Raise Nation

Exploring how smart digital strategy turns online interactions into lasting donor relationships. SHOW NOTES: December 4th, 2025 – Episode # 209 Clicks, Conversions & Connection: Building Donor Loyalty in a Digital World On this episode of Raise Nation Radio, host Dawn Lego sits down with Jen Newmeyer, CFRE (a.k.a. Charity Jen), Senior Director of Digital Fundraising Strategy at PBS, for a deep...

Inspiring community spirit and wellness through philanthropy, partnership, and purpose. SHOW NOTES: November 20, 2025 - Episode # 208 Community in Bloom: Nurturing Wellness, Inspiring Giving, Building Stronger Communities On this heartwarming episode of Raise Nation Radio, host Dawn Lego sits down with Jonathan Maple, Executive Director of the Margaret Mary Health Foundation, to explore how a smal...

Transforming donor-advised funds into the next big wave of accessible, tech-powered philanthropy.  SHOW NOTES: November 13, 2025 - Episode # 207 Disrupting Donations: How Chariot is Powering the DAF Revolution  On this episode of Raise Nation Radio, host Steve Lausch sits down with Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy at Chariot, to unpack the rise of donor-ad...

Crafting donor experiences that feel like art, because emotional intelligence is the new campaign currency. SHOW NOTES: November 6, 2025 – Episode # 206 The Color of Giving: Painting Fundraising with Emotion & Intelligence Peeling back the curtain on the true art of fundraising, this episode of Raise Nation Radio invites you into a bold, brainy, and beautifully human conversation with Bill Cro...

Empowering the next generation of Latino leaders to create lasting change. SHOW NOTES: October 30, 2025 – Episode # 205 The Power of Us: Strengthening Latino Leadership, Amplifying Community Impact In this episode of Raise Nation Radio, host Dawn Lego sits down with Elizabeth Gutierrez, Deputy Director of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation, for an inspiring conversation about leader...

Inspiring hope and health through powerful stories of community and compassion. SHOW NOTES: October 23, 2025 – Episode # 204 Miles of Hope: Walking Together Toward Awareness and Healing On this heartwarming episode of Raise Nation Radio, host Dawn Lego sits down with Pari Forood, Executive Director of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, to honor the stories, strength, and spirit behind bre...

Big Ideas. Bold Voices. Fresh from Raise 2025! SHOW NOTES: October 16, 2025 – Episode # 203 Turned Up Raise Series: Part 8 Lights, energy, impact…Raise 2025 is a wrap! But the bold ideas and breakthrough moments from the conference are still rolling. From the backdrop of the San Antonio Riverwalk, our Raise Amplifiers captured powerful conversations, bold perspectives, and fearless fundraising str...

Big Ideas. Bold Voices. Fresh from Raise 2025! SHOW NOTES: October 14, 2025 – Episode # 202 Turned Up Raise Series: Part 7 Lights, energy, impact…Raise 2025 is a wrap! But the bold ideas and breakthrough moments from the conference are still rolling. From the backdrop of the San Antonio Riverwalk, our Raise Amplifiers captured powerful conversations, bold perspectives, and fearless fundraising str...

Big Ideas. Bold Voices. Fresh from Raise 2025! SHOW NOTES: October 9, 2025 - Episode # 201 Turned Up Raise Series: Part 6 Lights, energy, impact…Raise 2025 is a wrap! But the bold ideas and breakthrough moments from the conference are still rolling. From the backdrop of the San Antonio Riverwalk, our Raise Amplifiers captured powerful conversations, bold perspectives, and fearless fundraising stra...

Big Ideas. Bold Voices. Fresh from Raise 2025! SHOW NOTES: October 7, 2025 - Episode # 200 Turned Up Raise Series: Part 5 Lights, energy, impact…Raise 2025 is a wrap! But the bold ideas and breakthrough moments from the conference are still rolling. From the backdrop of the San Antonio Riverwalk, our Raise Amplifiers captured powerful conversations, bold perspectives, and fearless fundraising stra...

Big Ideas. Bold Voices. Fresh from Raise 2025! SHOW NOTES: October 2, 2025 – Episode # 199 Turned Up Raise Series: Part 4 Lights, energy, impact…Raise 2025 is a wrap! But the bold ideas and breakthrough moments from the conference are still rolling. From the backdrop of the San Antonio Riverwalk, our Raise Amplifiers captured powerful conversations, bold perspectives, and fearless fundraising stra...

Big Ideas. Bold Voices. Fresh from Raise 2025! SHOW NOTES: September 2, 2025 – Episode # 198 Turned Up Raise Series: Part 3 Lights, energy, impact…Raise 2025 is a wrap! But the bold ideas and breakthrough moments from the conference are still rolling. From the backdrop of the San Antonio Riverwalk, our Raise Amplifiers captured powerful conversations, bold perspectives, and fearless fundraising st...

Big Ideas. Bold Voices. Fresh from Raise 2025! SHOW NOTES: September 25, 2025 – Episode # 197 Turned Up Raise Series: Part 2 Lights, energy, impact…Raise 2025 is a wrap! But the bold ideas and breakthrough moments from the conference are still rolling. From the backdrop of the San Antonio Riverwalk, our Raise Amplifiers captured powerful conversations, bold perspectives, and fearless fundraising s...

Big Ideas. Bold Voices. Fresh from Raise 2025! SHOW NOTES: September 18, 2025 – Episode # 196 Turned Up Raise Series: Part 1 Lights, energy, impact…Raise 2025 is a wrap! But the bold ideas and breakthrough moments from the conference are still rolling. From the backdrop of the San Antonio Riverwalk, our Raise Amplifiers captured powerful conversations, bold perspectives, and fearless fundraising s...

Practicing donor conversations has never been this fun… or this effective, thanks to AI and a little help from Tivi. SHOW NOTES: September 11, 2025 – Episode # 195 Practicing to Win: Fundraising Confidence with Practivated… and an Octopus Named Tivi Fundraising can be challenging, stressful, and full of high-stakes conversations. But what if practice could turn anxiety into confidence? On this epi...

Celebrating the magic when families, volunteers, and communities come together under one roof of hope. SHOW NOTES: September 4, 2025 – Episode # 194 Love Has an Address: A Home of Heart at Ronald McDonald House Charities Augusta Raise Nation returns this season with a mission that touches the heart of every listener. What does love look like when a child is sick? Sometimes, it looks like a warm me...

Demystifying planned giving, while inspiring nonprofits to build donor legacies that last.  SHOW NOTES: June 5, 2025 - Episode # 187 Legacy in the Making: Turning Donor Dreams into Enduring Impact  What if your donors could make a lasting difference, long after their final gift? In this thought-provoking episode of Raise Nation Radio, host Dawn Lego is joined by Dan Radcliff, Program Dir...