Events with Benefits®
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsA 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 Hooper Productions; Ian Lauth, VP of Marketing at Winspire; and Renee Zau, Co-founder & CEO of DonationMatch.com
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Ep 62: Ben Farrell - Making the Most of the Live Auction & Fund-A-Need
January 15, 2019 13:30 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBToday's special guest is Ben Farrell, Founder of Custom Benefit Auctions based in North Carolina. In this session, Farrell draws upon decades of experience in the auction industry to share tips to create a fun, exciting, and dynamic auction experience. Topics covered include: What sets fundraising auctioneers apart from other types of auctioneers New ideas and games to extract extra money out of the room Major success stories in the Fund-a-Need Strategies to maximize mobile bidding (like...
Ep 61: Jill McCarville - Getting to Know High Net Worth Donors
January 03, 2019 23:29 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBToday's special guest is Jill McCarville, VP of Marketing at iWave. In this session, McCarville shares the basic principles of fundraising intelligence plus the 3 keys to creating a holistic view of a prospective donor. Topics include: Fundraising Intelligence 101: How business intelligence works in the nonprofit industry The 3 Keys to uncovering a profile of donor prospects Tips to calculate a potential donor's giving capacity Real-life examples of fundraising intelligence ...and much...
Ep 60: Bradley Martin - Optimizing Your Donor Lifecycle
December 19, 2018 13:20 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBToday's special guest is Bradley Martin, Senior Director of Customer Acquisition at donor management software provider Kindful. Bradley shares practical tips and best practices for nurturing donor relationships in an effective and sustainable manner. In this session, learn: The donor lifecycle: Retention, Acquisition and Upgrades How to set goals for donor acquisition Bolster fundraising efforts with donor segmentation Top fundraising mistakes development pros make, and more! To learn h...
Ep 60: Bradley Martin - Optimizing Your Donor Lifecycle
December 19, 2018 13:20 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBToday's special guest is Bradley Martin, Senior Director of Customer Acquisition at donor management software provider Kindful. Bradley shares practical tips and best practices for nurturing donor relationships in an effective and sustainable manner.
Ep 59: Kurt Wilson - Asking for Feedback
December 12, 2018 13:07 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBToday's special guest is Kurt Wilson, President at Effect X. Effect X helps nonprofits move from concept to implementation with facilitation, planning, and grant writing. WIlson's background in professional philanthropy sheds light on interests of donors, and significant experience in fundraising and marketing gives him insider knowledge of non-profit organizational needs. In this session, learn: How charities can "think like a business" when creating a project plan Tips for new nonprofi...
Ep 58: Lynn Page - National Director of Signature Events for JDRF
November 28, 2018 13:19 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBToday's special guest is Lynn Page, National Director of Signature Events at JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research. In this special session, Page draws upon her expertise in fundraising events, board development, volunteer recruitment and management, strategic planning, and metrics and training to share the proven best practices that allow JDRF to raise over $70 Million annually. Topics include: How to improve the volunteer experience, and why Maximizing...
Ep 57: Tracey Lorts - Procurement, Promotion & Placement of Auction Items
November 06, 2018 13:05 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBToday's special guest is Tracey Lorts, Senior Marketing Events Manager at fundraising event technology provider Greater Giving. Lorts draws upon 8 years of nonprofit fundraising experience to share top auction fundraising tips, including: Top 3 procurement tips (and missteps) Promoting your event and auction items Setting auction item values The sequence of live auction items ...and much more! For more information on Greater Giving's services, visit www.greatergiving.com or email sales[...
Ep 56: Guy Mersereau - A Corporate and Personal Philanthropist
October 25, 2018 12:13 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBToday's special guest is Guy Mersereau, Senior Vice President at Vallen Canada and Vallen Distribution Inc. (US). In this session, Mersereau shares how he runs a $1 million golf tournament annually, encourages team members across the country to engage with philanthropy, how they decide where funds go, and how nonprofits can access money raised through corporate golf tournaments. Topics covered include: How the Cross Cancer Institute Charity Classic raises over $1 million in a single day G...
Ep 55: Dean Crownover - The Art & Skill of a High Dollar Direct Appeal
October 09, 2018 12:02 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday's special guest is Dean Crownover, a Benefit Auctioneer Specialist based in Atlanta. In this episode, Dean draws from more than 20 years of experience to share practical tips for more lucrative fundraising events, particularly in the direct appeal, a.k.a. Fund-a-Need. Topics include: 3 Tips to overcome the fear of asking for donations Best practices for special appeals / Fund-a-Needs Bestselling live auction items of 2018 How to sell multiples of donated items ....and more! To req...
Ep 54: TiWanna "TK" Kenney - Astounding Auctions and Fundraising Strategies
September 24, 2018 12:10 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBToday's special guest is TiWanna Kenney, President & Principal Auctioneer at Astounding Auctions and Fundraising Strategies based in Austin, TX. A rising star in the industry, Kenney shares specific auction fundraising strategies and best practices such as: What to consider in the planning process Her favorite auction revenue enhancers (like the wildcard auction) Tips to ratchet up event excitement (like music and confetti cannons) Procurement tips Managing the flow of the event, and mu...
Ep 53: Nick Arquette - Building a 1,300 Person Event From Scratch
September 11, 2018 11:58 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBToday's special guest is Nick Arquette, Founder & CEO of Walk With Sally. Walk With Sally provides hope to children experiencing trauma through a parent, guardian or sibling’s cancer journey through individualized mentoring and community support services. In this episode, Arquette discusses: How Walk with Sally attracts corporate and individual donors Insight into their annual "White Light White Night" fundraiser, which brings in $500,000 each year Tips for maximizing the silent auction, ...
Ep 52: Laurene Mitchell - 53 Years of Fundraising
June 11, 2018 12:34 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBToday's special guest is Laurene Mitchell, a veteran fund developer for Heritage Park in Calgary, Alberta. In this episode she shares diverse fundraising tips to generate more money by producing unique, fresh events. Topics covered include: History and background of Heritage Park Strategies they've used to stay "in the black " for 53 years How they keep the big annual fundraiser fresh and entertaining Games & raffles (like the 'Blind Bid auction') ...and more! To contact Mitchell, emai...
Ep 51: Stephen Kilbreath - Fundraising Auction Timelines
May 28, 2018 12:32 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBToday's special guest is Stephen Kilbreath, professional Benefit Auctioneer Specialist based in Seattle, Washington. Kilbreath draws on 25 years' experience in charity fundraising to share practical tips and cutting-edge ideas to get the most out of your event. Topics include: Why and how to start planning the auction 9 to 12 months out How many live auction items is too many - and how to solve it Event timeline tips Revenue maximizers (like selling multiples in the live auction) Tips t...
Ep 50: Brad Mastaler - 25-Year Legacy Events
May 14, 2018 12:29 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBToday's special guest is Brad Mastaler, Past President and active member of the Spruce Grove Rotary Club in Alberta, Canada. Mastaler shares insights from 25 years of involvement with the Rotary Club's Annual Lobster Fest. Topics covered include: How do you keep a 25-year-old event fresh? Tips for procuring auction items Why and how to ask for feedback about your event Stories of troubleshooting auction snafus (like the impromptu midnight lobster feed) Shifting demographics of guest att...
Ep 49: Dianne Young - Nonprofit Strategy
April 30, 2018 12:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBToday's special guest is Dianne Young, strategist and visionary in the nonprofit space. In this session, Young shares tips and personal stories from decades of fundraising experience, including: Young's transition from business roles (like community partnerships) to nonprofit strategy How good relationship stewarding increased Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation revenue from $700K to $12M in 5 years Examples of "WOW" worthy auction items Creative event themes and activities How to p...
Ep 48: Leena Patidar - CoinUp Donates Your Spare Change
April 16, 2018 11:21 - 23 minutes - 22 MBToday's special guest is Leena Patidar, Co-Founder and CEO of CoinUp. This app is designed to capture the "spare change" from users' credit card purchases and automatically donate it to select causes. In this episode, Patidar shares: History of fundraising app CoinUp, winner of the 2017 Startup Tech of the Year Pinnacle Award Features of CoinUp that make giving painless How to register your charity About Coin Up: Coin Up is an innovative mobile app that provides a platform for donors to...
Ep 47: Kathy Kingston - Fundraising Auction Strategist & Author
March 26, 2018 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBToday's special guest is Kathy Kingston, fundraising auction strategist, professional benefit auctioneer, and author of A Higher Bid: How to Transform Special Event Fundraising with Strategic Auctions. Kingston draws on 3 decades of auctioneering experience to share outstanding, practical tips for raising more money in charity auctions. Learn how to: STOP "doing auctions and events" - and start doing real philanthropy Stay close to your donors Focus on audience development Hold a succes...
Ep 46: Renee Jones - 30 Years of Benefit Auctions
March 12, 2018 11:55 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBToday's special guest is Renee Jones, benefit auctioneer of National Fundraising Solutions. In a standout session, Jones draws on nearly 3 decades' experience to share tips and best practices for charity auctions. Learn how to: How to Improve the Guest Experience Optimize the Live Auction Timeline Assign Necessary Roles (staffing, volunteers, chair, other VIPs) Request Donations ...and more! For more information on Jones' services, visit www.reneejones.com To ask Jones a specific questi...
Ep 45: Kelly Velasquez-Hague - The Art & Science of Benefit Auctions
March 05, 2018 12:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBToday's special guest is Kelly Velasquez-Hague, Director of Content Marketing at OneCause (formerly BidPal). In this episode she draws upon her experience as a Development Director to share practical ways charity auction organizers can use data and technology to drive event revenue. Topics include: The 'art and science' of benefit auctions Leverage data, technology and strategy for greater profits Extend fundraising up to 30 days before your event (ex: pre-event bidding) How many live/si...
Ep 44: Connor Sweeney - How to Offer a $1 Million Hole In One
February 26, 2018 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBToday's special guest is Connor Sweeney, President and CEO at Great Shot Golf. Working with 1,700 golf events a year, Sweeney shares tangible tips for nonprofits to get the most out of golf tournament events (like offering a $1 Million hole-in-one prize). Topics include: Typical revenue streams from a fundraising golf tournament Contests you can hold (like the $1 Million Hole in One) Including auctions at a golf event Tips for first-time events to get off the ground For more information...
Ep 43: Bobby D and Erin Ward - Are Auctions Becoming Extinct?
February 20, 2018 12:20 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBToday's special guests are Bobby D and Erin Ward, benefit auctioneers based in the New York tri-state area. In this episode, they share the inside scoop on the evolution of fundraising auctions, concrete examples of unique events, plus practical tips to improve your special appeal. Topics include: How are fundraising events changing? How can you appeal to younger generations? Tips for meaningful, mission-minded decorations and displays Improve your Fund-a-Need or special appeal Differenc...
Ep 43: Bobby D and Erin Ward - Are Auctions Becoming Extinct?
February 20, 2018 12:20 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBToday's special guests are Bobbi D and Erin Ward, benefit auctioneers based in the New York tri-state area. In this episode, they share the inside scoop on the evolution of fundraising auctions, concrete examples of unique events, plus practical tips to improve your special appeal.
Ep 42: Jack Landers - Is Your A$$ Covered (With Proper Insurance)?
February 12, 2018 14:21 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBToday's special guest is Jack Landers, Insurance and Risk Management Broker at Teague Insurance, a provider of nonprofit risk management and coverage. In a litigious society, Landers draws on his 20 years of experience to share practical tips to keep your charity out of hot water, including: Protecting board members, directors and officers from liability Why every organization needs to review insurance coverage each year, especially before events Data and cybersecurity risk ...and more! ...
Ep 41: Kathleen Janus - Social Startup Success
February 05, 2018 13:35 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBToday's special guest is Kathleen Kelly Janus, an award-winning social entrepreneur, author and lecturer at Stanford University, and an expert on philanthropy, Millennial engagement, and scaling early stage organizations. For the past five years, Janus has traveled the country visiting the founders, leadership teams, and funders of 100 social entrepreneurs, both newcomers and veterans in the field, including the leaders of Teach for America, City Year, DonorsChoose and charity:water. In tod...
Ep 40: Keith Fox - The Importance of Sound
January 29, 2018 14:56 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBToday's special guest is Keith Fox, professional benefit auctioneer & DJ at Fox Fundraising. In today's episode, Fox shares best practices for improving the sound quality at a benefit auction. Topics include: Why sound quality is so important at fundraising events How to maintain an audience's energy levels Average costs for professional sound Tips to get A/V technical support underwritten or sponsored Top 3 things event planners should look for in a venue and A/V company ...and more! ...
Ep 39: Tom Summa - Consignment Travel Packages
January 22, 2018 11:53 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBToday's special guest is Tom Summa, Fundraising Specialist at no-risk travel provider Winspire. In today's episode, Summa shares a behind-the-scenes look at consignment travel, and best practices to leverage this unique fundraising strategy. Topics include: Why experiential items are top sellers at charity auctions The ins and outs of working with a consignment travel provider Make money using no-risk items Where to use no-risk packages besides the live auction Ideas to incorporate trav...
Ep 38: Jill Boyer - Mobile Bidding with Greater Giving
January 15, 2018 13:49 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBNew fundraising ideas emerge every day. Today's special guest is Jill Boyer, Director of Marketing at fundraising technology provider Greater Giving. In this episode, Boyer shares unique revenue enhancer ideas that fill out a fundraising auction agenda and raise thousands of additional dollars (like a "Graffiti Wall"!). Ideas covered include... The Graffiti Wall Live Art The Dice Roll Then Ten-Times Envelope Flash Mob ...and many more! To download your free copy of the comprehensive "...
Ep 37: Kristi Saucerman - AuctionFrogs
January 08, 2018 11:51 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBToday's special guest is Kristi Saucerman, Founder and CEO of AuctionFrogs, an end-to-end, streamlined event planning platform. In this episode, Saucerman shares data-driven best practices to raise more at charity galas and fundraising auctions. Topics covered include: Top benefits of an end-to-end online auction platform How to sell more individual tickets and tables (Tip: Use the "concentric circles" principle!) Putting together an exciting online auction inventory How to cater to the ...
Ep 36: Jerry Potter - Facebook Event Marketing
November 13, 2017 11:54 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week we welcome Jerry Potter, CMO at Mastodon Media and Host of Five Minute Social Media on YouTube. He will share tips and tricks for marketing nonprofit events to increase attendance and sponsor attention on social media. Tools mentioned in the episode include: For photos: Canva, Picmonkey For video: Lumen5, Promo Snapchat stories (24 hrs only) - Instagram and Facebook To learn more about the services of Five Minute Social Media, visit https://fiveminutesocialmedia.com. Special ...
Ep 35: Daniel Van Schaik - Founder & CEO at Go-Spotter
November 08, 2017 11:57 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBToday's special guest is Dan Van Schaik, Founder & CEO at Go-Spotter. Go-Spotter is a sponsor recognition tool nonprofits can use on their websites to attract more sponsorships. In this session, Van Schaik addresses: How nonprofits can put their best foot forward on their "storefront": the website How and why charities recognize sponsors on the website Best practices for nonprofit web development Tips to include impactful, emotional videos on your website How to find new event sponsorsh...
Ep 34: Matt Burnell - Founder & CEO of ClickBid Mobile Bidding
October 30, 2017 10:57 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBMatt Burnell, Founder & CEO of ClickBid Mobile Bidding, has provided charities with electronic bidding solutions since 2002. We discuss: The changing landscape of smartphone usage and mobile bidding Minimizing the learning curves for new users Pre-event planning with early bidding Self-checkout that leaves guests with a positive experience Motivating live bidding and appeals on a projected leaderboard The benefits of showing fair market values in your auction Having software costs un...
Ep 33: Steve Patzkowski - Co-Founder of Brighter Tomorrow
October 23, 2017 10:52 - 36 minutes - 34 MBToday's special guest is Steve Patzkowski, Co-founder and Director of Business Development at charity race management company Brighter Tomorrow. In this session, Patzkowski shares practical tips for nonprofits considering or planning a benefit race. Learn... 5 distinct revenue streams of benefit runs (ticket sales, peer-to-peer fundraising and more) Tips to market the race How nonprofits can incentivize and supercharge peer-to-peer fundraising ...and more! To learn more about the service...
Ep 32: Stephen Garten - Founder and CEO of Charity Charge
October 16, 2017 10:59 - 20 minutes - 19 MBToday's special guest is Stephen Garten, Founder and CEO of Charity Charge. Created in collaboration with MasterCard and GuideStar, this credit card automatically sends 1 percent of all purchases cardholders make to the nonprofit of their choice. Did you know $16 billion worth of credit card reward points expire annually? 31% of credit card users in the U.S. are leaving money on the table for banks to absorb into their bottom line. In today's episode, learn how your organization can earn 1...
Ep 31: Tom Huston - Founder & CEO at EveryWon
October 09, 2017 10:58 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBToday's special guest is Tom Huston, Founder and CEO of EveryWon. This fundraising platform creates community races for nonprofits to join and raise money for their cause. In this episode, Huston covers, Why nonprofits often lose money in the first 3 years of hosting a benefit race How to partner with other nonprofits and causes for more successful races Different revenue streams in a race event (like corporate sponsors, peer-to-peer fundraising and incentives) How EveryWon takes the ris...
Ep 30: Teresa Stivers - The CEO Perspective on Fundraising Events
October 02, 2017 11:31 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBToday's special guest is Teresa Stivers, CEO at Walden Family Services. Stivers shares details on their annual gala, how she measures impact and effectiveness, and hard-earned lessons learned. Topics include: How a high-profile event increases branding and awareness Event volunteer roles and responsibilities Tips to secure event sponsorships and underwriters Different revenue streams at the annual fundraiser Auction item ideas For more information on Walden Family Services, a nationall...
Ep 29: Dana Levin - Hosting a 4-Star Charity Event
September 25, 2017 11:37 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBToday's special guest is Dana Levin, Director of Signature Advancement Events at Jewish Family Service in San Diego, a 4-star charity (highest ranking) on Charity Navigator. Levin shares her strategies for better fundraising events, including: The types of fundraising events JFSSD holds each year Tools she uses to organize and manage events When and how they ensure the guest experience stays fresh year after year The 5 distinct income streams included in every event Why they got rid of ...
Ep 28: Justin Dennis - Success With Consignment Memorabilia
September 18, 2017 09:46 - 44 minutes - 41 MBToday's special guest is Justin Dennis, Owner and President of DSC Consulting, a company that provides no-risk sports memorabilia to about 600 nonprofit events each year. In today's session, Dennis shares best practices for using sports memorabilia in charity auctions. In this session, Dennis shares... How it works: Beginner's guide to no-risk sports memorabilia How to pick the right memorabilia for your auction audience Best practices to get the highest bids Common misconceptions Succ...
Ep 28: Justin Dennis - Success With Consignment Memorabilia
September 18, 2017 09:46 - 44 minutes - 41 MBToday's special guest is Justin Dennis, Owner and President of DSC Consulting, a company that provides no-risk sports memorabilia to about 600 nonprofit events each year. In today's session, Dennis shares best practices for using sports memorabilia in charity auctions.
Ep 27: Claire Kerr - Promoting Events with Social Media
September 11, 2017 08:28 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBToday's special guest is Claire Kerr, Director of Digital Philanthropy at FrontStream, an online fundraising platform. In this session Kerr shares tips for nonprofits of all experience levels to use social media, apps and more to promote fundraising events for greater results. In this episode, we cover... Tech trends: Why donors of all ages expect an online "checkout" experience Ways to boost fundraising results through social media Benefits of mobile bidding (like 20% higher revenue!) ...
Ep 27: Claire Kerr - Promoting Events with Social Media
September 11, 2017 08:28 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBToday's special guest is Claire Kerr, Director of Digital Philanthropy at FrontStream, an online fundraising platform. In this session Kerr shares tips for nonprofits of all experience levels to use social media, apps and more to promote fundraising events for greater results.
Ep 26: Michael Bleau - Managing Event Sponsorships & Vendors
September 04, 2017 12:38 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBToday's special guest is Michael Bleau, Co-founder and CEO of EventsLocker, an event space and sponsorship booking site. He shares different opportunities for raising money at larger-scale neighborhood events (like a fun run fundraiser). In today's session, you'll learn: How to find potential event sponsors and effectively communicate your mission Examples of well-matched sponsors with event types Best ways for nonprofits to prepare to reach out to "low-hanging fruit" sponsors What event...
Ep 25: Cameron Ripley - Google Grants for Nonprofits
August 28, 2017 11:34 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBToday's special guest is Cameron Ripley, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Community Boost Consulting, a Google Grant management agency that exists to empower and accelerate social ventures. Topics covered in this session include... How nonprofits can manage grants through Google AdWords What is a Google Grant? What's included? How to prepare to apply for a Google Grant How to increase your odds of getting approved? ...and more! For more on Community Boost Consulting, please vi...
Ep 24: AJ Steinberg - Event Fundraising Like a Queen Bee
August 21, 2017 12:39 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBToday's special guest is A.J. Steinberg, founder of Queen Bee Fundraising and principal of Masquerade Events. With 20 years' experience in fundraising event planning, Steinberg shares her tips for managing volunteers effectively (without pulling your hair out!). In this podcast, she covers... The biggest pitfall event planners face (hint: it involves knowing your audience!) How to wield the volunteer "multiplication effect" to multiply event attendance Why ticket sales are higher for a fi...
Ep 23: Ken Davenport - Nonprofit Strategy and Fiscal Sponsorship
August 07, 2017 09:12 - 29 minutes - 27 MBToday's special guest is Ken Davenport, CEO of Mission Edge, a social enterprise dedicated to helping nonprofits with operational support services. Davenport combines entrepreneurial experience with years of observing and assisting smaller charities with growth and strategy to share fiscal insights for nonprofits in 2017. He addresses... What is a nonprofit fiscal sponsorship? When startups should partner with established nonprofits Tips to foster growth and scalability (like a skilled bo...
Ep 22: Brian Grady - A Donor Company Perspective from Picaboo
July 25, 2017 00:35 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBToday's special guest is Brian Grady from online photo publishing service Picaboo, a for-profit company that sifts through countless donation requests each year. In this episode, Grady shares tips to make your request stand out from the pack and form mutually beneficial partnerships with corporate donors. We'll address: Partnership success stories: How generous giving can help a for-profit company What company partners wish nonprofits knew How to make your request stand out How they acce...
Ep 21: Gretchen Kelly - Your Organization's Online Presence
July 10, 2017 09:44 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBToday's guest is Gretchen Kelly, Founder of VLink, who talks about helping PTA's, PTO's, and parent organizations with website creation and communications. Gretchen used her software development skills to solve her own frustrations about lost flyers and managing volunteers for her son and daughter's PTA as the Corresponding Secretary to build MyVLink. In this interview, she points out what she has observed and learned through working with organizations over the last 11 years about: Saving ...
Ep 20: Michelle Boyer - Charity Compliance
June 19, 2017 08:05 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBToday's special guest is Michelle Boyer, President at Charity Compliance Solutions. In this episode, learn how your nonprofit can avoid legal troubles by getting registered in every state in which you solicit donations. Boyer draws on years of nonprofit registration and fundraising consultation experience to answer common questions like: What is "charity compliance"? How to get registered in a state (or better yet, all states) before soliciting The consequences of unregistered active soli...
Ep 19: Jeff Dowler - Optimizing Donation Processing
June 05, 2017 09:38 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBToday's special guest is Jeff Dowler, CEO at Optimal Giving. In this episode, learn how your nonprofit can put even more of your supporters' donations toward your cause by avoiding credit card processing fees. Dowler draws on years of fundraising consultation experience to answer common questions like: In terms of monthly donations, why do nonprofits need alternatives to credit cards? What is an ACH payment? How can direct withdrawal payments put more of my donors' gifts toward our progra...
Ep 18: Janeal Ford, Fordable Freelance - Grants
May 22, 2017 08:01 - 29 minutes - 27 MBToday's special guest is Janeal Ford, President at Fordable Freelance and professional fundraising consultant. In this episode, learn how better grant writing and fundraising education can help improve your results. Ford draws on 20 years of grant writing experience to share... How beginners can get started with grant writing What information you need to collect before asking for a grant Top questions every grant application asks How to find potential grant sources...and more! For a lim...
Ep 17: Melissa Merriam - BidPal Mobile Bidding
May 08, 2017 08:03 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBToday's special guest is Melissa Merriam, Area Director at fundraising technology provider BidPal. Melissa covers how fundraising and technology work together to raise more money at charity auctions, including... Overview and history of mobile bidding technology How fundraising technology allows you to facilitate donor relatoinships Challenges surrounding mobile bidding (and how to overcome them) Tips for better donor analytics Which auction items go for much more than their retail valu...