Mastering Fundraising

Mastering Fundraising with Dr. Cheryl A. Bourgeois Reinventing Organizations, Building a Culture for Philanthropy, and Executing with Discipline In this episode of Mastering Fundraising, Chris Looney welcomes Dr. Cheryl A. Bourgeois, President and CEO of the St. John’s Health Center Foundation in Santa Monica, California . Since stepping into her role in 2023, Dr. Bourgeois has led the foundation...

Mastering Fundraising with Dyan Sublett Following Your Heart, Playing the Long Game, and Leading with Integrity What would you tell your younger self at the start of a fundraising career? In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Mastering Fundraising, Chris Looney sits down with Dyan Sublett, President of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Health Foundation, to explore the lessons she w...

The Long Game: How Donor Engagement Compounds Over Time What does it really take to grow a $50,000 gift into a seven figure investment? In this episode of Mastering Fundraising, Chris Looney sits down with John O’Gorman, Senior Vice President of Development and Community Initiatives at Forest Park Forever, for a masterclass in long term donor engagement. John shares the story of a family foundatio...

What if the future of your fundraising program does not hinge on one major gift, but on mastering three fundamentals? In this episode of Mastering Fundraising, host Chris Looney sits down with one of the most respected leaders in healthcare philanthropy, Bill Littlejohn, to explore the essential building blocks that sustain organizations for decades: acquisition, retention, and growth of individua...

Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels. Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers. Episode 1 is a conversation with Claudia Looney, a truly extraordinary fundraiser and development professional, who shares tips and guidance on e...