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Mission Funded: A Grant Advance Podcast

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Mission Funded: A Grant Advance Podcast is your inside look at the world of nonprofit funding. In each episode, we dive into all things grant-related—from practical guidance on writing strong Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) to real conversations with organization leaders who share their funding wins and lessons learned along the way. We also sit down with industry professionals to bring you expert insights, strategies, and best practices you can apply immediately. Join us on our podcasting journey and discover the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to navigate nonprofit funding successfully.

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Episode 5: Nonprofit Fundraising, Branding & Storytelling with Sarah Ernest | Mission Funded Podcast 26.06.2026 57:22

In this episode of Mission Funded: A Grant Advance Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Ernest, founder of Ernest for Good and best-selling author of RETHINK PHILANTHROPY: Breaking Rules, Raising Funds and Doing Good, you can find the book here: https://a.co/d/06v1jSDU Sarah joins us to talk about what it really means to fundraise with confidence, build a nonprofit brand that stands out, and tell sto...

Episode 4 - Larry Levine: Selling From the Heart 09.06.2026 37:53

For many nonprofit leaders, the word “sales” can feel uncomfortable. But if you’re asking donors, funders, sponsors, or community partners to support your mission, you are influencing people to take action — and that means sales is part of the work. In this episode of Mission Funded , we sit down with Larry Levine, author of Selling From the Heart and Selling in a Post-Trust World , to talk about...

Mission Funded: Albert Rizzi My Blind Spot 27.05.2026 1:52:21

On the latest episode of Mission Funded: A Grant Advance Podcast, we sat down with Albert Rizzi, founder of My Blind Spot, to talk about the life-changing experience that led him to become a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusion. After losing his vision in 2006, Albert discovered just how inaccessible the world can be — and instead of accepting it, he set out to help change it. From...

Mission Funded: Rick Dahlseid CFO & Non-Profit Guru 28.04.2026 53:52

Rick Dahlseid is joining us today from sunny California! He’s here to share his expertise on what it means to serve as a fractional CFO, the critical role boards play in preparing their organizations for the months ahead, and his proven MARLIN framework for building and strengthening effective nonprofit boards. Rick will offer practical insights on financial leadership, governance readiness, and h...

Inside Our Team’s Approach to Aligned Grant Funding 31.03.2026 30:50

Listen in as we sit down with our Global Sales Director, Sarah Van Dyke, who shares her personal journey of writing Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) and working within our system to help organizations connect with the right funders. In this episode, Sarah walks us through her hands-on experience, the lessons she has learned along the way, and why writing from the heart—while staying clear and intentional...