Responsive Lab Podcast

This week, Toby Weiss - Founder & CEO of Rooted Software - joins Rob on the podcast to talk about all things tech. Toby has extensive expertise as a global nonprofit technologist and walks us through the steps of how to think well about the role of technology to scale impact for our missions. We operate in a digitally platform dependent space, and there are key decisions that must be made to s...

In this episode, Bill and Sarah TeDesco of DonorSearch join Rob to talk about what nonprofit leaders need to know about deep tech as it pertains to the fundraising market. They double-click on the topic of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) and how any size nonprofit can utilize these technologies to enrich their supporter data and prompt actionable next steps. Are you enjoying...

In this episode, Katrina VanHuss (Founder and CEO) and Otis Fulton (VP for Psychological Strategy) of Turnkey join Rob for an enlightening deep dive on peer-to-peer social fundraising. Not only do they have vast experience working with the largest nonprofits in the US, but they also apply psychology to fundraising and donor behavior resulting in significant thought leadership in this space. Katrin...

In this episode, Heather Hiscox of Pause for Change , joins Rob and tackles what it means to dismantle the status quo to make true change in your organization. Using her PAUSE framework, she has helped countless social impact organizations address challenges in less time, using fewer resources, to achieve greater impact. Heather's insight is a must listen for any nonprofit leader.

In this episode, Ben Johnson , Founder and Chief Strategist of Frontier Marketing joins us to talk about how to achieve transformational growth at your nonprofit. It's been thirteen years since he founded Frontier, and Ben has a wealth of knowledge that helps inform the necessary pivots that must be made in order to choose growth and organizational impact. Are you enjoying the Responsive Nonprofit...

In this episode, Tony Martignetti joins us in a lively conversation around planned giving to your nonprofit. Tony's lifetime of experience helps to demystify planned giving and encourages us to spend just one hour a week to unlock countless people and monetary funds to propel our mission forward. You don't want to miss Tony. Trust us.

In this episode, Bryan and Rob sit down with Tania Bhattacharyya of Lumos Marketing to talk about how empathy can unlock generosity, the power of vulnerability in your storytelling, how to leverage multi-channel communications to build your brand and trust with donors, and how to authentically build a movement in this modern age of giving.

In this episode, Michelle Boggs from Classy joins Bryan and Rob to share about the recent findings from their 2022 Why America Gives Report and what this means for nonprofits to grow giving and generosity in 2023. To dive deeper into the insights discussed in this episode, download the 2022 Why America Gives Report today.

In this episode, Matthew and Noah discussed: Changing traditional models of fundraising to engage modern donors Generational shifts in expectations and wealth Monthly and recurring donations Shifting from traditional events to meaningful experiences Creating partnerships with donors Measuring ROI

Dana Snyder of Positive Equation joins the Responsive Fundraising Podcast to discuss social media and digital strategy for nonprofits. During our conversation we covered the dance marathons that first sparked her interest in college, how to make your mission stand out in the busy online landscape, and how to connect more deeply with your supporters. Dana Snyder is the founder and CEO of Positive E...

Stacy LeBaron joins The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to talk about delivering animal welfare services during times of crisis and the power of pivoting. Stacy has been involved in animal welfare for over 20 years. She is the host and founder of Community Cats Podcast, a 5 day a week podcast show where she interviews nationally and internationally renowned experts helping with the problem of cat o...

Nonprofit technology veteran Kent Woodyard joins Noah Barnett to discuss nonprofit technology, what nonprofits can learn from Amazon, and how organizations can adopt a "Day One" mindset.

Brian Numainville, consultant, speaker, and author joins the Responsive Fundraising podcast to discuss his observations from 2020, where nonprofits might be missing opportunities, and his future outlook. Nonprofit Surveys: Your Nonprofit Needs to Ask Questions An accomplished consultant and the president of NUMINSIGHTS LLC, as well as a principal with Retail Feedback Group, Brian partners with org...

Cameron Ripley joins the Responsive Fundraising podcast to discuss the latest trends in nonprofit marketing. During our conversation we discuss the lessons learned from hundreds of nonprofit marketing campaigns in 2020, the essentials of successful, digital-first fundraising plans, and what organizations must double down on as they plan their go-forward digital strategies. Cameron is the CEO and F...

Ray Taylor, Director of Advancement at Franciscan Media joins Noah Barnett to talk about his Six Sigma-style approach to nonprofit leadership, designing fundraising campaigns and building fundraising systems. Franciscan Media is a sponsored ministry of the Franciscan friars of St. John the Baptist Province. They strive to inspire a loving world that embraces the Franciscan spirit of harmony, joy,...

Ariel Glassman , purpose-driven fundraising consultant, joins Noah Barnett to talk about pivoting between traditional strategies to responsive fundraising, trends in events, and donor cultivation. Ariel's expertise includes customizing fundraising strategy, tactical development planning, building systematic and intentional donor engagement programs, defining staffing needs and structuring developm...

Nonprofit executive coach and fundraising consultant Mallory Erickson joins Noah Barnett to talk about being a more effective fundraiser, changing your mindset, and unlocking new potential to fuel your mission. Since 2018, Mallory has successfully coached over 50 fundraisers and organizations to increase their fundraising capacity by powerfully combining her tactical fundraising expertise with the...

Global philanthropy consultant Kris Putnam-Walkerly has advised top philanthropists for over 20 years, transforming their giving and catapulting their impact. As a sought after philanthropy advisor, expert and award-winning author, she's helped hundreds of wealthy families, foundations, Fortune 500 companies, Giving Pledge signatories, and wealth advisors strategically influence and allocate over...

Casey Davis , the Executive Director at the Diabetes Research Connection , joins the Responsive Fundraising Podcast to discuss her experience leading a growing nonprofit through transition and trials. During our conversation we discuss Casey’s “partner with” fundraising approach, the importance of having a holistic fundraising strategy, and why Casey is optimistic about the industry’s future. Diab...

Gabe Cooper, Virtuous' CEO and founder joins The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to discuss what we can glean from the events of 2020 and how fundraisers should pivot to maximize the potential of 2021. 2020 has been a year of massive change for nonprofits. Everything has changed from entire teams going remote overnight to a chaotic election season, to a civil rights movement driving systemic change...

Chris Hammond and Jen Linck of CGC joined The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to get deep into the practical details, steps, and strategies of crafting an effective nonprofit marketing plan. Chris Hammond founded CGC in order to simplify the giving process between nonprofits and corporations. He developed this unique concept as a result of his experience in working in fundraising and nonprofit cons...

JB Stark (they/them) joins The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to talk about leading their team to resiliency and growth during COVID-19 and beyond. JB  is the Director of Individual Giving at The Trevor Project and is honored to work with Trevor’s family of donors who support the organization’s operations and growth. Prior to this, JB worked at the NYU Stern School of Business on the Development a...

Sarah Landman joins the Responsive Fundraising podcast to discuss personalized donor stewardship. During our conversation we discuss the tie between theatre and fundraising, key donor signals nonprofits must tune in on, and how you turn signals into more personalized cultivation plans, especially in 2021. Sarah is the Sr. VP of Philanthropy Services at NewsBank / Insightful, a web-based platform t...

Steven Aguiar joins The Responsive Fundraising podcast to discuss how nonprofits can grow their donor base through digital acquisition and paid campaigns. During the conversation we discuss essential elements of digital marketing campaigns and why a growth blueprint should replace your traditional fundraising plan. Steven is the founder of  Good Goes Further , a company that helps nonprofits creat...

Lindsay Voltz, the Sr. Director of Major Gifts at the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF), joins The Responsive Fundraising Podcast to discuss donor stewardship strategies and what today's donor is looking for from fundraisers. During the discussion we unpack what's top of mind for today's philanthropist, how you navigate the balance between what a donor desires to do with your nonprofit...