Dynamic Nonprofits

Dan reviews a prospecting mail piece from The Tunnel To Towers Foundation. https://tunnel2towers.org

Did you know that 30 million residents now receive informed delivery updates from the post office? The digital preview of what’s in your mail box has quickly taken off but nonprofits still have a lot of questions about how it works and what the potential benefits are. In this episode Mike Huddleston, National Accounts Representative @ MWI Direct, joins Dan to answer those questions about this valu...

Dan welcomes copywriter and fundraising podcast innovator James Newberry to the show. In this special episode, they discuss AMC's hit program Mad Men and what fundraising lessons can be gleaned from Don Draper and the rest of the team at Sterling Cooper.  Show Notes:  James Newberry  Partner @ MacLean & Newberry Direct  (240) 477-3999 "The Carousel Pitch" https://vimeo.com/...

Political campaigns are finely tuned machines for capturing attention and driving action. That makes election season a valuable time for fundraisers of all types to learn from both parties (after all, good fundraising and marketing techniques are bi-partisan propositions!).  In today's Quick Take Dan looks at a one of the most social media savvy members of Congress, New York Representative Al...

COVID-19 has been an unprecedented challenge for the world and that includes the nonprofit sector. The scale of the crisis forced fundraisers to think on their feet and innovate on the fly. What changes were products of the emergency response and how has the pandemic permanently alternated the nonprofit landscape? In this special episode, Dan looks at 5 ways that Coronavirus has changed fundraisin...

John Walsh has quickly emerged as one of the non-profit sector’s leading thought leaders and champions for email fundraising. This interview contains an abundance of tactical advice for email fundraisers and nonprofit leaders who are looking to better incorporate email into their development program. Topics include: the latest trends in email fundraising, the value of a “welcome series” and how to...

Dan discusses how the commercial world is using print to market to millennials and why direct mail could be the key to unlocking a new generation of donors. Show Notes: https://www.usdatacorporation.com/blog/direct-mail-marketing-effective-millennials/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2018/09/14/direct-marketing-is-thriving-in-millennial-mailboxes-heres-how-to-make-the-most...

Leaning on his experience mailing during four presidential election cycles, Dan shares his advice for charitable mailers on how they should navigate the 2020 Election.

Did You Know?  Charity Navigator has a new ratings system which will allow it to rate an additional 150,000 small-mid sized charities? Kyle Gardner, Senior Development Manager @ Charity Navigator, joins Dan to discuss the launch of Encompass, a ratings system that will help a new generation of nonprofits benefit from Charity Navigator’s credibility while empowering donors to make more informe...

As Editor-In-Chief for one of the non profit sector's most influential publications, Nhu Te has had a front row seat during a year of immense challenges and changes in fundraising. In this far reaching interview, Nhu shares her unique perspective on some of the most pressing questions and answers facing the industry.  Topics Include: The impact of COVID-19 and how Nonprofit PRO helped the sec...

As CEO of Virtuous and author of the book Responsive Fundraising, Gabe Cooper is leading the way to create a more personal, unsiloed experience between donors and the organizations they support. Dan's conversation with Gabe will change the way you think about fundraising and the relationship with your donors regardless of whether your non-profit is an institution built on direct mail or a digital-...

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Dan breaks down a recent NonProfit Pro article by Alicia M. Lifrak, CFRE which debunks myths surrounding direct mail and provides his own take on how direct mail myths could be limiting the success of non profits. Show Notes: https:www.nonprofitpro.com/article/debunking-myths-around-what-you-think-you-know-about-direct-mail/

Dan looks back at the history of the email newsletter and it’s use in the nonprofit space. Then, he looks at how two commercial e-newsletters (Axios and Morning Brew) could be writing a playbook for how nonprofits can use the medium to provide more value to their donors. Show Notes: https://link.axios.com/join/am-signup?source=axios&campaign=streamcap_am4 https://www.morningbrew.com

Dan breaks down a recent article about the growing importance of community for commercial advertisers and talks about actions nonprofits can take to build communal bonds with donors. Show Notes: https://entrepreneurshandbook.co/content-used-to-be-king-heres-what-s-next-1f4b04781c0b

Fundraising During A Recession: Nonprofit fundraising is a constant balance of trying to navigate the short term climate with your organization’s long term goals. As Principle and Founder of Windmill Hill Consulting and President of the Association of Fundraising Professional's DC Chapter, Barbara O’Reilly specializes in helping organizations do exactly that. In this special interview, Barbara joi...

Did you know that over half of Americans have listened to a podcast? No longer a niche activity, podcast listening has grown by 50% over the last 3 years. The medium’s explosive growth has created a tremendous opportunity for non-profits to deliver value to their donors through the spoken word. As host of the Groupthinkers Podcast, Justin McCord has helped build RKD Group’s podcast into one of the...

The men and women behind direct mail production are often the unsung heroes of the fundraising process. As the nonprofit sector copes with the impacts of COVID-19 the vital and intricate role of direct mail production has been thrust into the spotlight. Ben Harris, President of Production Solutions, is someone who understands that role as well as anyone in the industry. In this interview he and Da...

Dan and Mark discuss how GoodUnited is disrupting Facebook fundraising with their programmatic approach to gratitude and engagement. Mark also shares a 101 overview of Facebook fundraising and explains why its just a modern spin on proven fundraising techniques. Finally, they breakdown GoodUnited’s innovative use of Facebook Messenger and how it can be used to engage prospects, acquire new donors...

Dan discusses ESPN’s The Last Dance, Michael Jordan’s unique leadership style, and what non-profit leaders can learn from it.

Dan shares his mixed feelings about Giving Tuesday Now and provides a (most likely) exclusive test idea for how your organization can strengthen its ties with donors without asking for any money at all.

William Vanderbloemen joins Dan to discuss the CARES Act and the benefits available to nonprofits under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). It’s a program which could prove to be a valuable lifeline for organizations which are losing revenue due to the impacts of the pandemic. Show Notes: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/covid19

Expressing gratitude towards our donors and making them feel appreciated is a key part of building loyal long lasting relationships with them. It’s something we should focus on everyday but, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it might be more important than ever on an organizational and a fundamentally human level. Dave Linn is a foremost expert on gratitude and generosity, his programs help nonpr...

Mike walks us through the “5 Things Your Donors Need To Hear From You Right Now”. COVID-19 is an unprecedented crisis with no playbook for nonprofits to follow. While the coming days and weeks are filled with uncertainty, there are simple things you can do right now to be there for your donors (on the most human of levels) and strengthen your bond with them which will allow your organization to co...

As fundraisers across the landscape try to figure out how to respond to the Coronavirus pandemic, Dan and Justin discuss why the best strategy might be to change nothing at all. In this special, they recap Justin’s recent article “Coronavirus and Fundraising: Don’t Change Anything”. Topics covered include: Why you shouldn’t try to ‘time the fundraising market’ during an emergency, the importance o...