The Nonprofit Boost: Leveraging Corporate Support for Fundraising Success

Are you exhausted from feeling like you're holding out a tin cup every time you meet with potential corporate partners? When organizations position themselves as charities begging for handouts rather than equal partners, they leave millions in funding on the table. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Stephen Minix, Vice President for Community at Upmetrics, to discuss how...

Is your board dismissing website refreshes as mere cosmetic expenses? When leadership views brand identity as an overhead cost rather than a core revenue driver, organizations lose critical funding. In crowded campaign seasons, inconsistent messaging increases donor friction, forcing teams into false urgency that harms donor stewardship. In this episode, we sit down with Farra Trompeter, Co-Direct...

What would your nonprofit do if your largest funding source vanished overnight? Too many organizations stretch every dollar until it breaks, leaving development teams burnt out and vulnerable to sudden economic downturns, unexpected budget cuts, or sudden donor loss. In this Podcast episode, we sit down with Susan Madon—CEO of Minerva Nonprofit Management, Columbia MBA, CFRE, and author of The Dis...

Are rising donor acquisition costs draining your nonprofit's fundraising efficiency? Many development teams focus heavily on acquiring new supporters while overlooking the active and lapsed donors already sitting in their database. In this episode, we sit down with Chad Engelgau, CEO of Market Holdings and Innovairre, to unpack how mission-driven organizations can shift from transactional camp...

Are your fundraising campaigns losing supporters because cash asks feel disconnected from real-world impact? When nonprofits treat contributions purely as financial transactions, they miss out on modern generosity and risk donor churn. On this episode, we are joined by Givelink Co-founders Panos Kokmotos and Antonis Politis to discuss how integrating physical gifts into your strategy transforms gi...

Are rigid fundraising checklists causing your organization to stall when major donors hesitate or economic shifts strike? Relying on an unbending script leads to lost revenue, missed milestones, and frustrated board members. On this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, Michelle Buchanan of Dini Spheris breaks down how to build an adaptable campaign strategy. Michelle shares real-world insights on using...

Does launching your organization's first major campaign feel like jumping off a cliff? Transitioning beyond standard annual giving to plan a multi-year effort can feel as terrifying as it is exciting. When internal operational gaps are left unaddressed, embarking on a high-stakes fundraising drive will only amplify those weaknesses rather than solve them. To help nonprofits navigate this trans...

Are stretched-thin development teams rushing into AI automation at the cost of donor trust and data privacy? While generative tools offer relief for overworked staff, unvetted workflows risk exposing sensitive profiles and damaging supporter relationships. Katrina Seidel, Chief Growth Officer at Vera Solutions, joins The Nonprofit Boost to share actionable frameworks for responsible AI adoption. K...

Are your fundraisers searching for new donors while ignoring opportunities inside your database? Nonprofits often struggle to scale revenue because they mistake a list of wealthy names for an actionable strategy. True pipeline growth isn't about chasing outside prospects—it's about transforming existing supporters into high-value partners. In this episode, we sit down with Lee Ernst, CEO a...

Staring at a massive funding gap and wondering how other nonprofits seamlessly land major corporate deals? Sending out cold pitches that only get swallowed by gatekeepers is frustrating, exhausting, and leaves serious revenue on the table. But securing reliable funding doesn't have to feel like shouting into the void. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we are joined by Grant Jones, Head o...

Is your organization's major fundraising initiative stuck in an elongated pause? When large-scale capital campaigns stall, it is rarely due to a lack of passion—it is almost always driven by a phenomenon called "role blur." A lack of clarity surrounding ownership can completely demotivate your internal staff and board of directors, stalling momentum when you need it most. On this epi...

Are you tired of leaving money on the table because your team rushes the ask? Many nonprofits struggle to secure major gifts simply because they move straight to solicitation without laying the groundwork. When you fail to build a relationship, donors walk away, leaving your organization with a major funding gap and plummeting donor retention rates. On this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit d...

Many organizations confuse extensive data collection with genuine donor connection, leading to extractive surveys that alienate their community. When you ask deeply personal questions without offering transparency or actionable value, you build a wall of friction rather than a bridge of trust. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Giland sits down with Meena Das, CEO of Namaste Data and Dat...

Are your corporate sponsorships generating one-time donations instead of long-term revenue growth? Too many nonprofits approach corporate giving, corporate sponsorships, and workplace giving as transactional opportunities—resulting in missed funding, weaker relationships, and untapped growth potential. In this conversation on The Nonprofit Boost, host Kathleen welcomes Heather Nelson, Founder and...

Are you using Chat GPT, Gemini, or Claude as a glorified search engine, or are you treating it like a collaborative digital team member? Many fundraising professionals fall into the trap of accepting mediocre first drafts, leaving critical strategy gaps wide open. In this dynamic conversation, host Kathleen sits down with Remy Reya, Director of AI and Thought Leadership at Compass Pro Bono, to dem...

Are shifting tax laws leaving your nonprofit's fundraising strategy in limbo? US tax policies undergo massive overhauls roughly every decade, and the implementation of the 2025 HR 1 tax reform is already fundamentally changing how supporters approach philanthropy. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Immaculate sits down with Lauren Costello Ekmekjian, Senior Vice President at CCS Fund...

Are you tired of leaving free money on the table because donors simply don’t realize their employers will match their contributions? The massive awareness gap surrounding corporate philanthropy is a constant hurdle for fundraising teams—nearly 78% of corporate-eligible donors have no idea their workplace programs exist, resulting in thousands of dollars in lost revenue. To solve this critical chal...

Are your mass messages drowning out the real humans behind your donor list? Many organizations think that becoming data-driven requires collecting an overwhelming mountain of information. The reality is that stacking up disorganized data sets creates internal clutter and inaccuracies that distance your team from your supporters. True donor stewardship isn’t about quantity over quality—it’s about l...

Are your non-fundraising staff members suffering from "the ick" when it comes to talking about money? Many organizations silo their development efforts, but the truth is that donors don't fall in love with gift officers—they fall in love with your mission. When program staff, front-desk teams, or board members don't see themselves as part of the donor journey, you are leaving mas...

Are you leaving money on the table because your fundraising appeals lack urgency? Many organizations struggle to move the needle with donors, often falling back on repetitive internal messaging that leads to audience fatigue. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Michael Stein of Laguna Creek Consulting to dive deep into the psychology of why donors respond to specific incentive...

Are you data rich but insight poor? Your CRM is a gold mine, but right now it might feel like a maze where major gifts and high-potential supporters are slipping through the cracks. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we tackle the "gift leak"—the critical moment where mid-level donors are either accelerated or lost. We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Clough, Chief Strategy Officer and...

Is your database a goldmine or a cluttered mess? Most nonprofits are sitting on a wealth of information but struggle to turn raw numbers into actionable growth. When data is outdated, missing, or siloed, you aren’t just losing records—you’re losing the chance to deepen relationships and diversify your funding streams. In this Podcast Episode, we are joined by Carlie Mason (Director of Lead Generat...

Is your organization stuck in a cycle of "emergency mode," constantly reacting to the latest global shift or funding curveball? When resources are tight and the landscape is unstable, it’s easy to let mission creep set in, draining your team’s energy and your nonprofit’s impact. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Immaculate sits down with Elizabeth Grant, Senior Consultant at S...

Is your CRM a "data graveyard" or a goldmine for donor stewardship? Most nonprofit professionals admit their data feels more like a messy closet than a strategic asset, leading to a "data paralysis" that kills donor retention. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Immaculate sits down with Salvatore Salpietro, Chief Growth Officer at Dataro, to discuss how to bridge the...

Is your nonprofit tired of chasing one-off annual checks that leave employees disconnected and donor retention low? Many organizations struggle to bridge the gap between corporate CSR goals and actual employee participation. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Moses Abudarham, Chief Executive Officer of Good Today, to discuss why the traditional "top-down" model of c...