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Shared Planet: Harmonizing Humanity and Wildlife Featuring Yvette Ayala

Impactful Together: Highlights from AFP ICON 2024 (Part 4)

Impactful Together: Highlights from AFP ICON 2024 (Part 3)

Emerging fundraising trends and new ideas straight from the heart of the action. SHOW NOTES: Join Raise Nation Radio on tour as we bring you coverage from AFP ICON 2024, live from the OneCause booth at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. Tune in for exclusive insights into conference highlights, innovation, and the latest fundraising trends. Listen to interviews with your peers, nonprofit professionals, thought leaders, speakers, and more!Whether you missed the conferen...

Impactful Together: Highlights from AFP ICON 2024 (Part 2)

DESCRIPTION: Emerging fundraising trends and new ideas straight from the heart of the action. SHOW NOTES: Join Raise Nation Radio on tour as we bring you coverage from AFP ICON 2024, live from the OneCause booth at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. Tune in for exclusive insights into conference highlights, innovation, and the latest fundraising trends. Listen to interviews with your peers, nonprofit professionals, thought leaders, speakers, and more! Whether you miss...

Impactful Together: Highlights from AFP ICON 2024 (Part 1)

Emerging fundraising trends and new ideas straight from the heart of the action.

Impactful Together: Highlights from AFP ICON 2024

Inspiring Impact: Empowering Volunteer Groups and Honorees for Event Fundraising Triumph

Driving focused fundraising and engaging events. SHOW NOTES: There’s been a lot of buzz about optimizing events and exploring every avenue to maximize impact and revenue. The prevailing trend is to assess your resources and ensure you’re capitalizing on them fully. The initial step along this path is to produce a high-quality, mission-focused event. Following that, it’s important to understand the various groups involved and how to mobilize, motivate, and engage them effectively.Volunteer ...

Shop for a Cause: Harness Everyday Experiences to Raise More Featuring Shaun Kulesza

Maximize fundraising potential through donor purchases. SHOW NOTES: Every day, fundraisers encounter a myriad of challenges. From limited resources for implementing impactful fundraising programs to navigating tech exploration and learning curves, the obstacles seem endless. There’s the constant struggle with limited bandwidth, along with the need for creative ideas to attract younger generations. Plus, there’s the ongoing effort to engage audiences, establish connections with impact, and ...

Realizing Potential: OneCause Customer Success Team Helps Nonprofits Optimize Their Fundraising Software featuring Ashley and Ryan

Ensuring nonprofit customers maximize the value of their software investment. SHOW NOTES Technology permeates our lives, connecting us to the world and one another. For nonprofits, technology serves as a vital conduit for fostering connections between their mission and their donors. While technological advancements have significantly accelerated in the nonprofit sector over the past decade, the pace of innovation shows no signs of slowing.Nonprofits are focused on navigating this landscape...

Empowering Success: The Heartbeat of OneCause Customer Experience Featuring Ashley, Kaitlin, and Missy

Personal stories fostering empathy, connection, and an unwavering commitment to customer success. SHOW NOTES: Two words that carry immense importance and expectation, particularly for software and nonprofit customers. Implementing new software and optimizing its performance can be overwhelming. And no one appreciates automated responses and long wait times that can feel disconnected.But at OneCause, it’s different. It’s the people that set the company apart. The OneCause customer success t...

DAF Decoded: Unlocking $230B for Your Cause featuring Mitch Stein

Efficient giving, exponential growth. SHOW NOTES: Attention, nonprofits! Every giving season brings new opportunities amid evolving technology. This year, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) take center stage. With $230 billion sitting in DAF accounts, yet only $52 billion distributed last year, the potential is limitless. Unlike trends like crypto and stock giving, DAFs are becoming a staple, with donor-advised funds increasing by 20% year over year. Seen in modern-day benefit packages, they reson...

AI-Powered Collaboration: Revolutionizing the Way We Work featuring Shawn Olds

Generative AI is set to redefine everything. Embrace the era of transformation! SHOW NOTES: Spell-check and Grammarly? Pfft, who needs ’em when you’ve got ChatGPT, Claude, Bard, and a whole gang of AI buddies! But seriously, what are these tools, and do they come with a manual? They sound pricey and time-consuming. Can’t I just ignore them and hope for the best? Oh wait, is my job on the line here? Prompt, prompt, prompt... Wait, am I supposed to be good at prompts now? And what exactly do...

Raise and Match: Auctioneer Matchmaking featuring Erin Ward and Bobby D.

DESCRIPTION: Expert advice for aligning your event with the ideal benefit auctioneer. SHOW NOTES: Auctioneer Matchmaking featuring Erin Ward and Bobby D. Not all benefit auctioneers are cut from the same cloth. There’s more to the role than meets the stage. Behind the scenes, a skilled benefit auctioneer must possess agility, quick thinking, and an intimate understanding of the nonprofit’s mission, story, and goals. However, that only scratches the surface. Today’s auctioneer needs to be ...

Impact Unveiled: Navigating the Art of Nonprofit Storytelling Featuring John Mark Vanderpool

Inspiring communities with data-driven storytelling. SHOW NOTES: Effectively conveying the social impact of a nonprofit is a multifaceted challenge. This complexity stems from the diverse nature of nonprofit activities, spanning various sectors. Crafting a coherent narrative from these diverse initiatives requires a delicate balance—avoiding the appearance of boastfulness while highlighting meaningful achievements.Social impact is often qualitative, involving changes in individuals or comm...

Cultivating Community through Creative Impact Habits Featuring Ashlee Green

Easy, convenient, and fun ways to make a meaningful impact. SHOW NOTES: In the tapestry of human aspirations, a common thread binds us: a genuine desire to give and contribute to building better tomorrows. Corporations, acknowledging a deeper responsibility, embrace social impact as more than a mere checkbox. Within this landscape of shared values, nonprofits yearn for their communities to grow and flourish.On the surface, it might seem effortless to connect these dots, given the common de...

Passport to Impact: Transformative Travel Experiences featuring Kevin Spykerman

Once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences not only spin the world but also craft enduring memories and fuel meaningful impact. SHOW NOTES: January 25, 2024 - Episode # 120: Passport to Impact: Transformative Travel Experiences featuring Kevin Spykerman Auctions wield immense fundraising power for nonprofits, yet their logistics can be overwhelming. Enter travel experiences, the prized jewels of auctions, raffles, and sweepstakes, injecting excitement into both online and in-person events. Th...

Rebuilding Donor Trust: A Journey of Gratitude and Warm Connections featuring Nicholas Kristock

Exploring trust challenges in nonprofit communities and the power of gratitude to rebuild connections. SHOW NOTES: Despite public charities’ established credibility, nonprofits grapple with a trust deficit affecting donor relations and long-term sustainability. Amid a myriad of challenges, the question arises: how can nonprofits regain trust while juggling multiple priorities? Surprisingly, the answer lies in simplicity—cultivating gratitude. Nicholas Kristock, a true servant leader, is t...

2024 Fundraising Outlook Featuring Sarah Sebastian and Steve Lausch

Step confidently into 2024 with fascinating research from fundraisers like you! Sarah Sebastian and Steve Lausch of OneCause unveil insightful data to steer nonprofit priorities and elevate fundraising success in the New Year. SHOW NOTES: As nonprofits step into 2024, they encounter both familiar and new challenges. Yet, this year is a pivotal moment—an opportunity to take control, reflect, proactively address issues, and innovate with fresh fundraising ideas. The 2024 Fundraising Outlook,...

Unwrapped: Auld Lang Syne and Nonprofit Shine featuring Jarrett Ransom and Dawn Lego

Get into the festive spirit with Jarrett Ransom, a.k.a. The Nonprofit Nerd, and Dawn Lego as they jingle through the highlights of 2023 on Raise Nation Radio and The Nonprofit Show. Join the duo in heartfelt reflections on impactful missions, inspiring guests, and the tireless efforts of nonprofits shaping a brighter future. From warm anecdotes to candid discussions, this episode celebrates the dedicated organizations making a difference every day. It’s a tribute to the best moments, a nod ...

Creating Memories: The Tapestry of Meaningful Moments

National Adoption Month: A November Celebration of Love and Families SHOW NOTES: In a world returning to in-person gatherings with newfound vigor, the challenge to stand out has intensified. Escalating event costs push nonprofits to raise ticket prices, prompting donors to be selective about the events they choose. Audiences, growing more discerning, compel nonprofits to reconsider the nature of their events, emphasizing the need for memorable mission moments and meaningful experiences.The...

Redefining Families: Embracing Diverse Definitions featuring Oriana Carey

Families are beautifully diverse and formed in various ways. Yet, within the realms of foster care, adoption, and kinship care, the journey to build a family can be challenging and heartbreaking. Past policies disrupted the unity of loved ones, portraying the idea of family as transient, especially when foster children were abruptly thrust into adulthood at 18. This unsettling transition added anxiety and abandonment to their already delicate situation. Today, strides are being made to mend ...

Being a Friend to Mental Health Featuring Becky Glines and Marissa West

Mental Health—two words that echo across every channel, from social media to print materials and conversation. While there’s a buzz around the topic, the harsh truth is that suicide stands as a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021 alone, 48,183 lives were lost to suicide, equating to one death every 11 minutes. Shockingly, the rates of suicide continue to rise year after year, with a staggering 12.3 million adults seriously contemplating suicide in 2021. Confronted with this ...

You, Me, Neurodiversity Featuring Alyssa Lego

Uniting you, me, and we to foster neurodiverse acceptance and inclusion. SHOW NOTES: When it comes to autism awareness, there have been some positive shifts. We’ve moved beyond the puzzle piece, signaling a shift away from the notion that something is missing. The community now embraces the rainbow affinity symbol as its visual emblem, and the discussion surrounding “autistic individual” vs “individual with autism” has evolved toward more inclusive neurodiverse language. Self-advocacy has ...

Embracing Your Natural Strengths Featuring Beth Napleton

Imagine a nonprofit leader, armed with the knowledge of their top strengths, steps into a new role or challenge. They know exactly how to leverage their innate abilities to motivate their team, spearhead initiatives, and foster partnerships. With this clarity, they make decisions with conviction, knowing they’re playing to their strengths.This kind of confidence holds immense power.Within every individual lies untapped potential. The Clifton Gallup Strengths Assessment illuminates these uniq...

Nurturing Youth Through the Journey of Self-Discovery Featuring Zoe O’Haillin-Berne

LGBTQ+ youth face a unique set of challenges as they navigate the path toward self-discovery and authenticity. In a society that should ideally be a safe haven for diversity, they often find themselves contending with prejudice, discrimination, and a lack of understanding. The struggle to have their voices heard and their identities respected can be an arduous one. Many grow up in environments that don’t affirm their experiences, leaving them feeling isolated and misunderstood. This isolatio...

Live from Raise 2023 Part II Featuring guest host, Joey Goone

Live from Raise 2023 featuring guest host Taylor Shanklin

Taylor chats with Mike Wilkinson, LaShonda Williams, and Emily Newberry SHOW NOTES: Taylor Shanklin, CEO, Barlele and Creative Shizzle, chats with Mike Wilkinson, Deputy Director of Events, Human Rights Campaign, LaShonda Williams, MPA, CFRE. Fundraising Academy Trainer, National University, and Emily Newberry, Vice President, National Accounts, OneCause, live from the Raise Broadcast Studio at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Strengthening Nonprofit Boards through Thoughtful Partnerships and Inclusive Practices featuring Christal Cherry

A nonprofit board serves as the lifeblood of the organization, infusing it with a wealth of volunteerism, connections, and diverse expertise, ranging from legal matters to accounting acumen. These dedicated individuals assist executive directors in making financially prudent choices and oversee operations in a manner that best serves the organization’s programs, mission, impact, and donor relations.However, it’s not uncommon to encounter challenges. Phrases like “My Board lacks engagement,” ...

Forging an Inclusive Fundraising Community featuring Rachel D’Souza

Forging an Inclusive Fundraising Community featuring Rachel D’Souza In the world of fundraising, community is the cornerstone, the very essence that fuels our efforts as fearless fundraisers. It embodies the connection, the shared sense of purpose, and the higher calling we all rally behind. Yet, at times, it can feel like we’re moving in circles, struggling to bridge the gap. Engagement falters, and unity remains elusive. We understand the age-old wisdom of ‘united we stand, divided we fal...

Kickoff to Raise 2023 Reimagine Generosity Featuring Karrie Wozniak and Kelly Velasquez-Hague

Shanna and Reggie…They’re Back!

Get ready for Raise 2023 with an exclusive sneak peek featuring the dynamic return of emcees, Shanna Adamic and Reggie Rivers! SHOW NOTES: August 31, 2023 - Episode # 103  Shanna and Reggie…They’re Back!Get ready to be captivated by the return of Reggie Rivers and Shanna Adamic as they take the helm once again to host Raise 2023. With their infectious energy, playful banter, and inspiring presence, Reggie and Shanna are set to create an unforgettable experience for Raise attendees.In this ...

Hope and Healing for Maui Featuring Melinda Sweany

In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that swept through western Maui, the heart-wrenching toll on lives and communities is impossible to ignore. With over 116 lives lost, and more than 800 still missing, this catastrophe stands as the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over a century. The ferocity of the flames, spreading at a staggering rate of a mile per minute, left little room for escape, leaving survivors in a race against time. The destructive power of wildfires, and their rapi...

Service First Empowers Young Athletes to Achieve Greatness featuring Willie Little

Unraveling the Madness and Discovering the Path to Freedom Featuring Barb Bollinger

Employee Retention Credit (ERC) What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know featuring Kenneth Dettman

We empathize with the many responsibilities that nonprofit leaders juggle. There are countless responsibilities, with limited resources and conflicting priorities—it’s a constant struggle to keep up. When you add government stimulus programs to the mix, it often gets pushed to the back burner. Misinformation and skepticism cloud its validity, causing it to become a forgotten opportunity. However, the truth is surprising - the Employer Retention Credit is indeed for nonprofits, and thousands ...

Break Through the Noise and Make a Lasting Impact featuring Jesse Lane

Timeless strategies that extend beyond Giving Tuesday to pave the way for sustained success. SHOW NOTES: In the world of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday sparks a genuine debate among nonprofits. Each year, the pressing dilemma emerges: should your team dedicate time, energy, and focus to participate? Headlines polarize the discussion, advocating to “skip Giving Tuesday” or compelling nonprofits to “stop hating on #GivingTuesday.”Amidst this fervor, one undeniable fact remains: Giving Tuesday ...

Meaningful Content First…Second, and Third Featuring Chris Barlow

Propelling Neurodiverse Excellence Featuring Emily Carpenter, Kayla Farahmand, and Tom Kopp

Game-Changing Fundraising with Online Sweepstakes for Nonprofits featuring Annie Tukman

Establish an annual tradition and transform an online sweepstakes into a highly anticipated annual event. SHOW NOTES: Raffles, sweepstakes, and games of chance - different names, same outcome? Nonprofits have experienced mixed results with these fundraising approaches. Do these situations sound familiar…“Did anyone remember to apply for the raffle license for our fundraiser? It’s frustrating how we always seem to overlook that step!” Dealing with bureaucracy, managing the details, and prom...

Book-Worthy Nonprofit Coaching for Extraordinary Impact featuring Mallory Erickson

Embrace the joys of fundraising and release your full potential to live your dream and make a big impact on the world. SHOW NOTES: June 29, 2023 - Episode # 94 Book-Worthy Nonprofit Coaching for Extraordinary Impact featuring Mallory Erickson Hey there, Fearless Fundraiser. We see your passion, your dedication, and your unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. You’re incredible! Your stories are awe-inspiring. But let’s be honest, sometimes that’s just not enough, right? ...

Giving Experience Study - New Trends and Insights for NonProfits featuring Sarah Sebastian and Kelly Velasquez-Hague

Donor loyalty is within reach, but it must be earned. Tune in to uncover the secrets and tips that make donors tick, stick, and stay committed to your cause. SHOW NOTES: June 22, 2023 - Episode # 93 2023 Giving Experience Study - New Trends and Insights for NonProfits featuring Sarah Sebastian and Kelly Velasquez-HagueAs nonprofits regain momentum and strive to re-establish fundraising equilibrium, one thing remains certain: donor expectations are evolving. In the 2023 Giving Experience St...

Juneteenth: Embracing Freedom for All Americans featuring Crystal Hall and Tracey Clark

Fresh perspectives and authentic insights from extraordinary leaders and advocates in a transformative discussion on the history of 1863. SHOW NOTES: Step into the world of Crystal Hall, the Planning and Strategy Manager at OneCause. Beyond her daily contributions to support her teams and empower nonprofit organizations to achieve fundraising success, Crystal is a vibrant force within the OneCause culture. As an active member of the DEIB Committee, she embraces her true self and advocates ...

Wearing Pride featuring Nate Cox

A Heartwarming Connection: A Simple T-Shirt Design and Beautiful Story Unite a Company with Pride SHOW NOTES: June 8, 2023 - Episode # 91 Wearing Pride featuring Nate Cox Meet Nate Cox, a Custom Success Manager at OneCause, who finds immense fulfillment in his role of supporting remarkable causes and facilitating their fundraising success through powerful software solutions. Working at OneCause not only fills Nate’s bucket professionally but also personally, thanks to the inclusive and di...

Prospecting the Future: Unleashing AI for Donor Discovery Featuring Shawn Olds

Discover the untapped potential of AI in revolutionizing your donor prospecting efforts. SHOW NOTES: Identifying high-impact donors beyond a nonprofit’s current pool is a challenging yet essential task. If development teams possessed a secret formula for prospecting, the culture of generosity would flourish. While personalized messaging, segmentation, and donor profile research offer valuable tips, the primary barrier is time. The extensive effort required for these tasks and individual ou...

Meaningful Ways to Recognize Donors Featuring Robert Sellman

Donor stewardship plays a vital role in the success of nonprofits. While a simple thank you and handshake are important, it’s time to aim for something more impactful. Go beyond the ordinary and leave a lasting impression that transforms gratitude into a thriving culture of generosity. SHOW NOTES: Donor stewardship is a cornerstone for every nonprofit organization, and it’s no secret that it holds critical importance. From thank you emails and holiday greetings to impactful stories, nonprof...

TheShareWay is the Better Way Featuring Hannah Yang

Have you ever wished for a more effective approach to procuring auction items? Well, your wish has come true. Hannah Yang, Founder & CEO of TheShareWay, has revolutionized the process with an online portal that’s a complete game-changer. SHOW NOTES: Nonprofit development centers on connecting people to causes. Nonprofits have a range of options to achieve this, such as events, campaigns, direct mail appeals, social strategies, and board engagement. However, there is a secret sauce that man...

What’s in Your Google Ad Featuring Jessica King

Innovation Without Limits (or Barriers) featuring Matt Bitzegaio

In the nonprofit world, deepening donor relationships is paramount. However, it doesn’t have to be a difficult, complicated, or costly process. Join Matt Bitzegaio, Co-Founder and CEO of DonorDock, who offers - the solution is actually quite simple: technology should align with your workflow. SHOW NOTES: At the core of every nonprofit organization lies a crucial tool: CRM software. With the abundance of tasks that need to be managed, CRM software should not only serve as a means of managin...

Autism Appreciation Featuring Haley Moss and Autumn Ziemba Mackenzie

As society progresses, so does our understanding of disability. Despite this, it wasn’t until 1975 that children with disabilities were granted the right to public school education. Today, we continue to ask important questions like whether we should use the term “disability” or “different-ability.”Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a condition that affects social skills, communication, sensory differences, and behavior. Because it is a spectrum disorder, each person with autism h...

People, Process, and Technology Featuring Debbie McCann

In today’s digital world, nonprofits rely heavily on technology to stay competitive, manage and engage supporters, and launch successful fundraisers. However, with a wide range of software options available, navigating the complex web of technology can be challenging and often leads to more problems than solutions. Despite the promises of technology to streamline processes and create efficiencies, many nonprofits face a confusing maze of software options that don’t work well together resulti...