7-Figure Fundraising Podcast

This episode was one of most popular episodes from last year and we've received a lot of feedback on how helpful it was in helping prepare for donor meetings. In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising Podcast, host Trevor Bragdon sits down with Tarren Bragdon, his brother, and co-founder of 7-Figure Fundraising. Tarren is the CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability, a nonprofit...

Read the full show notes here . In this episode of 5-Minute Fundraising , Trevor shares an idea on where to find new fundraising ideas to improve your nonprofit's performance. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

Read today's show notes on our website here . Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon is joined by Dan McGinn. Dan is an author and journalist who serves as the senior editor of the Harvard Business Review, host of the Dear HBR podcast, and is the author of the book Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed . Trevor and Dan discuss how to use the ten mi...

In this episode of 5-Minute Fundraising, we're taking a look at the time you spend each year that has the highest impact on your nonprofit. Many fundraisers average 100 hours per year talking to donors. What can you do to turn those critical hours into your peak performance? To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our tr...

Read this episode's show notes here . In this episode of ​ 7-Figure Fundraising , ​ host Trevor Bragdon interviews Judy Cook, the Development Director at the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA). Judy manages the development staff and the organization’s fundraising plan, and cultivates relationships with prospective donors. During this episode, Judy and Trevor talk through mindsets,...

In this week's 5-Minute Fundraising tactic, Trevor outlines three ways you can craft shareable content into your donor communications.  To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

Read the full show notes here . In this episode, Trevor interviews Sophie von Laer, the Founder and CEO of Nafs Coach. Sophie is a coach, engineer, and consultant. With more than a decade of work experience as a coach and consultant for both non-profits, for-profits, and fortune 500 companies like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and government agencies. Sophie has vast experiences in creating s...

In this episode, Trevor discusses t he 3 big reasons major donors give to nonprofits and how you can incorporate these reasons into your donor communications. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

We’re excited to share with you the first episode in a new series, 5-Minute Fundraising . Every other Wednesday at 8:00 am ET, we’ll share one specific tactic you can apply immediately to your fundraising. Today’s tactic is called The Story Safe: How to find and capture great stories.  To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and...

Read the full show notes here . Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon sits down with Joel Manby, author of Love Works: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders. Joel is also the former CEO of Sea World, Saab North America, and Herschend Enterprises. In this episode, Joel shares his experience and advice on leading major companies through times of turmoil and uncertainty. To see...

Read the full show notes here . In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising podcast, Trevor and Tarren Bragdon had a conversation about how fundraising has changed over the last few months for Tarren's nonprofit. They also discussed and previewed content from the upcoming live, online 7-Figure Fundraising workshop. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ T...

Read the full show notes here . In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, Trevor interviews Kevin Gentry. Kevin is the vice president for special projects at Koch Companies Public Sector and a member of Stand Together’s board of directors. During this interview, they discuss the mindsets of both major donors and fundraisers as well as the keys to successful fundraising events. To see all the show n...

Read the full show notes here . Today on 7-Figure Fundraising , Trevor Bragdon continues the series on Fundraising During Uncertainty, in which Trevor discusses the nuances and challenges of fundraising during the COVID-19 crisis. Specifically, Trevor outlines a pitch script nonprofit leaders can use to explain to donors the changes and new opportunities their nonprofit is facing. You can download...

Read the full show notes here . In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising , host Trevor Bragdon interviews Roy Lenardson, president of Strategic Advocacy. Roy has worked with some of America's largest companies and organizations as a political strategist, operative, and manager. He is a specialist in crafting specific and clear messaging, and has worked as a pitch coach at all of the 7-Figure F...

Read the full show notes here . Becky Lewis is the Executive Director at Trinity Christian Academy Foundation, one of the largest private K-12 schools in Texas. She provides all fundraising direction for the academy including managing capital campaigns major giving and planned giving. Becky has grown Trinity Christian’s fundraising by more than $8 million a year and through expanding major donor g...

Read the full show notes here . Kelly Shackelford, Esq., is President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, the largest legal firm in the nation dedicated exclusively to protecting religious freedom for all Americans. Under his leadership, First Liberty’s legal team has participated in cases before the United States Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, federal district courts, and various state...

Read the full show notes here . With all the uncertainty with the Coronavirus, limited air travel, and the volatility in the stock market, it’s an interesting time to be a fundraiser. For the next few episodes of the podcast, we are going to be focused on fundraising under uncertainty with interviews from people who worked during other times of crisis and how they made decisions and took action. T...

Read the full show notes here . President of the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship, Donnie Wilson, began his career as a serial entrepreneur in 1977, at only 17 years old. While he originally focused on building equipment for the gas and oil industries, Donnie was later presented with an opportunity to scale his ventures internationally. In recent years, Donnie began dedicating much of his ti...

View this episode's show notes here . In this episode, Trevor Bragdon interviews Horst Schulze the co-founder and former president of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Group and founder and chairman of the Cappella Hotel Group. Horst discusses how to bring a culture of excellence into your nonprofit and how to increase your relationship with donors. Horst also discusses his book, Excellence Wins and how...

View this episode's show notes here . Jonathan Bechtle is the Chief Operating Officer and Counsel at the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA). As COO, he specializes in implementing systems that scale for the organization’s rapid growth and making sure FGA is in compliance with state and federal laws in their 38 states of operation. In this episode, Jonathan highlights the business...

Read this episode's show notes here . In today’s episode, the tables turn. Our host and Co-Founder Trevor Bragdon is interviewed by fellow Co-Founder and brother, Tarren Bragdon. Trevor shares how he discovered the power of Behavioral Science and how he taught nonprofit CEOs to implement it in their strategy for powerful fundraising results. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figur...

Read this episode's show notes here . Megan Rose is the CEO of Better Together, a nonprofit that provides a voluntary, preventative alternative to foster care. Megan has spent her entire career working in social services and was recently awarded the 2019 Civil Society Award by the Manhattan Institute. In today’s episode, she shares about the important work Better Together accomplishes, facing...

Read this episode's show notes here . Co-Founder of 7-Figure Fundraising and the CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability, Tarren Bragdon, is an expert in fundraising and nonprofit success. Today, he’s highlighting the actionable, intentional steps necessary to tailor your year-end communication in a way that is both thoughtful and unforgettable. To see all the show notes visit: ht...

Read this episode's show notes here . Leslie Graves, Founder and Publisher of Ballotpedia, is a leading figure in digital media and civic activism. Today, Ballotpedia is one of the top 500 websites in the country and the gold standard for election information at the federal, state, and local level. She shares the actionable systems and processes that have shaped their success, including their...

Read this episode's show notes here . Today’s show features Tarren Bragdon, the Co-Founder of 7-Figure Fundraising. He’s also the CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability, a nonprofit he started in 2011. He shares the transformational shift and smart strategy that took his nonprofit from $50K in seed money to more than $13 million in revenue yearly with a development staff of three...