing Communications Program at New England School of Communications Husson University, joins Tracy to discuss some of the shifts she's seen over the past year.By OTELCO
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39 - [Founders Series] Motherhood Beyond Bars - with Amy Ard
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In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, Trevor interviews Amy Ard, the Executive Director of Motherhood Beyond Bars. Amy shares how she got her start in advocating for pregnant women who are incarcerated, the lessons learned along the way, and how she's hoping to expand the nonprofit's mission. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figuref…
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Steve Gove - Executive Director of the Maine Municipal Association
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Executive Director of the Maine Municipal Association Steve Gove joins Evolution: Digital to discuss how the organization has advanced over the years and the lasting impact the introduction of virtual events will have on the MMA.By OTELCO
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38 - [Founders Series] The Raah Foundation of India - with Dr. Sarika Kulkarni
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In this episode of 7 Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon is joined by Dr. Sarika Kulkarni. Sarika is the founder of the non-profit Raah Foundation. The podcast begins with Sarika sharing about this foundation, which is aimed at changing and providing better lives for those in the tribal communities of India. She shares her story of how she went…
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Trina Bragdon - Vice President of Human Resources and Regulatory Affairs at OTELCO
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Tracy speaks with OTELCO’s own Vice President of Human Resources and Regulatory Affairs about what her first year in the role has looked like.By otelco
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Tim Brooks, Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Communications for the Maine Credit Union League
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Links: https://mainecul.org/ https://synergentcorp.com/By OTELCO
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Dyan Walsh of Eastern Area Agency on Aging
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Links: https://www.eaaa.org/By OTELCO
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37 - Test the Ideas No One Else Will - with Rory Sutherland and Maddie Croucher
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In this episode, Rory Sutherland and Maddie Croucher, marketing experts and behavioral scientists, join host Trevor Bragdon. Rory and Maddie both work for the global advertising and marketing agency, Ogilvy. They discuss why counterintuitive ideas sometimes work, building trust with donors, and creating a culture of innovation. To see all the show …
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Michelle Roth, Executive Director of the Alabama Cable & Broadband Association
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36 - Adapt, Learn, and Lead - with Noemi Perez
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Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon is joined by Noemi Perez. Noemi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Immokalee Foundation, a nonprofit that provides a range of education programs focused on building pathways to professional careers. They serve students in kindergarten through post-secondary education. Noemi shares her advice and…
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Peggy Schaffer, Executive Director at the ConnectMaine Authority
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Links: https://www.maine.gov/connectme/homeBy OTELCO
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35 - Never Lose a Donor Again - with Joey Coleman
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In this 7-Figure Fundraising episode, Trevor interviews Joey Coleman, the award-winning speaker and author of the #2 Wall Street Journal bestseller, Never Lose A Customer Again. During this episode, Joey speaks directly to nonprofit leaders on how to improve their donor retention strategies to achieve lifelong loyalty. To see all the show notes vis…
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34 - Encore Episode: What Happens in a 7-Figure Donor Meeting - with Tarren Bragdon
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This episode was one of most popular episodes from last year and we've received a lot of feedback on how helpful it was in helping prepare for donor meetings. In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising Podcast, host Trevor Bragdon sits down with Tarren Bragdon, his brother, and co-founder of 7-Figure Fundraising. Tarren is the CEO of the Foundatio…
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33 - 5-Minute Fundraising: Where to Find More Fundraising Ideas
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In this episode of 5-Minute Fundraising, Trevor shares an idea on where to find new fundraising ideas to improve your nonprofit's performance. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.comBy 7 Figure Fundraising
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32 - Preparing for High-Stakes Moments - with Dan McGinn
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Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon is joined by Dan McGinn. Dan is an author and journalist who serves as the senior editor of the Harvard Business Review, host of the Dear HBR podcast, and is the author of the book Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed. Trevor and Dan discuss how to use the ten minu…
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31 - 5-Minute Fundraising: The 100 Hours that Matter Most
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In this episode of 5-Minute Fundraising, we're taking a look at the time you spend each year that has the highest impact on your nonprofit. Many fundraisers average 100 hours per year talking to donors. What can you do to turn those critical hours into your peak performance? To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcas…
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30 - Finding New, Major Donors - with Judy Cook
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In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon interviews Judy Cook, the Development Director at the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA). Judy manages the development staff and the organization’s fundraising plan, and cultivates relationships with prospective donors. During this episode, Judy and Trevor talk through minds…
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29 - 5-Minute Fundraising: How to Get Donors to Talk About Your Nonprofit
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In this week's 5-Minute Fundraising tactic, Trevor outlines three ways you can craft shareable content into your donor communications. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.comBy 7 Figure Fundraising
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28 - Managing Risk for Your Nonprofit - with Sophie von Laer
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In this episode, Trevor interviews Sophie von Laer, the Founder and CEO of Nafs Coach. Sophie is a coach, engineer, and consultant. With more than a decade of work experience as a coach and consultant for both non-profits, for-profits, and fortune 500 companies like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and government agencies. Sophie has vast experie…
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27 - 5-Minute Fundraising: 3 Reasons Donors Give
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In this episode, Trevor discusses the 3 big reasons major donors give to nonprofits and how you can incorporate these reasons into your donor communications. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com…
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26 - 5-Minute Fundraising: Finding Better Stories
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We’re excited to share with you the first episode in a new series, 5-Minute Fundraising. Every other Wednesday at 8:00 am ET, we’ll share one specific tactic you can apply immediately to your fundraising. Today’s tactic is called The Story Safe: How to find and capture great stories. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.c…
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25 - Leadership Lessons for Times of Crisis - with Joel Manby
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Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon sits down with Joel Manby, author of Love Works: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders. Joel is also the former CEO of Sea World, Saab North America, and Herschend Enterprises. In this episode, Joel shares his experience and advice on leading major companies through times of turmoil and u…
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Stanley Whittemore of Bucksport Regional Health Center
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Beth Lambert of the Maine Department of Education
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Links: https://www.maine.gov/doe/homeBy OTELCO
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24 - Preview of the Live, Online 7-Figure Workshop
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In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising podcast, Trevor and Tarren Bragdon had a conversation about how fundraising has changed over the last few months for Tarren's nonprofit. They also discussed and previewed content from the upcoming live, online 7-Figure Fundraising workshop. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.c…
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Danny Sullivan President of the Downeast Broadband Utility
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Tracy speaks with Danny Sullivan, who recently retired from his Director of IT position with Woodland Pulp and is now the president of the Downeast Broadband Utility, serving Baileyville and Calais, Maine. Links: https://downeastbroadband.com/ https://woodlandpulp.com/ https://www.otelco.com/By OTELCO
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The podcast returns to Alabama to speak with Robbie McAlpine of Alpine Advertising and WCRL Radio in Oneonta about how digital evolution has impacted broadcast radio and the advertising industry. Links: http://www.alpineadvertising.com/ http://www.wcrlradio.com/ https://www.otelco.com/By OTELCO
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23 - Think Big & Ask Big - with Kevin Gentry
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In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, Trevor interviews Kevin Gentry. Kevin is the vice president for special projects at Koch Companies Public Sector and a member of Stand Together’s board of directors. During this interview, they discuss the mindsets of both major donors and fundraisers as well as the keys to successful fundraising events. To …
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Sandy Selby and Quin Gresham of Arrow Rock, Missouri
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Evolution: Digital heads to the historic hamlet of Arrow Rock, Missouri. Kendra Carter guest hosts a conversation with Sandy Selby, Executive Director of the Friends of Arrow Rock, and Quin Gresham, the Producing Artistic Director of Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater. Links: http://friendsofarrowrock.org/ https://lyceumtheatre.org/ https://www.otelco.com/…
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22 - The Return - Your Donor Pitch for the COVID Crisis
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Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, Trevor Bragdon continues the series on Fundraising During Uncertainty, in which Trevor discusses the nuances and challenges of fundraising during the COVID-19 crisis. Specifically, Trevor outlines a pitch script nonprofit leaders can use to explain to donors the changes and new opportunities their nonprofit is facing.…
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