Responsive Lab Podcast

Rubin Singh , the CEO & Founder of OneTenth Consulting , joins us to discuss the obstacles nonprofit leaders need to navigate as they adopt new technology, common mistakes that drive many CRM implementations to fall flat, and the needs related to people and process that must be central to your platform adoption plan. Rubin is a seasoned professional with over twenty years of experience in the...

Andrew Olsen joins us to talk about the decreasing trust that Americans have in NGOs to "do what is right", what nonprofits should do to proactive build donor trust, and his suggestions on how a nonprofit's posture toward donors directly impacts their ability to deliver on the mission. Andrew is a #1 Best Selling author, speaker, and nonprofit marketer. He’s helped raise more than $250 million for...

Javan Van Gronigen joins Gabe Cooper to talk about the power of story to bridge the gap between givers and the good you're making in our world, the importance of pivoting to think of donor cultivation less like a funnel and more like a network, and more. Javan is the Founder and Creative Director at Fifty & Fifty . When not directing the path of his creative team, he's driving strategy to roll...

Oli Bridge joins us to talk about the power of personalization, and how nonprofits are using personalized video to close the gap between givers and the good and increase giving.   Oli heads up Bonjoro ’s marketing team. He has worked in SaaS for the last 12 years - his first job was in Customer Success with a media startup, Gorkana, who made a successful exit to Cision for £25m during his time the...

Dawn Crawford joins us to share her insights on how nonprofits can craft communications that bridge the gap between donors and the cause, leading to increased connection and engagement. Dawn is the engine behind BC/DC Ideas, Dawn has dedicated her career to good. Before launching BC/DC Ideas in 2010, she earned her chops in 10+ years of communications leadership roles for public health, healthcare...

Martin Leifield joins us to share his insights and experience, while also highlighting the characteristics of an effective fundraiser and the GCC methodology that helps you cultivate deeper donor relationships. Martin would sit in his car rehearsing his ask with sweaty palms praying he wouldn’t get another rejection. Determined to master his craft he learned the power of embracing discomfort and t...

Sarah Olivieri joins us to share lessons learned from over 15 years of nonprofit leadership, how vulnerability and respite help nonprofits thrive, and a simple, yet effective framework that prioritizes process and two-week sprint cycles to laborious strategic planning as fuel for improvement and growth. Sarah Olivieri is a nonprofit business strategist , #1 International Best Selling author, and f...

Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE joins us to talk about the challenges facing nonprofit leaders today and what we should be focused on, how we must balance empathy and urgency in our messaging, and her approach to navigating through each stage of a crisis: the response (our current phase), recovery, and resilience building. Barbara brings to her clients more than twenty-five years of annual fund, major gift...

Sophie W. Penney, Ph. D. joins us to talk about the challenges facing nonprofit leaders today, why fundraisers should adopt a teacher's mindset, and a framework to identify and isolate challenges to ensure you navigate them well. Sophie is the Director of Foundation Relations for Penn State University and the founder and President of i5 Fundraising and a dynamic development leader with extensive e...

On this episode, we're joined by Gabe Cooper and Mckenna Bailey to discuss their new book Responsive Fundraising: The Donor-Centric Framework Helping Today’s Leading Nonprofits Grow Giving Gabe Cooper is the Founder and CEO of Virtuous , a software platform helping nonprofits grow giving. Gabe has a true passion for creating market-defining software and helping charities reimagine generosity. Thro...

Shannon McCracken joins us to talk about the current fundraising landscape, why trust and relevancy our essential now more than ever, and her take on what nonprofit leaders should focus on amidst times of crisis and uncertainty. Shannon has a unique vantage point, as she's the CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance , leading the association through rapid growth since its launch in 2018. Previously she spen...

Julia Campbell , author, speaker, and digital strategist to mission-driven organizations, joins us to talk about the current state of social media, how nonprofits should be maximizing social channels, and the dos and don'ts on how to use social engagement for fundraising. Julia wrote her book Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits as a roadmap for social change agents who want to...

Chad Williams joins us to talk about the five mindsets of a modern fundraising strategy, how infusing personalization into your messaging drives up results, and a simple framework for donor engagement in 2020 and beyond. Chad is the CEO of Five Q and has been involved with the Internet since 1995. His company provides a full suite of software development and interactive marketing solutions, includ...

Brian Sooy, the president of AESPIRE , joins us to talk about uncovering and clarifying your nonprofit's story, the art of focus, and why supporter-centered storytelling is a must. Brian is the author of “ Raise Your Voice: A Cause Manifesto ,” the top-rated book that helps mission-driven leaders create thriving organizations. As a StoryBrand Certified Guide , Brian knows that when leaders find th...

On this episode, we're joined by T. Clay Buck, a recovering actor and reluctant data geek, and we discuss what fundraising leaders should be focused on as we wade into 2020 and beyond. He is the Founder and Principal of Tactical Fundraising Solutions , a fundraising consultancy that helps fundraisers and nonprofits raise money more effectively through a systems-thinking approach to fundraising. Cl...

Greg Warner, the CEO of MarketSmart , to talk about his personal experience as a disgruntled donor, what today's donor really wants from nonprofits, and engagement strategies he's seen nonprofits tap to build authentic relationships with their donors. ----- Learn more about the tools Virtuous provides leading nonprofits to grow giving at: https://www.virtuouscrm.com/ .  Get an in-depth guide to re...

We’re changing things. We’re creating a space where ideas and people focused on fundraising for our world’s most important causes can collide. Why? The world your nonprofit is fundraising in has changed. This has shifted what today’s donor expects and they’re voting with their giving (engagement and dollars). Yet, nonprofits are handcuffed to models that were designed for donors that no longer exi...

Dan Reed, the CEO and Founder of Seed Fundraisers join us again to talk about growing generosity at scale across various fundraising channels. He also shares practical tips on how you can activate and inspire generosity within annual giving campaigns, major gifts, and event fundraising. Seed Fundraisers is a training and coaching organization focused on fundraising and program design. Furthermore:...

Mark Santiago joins us to talk about the where, what and how of harnessing the power of social media for your nonprofit. Hear from an expert about how your organization can utilize digital marketing tools to achieve your goals, grow your donor base & increase the good you do in the world. ----- Learn more about the tools Virtuous provides leading nonprofits to grow giving at: https://www.virtu...

Dan Reed, the CEO and Founder of Seed Fundraisers join us to talk about growing generosity and vocational conviction. He also shares what he believes the true purpose of a fundraising professional is, and a few tips on how to evolve your posture toward your nonprofit's donors. Seed Fundraisers is a training and coaching organization focused on fundraising and program design. Furthermore: Seed is a...

Carter Crockett joins us to talk about the teachings of ancient philosophers and how they can help today's entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders. Learn the difference between winning and flourishing, plus how creating a culture of excellence can help drive your nonprofit forward. ----- Learn more about the tools Virtuous provides leading nonprofits to grow giving at: https://www.virtuouscrm.com/ . ...

Hilary Noon joins us to talk about the first-ever Donor Loyalty Benchmark Study , why donor loyalty is a metric fundraisers should be pursuing, and a few practical insights nonprofits can use to cultivate donor loyalty. Hilary has committed her entire working life to serving with and on-behalf of nonprofits. She is now the Executive Vice President of Insights Analytics and Experience at Pursuant. ...

The newest episode of The Modern Nonprofit Fundraiser Podcast features Ryan Corry, Director of Development at  St. Vincent de Paul . Ryan offers personal stories and specific examples of what inspires generosity in all donors: your own generosity. He talks about building authentic donor relations and how to create a vision for the future of your nonprofit. Find out more about  Ryan  and St. Vincen...

On the newest episode of The Modern Nonprofit Fundraiser Podcast, we feature  Taylor Shanklin , the V.P. of Marketing at  Pursuant . Taylor offers practical advice for nonprofits who want to use the same growth hacking strategies that make startups successful. She provides tips for successful growth, how to grow a stronger team at your nonprofit and more. Listen to the whole episode here.  ----- L...

Most nonprofit organizations understand that a website is a key communication tool that helps them state their mission, share their successes, and keep their donors up to date. A nonprofit website is also a central tool for growing the donor base. That’s why it’s not enough to just check the box: “Yeah, we have a website.” To be the most successful in the digital age, nonprofits need to strive to...