The Nonprofit Boost: Leveraging Corporate Support for Fundraising Success

Are you treating your high-net-worth supporters like ATM machines or true partners? Many nonprofits lose out on significant revenue because they rely on "cookie-cutter" outreach rather than personalized donor stewardship. In this episode, we sit down with Jill Anderson, Principal and Founder of Jill C. Anderson Consulting, LLC, to dismantle the dangerous assumptions that stall major gift...

Are you tired of the endless cycle of bake sales and high-pressure donation appeals? Most nonprofit leaders feel the weight of "donor fatigue," yet millions in potential funding are left on the table because we rely solely on traditional asks. In this episode, we explore a transformative approach to donor stewardship that turns everyday grocery lists into a passive recurring revenue stre...

Is your nonprofit’s growth hitting a plateau even though you're doing everything "by the book"? We all love the prestige of a major gift or a massive gala check, but the true heartbeat of sustainable revenue is the individual donor. The challenge isn’t just finding new supporters in a crowded attention economy; it’s moving from maintaining a donor base to truly scaling it. In this ep...

Is your nonprofit prepared for the largest tectonic shift in economic history? With an estimated $125 trillion set to change hands, the "Great Transfer of Wealth" isn't just a future concept—it’s a present-day mandate for every fundraising professional. Many organizations risk losing out on this massive revenue because their systems are built for a fading donor model. In this episode...

Is your fundraising momentum starting to fizzle out? It’s a common nightmare: your capital campaign starts with a bang, but suddenly the board feels the slump, the staff is exhausted, and the donor pipeline stops moving. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Giland sits down with Don Souhrada, President and CEO of TWB Fundraising, to discuss how to diagnose and fix a stalled campaign. Don r...

Are you still asking companies to be your "charity of choice"? It’s time to retire that old-school language. In today’s landscape, corporations aren't just looking for a place to drop a logo—they are seeking sophisticated business partners who can help them meet specific social impact goals. If your nonprofit is struggling to cut through the noise, you might be missing the fundraisin...

Is your nonprofit flying blind with inconsistent data and manual outreach? Many organizations struggle with "garbage in, garbage out," leading to missed opportunities in major gifts and stagnant donor retention. In this episode, host Emma Fleet sits down with Dr. Lisa Rau, Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder of Fionta, to bridge the gap between AI as a buzzword and AI as a high-growth re...

Are you ready to take your capital campaigns public but worried about your momentum fizzling out? Many nonprofits struggle to make smaller donors feel essential when a few major gifts dominate the headlines. In this episode, host Immaculate sits down with Mark Marshall, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-owner of BWF, to discuss how to transform your fundraising into a "team sport." Mark shar...

Are you just "set up" in your platform, or are you set up for success? Many nonprofits leave thousands in workplace giving revenue behind because they treat their technology as a background tool rather than a strategic partner. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Trisha Tan, a Client Experience Specialist at Double the Donation, to reveal the high-impact tweaks that...

Are your most vital donor connections getting pushed to the back burner while you scramble to hit ambitious revenue goals? Many organizations treat their CRM like a digital filing cabinet rather than a roadmap to the supporter's heart, leading to stalled missions and lost funding. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Jennifer Lehmann, President & CEO of Mission Advancem...

Are you holding back on a capital campaign? Many nonprofit leaders worry that launching a major fundraising push will cannibalize their annual fund, but the data tells a different story. In this episode, we sit down with Steven Shattuck, Director of Engagement and Technology at Capital Campaign Pro, to debunk the biggest myths surrounding large-scale fundraising in 2026. Steven shares exclusive in...

Are your nonprofit’s videos failing to move the needle on your fundraising goals? Too often, organizations invest thousands into content that feels bland or transactional, missing the emotional spark required for long-term donor retention. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Matt Pearl, President and CEO of Pearl Impact Media, to discuss how to transform your outreach through...

Are you leaving millions on the table because you're following a rigid, outdated fundraising map? Many nonprofits treat a feasibility study as a one-time "green light" check, but as expert guest Jill Anderson explains, it should be the living foundation of your entire capital campaign. In this episode, Jill dives deep into the "art and science" of multimillion-dollar fundra...

Is your fundraising potential being held hostage by messy spreadsheets and "shadow databases"? We love to focus on the art of the ask, but without a foundation of fundraising intelligence, even the most flashy campaigns will fall flat. In this episode, Colleen Carroll sits down with Griffin Homan and Jeffrey Wat from Huron Consulting Group to demystify data governance. They explore why s...

Are your digital systems accidentally turning donors away? We spend countless hours crafting the perfect appeal, yet many nonprofits are losing significant revenue at the very last hurdle. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Colleen Carroll sits down with Mark Becker, Founding Partner of Cathexis Partners, to identify the friction points causing donors to bounce. Mark shares how a clunky...

Are your donors treated like partners in your mission, or just another line item on a spreadsheet? Many nonprofits struggle to move past the "ask," failing to build the authentic donor relationships that lead to long-term loyalty and transformational funding. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Matt Gill, Client Experience Leader at Veritus Group, to explore how to b...

Many organizations struggle with "dirty data," yet fail to realize that operational excellence is the foundation of high-impact fundraising. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Sasha Lewis, President & CEO of Moves Management Consulting, to discuss how to bridge the gap between back-end data entry and front-end relationship building. We explore why a strategic pl...

Are you leaving money on the table by viewing your fundraising events as purely transactional? Many nonprofits miss the crucial opportunity to use events—and even volunteer programs—as powerful platforms for donor stewardship and securing high-value corporate sponsorships . In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Amelia Baumann welcomes AJ Steinberg , founder of Queen Bee Fundraising, to dive...

Are your development officers spending more time wrestling with spreadsheets than building relationships with major donors? It is a common struggle: You want to pursue corporate sponsorships and increase fundraising revenue, but your data is trapped in disconnected systems that don't talk to each other. When your team is burned out by manual entry and "garbage in, garbage out" proces...

Is your organization leaving free money on the table? Most nonprofit professionals dream of landing a massive corporate sponsor, but the true revenue revolution lies in optimizing the donors you already have. If you have ever felt the pinch of flat donation numbers or watched potential corporate partners slip by because of engagement gaps, this episode is your blueprint for growth. We are going de...

If you are ready to stop treating payroll donations as an afterthought and start treating them as a core pillar of your fundraising strategy, this episode provides the blueprint you need. From marketing ideas for nonprofits to technical implementation, we cover the essential steps to turn passive interest into active, recurring support. Visibility & User Experience: Discover why placing payrol...