Best Non Directed Donor Podcasts (2024)

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LEGENDS of Fit Fundraising, Interview with Phil Altmyer, Union Gospel Mission Spokane, WA, Using Technology for Impact to Raise More Funds 22:26

2h ago22:26

22:26

In this episode, Roy Jones talks with Phil Altemyer, from the streets of Spokane, Washington. Phil Altmyer outlines how he is transforming lives by using modern technology to demonstrate impact to drive more income for his programs. Phil tells the secrets about how he grew his budget from $365,000 to over $24 million annually.…

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Re-Release: Using Permission-Based Asking with Your Donors and Securing Meetings 36:29

6d ago36:29

36:29

It’s the most intimidating part of fundraising: asking someone for a gift. But that’s not the only thing that fundraisers need to ask for. You’re also requesting meetings, inviting donors to attend events, and asking them to share the personal drivers behind their giving. So, whatever you’re asking for – how do you do it in a way that honors the do…

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LEGENDS of Fit Fundraising, Interview with Herb Smith, A Heart for the Donor from Skid Row serving Los Angeles’ Homeless 18:31

16d ago18:31

18:31

In this episode, Roy Jones talks with Herb Smith from the streets of skid row and his decades of service at the Los Angeles Mission. Herb Smith outlines why having a heart for the donor is just as important as having a heart for the people you serve. Herb outlines critical techniques and characteristics for becoming a great frontline fundraiser.…

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Applying The Veritus Way Internationally! 20:36

27d ago20:36

20:36

Did you know that Veritus Group is an international consulting agency, with offices in the UK & Europe (in addition to our US & Canada team)? We often get questions about how The Veritus Way works in different cultural settings, so we wanted to spend some time sharing about our work with international clients and highlighting what’s been working we…

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Special Episode: Live from the AADO Conference 38:55

1M ago38:55

38:55

Veritus Group was incredibly honored to be the Presenting Sponsor for the AADO Conference in 2024. AADO (African American Development Officers Network) is a network of more than 3,500 fundraising professionals of color. Their annual conference is the premier event for fundraising, development, and operations professionals of color, and their allies…

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LEGENDS of Fit Fundraising, Interview with Tony Marciano, President Emeritus of the Charlotte Rescue Mission 17:35

1M ago17:35

17:35

In this episode, Roy Jones talks with 28 year nonprofit legend, Tony Marciano, President Emeritus of the Charlotte Rescue Mission, about nonprofit leadership and the challenges facing frontline fundraisers in America today. With emphasis on human services and work with homeless shelter guests; connecting to the emotions of the donor, learn strategi…

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Do You Know the Hidden Potential in Your Donor File? 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

Over the past two decades, our team at Veritus has analyzed hundreds of different non-profits’ data files, and we see the same trends over and over again. While overall revenue may go up year-over-year, many donors give less over time (or go away altogether). But organizations are often unaware this is happening because the loss is covered up by gi…

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Practical Tips for Facilitating a Donor Meeting 38:22

2M ago38:22

38:22

As a fundraiser, you play two roles in any donor meeting. First, you’re there to be a partner to your donor, which means you’re seeking to learn more about their passions so you can help to match those with your organization’s programs. And your second role is to act as a facilitator so that everyone is on the same page about the purpose of the mee…

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Power to the Middle: Creating Champions for DEI at Your Nonprofit 20:29

3M ago20:29

20:29

Find out how to advocate for opportunity and equity at your nonprofit. Learn the importance of empowering middle donor managers to apply DEI in the day to day activities. How to build community and advocate for people in your organization through coaching, mentoring and meaningful conversation. Amira Barger is one of the nation’s leading specialist…

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How Mid-Level and Direct Response Can Partner Together 25:42

3M ago25:42

25:42

Building a partnership between mid-level and direct response is crucial to your organization’s success. Yet many organizations are missing out on opportunities to align these groups in a way that will strengthen the donor pipeline. For this episode, we invited special guests Becca Burgess, VP of Client Services at Moore, and Kara Ansotegui, Senior …

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Measuring Metrics That Matter 36:37

3M ago36:37

36:37

Many non-profit leaders rely on metrics because it’s easier than sitting down with their frontline fundraisers each week and helping them stay focused and accountable to their strategic plan. But when your fundraising performance metrics are not aligned with building meaningful relationships with your donors, it can cause a whole host of problems. …

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Building Unity Through Diversity at Your Nonprofit 20:36

3M ago20:36

20:36

Find out how to create a climate that helps individuals benefit from the diversity of people, ideas, knowledge and experience will bring success at your nonprofit. DEI is about providing access, opportunity and support to your organization and the people you serve. Learn how you can build unity in your nonprofit organization through embracing diver…

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Living Donors: Shedding Pounds to Save Lives | EP 26 30:43

3M ago30:43

30:43

Imagine stepping into a world where giving the gift of life is made more accessible to all. That's the transformative journey we embark on with Ruby Rorty and Rachel Watson in the latest episode of Donor Diaries, as they share the details of a program called Project Donor. Ruby, from Stephen Levitt’s Center for RISC, shares the program's genesis an…

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Day-to-Day Diversity: How nonprofits apply DEI everyday 26:47

4M ago26:47

26:47

African American leaders discuss the day-to-day challenges of implementing DEI practices in nonprofit organizations. Guests: Rev. Micheal Woods, of Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, is Asheville North Carolina’s chief advocate for the unhoused and underserved. Dr. Robert Loggins, is a mentor and minister to hundreds of African-American pastors an…

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What to Do When You Inherit a Caseload 24:49

4M ago24:49

24:49

Many fundraisers aren’t starting their caseloads from scratch – they’re inheriting a donor caseload that was previously managed by someone else. Whether you’re a new hire, or you’re moving into a new role within the same organization and taking on a new caseload, this transition can be complicated. How do you introduce yourself to these donors who …

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Discovering the Unexpected Rewards of Donating a Kidney to a Stranger | EP 25 39:10

4M ago39:10

39:10

Imagine opening your heart to a complete stranger in one of the most profound ways possible. That's exactly what our guests, Josiah Wolfson and Kat Gordon, did when they each made the life-affirming decision to donate a kidney to someone they'd never met. Their compelling stories of self-discovery and transformation are sure to resonate deeply, as …

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Embracing DEI: A Mandate and Responsibility to Empower ALL 35:35

4M ago35:35

35:35

African American leaders challenge the nonprofit industry to train, equip and empower people of color in fundraising and nonprofit management. Guests: Rev. Micheal Woods, of Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, is Asheville North Carolina’s chief advocate for the unhoused and underserved. Dr. Robert Loggins, is a mentor and minister to hundreds of A…

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Mapping the Donor Journey: A Pipeline Health Checklist 21:10

4M ago21:10

21:10

Is your organization set up to support the donor journey? What structures do you have in place to develop your donor relationships from initial acquisition to cultivation, mid-level, major gifts, and planned giving? These are some of the questions you need to consider as you work to build a healthy donor pipeline. In this episode, Richard and Jeff …

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How to Get a Donor Meeting Back on Track 25:11

5M ago25:11

25:11

We’ve all been in meetings where the conversation getssidetracked. Maybe someone present is very chatty and wants to spend the first half hour catching up. Maybe one individual has another topic they want to discuss, outside of what was outlined in the agenda. Or maybe no one is clear on why they’re there at all, so the conversation wanders until t…

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Nutcracker Kidneys with LJ the Medium | EP 24 28:00

6M ago28:00

28:00

LJ Dong, also known as LJ the Medium, embodies resilience and determination in her journey with Nutcracker Syndrome. Despite facing significant health challenges, LJ's refusal to discard her kidney led her on a remarkable path toward organ donation advocacy. As the American Miss National Mrs. for 2024, LJ leverages her platform to raise awareness a…

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Are You Ready to Grow Your Nonprofit the Shriner’s Way? 22:32

6M ago22:32

22:32

Shriner’s Children’s has developed a fully integrated fundraising program by creating unique donor journey’s based upon giving level and giving capacity. They call their process omni-channel communications. Today they pull back the curtain to show small to mid-size nonprofits how to use they’re innovative techniques to increase giving through build…

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Celebrating Women in Fundraising, Featuring Yolanda F. Johnson 25:12

6M ago25:12

25:12

In celebration of Women’s History Month, today’s episode isall about how women are shaping and changing the field of fundraising. Our special guest joining us for this conversation is Yolanda F. Johnson, President and Founder of YFJ Consulting and Women of Color in Fundraising and Leadership (WOC)™, which specializes in fundraising, philanthropy, a…

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Yes, You Do Need to Ask All Year Long! 35:17

6M ago35:17

35:17

Asking your donors for gifts isn’t something you should save for the year-end giving season. When you’re tuned in to your donor’s giving preferences and interests, you can bring them additional giving opportunities even outside their regular giving season. For this episode, we invited two guest fundraisers and clients of ours to share their experti…

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TV and Radio Fundraising (DRTV) 19:32

6M ago19:32

19:32

Shriners Children’s has used a DRTV strategy to build a mega charity to help children with health care. Today they pull back the curtain to show small to mid-size nonprofits how to use regional TV and Radio to acquire new donors. Adding DRTV, radio and radiothons is no longer out of reach for nonprofits. The explosive growth of streaming both TV an…

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Working From Your Energy: Bringing Your Best Self to Your Work With Donors 32:02

6M ago32:02

32:02

When you work at a non-profit organization, just as in any job, there will be times that you feel stuck, discouraged, or uninspired. This work is hard, and it’s not uncommon to experience feelings of burnout or frustration. If you’re in a space like that, how do you shift your energy so you can bring your best self to your work with donors? For thi…

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How to Use Direct Response to Generate Big Gifts and Lots of Them 23:58

7M ago23:58

23:58

The Nightbirde Foundation tells how they launched a nonprofit that has more than one million followers and raised millions of dollars in just 18 months to provide hope and healing to women going through the cancer journey. You will find out how to use email and direct mail to generate support and specifically identify funders with capacity to make …

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Finding the Right Job: Tips from a Non-Profit Recruiting Expert 51:02

7M ago51:02

51:02

When you’re looking for your next fundraising position, how do you evaluate which opportunities are most aligned with your professional goals? What questions should you ask in your conversations with hiring managers to learn more about their culture and evaluate whether the role is a good fit? In this podcast episode, Karen and Matt are joined by s…

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How to Start Your Own Nonprofit 30:55

7M ago30:55

30:55

The Nightbirde Foundation tells how they launched a nonprofit that has more than one million followers and raised millions of dollars in just 18 months to provide hope and healing to women going through the cancer journey. You will find out what to do to start your foundation and obstacles you should avoid.…

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How to Get Yourself Transitioned into the New Year 20:31

7M ago20:31

20:31

Welcome to January! In these first weeks of the year, you’re likely still finishing out the year-end season, thanking donors for gifts received, and assessing your performance compared to your goals. At the same time, you’re working on communication plans and strategies for the year ahead. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Theresa Tapocsi and Edie…

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The Role of the Board Inside Your Nonprofit 21:13

8M ago21:13

21:13

Our conversation continues with Penny Kievet, Former Executive Director of the Jacksonville Rescue Mission, as she shares specifics on strategic board development and their role. This episode takes a deep-dive on what the board’s role is and isn’t and how to maximize the working relationship between the board and the C-level staff.…

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How to Be an Effective Non-Profit Leader and Manager 31:33

8M ago31:33

31:33

When we talk to passionate fundraisers who are deeply committed to their donors, their most common complaint about their work is that they don’t feel supported by their managers. People leave organizations because of it, yet management skills are often undervalued in the non-profit space. In today’s episode, Karen and Jeff talk through some of the …

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Revitalizing Board Governance for Strategic Growth 18:22

8M ago18:22

18:22

Hear from Former Executive Director of the Jacksonville Rescue Mission, Penny Kievet, as she shares insights on board governance and staffing responsibilities in this episode of the FitFundraising Podcast.By Fit Fundraising

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Tax Credits Can Save Lives | EP 23 30:51

8M ago30:51

30:51

Imagine a world where living kidney donors are compensated for their life-saving gift. A world where a severe shortage of kidneys doesn't result in the preventable deaths of over a million Americans. In this riveting dialogue, we're joined by four non-directed kidney donors - Ned Brooks, Elaine Perlman, Dr. Matt Harmody, and Cody Maynard who are th…

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An Interview with the American Brain Foundation 29:44

9M ago29:44

29:44

When an anonymous check for $100,000 arrived at the American Brain Foundation, their fundraising team was blown away. The organization certainly wasn’t so large that this level of giving was typical. Who was this anonymous person, and what made them decide to give so generously? In this episode, Jeff and Diana interview two members of the team at t…

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How to Meaningfully Transition a Donor Relationship 28:22

9M ago28:22

28:22

When you have a healthy donor pipeline, there will come a time when you need to transition a donor relationship to someone else. Whether the donor is moving from mid-level to a major gifts portfolio or from a higher level of giving back into mid-level or direct response, you need to have protocols in place so that the transition feels seamless to t…

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It’s Time to Move on From Moves Management 15:21

9M ago15:21

15:21

When moves management was first introduced as a strategy to help fundraisers manage their caseloads, it was a step forward in putting some much-needed structure around the donor pipeline. But now, some non-profits have taken the idea too far. A lot of organizations have gotten stuck on rigid definitions of what “stage” a donor is at. Moves manageme…

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Capital Campaign Donor Secrets 19:39

10M ago19:39

19:39

Roy Jones continues his discussion with Dr. Candace Gregory on Capital Campaign Donors. You’ll learn some big secrets to success in working with capital campaign donors: getting the meeting, scripting the conversation, determining the ask amount and making the ask.By Fit Fundraising

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Diane Lee Reporting Live with 1 Kidney | EP 22 32:35

10M ago32:35

32:35

Diane Lee Reporting Live with 1 Less Kidney Diane Lee is an Emmy nominated anchor and two-time Emmy Award winning reporter with more than 20 years of broadcast news experience. Diane is currently the 7NEWS Consumer Anchor. Her exclusive reports focus on warning them about scams as well as highlighting money saving tips and investigating consumer is…

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How The Veritus Way Changed Our Work with Partners: An Interview with the East Texas Food Bank 29:29

10M ago29:29

29:29

At the AFP Conference last summer, two fundraisers from the East Texas Food Bank reached out to Jeff. They wanted to share with him how taking our Certification Course two years ago has made a huge difference for them in building deeper donor relationships and bringing in more revenue for their mission. We felt so inspired by the conversation and t…

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Do people still write checks? 17:29

10M ago17:29

17:29

In this episode, Roy Jones talks with decorated professional, Janet Copland about major gift development and how direct mail has changed. With emphasis on connecting to the emotions of the donor, learn strategies for campaigns that get results.By Fit Fundraising

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Kick Starting Your Capital Campaign 17:52

10M ago17:52

17:52

Roy Jones talks with Dr. Candace Gregory about how to get a capital campaign started. You’ll learn quick start tips for setting goals, building your gift table and developing a winning script for landing capital campaign leadership gifts.By Fit Fundraising

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It’s all about the offer. 20:19

10M ago20:19

20:19

Roy Jones is back with special guest Janet Copland to dive deeper into the science of getting donor results. This episode will outline the strategy for direct mail campaigns and how to integrate digital media.By Fit Fundraising

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How to Talk About Fundraising Within Your Organization 16:28

10M ago16:28

16:28

One of the greatest barriers to your success in relational fundraising is whether or not the rest of your organization understands and supports this work. We hear stories all the time from frustrated fundraisers who aren’t able to get important program information, can’t easily share the impact, and don’t have donor offers to present. So for this e…

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The Basics You Still Don't Have Down 27:57

11M ago27:57

27:57

We get a lot of questions from our community about basic best practices in fundraising. And we get it! It’s one thing to understand these ideas in theory, but even the most experienced fundraisers run into questions when it comes to implementation. So, for this podcast episode, we’ve compiled some of the most common questions we receive about the b…

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Welcome to the The Fit Fundraising Podcast! 1:00

11M ago1:00

1:00

FIT Fundraising interviews and insightful discussions will provide nonprofit leaders and fundraisers with the tools they need to get their fundraising programs into top shape to make the most of the work they do to help others.By Fit Fundraising

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The Three Legs of a Successful Planned Giving Program 20:03

11M ago20:03

20:03

For your organization to continue to grow, you need to invest in an organized program for identifying and stewarding planned gifts. Planned giving is an essential part of relational fundraising, yet so many fundraisers avoid it simply because they don’t have a system that supports them to engage donors in this way. So for this podcast episode, we’l…

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How to Be More Efficient in Your Year-End Planning 17:08

12M ago17:08

17:08

If you put off your year-end planning until October or November, you may find yourself scrambling to get things done at the last minute, without any broader strategy behind your communications. Which is why we recommend starting now! But we know it can be overwhelming to think about everything you need to do at year-end. So in this episode, we’re s…

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Re-Release: What’s Holding You Back from Investing in Major Gifts? 16:34

1y ago16:34

16:34

At this point, most organizations have realized the value of having a relational major gifts program. But there are still many non-profit leaders out there who can’t get over the initial cost of investing in a major gifts program, even though those programs can have an ROI of 10 to 1, or more! So, what’s holding you back from investing in major gif…

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Transcending Borders: International Kidney Exchange with Dr. Satish Nadig | EP 21 38:11

1y ago38:11

38:11

There’s a wide range of reasons why kidney transplant is available to some, but not all. Imagine the lives that could be saved worldwide if we organized a globally inclusive kidney exchange. What could be possible if we could break down borders and share kidneys with other countries? Meet Dr. Satish Nadig, Chief of Transplant, and the Director of t…

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Can We All Just Get Along? 13:57

1y ago13:57

13:57

Having a culture of collaboration is critical to your success in fundraising. Do you have solid relationships with your counterparts in Finance, Program, and Marketing? Or does each department prioritize their own individual goals, at the expense of your mission? Poor communication and competition between departments means that your donor is not ge…

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