The Nonprofit Accelerator: Maximizing Matches & Workplace Giving

Are you watching your year-end fundraising goal and wondering if you’ll close the gap before December 31st? Most nonprofits feel the crush of the holiday season and assume it's too late to implement new strategies, but you could be leaving a massive portion of the estimated $4 to $7 billion in unclaimed corporate funds on the table. In this solo strategy session, Josh breaks down why the final...

Are you leaving money—or value—on the table by only asking for cash? In this episode of The Nonprofit Accelerator, we’re shifting the focus from writing checks to unlocking the massive potential of in-kind donations. Host Josh breaks down how non-monetary gifts—ranging from pro bono legal expertise and stock transfers to intangible assets like intellectual property—can radically reduce your operat...

Are you leaving thousands of dollars on the table because you don't know where your donors spend 40 hours of their week? Most nonprofits treat their donor database like a passive phone book, but your current supporters are the key to unlocking massive corporate sponsorships and matching gifts. In this solo deep-dive, host Josh breaks down how to transform "passive" donor profiles int...

Are you tired of the "hunting vs. farming" cycle of fundraising? While major checks and gala season are exciting, the true key to long-term sustainability lies in the quiet growth of payroll giving . In this episode of The Nonprofit Accelerator , host Josh breaks down a five-step checklist to help you stop "flying blind" and start building a predictable stream of monthly revenu...

Are you struggling to find volunteers who can help during the workweek? In this episode, we unlock the secret of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) programs—a corporate benefit that pays employees to support your cause. We break down exactly how these programs work, why companies love them, and five actionable strategies you can use today to attract skilled corporate professionals to your nonprofit. What Yo...

Are you treating your volunteers and your donors as two completely separate buckets? If so, you’re likely leaving thousands of dollars in "free money" on the table. In this episode of The Nonprofit Accelerator , host Josh dives deep into the world of volunteer grants —also known as "Dollars for Doers." These corporate giving initiatives allow employees to trigger monetary donat...

Are you sitting on a goldmine of funding without even realizing it? As the year-end fundraising rush begins, many nonprofits overlook their single most valuable resource: the hours their supporters have already given. In this episode of The Nonprofit Accelerator , host Josh reveals how to operationalize volunteer grants —often called "dollars for doers"—to hit your December 31st revenue...

If one of your most loyal donors handed you an envelope filled with cash, would you just set it down and forget about it? For many nonprofits, the answer is effectively "yes" when it comes to matching gifts . Despite being a primary pillar of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) , billions of dollars in match revenue go unclaimed every year because of avoidable mistakes. In this solo de...

Are you leaving thousands of dollars on the table every year? In the nonprofit sector, a staggering 90% of eligible donors never submit a matching gift request—not because they don't care, but because they simply don't know the opportunity exists. In this episode of The Nonprofit Accelerator , host Josh breaks down how to bridge the "Awareness Gap" and transform your fundraising...

Is your fundraising strategy hitting a dead end every time a donor says, "My company doesn't offer matching gifts "? It’s frustrating to lose out on double the impact and lost revenue just because of complex corporate rules. But what if that roadblock was actually a detour sign pointing to more resilient, sustainable funding? Host Josh dives deep into the "Vulnerability Trap&quo...