The Nonprofit Boost: Leveraging Corporate Support for Fundraising Success

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...

Are you treating your high-net-worth supporters like ATM machines or true partners? Many nonprofits lose out on significant revenue because they rely on "cookie-cutter" outreach rather than personalized donor stewardship. In this episode, we sit down with Jill Anderson, Principal and Founder of Jill C. Anderson Consulting, LLC, to dismantle the dangerous assumptions that stall major gift...

Are you tired of the endless cycle of bake sales and high-pressure donation appeals? Most nonprofit leaders feel the weight of "donor fatigue," yet millions in potential funding are left on the table because we rely solely on traditional asks. In this episode, we explore a transformative approach to donor stewardship that turns everyday grocery lists into a passive recurring revenue stre...

Is your nonprofit’s growth hitting a plateau even though you're doing everything "by the book"? We all love the prestige of a major gift or a massive gala check, but the true heartbeat of sustainable revenue is the individual donor. The challenge isn’t just finding new supporters in a crowded attention economy; it’s moving from maintaining a donor base to truly scaling it. In this ep...

Is your nonprofit prepared for the largest tectonic shift in economic history? With an estimated $125 trillion set to change hands, the "Great Transfer of Wealth" isn't just a future concept—it’s a present-day mandate for every fundraising professional. Many organizations risk losing out on this massive revenue because their systems are built for a fading donor model. In this episode...

Is your fundraising momentum starting to fizzle out? It’s a common nightmare: your capital campaign starts with a bang, but suddenly the board feels the slump, the staff is exhausted, and the donor pipeline stops moving. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Giland sits down with Don Souhrada, President and CEO of TWB Fundraising, to discuss how to diagnose and fix a stalled campaign. Don r...

Are you still asking companies to be your "charity of choice"? It’s time to retire that old-school language. In today’s landscape, corporations aren't just looking for a place to drop a logo—they are seeking sophisticated business partners who can help them meet specific social impact goals. If your nonprofit is struggling to cut through the noise, you might be missing the fundraisin...

Is your nonprofit flying blind with inconsistent data and manual outreach? Many organizations struggle with "garbage in, garbage out," leading to missed opportunities in major gifts and stagnant donor retention. In this episode, host Emma Fleet sits down with Dr. Lisa Rau, Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder of Fionta, to bridge the gap between AI as a buzzword and AI as a high-growth re...

Are you ready to take your capital campaigns public but worried about your momentum fizzling out? Many nonprofits struggle to make smaller donors feel essential when a few major gifts dominate the headlines. In this episode, host Immaculate sits down with Mark Marshall, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-owner of BWF, to discuss how to transform your fundraising into a "team sport." Mark shar...

Are you just "set up" in your platform, or are you set up for success? Many nonprofits leave thousands in workplace giving revenue behind because they treat their technology as a background tool rather than a strategic partner. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Trisha Tan, a Client Experience Specialist at Double the Donation, to reveal the high-impact tweaks that...

Are your most vital donor connections getting pushed to the back burner while you scramble to hit ambitious revenue goals? Many organizations treat their CRM like a digital filing cabinet rather than a roadmap to the supporter's heart, leading to stalled missions and lost funding. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Jennifer Lehmann, President & CEO of Mission Advancem...