Taking Donors Seriously® is a time-tested, sustainable framework for relational fundraising. Hundreds of nonprofits and schools have used TDS over 30+ years to successfully raise the funds that are critical to their missions. Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group shares insight, stories, and tips on this podcast.
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Oliver Asher, President of Advancing Native Missions, tells his story of a journey from a Virginia "Holler" to leading an organization that takes good news to the world. From him we hear about joy, optimism, commitment, and strategies he has employed to lead his growing organization successfully and effectively. Read more about Advancing Native Mis…
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A Primer on Capital Campaigns (Geneva College)
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Dr. Calvin Troup, President of Geneva College opens up about his personal journey into higher ed and shares invaluable insights he's gleaned along the way that will benefit any fundraising professional. Delve into Geneva College's strategic planning process, feasibility studies and pivotal elements in their successful capital campaign. But beyond s…
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Sitting With Your Donors Even When They Cannot Talk
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Here’s the story of Ben Homan, President of Langham Partnership US, finishing his 14-year career with them. When it comes to fundraising, Brad says, “Follow Ben!” He has had a remarkable ministry as a leader and has seen the ministry multiply three times over this past capital campaign. He has used strategic planning, feasibility studies, capital c…
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Listen to Beth Greco explain to Brad how she became the President and CEO of the Hoving Home, what has happened along the way, and how she manages to get the work done.By Brad Layland
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Brad Layland interviews Dave Owens, Executive Director of the Harbor Network. Learn about this church planting network and how Dave carries out his fundraising to help it all happen.By Brad Layland
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An interview with Young Life's Brooke Filipovski
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What do Punta Gorda, Florida, Australia, and Macedonia have in common? Brooke Filipovski! This remarkable young woman has raised support and ministered to young people in some interesting places. Enjoy her story!By Brad Layland
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Brad Layland interviews Tom Lin, the president of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship since 2016.By Brad Layland
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Brad Layland interviews David Brickner of Jews For Jesus.By Brad Layland
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Year-End Appeals - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast
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Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad Layland and Dan Kennedy discuss year-end appeals, the good the bad, and the ugly.By Brad Layland
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Be Encouraged! - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad Layland and John Ranheim discuss major gifts, why they're given and why you should be encouraged!By Brad Layland
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Fundraising with Jon Eisenberg - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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Welcome special guest Jon Eisenberg, Executive Vice President of Development and Chief Development Officer at Intervarsity. Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad Layland and Jon Eisenberg discuss their first exposures to fundraising for ministry and how it has led them to the national campaigns they lead today.…
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Brad's Favorite End of Year Appeals - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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A podcast a year in the making! Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad summarizes, critiques, and praises the End of Year Appeals he received last year.By Brad Layland
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The Portrait of a Graduate - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast, Brad and Max Layland discuss "A Portrait of a Graduate", why they matter and which nonprofits do them best.By Brad Layland
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The Prince Dilemma w/ Ted Rodgers - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast, Brad Layland and Ted Rodgers talk through a case study of improper estate planning.
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The Mid-Course Correction - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland discusses a common mistake many organizations make when contacting their donors.
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Partners in Blessings w/ Dr. Scott Rodin - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland and special guest Dr. Scott Rodin walk through the 5 handy ways to make sure your giving partners are blessed.
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Why Fundraising is (NOT) Scary! w/ Tom MacAdam - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland and special guest Tom MacAdam talk about their approaches to fundraising. Turns out, it's not as scary as it seems!
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Focus! - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. How focused is your fundraising? Today, Brad and Max Layland discuss the importance of intentional, focused planning in both fundraising and life.
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The 3 B's of Fish-raising w/ Jamie Sellers - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland and special guest Jamie Sellers talk fishing, funding, and financing. If either fish or fundraising strike your fancy we've got a great episode lined up for you!
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Making the Case w/ Ame Eldredge - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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Welcome to another episode of the Taking Donors Seriously podcast. Today, Brad is joined by Ame Eldredge to discuss the function and benefits of a well made case.
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Boards and Fundraising w/ Ted Rodgers - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
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Ted Rodgers joins us on The TDS Podcast to share his wisdom on the role of boards in fundraising.
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Live From ZoomLand
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The FOCUS Group Podcast returns! Today, Brad and Max Layland talk through 7 tips to enhance your mission using Zoom.
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Letting Donors Be Who They Are
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In this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max discuss how best to raise money and spirits in these scary times. Stay safe everyone; you can do this!
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - The Waffle House Approach
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On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max praise the Waffle House's perfect efficiency and explore how these same practices can be used in our fundraising projects. But mainly we talk about how good the Waffle House is.
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Heresy & Compounding Interest
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On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad speaks to the future value of ministries while Max raises charges of blasphemy.
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - The Role of an Ant (and a Fundraiser)
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On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max discuss the varying roles each person involved in fundraising must play... They also talk about ants.
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Why Fundraisers Are Fed Up... and How to Fix it!
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On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad speaks to the frustration many fundraisers experience in their work and how best to circumvent it.
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Running From Lions
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On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max discuss the challenges of running races in Kenya and fundraising. (Please note that we at The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast are not qualified zoologists and, as such, any and all advice pertaining to dangerous African wildlife should be taken with a grain of salt.)…
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Finding New Donors
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In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad responds his most frequently asked question: "How do I find new donors." The answer may surprise you!By Brad Layland
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Going to the Moon
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In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad and Max discuss the power of vision to inspire donors and how this can be utilized. Link to Max's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSMau6OT5JI5HoAwr2B9C-w/featured?disable_polymer=1
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Salad Dressing
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In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad illustrates what salad dressing can teach us all about fundraising. I promise this is not a joke.By Brad Layland
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - How to Get a Free Mercedes
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In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad and Max Layland discuss the benefits of donor based fundraising. A Mercedes may or may not be one of them.By Brad Layland
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Dyson Vacuum Fundraising
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What can we learn about fundraising from a Dyson vacuum? More then you may think.By Brad Layland
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Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - New Years Resolutions
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As the New Year arrives, it seems like people everywhere are feeling reflective and talking about their goals, resolving that this year will be a turning point. In light of that atmosphere, today I want to share a few resolutions I have for myself. They are not new. Actually, I have the same resolutions every year! For the last fifteen years or so,…
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Taking Donors Seriously (TDS), The Power Of Vision
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On this episode Brad Layland, CEO of the FOCUS Group, shares about the importance of incorporating vision into an effective Case Statement.By Brad Layland
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Brad Laylland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. shares the information you need in a step-by-step system if your thinking of a capital campaign.
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Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. covers the good, the bad and the ugly year end appeals that he received at the end of the year and how to use end of the year appeals most effectively.
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Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. helps you understand some of the deeper reasons why people give and how you can change their lives.
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Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. shares the two most important rules of fundraising. Follow these two principles and increase your effectiveness with relational, sustainable fundraising.
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Brad Layland, CEO of the FOCUS Group, Inc. discusses the best to raise money and how to go about it.
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Brad Layland discusses the downside of events and how to best use events to further your cause in ways that really work.
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Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, discusses how to use the principle of "A few do a lot and a lot do a little" to fundraise.
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Brad Layland and Ame See review and update to modern times a list of ten 1891 principles of fundraising and provide the four key basics of a successful meeting.
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Brad Layland and Ame See discuss how you go about raising funds through relationships.
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Brad Layland and Ame See answer questions from fundraisers needing advice.
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Brad Layland and Ame See answer fundraising questions from current fundraisers and provide expert advice.
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Brad Layland discusses the four steps to Asking for a major gift.
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Brad Layland and Ame See review the annual giving data of 2012 so it makes sense for you and your organization.
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Brad Layland helps you use your summer to jump start fundraising for the upcoming year and provides the most effective and efficient way to care for your donors over the summer.
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