Brad Layland, CEO of The Focus Group

Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast

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Taking Donors Seriously® is a time-tested, sustainable framework for relational fundraising. Hundreds of nonprofits and schools have used TDS over 30+ years to successfully raise the funds that are critical to their missions. Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group shares insight, stories, and tips on this podcast.

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Brad Layland, CEO of The Focus Group

Episodes

An interview with InterVarsity's Tom Lin 24.01.2024 39:07

Brad Layland interviews Tom Lin, the president of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship since 2016.

Jews for Jesus 12.01.2024 37:50

Brad Layland interviews David Brickner of Jews For Jesus.

Year-End Appeals - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast 08.12.2023 33:32

Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad Layland and Dan Kennedy discuss year-end appeals, the good the bad, and the ugly.

Be Encouraged! - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 28.03.2023 10:54

Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad Layland and John Ranheim discuss major gifts, why they're given and why you should be encouraged!

Fundraising with Jon Eisenberg - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 28.02.2023 28:31

Welcome special guest Jon Eisenberg, Executive Vice President of Development and Chief Development Officer at Intervarsity. Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad Layland and Jon Eisenberg discuss their first exposures to fundraising for ministry and how it has led them to the national campaigns they lead today.

Brad's Favorite End of Year Appeals - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 06.12.2022 19:16

A podcast a year in the making! Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad summarizes, critiques, and praises the End of Year Appeals he received last year.

The Portrait of a Graduate - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 13.09.2022 15:16

Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast, Brad and Max Layland discuss "A Portrait of a Graduate", why they matter and which nonprofits do them best.

The Prince Dilemma w/ Ted Rodgers - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 27.04.2022 20:49

Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast, Brad Layland and Ted Rodgers talk through a case study of improper estate planning.

The Mid-Course Correction - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 11.02.2022 8:57

Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland discusses a common mistake many organizations make when contacting their donors.

Partners in Blessings w/ Dr. Scott Rodin - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 25.01.2022 31:35

Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland and special guest Dr. Scott Rodin walk through the 5 handy ways to make sure your giving partners are blessed.

Why Fundraising is (NOT) Scary! w/ Tom MacAdam - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 30.11.2021 25:00

Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland and special guest Tom MacAdam talk about their approaches to fundraising. Turns out, it's not as scary as it seems!

Focus! - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 26.10.2021 20:35

Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. How focused is your fundraising? Today, Brad and Max Layland discuss the importance of intentional, focused planning in both fundraising and life.

The 3 B's of Fish-raising w/ Jamie Sellers - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 18.10.2021 11:04

Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland and special guest Jamie Sellers talk fishing, funding, and financing. If either fish or fundraising strike your fancy we've got a great episode lined up for you!

Making the Case w/ Ame Eldredge - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 17.09.2021 18:39

Welcome to another episode of the Taking Donors Seriously podcast. Today, Brad is joined by Ame Eldredge to discuss the function and benefits of a well made case.

Boards and Fundraising w/ Ted Rodgers - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS 07.07.2021 18:05

Ted Rodgers joins us on The TDS Podcast to share his wisdom on the role of boards in fundraising.

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Live From ZoomLand 10.03.2021 12:44

The FOCUS Group Podcast returns! Today, Brad and Max Layland talk through 7 tips to enhance your mission using Zoom.

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Letting Donors Be Who They Are 02.04.2020 12:43

In this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max discuss how best to raise money and spirits in these scary times. Stay safe everyone; you can do this!

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - The Waffle House Approach 23.01.2020 12:07

On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max praise the Waffle House's perfect efficiency and explore how these same practices can be used in our fundraising projects. But mainly we talk about how good the Waffle House is.

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Heresy & Compounding Interest 19.11.2019 8:00

On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad speaks to the future value of ministries while Max raises charges of blasphemy.

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - The Role of an Ant (and a Fundraiser) 21.10.2019 12:25

On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max discuss the varying roles each person involved in fundraising must play... They also talk about ants.

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Why Fundraisers Are Fed Up... and How to Fix it! 26.09.2019 8:48

On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad speaks to the frustration many fundraisers experience in their work and how best to circumvent it.

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Running From Lions 30.07.2019 7:35

On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max discuss the challenges of running races in Kenya and fundraising. (Please note that we at The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast are not qualified zoologists and, as such, any and all advice pertaining to dangerous African wildlife should be taken with a grain of salt.)

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Finding New Donors 27.05.2019 6:19

In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad responds his most frequently asked question: "How do I find new donors." The answer may surprise you!

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Going to the Moon 22.04.2019 9:24

In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad and Max discuss the power of vision to inspire donors and how this can be utilized. Link to Max's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSMau6OT5JI5HoAwr2B9C-w/featured?disable_polymer=1

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Salad Dressing 09.04.2019 8:27

In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad illustrates what salad dressing can teach us all about fundraising. I promise this is not a joke.