The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast

In this episode of  The Intentional Fundraiser  podcast, I’m honored to be talking with Jenny Mitchell. Jenny is an executive coach, speaker, and fundraising professional who helps not-for-profit leaders change the world…one mission at a time! She has worked with hundreds of CEOs, executive directors, and high-profile board members all across Canada and has helped her clients raise milli...

In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m delighted to be talking with a woman I have admired for a very long time, Andrea Kihlstedt. Quite literally Andrea wrote THE book on capital campaigns. She’s the author of Capital Campaigns: Strategies that Work, now in its 4th edition. She’s been leading successful capital campaigns for more than 30 years. She’s also the author of How to...

In this episode of T he Intentional Fundraiser , I’m delighted to be talking with Michael Gorriarán (Gorr-rea-RON). Michael is the President of Arjuna Solutions . They are an artificial intelligence technology company, that enables nonprofits to meet their donors where they are: To gain insights into donor sentiment and affinity based on their behaviors And then ensuring this knowledge is directly...

In this episode of  The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast,  I'm honored to talk with Christal Cherry, principal and CEO of  The Board Pro  about Building a Diverse and Accountable Board.  At  The Board Pro,  they believe that the most successful organizations understand that who's at the top matters. Christal coaches and trains governing and working boards to harnes...

I’m delighted to be talking with Jason Lewis today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast. Jason Lewis is the founder of Responsive Fundraising, a consultancy committed to creating places where fundraising can thrive. He’s also the author of “The War for Fundraising Talent,” self-described as an honest yet hopeful critique of contemporary fundraising practices. Jason’s follow-up book, “Why Fundrais...

In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser , I’m so happy to be talking with my good friend and fellow faculty member at the Institute for Charitable Giving, Shannon Duval about Working Remotely, Knowing Your Numbers, and the Future of Philanthropy. She presently serves as the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Deputy Chief Philanthropy Officer at CommonSpirit Health. CommonSpirit Health...

In this episode, my guest is the incredible Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman. Dr. Freeman is a 2022 Inaugural Laureate of the Dan David Prize , known as “the largest history prize in the world.” The Dan David Prize recognizes outstanding scholarship that illuminates the past and seeks to anchor public discourse in a deeper understanding of history. He is an award-winning scholar and teacher serving as...

In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I’m talking with Francesco Ambrogetti about "The Role of Emotion in Fundraising" and how emotions drive our decisions and shape our behaviors. Francesco leads UNICEF’s Innovative and Alternative Finance for Children. For over 20 years, he’s been fundraising internationally, across four continents with organizations like World Wildlife Fund, Do...

Listen in as I talk with Marc A. Pitman about his book, "The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be." Marc is the founder of The Concord Leadership Group, where he helps people lead their teams with more effectiveness and less stress. Whether it's through one-on-one executive coaching, conducting high-engagement trainings, or growing leaders...

In this episode of Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I'm talking with Tim Sarrantonio, the Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One. They're a provider of innovative, end-to-end nonprofit software solutions. We're talking about The Future of Individual Giving, something that we are all keenly interested in. Tim is an internationally renowned speaker on generosity, technology, and all the trends in th...

In this episode of The intentional Fundraiser podcast, I'm talking with my good friend and brilliant fundraiser Cherian Koshy. He is the principal and consultant with Endowment Partners, an investment management firm that works solely with nonprofits and foundations. We'll be talking about what's on every fundraiser's mind right now: fundraising in a challenging economy, especially as we're headin...

Today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I’m talking with Daryl Upsall. Daryl is the President of Daryl Upsall International Consulting & Daryl Upsall International Recruitment. He’s been working in nonprofit fundraising for nearly forty years. He and his team work with more than 300 organizations worldwide. They’ve successfully completed 742 nonprofit executive searches for more than 260...

Today we are thrilled to welcome my friend Julia Campbell. Julia is a digital marketing and fundraising expert, a nonprofit consultant, and author. In this episode, Julia talks about future-proofing your social media and digital marketing strategy. Take a listen. Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links, and resources mentioned in this episode. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts “...

Today on The Intentional Fundraiser podcast we are HONORED to welcome Kay Sprinkel Grace. Kay is a renowned consultant to nonprofits and NGOs around the world through her company Transforming Philanthropy.  Based in San Francisco, she trains and facilitates retreats with boards, executive teams and emerging leaders in the areas of fundraising and leadership across the U.S. and around the glob...

Today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, we are honored to welcome Tom Ahern. Tom modestly refers to himself as a fundraising copywriter. And the truth is he is the best fundraising copywriter on the planet. He's also author of so many books. In this episode, I wanted to spend some time with Tom unpacking the wisdom of his most recent book Turning Doubters into Donors – How to Make a Comp...

Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast where we’ll be talking with Melanie Sabelhaus. I wanted you to hear from Melanie, because she’s who “movers-and-shakers” call when they want something BIG to happen. She’s an advocate for the Power of Women’s Giving and has had legendary success with women’s initiatives for the American Red Cross & United Way Global. Melanie is also a philanthropis...

I am thrilled to have Steven Shattuck on the show today! I wanted you to hear from him because he lives at the intersection of strategic data and relationship development. He really gets it, and I know he'll have lots of juicy nuggets to help us become better, even more strategic and effective fundraisers.   Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this...

Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast where we’ll be talking with Matthew Morse. Matthew serves as Executive Director, leading Strategy & Programs at Creative Partnerships Australia. They bring the arts community together with individual donors and businesses to create a more vibrant, ambitious and sustainable cultural sector across Australia. Matthew has served on the executive leader...

We are delighted to have none-other than Harvey McKinnon join us today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast.  I invited Harvey to the show, because he’s one of North America’s leading fundraising experts, a prolific author, and an international keynote speaker. And to help us all better understand your donor’s perspectives, and unspoken concerns and questions.  Harvey loves sharing...

Ken Burnett is an international fundraising legend. He quite literally wrote the book on relationship fundraising. He's the founder of SOFII. That's the showcase of fundraising innovation and inspiration. Ken has been a career fundraiser for 45 years, first as the UK director of ActionAid and later as a consultant, prolific author and lecturer. I wanted you to hear from Ken because he's an innovat...

Welcome to 2022! I love a New Year! A fresh start. A new beginning. An opportunity to create and reimagine the future. To dream new dreams. To set new goals. The truth is, you and I both know we can start fresh and set new goals at any moment during the year. And yet, there’s something magical about January 1st and planning for a new year, at least for me. In fact, it may just be my favorite holid...

Gratitude. Here we are at the end of December. How crazy is that? This year is flying by! We just celebrated Thanksgiving here in the U.S. not long ago. You’ve likely have been giving thanks for the joy and blessings in your life through your own traditions. You’ve gathered with family and friends (maybe in-person, maybe via Zoom). And you’ve likely eaten way more incredible food than you intended...

Today we’re talking about your Case for Support. A critically important tool in every organization’s fundraising toolkit.  Fundraising legend, Jerry Panas had a lot to say about the Case for Support. “People give to the magic of an idea.” “People give to audacious dreams.” Of course, Jerry Panas was an internationally recognized leader and best-selling author in the field of fundraising and p...

 If you've attended a conference where I've spoken in the last several years, you've likely heard me talk about The Children's Center in Detroit. I've had the pleasure of working with The Children's Center for nearly 20 years. First as a fundraising trainer and coach. Then as a part-time contractor to cover staffing gaps. Then a few years later, I became an employee - and served as Chief Phil...

Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, hosted by Tammy Zonker. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the world through your work in the nonprofit sector, this podcast is tailor-made for you. I'm here to equip and empower fundraising pros and nonprofit leaders, just like you, with the insights and inspiration you need to elevate your fundraising game and, in turn, transform...