442. Empowering Nepal: A Journey to Disrupt Poverty + Inspire Donor Engagement - Jehán Seirafi

Meet Jehán. Her journey took her from editing travel guidebooks in San Francisco to founding a nonprofit that creates holistic programs for women and children in Nepal, empowering them to build their own pathways out of poverty. Tune in to hear a case study of what happened when Sunsar Maya committed to a year-long stewardship plan through personalized attention, Chai with Me events and leveraging technology to automate donor engagement. You won't want to miss Jehán’s inspiring story which we know will give you some pep in your step to make a difference in the world🌎

Cultivation, Mission Story, StewardshipAndie MurphyJune 28, 2023stewardship, cultivation, mission story, batch18Comment

416. The Funder’s Mindset: Building Authentic Relationships + Investing in Wellness - Liz Aybar Conti

It’s time to reimagine the funder/nonprofit relationship. We’re putting a flag in the ground to talk about how to evolve relationships and processes and make the grantee/funder relationship as symbiotic, empowering (and simple!) for all. This third conversation is examining authentic relationships and the role funders play in supporting wellness. Today’s guest Liz Aybar Conti is the CEO of Margulf Foundation and gets the most joy and energy from engaging with grantees and learning more about the communities they serve.

413. The Funder’s Mindset: Funding Beyond Checks: Enriching Partnerships to Fuel an Uprising - Sean Couch

It’s time to reimagine the funder/nonprofit relationship. We’re putting a flag in the ground to talk about how to evolve relationships and processes to make the grantee/funder relationship symbiotic, empowering (and simple!) for all. This second conversation is exploring creative funding and threading story in your ask with Sean Couch. As the President and Co-Trustee of the J.W. Couch Foundation, he believes funders can/should be doing more than simply writing a check.

410. Centering Humanity in Funder + Grantee Partnerships - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE, Hillary Fulton

It’s time to reimagine the funder/nonprofit relationship. We’re putting a flag in the ground to talk about how to evolve relationships and processes and make the grantee/funder relationship as symbiotic, empowering (and simple!) for all. Joining us is Hillary Fulton, Founder and principal of Hopeful Consulting. She’s bringing her expertise from the nearly two decades she spent with one of the country’s largest health funders, the Colorado Health Foundation. We’re talking about how we can work together more seamlessly, how to have more open conversations, and what grantees and funders can both do to reimagine the way we chase impact - together. This is a don’t-miss episode for any nonprofit org looking to strengthen their relationships with funders🤝

359. New Year Prep Talk: How to Create a Fundraising Roadmap - Barbara O'Reilly

Fundraising, Stewardship, CultivationAndie MurphyDecember 5, 2022strategic planning, fundraising, batch15Comment

330. Tap Into the Power of Thinking Like a Futurist + Exploring Trends that Matter - Boi Carpenter

Strategy, Innovation, StewardshipAndie MurphyOctober 3, 2022Innovation, leadership, mindset, batch14Comment

289. The Impact Arc Framework: Syndicate + Scale Your Impact - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

Jon and Becky are finishing our Friday series, The Impact Arc, which is uncovering their secret formula...to, well, everything. Thanks to all who joined us to explore how we fundraise, build events, campaigns, movements, community, and even our company too. Tune into this 3-part series breaking down the Impact Arc with this week's #3 pillar: Syndication. Spoiler: if you do syndication well, sustainability and scaling will naturally occur too!

Storytelling, Strategy, StewardshipAndie MurphyJune 24, 2022batch12, digital strategy, efficiencyComment

239. What Matters Right Now: Donor Behavior Matters More Than Giving Amount - Lynne Wester, Jonathan McCoy, CFRE & Becky Endicott, CFRE

It's our final Friday discussion in our 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 as we dive into Donor Behavior Matters More than Giving Amount with our donor relations muse, Lynne Wester. The way we think about donor recognition is dead wrong. Our current retention rates are 23% for first-time donors and around 50% overall. So what if we could change that by changing our behavior? We need to bless and release the way we value donors. The future of donor relations is based on behavior rather than giving amount. Tune in and learn why.

Donor Relations, StewardshipJulie ConferMarch 4, 2022donor relations, stewardship, cultivation, batch11Comment

217. Robots Make Bad Fundraisers: Maintaining the Heart in the Digital Age - Steven Shattuck

Meet Steven. He's one of our favorite content creators and nonprofit thought leaders, and we're chatting about how to make tech work for nonprofits - without being overwhelming. He's walking us through how to humanize through tech and why personal outreach will always win. Join us and Bloomerang's Chief Engagement Officer to chat Robots Make Bad Fundraisers: Maintaining the Heart in the Digital Age Robots🤖

Stewardship, CultivationJulie ConferJanuary 11, 2022batch10, fundraising, mindset, professional developmentComment

84. How to Leverage Venture Philanthropy to Grow Your Impact -Dr. Angela Jackson

Meet Angela. When you meet someone with a Harvard PhD in Education Leadership, you settle in because you know innovation and genius are going to collide. And yes it did! We're talking to Dr. Jackson about venture philanthropy (what is it?) and exploring how we can leverage our missions to breakthrough to social entrepreneurs. It's a fascinating discussion about developing innovative technical solutions to help missions partner with big dreamers.

82. The Power of a Thank You - JD Beebe

Meet JD. This serial entrepreneur and big-hearted founder stumbled into founding his company, ThankView, during an attempt to make writing his wedding thank you notes more enjoyable. Today, the sincere personalized video company helps 1,500 nonprofits say thank you through the creative use of video. And as you can imagine, the stories that come with them are incredible. We're talking the power of thank you, and you'll come to see how big JD's heart is and why he's one of our favorite people.

Fundraising, Donor Relations, Innovation, Stewardship, StorytellingJulie ConferFebruary 24, 2021batch4, stewardship, donor relations, cultivationComment

78. Using Automation to Treat All Donors Like Major Donors - Gabe Cooper

Meet Gabe. He's a founder on a mission since learning the nonprofit sector was facing a generosity crisis. While major donors are pouring into the industry, the rank and file mid-level and lower donors are dropping off. And now Gabe's team is punching back through some seriously innovative and brilliant tech strategy that gives our annual giving programs hope. We're talking about leveraging marketing automation to treat ALL donors like major donors whilst building some seriously rabid fans in the process.

61. The Story of More Love Letters + Launching a Global Movement - Hannah Brencher

Meet Hannah. At 22, she moved to NYC for a dream job and ended up spiraling into a deep depression. As a way to cope with the sadness, she began writing letters and leaving them around the city — bookstores, coffee shops, libraries, everywhere. Today, she runs a global organization called More Love Letters, inspired by those first letters to strangers in a lonely city. An acclaimed author and TEDx speaker, Hannah knows heartfelt storytelling and breaks it down for us. Tune in to hear about her newest book, Fighting Forward, in stores now!

46. Podcast Replay: As Seen On Pokes PodCAS - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

Take a peek behind the curtain as Jon and Becky sit down with their alma mater's podcast to talk about our early professional days, how we met, our favorite charities and what we're hoping to disrupt in the nonprofit space by launching We Are For Good (Don't worry, buddies. It's all positive!). We hope you'll enjoy this turning of the tables as we get placed on the hot seat...and still can't seem to take ourselves seriously.

Leadership, Fundraising, Professional Development, Stewardship, Donor RelationsJulie ConferNovember 27, 2020values, fundraising, batch2Comment

43. 5 Tips to Cultivate a Bravery Mindset- Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

We wanted to ramp up to 2021 by getting our heart and minds in the right place to pivot next year. And it only seemed fitting to start with bravery as we embark on this brave new world. Preserving convention is not our end game. Is what you’re wanting to do aligned with your values? It is way riskier to avoid change this year then it’s ever been before. Embrace risk and tap into your inner courage to deliver your mission more authentically. Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they share 5 tips to start embracing a bravery mindset.

Leadership, Fundraising, Professional Development, Stewardship, Donor RelationsJulie ConferNovember 20, 2020values, fundraising, batch2Comment

40. Community is Everything - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

When you understand the power of support, then you gravitate toward replicating it. When you understand the weight of pain, you want to move into spaces that eliminate it. We’re here for that. And if you are too - well, then you’ve found your people. Welcome home.

Leadership, Fundraising, Professional Development, Stewardship, Donor RelationsJulie ConferNovember 13, 2020values, fundraising, 7 Core Beliefs, batch2Comment

32. Grow. Adapt. Disrupt. Repeat. - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

Daring innovation lies in the hands of dreamers. And when we honor that spirit, it creates truths we must never stop pursuing. Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they share how you can continue to grow and adapt in an ever changing world. Never stop listening. Never stop sharing. Never stop pushing to think bigger. Never substitute the easy thing for the right thing. Never stop choosing humanity every time. Now: Repeat.

Leadership, Fundraising, Professional Development, Stewardship, Donor RelationsJulie ConferOctober 30, 2020values, fundraising, 7 Core Beliefs, batch2Comment

28. Steward Relentlessly - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE & Becky Endicott, CFRE

Gratitude will never be overstated nor should goodness be silenced. Grab a megaphone, a pen and paper, craft that immersive experience and embrace unparalleled levels of stewardship. Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they share tips to help you reimagine how you connect thank you + impact together in your donor experience.

Leadership, Fundraising, Professional Development, Stewardship, Donor RelationsJulie ConferOctober 23, 2020values, fundraising, 7 Core Beliefs, batch2Comment

23. How to Rock Donor Experience + Taking Stewardship to the Next Level - Lynne Wester

Meet Lynne.This self-professed Donor Relations Guru has built a career reimagining how we engage, show impact and thank donors in a more strategic, meaningful way. She'll break down the 4 Pillars of Donor Relations and even find time to provide 3 quick ways small nonprofits can start to rebuild their donor relations program. We'll talk differences between stewardship and donors relations, see how you'd stack up to Lynne's covert Giving Experiment, and praise the yumminess of Doritos. Don't miss this must-listen-to episode!

Leadership, Donor Relations, StewardshipJulie ConferOctober 12, 2020stewardship, donor relations, cultivation, batch1Comment

7. Seven Core Beliefs to Transform Your Fundraising: Pt. 1 Everyone Matters

They're back. Today, Jon and Becky do a deep dive into why every organization should be placing people front and center AND on an equal playing field.

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