Best Kristen Becker Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 133: Crochet Community with Caitlin McCormack 52:13

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Episode 133: Crochet Community with Caitlin McCormack Today, we are privileged to delve into the world of Caitlin McCormack and her unique fine art approach to crochet. Caitlin McCormack shares her artistic journey, from early influences to her decision to focus on crochet and sculpture. She discusses her background in fine arts and how she found h…

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5 Myths About Digital Advertising 31:52

2h ago31:52

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Digital advertising is full of mystery — it certainly doesn’t help that the rules seem to change every day. In this episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we aim to make digital advertising a little easier. Our guest, Allegiance Group + Pursuant VP of Advertising Laura Hinrichsen, joins us to dispel five myths about digital advertising. From…

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Episode 132: Art Investment Insights: Strategies for Collectors and Creators 27:24

6h ago27:24

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Episode 132: Art Investment Insights: Strategies for Collectors and Creators In this episode, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore dive into the world of art investment, offering valuable tips and guidance for both seasoned collectors and emerging artists. We explore the factors to consider when investing in artwork, from market trends and arti…

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Episode 131: Exploring the Imaginary Realms with Adrian Cox 1:02:59

3d ago1:02:59

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Episode 131: Exploring the Imaginary Realms with Adrian Cox In this episode we're thrilled to have Adrian Cox, an artist whose work blurs the boundaries between the real and the fantastical. Adrian Cox shares his journey from a childhood fascination with mythology and science fiction to becoming a renowned painter. He discusses how his background i…

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Episode 130: Framing Art: "The Intersection of Function and Form" 33:40

10d ago33:40

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Episode 130: Framing Art: "The Intersection of Function and Form" In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa delve into the fascinating world of art frames and explore the question: should frames be recognized as an art form in their own right? From their historical significance to their aesthetic value, we examine the multifaceted r…

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The Bold New Frontier of Artificial Intelligence 29:52

11d ago29:52

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What if the key to transforming your fundraising efforts lies in a technology many fear? In this Go Beyond Fundraising Podcast episode, we explore the bold new frontier of artificial intelligence (AI). Allegiance Group + Pursuant's Chief Strategy Officer, Trent Ricker, considers the nuanced role of artificial intelligence in enhancing human connect…

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Episode 129: The Magic of Art with Phillip Singer 1:03:49

17d ago1:03:49

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Episode 129: The Magic of Art with Phillip Singer Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa this week for a captivating artist interview featuring the remarkable Phillip Singer. Hailing all the way from Pennsylvania, Phillip mesmerizes with his enchanting portraits and still lifes. Renowned for his exquisite oil paintings, Phillip earned the pr…

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Elevating Donor Loyalty: Strategies for Long-Term Nonprofit Growth 34:56

19d ago34:56

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Recent statistics show continued declines across all types of donors from 2022 to 2023 — except those who had given seven or more gifts, which increased. This growth highlights the significance of donor loyalty. In this Go Beyond Fundraising podcast episode, Allegiance Group + Pursuant Chief Strategy Officer Trent Ricker discusses the value of fost…

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Episode 128: Brushstrokes of Connection: Mastering Artist Newsletters 31:54

1M ago31:54

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Episode 128: Brushstrokes of Connection: Mastering Artist Newsletters In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa unlock the secrets to crafting captivating artist newsletters. From building your subscriber list to curating engaging content and maximizing open rates, we provide a step-by-step guide to elevate your newsletter game. Whe…

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Episode 127: The Perfect Gourd with Kristen Egan 1:15:36

1M ago1:15:36

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Episode 127: The Perfect Gourd with Kristen Egan On this Off the Easel Podcast episode, listeners are invited into the creative world of Kristen Egan, where they delve deep into her artistic process and inspirations. Hosted by Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore, the conversation flows organically, exploring Kristen’s journey, from her earlies…

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Weekly Horoscope #175 10:16

1M ago10:16

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Hi! If you have found this podcast but have not yet found the Miss Guided Astrology horoscope pods (one for each rising sign!) you're missing out! Find the Miss Guided Astrology Podcast that's right for you! Miss Guided Astrology - Aries Rising Miss Guided Astrology - Taurus Rising Miss Guided Astrology - Gemini Rising Miss Guided Astrology - Cance…

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Episode 126: Art in Transit: Navigating the World of Shipping and Handling 47:27

1M ago47:27

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Episode 126: Art in Transit: Navigating the World of Shipping and Handling In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa delve into the intricate process of shipping and handling artwork. From ensuring its safety during transit to understanding the logistics of international shipments, we explore the challenges and solutions faced by ar…

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Episode 125: The Psychology of Color with Syd Bee 1:06:58

2M ago1:06:58

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Episode 125: The Psychology of Color with Syd Bee Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a wonderful interview with the delightful Syd Bee. Syd impresses us with her color prep for paintings, as she describes her creative process. She also enlightens us with memories of her childhood and describes how they influence her art today. Syd di…

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Episode 124: Self Promotion for Artists 40:02

2M ago40:02

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Episode 124: Self Promotion for Artists Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa this week for a fun discussion about Self-Promotion. Why is it important to toot your own horn? How can you do it without feeling like a braggart? Why should you promote yourself and your art? Let’s find out this week on Off the Easel. Check out Skye's and Catheri…

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7 Database KPIs to Understand Donor Loyalty 43:14

2M ago43:14

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Determining the health of your organization can be tricky. The success of one campaign or a decrease in one certain metric isn’t enough to know whether your fundraising efforts are working. In this episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we’re joined by Teena Wright, Annual Giving Director at Idaho Public Television, and Debbie Merlino, an Ex…

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Episode 123: Funny and Dark with Bob Dob 54:17

2M ago54:17

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Episode 123: Funny and Dark with Bob Dob Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an enlightening interview with the talented and hardworking Bob Dob! Bob comes to us from Southern California where he runs his art business as well as teaching art at Otis College. Bob shares his journey through baseball, childhood leukemia, playing in a pun…

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Is 2024 a “Make or Break” Year for Nonprofits? 29:52

2M ago29:52

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The Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s latest Quarterly Fundraising Report™ is out, and we’re digging in! In this episode of Fundraising Today, VP of Client Strategy Kristin Priest breaks down the key findings that compare overall philanthropic giving trends in 2022 and 2023.  The report tracks macro trends in donors, dollars, and retention, then …

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Episode 122: Who wants to do an Art Market with Mary Syring and Malisa Suchanya 1:10:46

2M ago1:10:46

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Episode 122: Who wants to do an Art Market with Mary Syring and Malisa Suchanya This week we have a full house on Off the Easel! Joining Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa are the amazing Malisa Suchanya and Mary Syring. The art panel discusses Art Market How Tos, and special tips and tricks from seasoned vendors and so much more. For any art…

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How Digital Archiving Can Fuel Your Fundraising with HistoryIT's Kristen Gwinn-Becker 24:14

2M ago24:14

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Does your organization have a rich history that your donors love? The magic of digital archiving is that it makes historical artifacts available to anyone, anywhere. However, not everyone has the know-how or the technology to properly preserve their physical media for future generations or how to leverage it in fundraising communications. In this e…

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Episode 121: Adoring Art with Kirsten Anderson of Roq La Rue Gallery 1:15:42

3M ago1:15:42

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Episode 121: Adoring Art with Kirsten Anderson of Roq La Rue Gallery Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a fascinating conversation with Kirsten Anderson, owner and founder of Roq la Rue Gallery. Kirsten comes from artist parents and describes her journey to evolving into the successful gallerist she is today. Kirsten gives valuable i…

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Episode 120: The Tiny Painting Episode 31:49

3M ago31:49

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Episode 120: The Tiny Painting Episode Are you drawn to larger than life Art or do you gravitate to tiny art treasures? This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore talk all about tiny art. The ladies define what is tiny art? They discuss the pros and cons of working small, and debate whether it could be the beginning of a new art movement. T…

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Fundraising During an Election Year: What Nonprofits Need to Know in 2024 22:40

3M ago22:40

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It’s hard to miss the fact that 2024 is an election year. The presidential race is dominating news cycles and social media, but what does it mean for your fundraising efforts? On this episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we talk with Allegiance Group + Pursuant Chief Strategy Officer Trent Ricker about what nonprofits can expect.Organizati…

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Episode 119: Lovely Nightmares with Annie Owens 55:24

3M ago55:24

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Episode 119: Lovely Nightmares with Annie Owens Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an amazing artist interview with the fabulous Annie Owens! Annie comes to us from Northern California where she creates her thought provoking introspective art and runs Hi Fructose Magazine with her husband Attaboy. Annie explains how she creates, why …

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Episode 118: Diversify Your Art Income 32:46

4M ago32:46

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Episode 118: Diversify Your Art Income Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an eye opening episode about diversifying your art income. What does this mean? Why should artists do it? How do you diversify your art business? Let's find out this week on Off the Easel Podcast! Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa I…

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Founding and Scaling a Nonprofit Org From the Ground Up 19:50

3M ago19:50

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What does it take to start and scale a nonprofit? Elana Frank is still learning, and she’s sharing her lessons in this episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast. Frank is the founder and CEO of the Jewish Fertility Foundation, which provides financial assistance, support, and education to those struggling with infertility. In just nine years, th…

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Episode 117: Planting a Garden with Malisa Suchanya 58:56

3M ago58:56

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Planting a Garden with Malisa Suchanya From Singapore to New York to California, we have the lovely Malisa Suchanya on Off the Easel this week! Malisa, the artist, illustrator, and art educator comes to us from Helvella Arts in Oakland, California. Malisa has an extensive education from Rhode Island School of Art and Design, and the Academy of Arts…

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Episode 116: Good Habits! Good Artist. 25:18

4M ago25:18

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Good Habits! Good Artist. Habits are hot! Do you have good habits as an artist? Do you know what habits are? Find out this week on Off the Easel with Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore. The ladies will help you understand what a habit is, the importance of habits, bad habits, and good habits to adopt today. The episode ends with a lively Art …

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Exploring the Principles Behind DEIAB 31:36

4M ago31:36

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The world is changing, and it’s time for nonprofits to change too — including their boards. To better fulfill your mission, your stakeholders and leaders should reflect the communities you serve. That’s why, on this episode of Fundraising Today and the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we’re exploring the principles behind DEIAB. Joining us are Christ…

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Episode 115: Why Cake? with Scott Hove 1:01:16

4M ago1:01:16

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Why Cake? with Scott Hove Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a delicious interview with the amazing sculpture, painter, and overall creator Scott Hove! Scott describes his artist journey, and unveils his observations and experience with art school. He discusses life as an artist and growing up in the Bay Area. Scott also explains why…

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Boosting Your Fundraising Efforts with Google Analytics 4 39:24

4M ago39:24

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In this episode of Fundraising Today and the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we explore how nonprofits can use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to boost their fundraising efforts. Emil Isaakov, a data analyst with Allegiance Group + Pursuant, walks us through the significant changes that GA4 brings, such as event-based tracking and predictive metrics. Emil …

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Episode 114: Product Review 2024 38:03

4M ago38:03

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Product Review 2024 This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa discuss our favorite art supplies! The ladies go over drawing materials, paints, framing materials, apps for marketing and creating, and lastly studio furniture. The episode ends with an ArtNews review for top art products. If you create, how many of the products discussed have …

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Nonprofit Volunteer Management: From Engaged Volunteer to Passionate Advocate 18:32

4M ago18:32

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Most nonprofits rely on volunteers, but managing this group can be tedious. In this episode of Fundraising Today and the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we talk with Albert Vasquez, Head of Sales and Operations for Rosterfy North America. Rosterfy is an end-to-end volunteer management and reporting tool that helps organizations onboard, engage, and …

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Episode 113: Artist from Day 1 with Victor Grasso 55:11

5M ago55:11

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Artist from Day 1 with Victor Grasso Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an amazing artist interview with the incredible artist Victor Grasso. Victor comes to us from Cape May, New Jersey. Victor is a self taught artist who specializes in stunning photo realistic surreal paintings of people and animals in oil and watercolor. Victor st…

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On a Mission to Save Giving with philanthropist and fundraising coach Lisa Greer 34:50

5M ago34:50

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In this episode of Fundraising Today and the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we talk with philanthropist and fundraising coach Lisa Greer. Author of the bestseller Fundraising Revolution, Greer is on a mission to save giving by helping nonprofits move away from the impersonal interactions and scripted outreach that have dominated the sector for so l…

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Episode 112: What Is Your Why? 27:54

5M ago27:54

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What Is Your Why? Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore for a brand new episode about discovering your why. This week the ladies will help you discover your personal prerogative. They will define the elusive Why Statement. What is the importance of a Why Statement? How do you find your why? They will explain some of Simon Sinek's beliefs an…

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DAF-Giving Made Easy 27:16

5M ago27:16

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In this episode of Go Beyond Fundraising, we sit down with Mitch Stein. Mitch is the Head of Strategy at Chariot, a donor-advised fund (DAF) fundraising solution provider. We discuss the increasing popularity of DAFs as a giving vehicle; the challenges associated with anonymous DAF donations; and the barriers that prevent nonprofits from maximizing…

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Steer Clear: Avoiding Common Fundraising & Marketing Measurement Pitfalls 22:34

5M ago22:34

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The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to review your systems for marketing and fundraising. But as you evaluate your processes, it’s equally important — if not more — to also evaluate how you measure success and improvement in your programs. Of course, it takes more than just logging into Google Analytics. In this episode of Fundraising T…

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Episode 111: The Fearless Attaboy 1:15:08

5M ago1:15:08

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The Fearless Attaboy This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa had the privilege of interviewing the amazing Daniel Attaboy Seifert. Atta comes to us from the Bay Area. He is originally from Long Island and currently runs his art business, and magazine from Northern California. Atta started his art career as a toy designer, and moved into …

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AI in Fundraising: Balancing productivity, responsibility, and authenticity 37:50

5M ago37:50

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Two of the hottest topics in philanthropy are the declining number of donors and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). In this episode of Fundraising Today and the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we bring these issues together in a stirring conversation with Nathan Chappell, author of The Generosity Crisis. As a founder of the Fundraising.AI c…

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Episode 110: Artist Block Help 27:16

5M ago27:16

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Artist Block Help What is ‘Artist Block'? Why are you experiencing it? How do you get past it? These are some of the questions Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa will answer this week on Off the Easel Podcast. Artist Block, also known as Creative Block, can be a frustrating part of the creative process. Is it rooted in fear? Fear of the unkno…

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Episode 109: Where the Wild Things Are with Matthew Grabelsky 34:12

5M ago34:12

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Where the Wild Things Are with Matthew Grabelsky In this episode of Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa interview the incredibly talented and hard working Matthew Grabelsky. Matthew comes to us from sunny Los Angeles, California where he creates beautiful photo realistic oil paintings of people with animal heads with ton…

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Episode 108: How to Write an Artist Statement 30:42

6M ago30:42

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How to Write and Artist Statement Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a captivating episode about ‘How to write an Artist Statement.’ First the ladies explain what an Artist Statement is. Next they discuss the difference between an Artist Statement versus an Artist Bio? Lastly they give helpful tips and personal experience on how to t…

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Giving Trends: Exploring Changes and Impact on the Year Ahead 44:46

6M ago44:46

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Cheers to 2024! In our first Go Beyond Fundraising podcast of the new year, we’re reflecting on the giving trends that emerged in 2023 and how they may impact the landscape in the year ahead. Is there still some uncertainty in the air? Or will things level out? And what can your organization do now to set itself up for a strong performance? Allegia…

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Episode 107: Black and White with Juliet Schreckinger 1:07:02

6M ago1:07:02

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Black and White with Juliet Schreckinger Welcome to Off the Easel Podcast. This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a fantastic interview with the captivating Juliet Schreckinger. Juliet teaches us about the native language of black and white. As a pen and ink artist, Juliet utilizes the traditional method of stippling with tiny micr…

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Weekly Horoscope #155 9:24

6M ago9:24

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This is a general scope for everyone- but if you want a horoscope tailored to your rising sign- find the Miss Guided - Rising Sign podcast for you on missguidedastrology.com Your weekly horoscope for 1/22/24 - 1/28/24 Coming to you from Provincetown, Ma (aka gaycationland) sorry if I sound a little sick… it’s because I am ==========================…

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Episode 106: The Valuable Episode with special guest host Cassandra Kim 35:25

6M ago35:25

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The Valuable Episode This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a special guest host, Cassandra Kim! Cassandra joins the ladies for a discussion on how to add value to your artwork. What does this mean? Listen to the ladies, because they will define what value means to a small business, and describe three specific methods to add more v…

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Episode 105: Fill Up Your Cup with Jacub Gagnon 45:59

7M ago45:59

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Fill Up Your Cup with Jacub Gagnon Coming all the way from Canada, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a wonderful interview this week with Jacub Gagnon. Jacub is an acrylic artist who specializes in animal paintings with thoughtful clever titles. He describes the inspiration behind his work and explains his process, and technique. Jacub …

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Off The Easel - Season 3!! 1:24

7M ago1:24

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Season 3 Promo Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/ Web: http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/ Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/…

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Episode 104: Proactive vs.Reactive Behavior, Which are you? 27:02

7M ago27:02

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Proactive vs.Reactive Behavior, Which are you? This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have an in depth conversation about Proactive versus Reactive Behavior. What is Proactive Behavior? What is Reactive Behavior? Find out this week when the ladies define these behaviors, list the pros of each one, and personal experiences. The episode e…

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Episode 103: Stream of Consciousness with Craww 54:44

7M ago54:44

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Stream of Consciousness with Craww Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore as they travel all the way to the UK to interview Craww, or Shaun Friend. Shaun delights the ladies with his evolution from art director to full time fine artist. Shaun describes his process and inspires artists to sketch and save those moleskins. Shaun explains the my…

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