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

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Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - How to Get a Free Mercedes 04.03.2019

In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad and Max Layland discuss the benefits of donor based fundraising. A Mercedes may or may not be one of them.

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Dyson Vacuum Fundraising 04.02.2019

What can we learn about fundraising from a Dyson vacuum? More then you may think.

Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - New Years Resolutions 17.01.2019

As the New Year arrives, it seems like people everywhere are feeling reflective and talking about their goals, resolving that this year will be a turning point. In light of that atmosphere, today I want to share a few resolutions I have for myself. They are not new. Actually, I have the same resolutions every year! For the last fifteen years or so, I have had four simple disciplines that I do ever...

Taking Donors Seriously (TDS), The Power Of Vision 13.07.2018

On this episode Brad Layland, CEO of the FOCUS Group, shares about the importance of incorporating vision into an effective Case Statement.

Considering a Capital Campaign? 01.05.2017

Brad Laylland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. shares the information you need in a step-by-step system if your thinking of a capital campaign.  

Year End Appeals 18.01.2017

Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. covers the good, the bad and the ugly year end appeals that he received at the end of the year and how to use end of the year appeals most effectively.

People Give When... 30.11.2016

Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. helps you understand some of the deeper reasons why people give and how you can change their lives.

The Two Most Important Rules About Asking 30.11.2016

Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. shares the two most important rules of fundraising. Follow these two principles and increase your effectiveness with relational, sustainable fundraising.

The Best Time to Raise Money 27.10.2016

Brad Layland, CEO of the FOCUS Group, Inc. discusses the best to raise money and how to go about it.

Events 13.10.2016

Brad Layland discusses the downside of events and how to best use events to further your cause in ways that really work. 

A Few Do a Lot 29.09.2016

Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, discusses how to use the principle of "A few do a lot and a lot do a little" to fundraise.

Raising Money Circa 1891 17.09.2016

Brad Layland and Ame See review and update to modern times a list of ten 1891 principles of fundraising and provide the four key basics of a successful meeting.

People Give to People! 17.09.2016

Brad Layland and Ame See discuss how you go about raising funds through relationships.

Q&A - Part 2 17.09.2016

Brad Layland and Ame See answer questions from fundraisers needing advice.

Q&A - Part 1 09.09.2016

Brad Layland and Ame See answer fundraising questions from current fundraisers and provide expert advice.

How to Ask for a Huge Gift 09.09.2016

Brad Layland discusses the four steps to Asking for a major gift.

Giving in 2012 09.09.2016

Brad Layland and Ame See review the annual giving data of 2012 so it makes sense for you and your organization.

Historical: Fundraising Over the Summer 09.09.2016

Brad Layland helps you use your summer to jump start fundraising for the upcoming year and provides the most effective and efficient way to care for your donors over the summer.

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