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Givergy is an award-winning global fundraising technology company, which offers a range of cutting-edge solutions, coupled with expert consultative advice to help non-profits raise more at fundraising events and online. Givergy’s silent auction technology, event ticketing, check-in, auction item provision, and payment collection have been designed to increase audience engagement and maximise funds raised.
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Events with Benefits®

Danny Hooper, Ian Lauth, Renee Zau

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A podcast designed to help nonprofit organizations raise more money and achieve greater success at their fundraising events with less effort. Guests from all different sectors of the nonprofit industry--including charity auctioneers, attorneys, development directors, marketers, and many more--share their unique perspectives and biggest lessons learned. Events With Benefits® is hosted by three longtime event fundraising professionals and friends: Danny Hooper, benefit auctioneer at Danny Hoop ...
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Put simply, Community Convos (a.k.a. "The Convo") is a conversation about our community. Mid-Michigan is truly an awesome place to live, and Community Convos connects you with the people who put the “festive” in our festivals and those that give “traction” to our attractions. This program also explores the impactful changes and the developing resources that contribute to community growth. Join the conversation, as this podcast-radio program gives you the who, what, when, where, and why on al ...
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Stool Pigeons

The Trident Network

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Do you like heists? Do you like a dark fantasy set in a corrupted steampunk universe? How about improvisers constantly panicking about what to do next? If you answered yes, to any of these, then Stool Pigeons is for you! Check out this tabletop RPG livestream podcast set in the world of Blades in the Dark. Listen as members of Stir-Friday Night (Chicago’s oldest all-Asian comedy troupe) play a crew of thieves constantly putting out fires as they try to complete elaborate heists, all in order ...
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Terry Terry, President of Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts (MICA) joins The Convo to talk about JazzFest Michigan. After three decades, one of Michigan's longest running celebration of jazz returns to Old Town Lansing, July 31 - August 4. Website: Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts & JazzFest Michigan Facebook: JazzFest Michigan…
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General Manger of Music Instrument Swap, Shawn "The Fun Czar" VanSteeland is well known as a community activist and supporter of the live music scene. If you've been to any of Mid-Michigan's Music in the Park events, you've likely seen or met The Fun Czar. On this episode of The Convo, he stops by to tell us about who will be playing where in 2024.…
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If you're from Mid-Michigan, chances are that you have a memory of visiting the Impression 5 Science Center. Usually those memories are from childhood, but let's face it, Impression 5 is a fun and exciting place to be no matter your age! Impression 5 Communications Manager, Taylor Hodge and Director of Innovation and Learning, Micaela Balzer drop i…
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In this insightful episode of 'The Secret Guide to Fundraising', non-profit experts Julia Campbell and Paul D’Alessandro discuss the complexities facing non-profits amidst evolving donor needs, tech landscapes and social media ethics. Julia and Paul delve into the dual pressures of engaging responsibly on platforms while leveraging them for visibil…
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Julia Rodriguez and Tracy Smith from the KCS Angels join Daedalian and Coach Cut in the studio to talk about their first ever Spring Soirée. The KCS Angels is a social enrichment program for adults with disabilities and the Spring Soirée will be a semi-formal event, fundraiser and silent auction. KCS Angels Spring Soirée, April 27, 2024 Website: Ev…
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2024 is a massive year for elections around the world, which can bring a mixture of emotions for fundraisers such as uncertainty, frustration, and hope. These are pressing feelings for both fundraisers and donors, so how can charitable organizations navigate this time when the potential for significant change looms large? On this week's episode of …
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LCC Historians at the Movies and the Historical Society of Greater Lansing collaborate to present Pave the Way: They Even Took the Dirt, a documentary exploring the impact of I496 construction in the 1960s on then thriving Black neighborhoods and business community. Melissa Kaplan with the Historians at the Movies team joins me to talk about the HS…
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This week on the 'The Secret Guide to Fundraising' podcast, we’re joined by Cat Content Strategist, Samantha Bell, and Social Media Fundraising Specialist, Emilie Rackovan, to discuss the latest ways non-profits are engaging with the next generation of donors using influencers. Samantha works for Best Friends Animal Society and also serves on the b…
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Welcome to another episode of the Secret Guide to Fundraising. This week we were delighted to talk to Influencer Relations Specialist, Ash Collins! Developing and managing partnerships with donors is a skill that fundraisers have perfected, but the art of applying this craft to influencers is fairly new. Working for Best Friends Animal Society, Ash…
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Drawing up a shortlist of potential high impact sponsors for your organisation can be daunting. Who is a good fit? Will their sponsorship lead to meaningful impact? How do you manage the relationship after its inception? Having the right answers to these questions can lead to delivering real change for your organisation and the communities it serve…
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Join us as we explore the burgeoning relationship between non-profits and influencers with innovator Ashwath Narayanan. Ashwath is CEO and Founder of Social Currant, a business that helps nonprofits, impact organizations & issue-focused organizations collaborate with creators to reach audiences more effectively. Since founding Social Currant in 202…
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Joining us in this episode to dive into the world of major gift fundraising is Julie Ordoñez. Julie is a Major Gifts Strategist and Fundraising Coach on a mission to equip leaders with the courage to ask for more and raise multi-billions to solve the world’s most pressing issues. With 14 years of experience in major gifts, Julie was a top 1% perfor…
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In this episode, we’re delighted to be talking to Cure Cancer’s Head of Gaming and Streaming, Shane Bailey, about the immense potential gaming has as a fundraising strategy. Head of Gaming and Streaming is not a job title many people would associate with the non-profit sector. However, Shane has worked in this role for the past two years demonstrat…
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Melissa Kaplan joins Daedalian and Jereny on this edition of The Convo. Melissa talks about the global Climate Change Theatre Action; a festival with two nights of short plays from different countries, poetry, art and information presented by a multidisciplinary group of students, staff and faculty. LCC’s production features five CCTA plays: Thunde…
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Cassie Little from Inside LCC hosts this edition of The Convo. She is joined by Lansing Community College 's Performing Arts Production Coordinator, Paige Dunkel. The two chat about the upcoming presentation of Sense & Sensibility. Website: Sense & Sensibility, Nov. 10-12 & 17-19 Performing Arts on Facebook…
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Dan and Tylor Schutz, owners of Breakout Escape Rooms creeps into The Convo to tell us about their kid friendly Halloween Adventure that mixes the escape room concept, trunk or treat and haunted house. After chatting with Dan & Tylor, I had the chance to experience the Halloween Adventure. This was an engaging experience and it would be great fun f…
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Joe Garcia, CEO for Cristo Rey Community Center joins The Convo to talk about their upcoming Run For Giving 5K Run/Walk, an annual event to benefit one of Lansing's most accessible resources for those in need. Run For Giving 5K Run/Walk, October 21, 2023 Website: Cristo Rey Community CenterBy LCC Connect
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The fundraising industry is subject to the effects of Ai just like all other sectors. How can you stay on top of the trends? On this episode of our podcast, we're chatting with John Roberts who has been in the fundraising industry for close to 10 years. Having spent time working with Givergy, he focuses on supporting non-profits with data mining us…
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Gala dinners are a cornerstone fundraising event in the calendars of many charitable organizations. They're some of the biggest and most expensive to host, but what exactly does it take to raise funds and make profit? Join us on this episode of our podcast with Katie Pappas, Executive Director at A Kid Again as we explore all that goes into produci…
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Liz Baker, co-chair for Lansing Out of the Darkness Walk explains how this annual event is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. Out of the Darkness Walk: September 24, 2023 Website: Lansing Out of the Darkness Walk Website: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Website: Out of the Darkness Community Walks…
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The fundraising industry is changing and rapidly! How can non-profits keep up with change while reaching their goals? On this episode of our podcast, we're discussing the latest trends and innovations in fundraising with Paul D'Alessando, a veteran fundraiser and consultant. We'll explore how leveraging data tools and artificial intelligence can en…
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Lynn Bartley, coordinator for the Peace Quest planning team and former President Greater Lansing United Nation's Association joins The Convo to talk about the annual month long event; a community-wide celebration in the Greater Lansing area held every September to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace. Website: Greater Lansing Pea…
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Chuck Mutz a leading auctioneer and fundraising host in the USA who uses his experience in the Deep South to help non-profits raise more funds. Join us on this episode of our podcast to learn how Chuck engages guests creatively at fundraising events. We'll delve into his personal success stories and discuss the opportunities available for fundraise…
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Dan Henderson, the Creative Content Director from Media Messengers rolls into the studio to tell us about the long running Lansing Bless Fest, a grassroots festival that started 20 years ago as a celebration of faith. The festival has grown to incorporate three days and three events as one, Flo-Fest (Friday), Bless Fest (Saturday) and One Gathering…
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Through August 31st at Grand Ledge Area District Library (GLADL) GLADL Marketing Coordinator, Stephanie Black calls into to The Convo to give us the rundown of GLADL's Lego Creator Challenge, Legopalooza, and some of the other fun things GLADL has lined up for the fall. Website: GLADL Events Website: Grand Ledge Area District Library…
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Saturday August 12, 2023 at Lansing Community College Rita LaMoreaux, Executive Director for the Lansing Area Safety Council stops by The Convo to tell us about the first ever Community Resource & Safety Fair; a plethora of community resources brought together in one place. Website: Community Resource & Safety Fair Website: Lansing Area Safety Coun…
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We believe storytelling is the best way to get donors to support to a cause, but what does that look like in a rapidly changing digital age? In this episode of our podcast, we're joined by published fundraising author and nonprofit digital consultant Julia Campbell. We'll discuss how effective storytelling and leveraging digital channels can help n…
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Terry Terry, President of the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) drops by Community Convos to talk about JazzFest Michigan. This classic Lansing festival has been a Mid-Michigan favorite since 1995, attracting thousands of people to Old Town every year. As a long time community activist, Terry has been the driving force behind keeping J…
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If your non-profit is struggling to bring in donations, an appeal moment at your next fundraising event might just be the thing you need to reach your goal. In this episode of our podcast, Harry Santa-Olalla, an energetic fundraising host who has mastered the appeal moment, shares his secrets on how to get more people to give at events. We'll explo…
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With so many non-profits fundraising for similar causes these days, should they work together or compete for the same donor? Join us on this episode of our podcast as we explore this taboo topic with Paul D'Alessando, a veteran fundraiser and consultant. We'll dive into the benefits and challenges of collaboration, what works for a long-term strate…
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As the Manger of Leisure Services for Lansing Parks & Recreation, Emily Stevens and her team coordinate several favorite summertime events in the Capital City including ArtPath, Summer Kids Camp and the Mayor's Riverwalk (just to name a few), but it takes a lot of folks to make them happen. With summer just around the corner, Lansing Parks & Recrea…
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The always charismatic Metro Melik stops into the WLNZ studios to chat with Daedalian about #517Day. Melik explains how the popular social media hashtag (#517day) originally sparked the creative juices in his noggin to create this annual "party for the people by the people" and he dives a little bit into his "hhhhoop dream" for the future of #517Da…
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James Radick, co-founder of east side Lansing's Stoopfest joins The Convo to give us the dets on an awesome annual tribute to do-it-yourself music makers. Since its inception, the festival has always incorporated an assortment of artists across several genres including rock, folk, hip hop, and comedy. Many of the performance take place in living ro…
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