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Emerging fundraising trends and new ideas straight from the heart of the action. SHOW NOTES: Join Raise Nation Radio on tour as we bring you coverage from AFP ICON 2024, live from the OneCause booth at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. Tune in for exclusive insights into conference highlights, innovation, and the latest fundraising trends. Listen to interviews with your peers...

DESCRIPTION: Emerging fundraising trends and new ideas straight from the heart of the action. SHOW NOTES: Join Raise Nation Radio on tour as we bring you coverage from AFP ICON 2024, live from the OneCause booth at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. Tune in for exclusive insights into conference highlights, innovation, and the latest fundraising trends. Listen to interviews wi...

Emerging fundraising trends and new ideas straight from the heart of the action.

Driving focused fundraising and engaging events. SHOW NOTES: There’s been a lot of buzz about optimizing events and exploring every avenue to maximize impact and revenue. The prevailing trend is to assess your resources and ensure you’re capitalizing on them fully. The initial step along this path is to produce a high-quality, mission-focused event. Following that, it’s important to understand the...

Maximize fundraising potential through donor purchases. SHOW NOTES: Every day, fundraisers encounter a myriad of challenges. From limited resources for implementing impactful fundraising programs to navigating tech exploration and learning curves, the obstacles seem endless. There’s the constant struggle with limited bandwidth, along with the need for creative ideas to attract younger generations....

Ensuring nonprofit customers maximize the value of their software investment. SHOW NOTES Technology permeates our lives, connecting us to the world and one another. For nonprofits, technology serves as a vital conduit for fostering connections between their mission and their donors. While technological advancements have significantly accelerated in the nonprofit sector over the past decade, the pa...

Personal stories fostering empathy, connection, and an unwavering commitment to customer success. SHOW NOTES: Two words that carry immense importance and expectation, particularly for software and nonprofit customers. Implementing new software and optimizing its performance can be overwhelming. And no one appreciates automated responses and long wait times that can feel disconnected. But at OneCau...

Efficient giving, exponential growth. SHOW NOTES: Attention, nonprofits! Every giving season brings new opportunities amid evolving technology. This year, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) take center stage. With $230 billion sitting in DAF accounts, yet only $52 billion distributed last year, the potential is limitless. Unlike trends like crypto and stock giving, DAFs are becoming a staple, with donor-a...

Generative AI is set to redefine everything. Embrace the era of transformation! SHOW NOTES: Spell-check and Grammarly? Pfft, who needs ’em when you’ve got ChatGPT, Claude, Bard, and a whole gang of AI buddies! But seriously, what are these tools, and do they come with a manual? They sound pricey and time-consuming. Can’t I just ignore them and hope for the best? Oh wait, is my job on the line here...

DESCRIPTION: Expert advice for aligning your event with the ideal benefit auctioneer. SHOW NOTES: Auctioneer Matchmaking featuring Erin Ward and Bobby D. Not all benefit auctioneers are cut from the same cloth. There’s more to the role than meets the stage. Behind the scenes, a skilled benefit auctioneer must possess agility, quick thinking, and an intimate understanding of the nonprofit’s mi...

Inspiring communities with data-driven storytelling. SHOW NOTES: Effectively conveying the social impact of a nonprofit is a multifaceted challenge. This complexity stems from the diverse nature of nonprofit activities, spanning various sectors. Crafting a coherent narrative from these diverse initiatives requires a delicate balance—avoiding the appearance of boastfulness while highlighting meanin...

Easy, convenient, and fun ways to make a meaningful impact. SHOW NOTES: In the tapestry of human aspirations, a common thread binds us: a genuine desire to give and contribute to building better tomorrows. Corporations, acknowledging a deeper responsibility, embrace social impact as more than a mere checkbox. Within this landscape of shared values, nonprofits yearn for their communities to grow an...

Once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences not only spin the world but also craft enduring memories and fuel meaningful impact. SHOW NOTES: January 25, 2024 - Episode # 120: Passport to Impact: Transformative Travel Experiences featuring Kevin Spykerman Auctions wield immense fundraising power for nonprofits, yet their logistics can be overwhelming. Enter travel experiences, the prized jewels of auctio...

Exploring trust challenges in nonprofit communities and the power of gratitude to rebuild connections. SHOW NOTES: Despite public charities’ established credibility, nonprofits grapple with a trust deficit affecting donor relations and long-term sustainability. Amid a myriad of challenges, the question arises: how can nonprofits regain trust while juggling multiple priorities? Surprisingly, the an...

Step confidently into 2024 with fascinating research from fundraisers like you! Sarah Sebastian and Steve Lausch of OneCause unveil insightful data to steer nonprofit priorities and elevate fundraising success in the New Year. SHOW NOTES: As nonprofits step into 2024, they encounter both familiar and new challenges. Yet, this year is a pivotal moment—an opportunity to take control, reflect, proact...

Get into the festive spirit with Jarrett Ransom, a.k.a. The Nonprofit Nerd, and Dawn Lego as they jingle through the highlights of 2023 on Raise Nation Radio and The Nonprofit Show. Join the duo in heartfelt reflections on impactful missions, inspiring guests, and the tireless efforts of nonprofits shaping a brighter future. From warm anecdotes to candid discussions, this episode celebrates the de...

National Adoption Month: A November Celebration of Love and Families SHOW NOTES: In a world returning to in-person gatherings with newfound vigor, the challenge to stand out has intensified. Escalating event costs push nonprofits to raise ticket prices, prompting donors to be selective about the events they choose. Audiences, growing more discerning, compel nonprofits to reconsider the nature of t...

Families are beautifully diverse and formed in various ways. Yet, within the realms of foster care, adoption, and kinship care, the journey to build a family can be challenging and heartbreaking. Past policies disrupted the unity of loved ones, portraying the idea of family as transient, especially when foster children were abruptly thrust into adulthood at 18. This unsettling transition added anx...

Mental Health—two words that echo across every channel, from social media to print materials and conversation. While there’s a buzz around the topic, the harsh truth is that suicide stands as a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021 alone, 48,183 lives were lost to suicide, equating to one death every 11 minutes. Shockingly, the rates of suicide continue to rise year after year, with...

Uniting you, me, and we to foster neurodiverse acceptance and inclusion. SHOW NOTES: When it comes to autism awareness, there have been some positive shifts. We’ve moved beyond the puzzle piece, signaling a shift away from the notion that something is missing. The community now embraces the rainbow affinity symbol as its visual emblem, and the discussion surrounding “autistic individual” vs “indiv...

Imagine a nonprofit leader, armed with the knowledge of their top strengths, steps into a new role or challenge. They know exactly how to leverage their innate abilities to motivate their team, spearhead initiatives, and foster partnerships. With this clarity, they make decisions with conviction, knowing they’re playing to their strengths. This kind of confidence holds immense power. Within every...

LGBTQ+ youth face a unique set of challenges as they navigate the path toward self-discovery and authenticity. In a society that should ideally be a safe haven for diversity, they often find themselves contending with prejudice, discrimination, and a lack of understanding. The struggle to have their voices heard and their identities respected can be an arduous one. Many grow up in environments tha...

Taylor chats with Mike Wilkinson, LaShonda Williams, and Emily Newberry SHOW NOTES: Taylor Shanklin, CEO, Barlele and Creative Shizzle, chats with Mike Wilkinson, Deputy Director of Events, Human Rights Campaign, LaShonda Williams, MPA, CFRE. Fundraising Academy Trainer, National University, and Emily Newberry, Vice President, National Accounts, OneCause, live from the Rai...