Fundraising Superheroes
Driven’s Fundraising Superheroes podcast celebrating the nonprofit industry and all the people who are working to make the world a better place. We talk with the industry’s top leaders, consultants, founders and more to discuss the top industry trends and lessons learned throughout their careers. Access more nonprofit resources and sign up for our mailing list at trustdriven.com.
Norman Gildin Shares Lessons From Years in Fundraising
One of the best ways to learn how to fundraise is through experience!
Norman Gildin is an experienced fundraiser guided by principles of strategic planning that have been the hallmarks of his success. His background encompasses the four major types of fundraising – annual campaigns, building fund and capital campaigns planned giving and endowment fund giving. He joins us today to share his fundraising advice and his book Learn from My experiences.
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Let' s Talk Auctions With Dean Crownover
Today’s episode is a deep dive into auctioneering with the incredible Dean Crownover!
Dean Crownover, My Benefit Auctioneer, is a Profit Consultant and author with a track record of raising millions of fundraising dollars for his nonprofit clients. He is the author of Paddles Up! My Benefit Auctioneer Reveals Post-2020 Gala Fundraiser Secrets. He shares his secrets for hosting successful auctions and how to keep your audience engaged throughout your event.
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Lissa Zanville Shares her Advice on Planning Exceptional Events
Now is the time to get creative with your events! More organizations are moving away from the sit-down gala and finding exciting ways to engage donors at events. There are so many clever ways to show your attendees the impact you make and leave them feeling even closer to your organization.
Lissa Zanville has more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, including government affairs, media relations, crisis management, spokesperson training, and so much more. She is the executive director for the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities and is here t...
Hannah Austin Talks All About Nonprofit Burnout
It's easy to get caught in the cycle of burnout but hard to get out. Many nonprofit employees are dealing with high-stress environments regularly, which paired with the already demanding work of a charitable organization, can create the perfect opportunity for burnout to creep in.
Hannah Austin is a highly sought-after corporate leader and management professional specializing in managing and preventing burnout or professionals. As the CEO and founder of She Shatters, LLC, she draws on her experience consulting and coaching corporate leaders to provide employees at the mid to high point of their ca...
Don Gatewood Discusses Post-Pandemic Leadership
How has COVID shaped the way organizations approach leadership? Now that we have officially made it through the worst of the pandemic, we are taking the time to recenter themselves and figure out what they value most in our careers. Now more than ever, there is an emphasis on creating change and that all begins with good leadership.
For 21 years, Don has led several nonprofit initiatives, teams, program operations, strategic planning, and much more. He has worked with organizations like the American Red Cross, the Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit and Washington, and the c...
Let’s Simplify Nonprofit Analytics With Alexandra Mannerings
If you have no idea where to start with your data analytics look no further! This week’s episode is all about how you can transform your nonprofit using data analytics without feeling overwhelmed.
Alexandra Mannerings is the founder of Merakinos, a data consultancy striving to help nonprofits better understand their data. As a self-proclaimed “Human-Centered Data Geek” Alex is here to help make data a little less intimidating. In our conversation, we discuss the power analytics have in making more efficient decisions and the different factors your organization should consider when getting started with da...
Emma Lewzey Explains Why Introverts Make the Best Fundraisers
Are you an introverted fundraiser struggling to fit into an extroverted world? Don’t worry because Emma Lewzey has your back!
Introverts have an observant nature, which allows them to be excellent listeners who have the ability to thrive in the right environment. These skills enable introverts to connect deeply with donors to undercover their passions, goals and interests, which is essential for effective fundraising.
As a major gift expert, Emma Lewzey has helped organizations like yours build and grow successful, sustainable fundraising programs. She joins the show to shar...
Learn About Nonprofit Content Marketing With Maria Bryan
Content marketing is an excellent way to build trust with your audience. Nonprofits like yours can use content to increase brand visibility, drive revenue and boost engagement across your platforms. You'll increase donations and build a loyal group of followers by communicating a need and driving your audience to take action.
Nonprofit marketing expert Maria Bryan joins the show for the second time to share how to build a successful content marketing strategy, the key factors that will help you connect with your audience, and avoid burnout when content planning.
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Farrah Rooney Shares How to Re-Engage Lapsed Donors
A lapsed donor is not a lost donor! Having a strategy that connects with your inactive donors through thoughtful communication and detailed segments can be the key to winning back a cold donor.
Driven’s Director of Partnerships, Farrah Rooney, has worked with nonprofits for over 15 years as a consultant, strategist and events manager. She works closely with our clients to improve their fundraising experience with our donor management software Farrah to help them gain and retain donors. Farrah shares strategies your organization can use to win back lapsed donors.
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Dave Saraiva On How To Prepare For A Successful Implementation
Implementing new software can be nerve-wracking. It’s a long process that requires a lot of time, communication and trust with your vendor or data-migration consultant to ensure everything is running smoothly and on time. So how can you prepare for your next implementation and what should you look out for when getting started?
Dave Saraiva is the Head of Product at Driven and has helped hundreds of organizations like yours with their data migration. He joins the podcast to give insider tips on setting your organization up for success during your software implementation.
<...Learn How To Plan Your Next Hybrid Event With Anca Trifan
Hybrid events combine both an in-person and online experience to create something spectacular. When planning a hybrid event, you have to create an experience that engages your online attendees just as much as your in-person guests.
Anca Trifan is the founder, creator, and CEO of Tree-Fan Events – a boutique event planning and production agency that she founded after years of working in event production. She is the host of "Events: demystified”, a tactical Podcast for anyone in the events industry, and joins us to talk about digital event production and planning engaging hybrid events.
<...Hybrid Volunteering: The Future of Volunteerism With Lori Gotlieb
Many organizations are returning to a hybrid working model but how can you implement a hybrid model into your volunteer programs? Learn how your organization can recruit, manage and engage volunteers both on and offline with Driven and Lori Gotlieb.
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Kyle Jones On Building Genuine Partnerships With Businesses
Nonprofits and for-profit organizations have a unique opportunity to partner together and become allies for each other's work. When done right, you can do more than just raise funds for a campaign by building stronger relationships within your community and reach a whole new audience with your work.
Kyle Jones is the Founder and COO of ICRYO and believes that a healthy body can lead to a happy mind. He joins the show to share how he partnered with Mission of Hope to collectively, raise awareness and send supplies to Haiti.
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Kaitlin Cashwell On Using Analytics to Grow Your Nonprofit
To grow your nonprofit, you need to know what resources you have available to you and understand the best way to activate your staff. In our interview, Kaitlin Cashwell explains how nonprofits can use resource maps and logic models to grow their organizations and become better leaders.
Kaitlin has nearly 15 years of experience in project business and nonprofit management. Her unique approach combines project management skills, business principles, and nonprofit frameworks to effectively drive individuals toward bold organizational outcomes. She is a mathematics enthusiast and joins us today to discuss how you can utilize d...
Sherry Nelson On Fundraising With a Community-Centered Mindset
Community-centred fundraising is all about putting the people you serve first. It is rooted in equity, collaboration and social justice to strengthen our communities. It’s changing how organizations approach fundraising and encourages the industry to raise critical questions about our work.
Sherry is a St. Louis based fundraising and communications professional with a master's degree focused in non-profit management and experience in operations, data analysis, campaign creation, securing major gifts, and leadership. She shares how we can shift our messages and mindset to align with the principles of community-centred fundraising.
Should Your Nonprofit be on TikTok? Let's Discuss With Julia Campbell
This is a replay of a live version of the Fundraising Superheroes podcast. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arQVQbIxLFU
Everyone is talking about TikTok, but is it the right platform to promote your organization? Julia Campbell shares her tips on navigating the platform and how to decide if your organization should be on TikTok.
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Bill Woolsey On How To Generate An Earned Income For Your Nonprofit
Earned income is growing in popularity amongst nonprofits. Why? It allows organizations to expand their funding sources while meeting their growing needs and creating more sustainable programs. If you're interested in learning how to generate an earned income that aligns with your mission, Bill is here to help.
Bill Woolsey is the President and Founder of FiveTwo, a network that equips faith-based entrepreneurs to launch a variety of sustainable nonprofits and startups. Over the past decade, Bill and his team have been able to help produce new and renewed homeless shelters, mobile medical clinics, and recovery ministries...
Ryan Boyette On The Process He Developed When Creating To Move Mountains
How can you build programs that reflect the international communities you hope to serve? It all starts with creating a process that centers around the needs and voices of that community.
Ryan Boyette is the founder of To Move Mountains, an organization providing education to children and communities in areas of conflict to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to improve all aspects of their lives. When he first began his work in the Nuba Mountains, it was a big culture shock, and Ryan knew the only way to create real change was to immerse yourself i...
Simplify Your Grant Management Process With Ansley Fender
Grants can take up a lot of time and resources from your organization. If you don’t have a dedicated team or staff writer for grant management it can become difficult to keep track of applications, especially for a smaller nonprofit.
Ansley Fender is the Founder and CEO of Atlas Solutions. Atlas’ software is the first industry-agnostic platform for end-to-end management of grant and contract funding. She discusses ways to simplify the grant management process using technology.
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Cindy Wagman Shares Fundraising Tips For The Reluctant Fundraiser
Fundraising can seem like a daunting task for some of us. Fear, panic, nervousness take over and you feel like fundraising just isn’t for you, but the truth is you do have the potential to be an excellent fundraiser.
Cindy Wagman is the President and Founder of The Good Partnership, a values-driven, social-justice informed consultancy that is working to unlock the potential of small nonprofits through fundraising. She is the host of The Small Nonprofit podcast, Canada’s #1 podcast for charities and author of Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser’s Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your So...
Kristen Tippit On How To Be A More Influential Leader
Leadership is no longer about leading a team to success but finding ways to connect and serve your community. An influential leader practices empathy and does what they can to show their donors, staff and supporters that they understand where they are coming from.
Kristen Tippit is a dynamic thought leader who co-founded Logic Baby, a nonprofit organization that helps parents with NICU babies get the resources and help they need to care for their child. She joins the show share how we can become more influential and impactful leaders within our organization.
Catherine Ashton Shares How to Tell Impactful Stories When Writing Grants
If you want to stand out with your grant applications, you have to tell a good story.
Catherine Ashton is the founder of Giant Squid Group, helping start-up and small nonprofits in Austin, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois, to land donors, win grants and fund their works. With her coaching and support her clients, raise millions of dollars each year and have an incredible impact on their community.
She joins the show today to discuss ways to use storytelling and equitable language to create more impactful grant applications.
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Lori Gotlieb on Volunteer Management During the Holidays
Is your nonprofit ready for the holidays? Tis the season to give back which means a huge influx of people ready to volunteer for their favourite nonprofits. Now is the time to get your volunteer program ready for the holidays while thinking of new and creative ways of engaging your volunteers.
Lori Gotlieb is one of the contributors of Volunteer Success, a resource hub and match-making site for volunteers and organizations to grow and connect. She shares tips for managing your volunteers during the busiest time of the year.
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...Emma Lewzey On How To Tackle Year-End Stress
Year-end is a stressful time in the nonprofit industry. You are focused on fundraising for the holidays, getting ready for Giving Tuesday and still working on your organization's day-to-day. Things can get hectic, and you may feel overwhelmed, but luckily, there are things you can do to help.
Emma Lewzey is the founder of Blue Sky philanthropy and joins us again on the show to discuss ways you can manage your year-end stress and be more mindful with your time.
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Patton McDowell On How To Become A Better Leader
Can leadership be taught or is it a skill we are born with? We all have the potential to become great leaders if we seek to actively develop that skill. But it’s more than just looking inside yourself, it’s being able to engage your staff, community and board members with your cause.
Patton McDowell has a 30-year career in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and organizational development. He founded his organization PWA consulting in 2009 and is helping over 240 nonprofits become more successful leaders.
He speaks with us on the basics of good leadership and the...
Maria Bryan on How to deal with Imposter Syndrome in Nonprofit Marketing
Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you are a fraud. It makes you doubt yourself, your abilities and makes you feel like any success you have is because you got lucky. These feelings are incredibly isolating and can make it challenging to feel confident in your work, but luckily there are things you can do to break free from this mindset.
Maria Bryan is a nonprofit marketing strategist who works with purpose-driven people seeking purposeful marketing for their nonprofit. She joins the show to shed light on what it means to experience imposter syndrome and what we...
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Dicusses the 3 Types of Donors
We all know how important segmentation is, but how can you use donor segments to create more meaningful communication with our supporters?
Sybil Ackerman-Munson is a philanthropy professional with over two decades of experience working with donors to establish the best fundraising practices that will help them to avoid costly mistakes. She helps them make a true impact and meaningful difference in the world through their donations.
She joins the show to share her top 3 donor segments and how you can shape your communications to match these 3 types of d...
Constanza Roeder On How to Get Creative With Your Nonprofit’s Communications
If you want to get your donor’s attention, you have to get creative!
The most effective way to communicate with your supporters is to find new ways to share your mission that demonstrates your impact while encompassing your organization’s personality.
Constanza Roeder is the founder of Hearts Need Art, a nonprofit helping caregivers and patients heal using creativity. She joins us to share how her organization approaches their communications and share its mission with the world.
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How to Make Data-Driven Decisions With Alexandra Mannerings
Data-driven decision-making doesn’t mean you take the emotion out of your decision-making. Instead, it challenges you to look at your decision and ask yourself if the numbers reflect your goals and values?
Alexandra Mannerings founded Merakenos to help nonprofits better understand their data and analytics to make more informed decisions. She discusses how to dive deep into the numbers while staying true to the heart and soul of your organization.
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Lori Gotlieb On Building A Successful Volunteer Program
If you want to build a successful volunteer program you have to be able to pivot, learn and move forward. We can’t return to how things were before the pandemic. Going digital has completely changed the way people approach volunteering and we now have an opportunity to use that to grow our programs and try new things.
Lori Gotlieb is one of the contributors of Volunteer Success, a resource hub and match-making site for volunteers and organizations to grow and connect. She shares how nonprofits can create more sustainable and successful volunteer programs.
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Next After's Tim Kachuriak on What Motivates Giving
How can we connect with our donors?
People donate to people and if you want to find donors online you have to focus on creating value and building relationships with them first.
Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter and uses their research to answer the question on everyone's minds: What motivates people to give?
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Finding Volunteer Success With Lori Gotlieb
If you want to build a successful volunteer program, you have to be able to pivot, learn and move forward. We can’t return to how things were before the pandemic. Going digital has completely changed the way people approach volunteering, and we now have an opportunity to use that to grow our programs and try new things.
Lori Gotlieb is one of the contributors of Volunteer Success, a resource hub and match-making site for volunteers and organizations to grow and connect. She shares how nonprofits can create more sustainable and successful volunteer programs.
...Emma Lewzey on Major Gift Prospecting
Even the most experienced of fundraisers feel butterflies when major gift fundraising.
Finding major gift prospects is a daunting task, especially since you are dealing with multi-figure gifts. But it’s important to remember nerves are normal and that donors are people. So instead of putting the focus on your organization’s benefit, take the time to learn about your donor.
Emma Lewzey is an award-winning fundraising expert with 20+ years of experience raising millions of dollars across the arts, education, health and human services sectors. Emma is the founder and lead consultant at Blue Sky Philan...
How can we celebrate and amplify Black Philanthropy?
When you think about philanthropy, what image comes to mind? White men with deep pockets opening up their chequebook, writing big donations that barely make a dent in their wallets.
August is black philanthropy month, a time to question their image of philanthropy and offer a space to amplify black voices in the industry. To create a real call for change and create a more diverse and inclusive space for all philanthropists.
Mide Akerewusi and Ade Oguntoye join the podcast to discuss the Giving Black conference. A global conference drawing philanthropic voices and viewpoints from acr...
Kenjie The AMS Guy On Getting the Most From Your AMS System
Your association management system has the power to amplify your impact and simplify your operations which gives you more time to focus on building relationships and furthering your mission.
Kenjie, The AMS Guy, is an Associations Management System (AMS) guru with over 13 years of dynamic experience selecting, building, managing, enhancing, and increasing the impact this critical software has on an organization.
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Stephen King On Increasing Outcomes With Monthly Giving
A monthly giving program is a sustainable way to fundraise while building a community of loyal supporters. If you have large to mid-size donors passionate about your work, it may be worth looking into turning them into recurring donors.
Stephen King has used the strategy to raise over $20 million and increase growth in his organization by over 300%. He gives advice on how to approach donors and create a program that works.
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Farrah Rooney On How To Improve Your Donation Process
You put a lot of work into finding donors, but what about your donation page?
Just because a donor has made it to your donation page doesn’t mean you have their donation. There are still things you can do to improve your page and increase donation rates. The design, images and text copy are all important factors that affect your donor’s decision.
Driven’s Director of Partnerships, Farrah Rooney, has been in the industry for over 15 years, working as a consultant, strategist and events manager. Having worked closely with our clients to improve their fu...
Jenni Hargrove On Turning Supporters Into Donors
Just because you are raising awareness, doesn’t necessarily mean you are reaching new donors.
In order to find donors, you have to build a relationship by creating an emotional connection to your cause and more importantly, your organization. Jenni Hargrove is a consultant and host of the Nonprofit Jenni show, she understands this all too well and works closely with her clients to focus on not only reaching new people but reaching the right people.
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<...Angel Ribo On Working in International Communities As A Nonprofit
How can your nonprofit help communities outside of your own while also embracing their beliefs, norms and values?
Angel Ribo found the answer to this question when he founded his organization Wisdom for Kids. Alongside two of his colleagues, was able to create a program centred around children living in poverty across Latin America.
They discovered that it’s not about teaching a lesson to the kids, rather inspiring them to reach their full potential in whatever they want to do.
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Insider Tips on Choosing Your Nonprofit's Donor Management System
Shopping for nonprofit software can be a long and daunting process.
There are so many options out there and if you don't know what to look for it can be hard to find the right solution for your organization,
David Saraiva is the Head of Product here at Driven and is an expert in nonprofit software. He shares his insider tips on what to prioritize when shopping for short ware along with questions you should be asking your vendors before making your decision.
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