First Day Podcast

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Dr. Gene Tempel, the founder of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Dr. Tempel shares the history and evolution of the Fund Raising School, which was established by Henry and Dottie Rosso in 1974 and later donated to Indiana University in 1988. He highlights how the School has transforme...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Anna Pruitt, Managing Editor for Giving USA and Adjunct Faculty Member from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. They discuss the 2023 findings from the Giving USA report. The total charitable giving in the United States reached a record high of $557 billion in current dollars, showcasing...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Angelica Suarez-Trujillo, a seasoned advisor at Resilia specializing in nonprofit capacity building. The discussion centers on the crucial practice of relationship-based fundraising in higher education and beyond. Angelica defines this approach as shifting from transactional to transformational relationships, w...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Karen Boyd, Ph. D., Economist and Director of Research at the Policy and Innovation Center, and discuss the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and fundraising. She highlights the rapid advancements in AI technologies, emphasizing their potential to augment rather than replace human fundraiser...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. discusses the complexities of household charitable giving, aiming to dispel concerns regarding its purported decline. Stanczykiewicz begins by dissecting the oft-cited statistic that only 50% of households make charitable donations, suggesting that this figure may not accurately reflect the willingness of individuals to giv...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Patrick Rooney, Ph. D., Professor Emeritus of Economics and Philanthropy at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, to discuss the impact of presidential elections and other world events on charitable giving. Dr. Rooney shares insights from decades of research, revealing that presidential ca...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Jessica Browning, MBA, Principal and Executive Vice President at the Winkler Group. They discuss the complexities surrounding major and mega gifts in fundraising. Jessica acknowledges the significant contributions of major donors like McKenzie Scott while also highlighting the pitfalls of over-reliance on such...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D., sheds light on the evolving landscape of donor demographics, particularly focusing on Millennials. Contrary to common misconceptions, recent economic data suggests that Millennials are not only financially stable but thriving. They are emerging as significant donors, surpassing Generation X in charitable giving per househo...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Diane Kaplan, Senior Fellow at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. In a revealing discussion on the nuances of nonprofit collaboration, Diane shares her insights from her extensive experience with the Rasmuson Foundation. She illustrates the power of strategic partnerships in leveraging the...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE and Steven Shattuck of Capital Campaign Pro, a unique platform designed to revolutionize traditional fundraising campaign consulting. Capital Campaign Pro assists nonprofit leaders in running their capital campaigns by offering a robust support system that includes an online toolkit, exper...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Danielle Vance-McMullen, Ph. D., Assistant Professor at DePaul University and Dan Heist, Ph. D., Assistant Professor at Brigham Young University shared key findings from their extensive research on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). Conducted in collaboration with the Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative, their s...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Christy Boysen, MA, CFRM, FCEP, the founding CEO of Apex Legacy Consulting, who has extensive experience in advising nonprofits on planned gifts. Boysen emphasized that while planned giving, such as setting up charitable remainder trusts, appears complex due to its involvement of various professionals like lawy...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Jamila Trimuel, Founder and CEO of Ladies of Virtue, an organization dedicated to empowering young girls in Chicago. They discuss the critical role of fundraising events within their overall strategy. Initially, their annual "Leading with Virtue Cocktail Reception" accounted for up to 50% of their budget, raisi...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Ron Schiller, Founding Partner and Senior Consultant at Aspen Leadership Group. In a detailed exploration of the dynamics within nonprofit organizations, particularly between the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Development Officer (CDO), the podcast looks at the evolving landscape of fundraising and lea...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Coco Xiaonan Kou, Managing Director of Research at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, who discusses the Global Philanthropy Tracker, a comprehensive research project. The Global Philanthropy Tracker aims to understand cross-border philanthropic outflows from 47 countries, covering various stages of econom...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Otis Fulton, Ph. D., Vice President of Psychological Strategies at Turnkey, who discusses the intricate dynamics of donor motivations. He highlights a significant finding: engagement in nonprofits can positively impact life expectancy, underscoring the personal benefits donors derive from their involvement. Ful...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Jon Bergdoll, Associate Director of Data Partnerships from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, who offers insights into the expected trends in charitable giving over the coming years. Jon discusses a study that looks at the intricate relationship between economic factors and philanthropi...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Mark Ottoni-Wilhelm, Ph. D., professor of philanthropic studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, who discusses the pressing issue of declining charitable giving in the United States, especially among younger demographics. The episode covers an experiment researchers conducted using...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Katrina VanHuss, Founder and Partner at Turnkey. Katrina highlights the critical shift away from transactional donor interactions towards fostering genuine connections among donors themselves, emphasizing the need to move beyond one-way communication models. The conversation underscores the common oversight in...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Jay Love, Co-Founder and current Chief Relationship Officer of Bloomerang. Jay emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing donor stewardship to improve retention rates. He suggests personalized approaches such as handwritten thank-you notes and phone calls, as well as involving board members in expressing gratitud...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Erinn Andrews, the founder and CEO of GiveTeam, a consulting firm specializing in philanthropic advising. Andrews identifies a crucial gap in the philanthropic advising profession, particularly in supporting donors in the top 2 to 10% bracket. While much attention is given to the top 1% of donors, those in the...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Gene Tempel, Ed. D. to discuss the foundational aspects that drive the success of nonprofit fundraising efforts. Central to the discussion is the concept of the "case for support," which underscores the necessity for nonprofits to articulate a clear and compelling rationale for their fundraising initiatives. Th...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Gasby Brown. They explore the critical topic of succession planning in the realm of fundraising. The discussion centers on the challenges organizations face when key leaders, such as the chief executive officer or chief development officer, depart, leaving behind important donor relationships. The central theme...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Hilda Vega, Deputy Vice President, Philanthropic Practice. The organization, celebrating its 40th anniversary, commissioned a significant study through the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The study, titled "Latinx Philanthropy: Understanding Generosity Trends Across Latinx Communities in...

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed. D. is joined by Nikole Collins-Puri, former CEO and current adviser to Techbridge Girls, to discuss the pivotal role of storytelling in the realm of fundraising. Nikole, recognized as a leader in the philanthropic sector, provides insight into Techbridge Girls, a nonprofit with a 25-year history, dedicated to empowering black...