Having a culture of collaboration is critical to your success in fundraising. Poor communication and competition between departments means that your donor is not getting the best possible care and service, and they may choose to give elsewhere. In this re-release of one of our most listened-to episodes, Jeff and Richard discuss how fundraisers can promote better relationships within their organizations so that everyone is aligned in supporting the donor journey.

In this episode re-release from 2021, Jeff is joined by Lisa Robertson, Director of Client Services at Veritus Group. Together, they share five ideas for what you can do this summer that will set you up for a successful year-end. Listen in for tips on how to get creative with your donor outreach, prioritize your professional development, and more!

Even before the pandemic, finding and hiring the right candidates for fundraising roles was a challenge. Now, many organizations are struggling to even get a good pool of candidates, let alone find the right candidate from within that pool. In this podcast episode, Jeff, Karen, and special guest Paul Towne, Executive Search Consultant with Cooper Coleman, discuss why organizations are having such a tough time hiring fundraisers and offer advice on attracting applicants and selecting candidates who are a good fit for your organizational culture and community.

Many fundraisers can share about a time where a donor overstepped one of their personal boundaries. Yet historically, the non-profit sector has not been proactive about preparing both fundraisers and leaders for when a donor says or does something inappropriate. Fundraisers need to be clear on their own personal boundaries, and they need to feel the support of their organization when a situation arises. In this episode, special guest Rachel Wyley, CEO and Founder of Culture Kinesis, talks with Jeff and Karen about the power dynamics at play and how fundraisers and leaders can respond when a donor says or does something that crosses a line.

It’s likely that your organization is not the only one that your donors are giving to, which means that they are receiving a lot of messages from the other organizations that they sponsor. With so much competition for their attention, how do you stand out from the rest and win your donors’ hearts? In this episode re-release from 2021, Richard and Jeff offer seven ways that you can stand out with your donors, so you can build more authentic relationships and encourage donors to engage with you as partners in your mission.

The 2023 Fundraising Effectiveness Project report revealed that for the first time in a decade, the national average for major giving revenue went DOWN by -4% in 2022. This has generated a lot of concern in the fundraising community about the future of philanthropy. In this podcast episode, Jeff and Richard examine the results of the report and share how non-profits can adopt strategies to reverse these trends and increase giving to their organization.