Grow Gelt

Inside your brain is a chip designed to believe when someone says nice things to you. GPT knows this, and tells you what you want to hear. It's not helpful. Don't believe me? Here are two words you can tell your GPT, and it will tell you some stuff that you need to hear instead of stuff that you want to hear.

You meet someone and you know if you like them. You walk into a store and you know what the bathroom will look like. We make snap decisions all the time, based on how we instinctively feel. Your donors do the same. Today we will discuss how a real human voice matters and how people can tell when you are using AI.

You sent a message to your donor but they don't respond. Your mind starts whirling, about what you said and about what they are thinking. Days pass. Still nothing. You are left on read! What do you do? Take them off the list? Stop talking to them? Give them time? FInd out in this episode.

In this episode, we will dive into the three silent yet powerful aspects of communication that impact your fundraising: the messages we think but don’t say, the donor reactions we never hear, and the unspoken “elephants in the room.” Learn how to turn mental clock-ins into real connections, why consistent outreach matters, and how addressing the hard truths can accelerate your donor relationships.

Bold Symbols, Realistic Goals: Lessons from Dixville Notch & a $20 Decillion Fine

In this episode, we dive into the necessity of excitement and creativity in your asks. Learn how Kamala Harris's entry into the DNC race sparked a record-breaking $81 million in donations overnight, and discover the secrets behind UC Berkeley's "Light the Way" campaign that raised over $7 billion by focusing on positive achievements and future potential. Say goodbye to the annual...

In this episode, we explore how discomfort can be a powerful catalyst for personal and organizational growth. Using the metaphor of a rocket launch, we discuss how the intense pressure and unease during takeoff are essential for reaching new heights. Elazar challenges listeners to rethink statements like "I'm not that kind of person" and to embrace the discomfort that comes with chan...

There is a mistake in how we approach digital communications. Learn what it is and how we can navigate you past your instincts.

Are you searching for a quick fix to your fundraising challenges? In this episode of the Grow Gelt Podcast, we debunk the myth of the silver bullet.

Yes, we all use tools every single day to make ourselves faster better and more productive he. Re are 2 ideas of tools you can use right now to help you Grow your nonprofit and make you more efficient and better at your job.

You can move around your fear of "no". Here's how.

Three things Fundraisers do that cause donors to say NO!

Do you know all the short codes to orders in your favorite restaurant? No? Your donors don't know your codes either. Make sure to talk to them so they can understand you.

How to talk to potential donors about money. Flip the switch in your head.

Dedicated to Jewish organizations. How do you fundraise when Israel is at war?

Don't wait. Act.

Look out for this self behavior that will prevent your growth. (Note. I quoted the Talmud incorrectly. It's 9x not 6x. Which makes my point even stronger)

Fundraising doesn't always have to be in order. (Double episode celebrating 10,000 listens)

Learn how to move past a no.

Can you ask without being needy? But if people don't feel that you need, will they give?

Watch out for blind spots

Teaming up against a common enemy creates a bond.

Learn about Pattern Interrupts and three things you can do to engineer them.

A happy life.

What to do when crisis hit and people stop giving.