The Raimy and Bini Podcast

This week, we sit down with the happiest fundraiser on the planet, Jeremy Stern. Jeremy shares when he first knew he wanted to work in the nonprofit world (spoiler: it’s earlier than you’d guess). He reflects on the lessons he learned after stepping into an executive director role shockingly early in his career and he reveals the core truths every fundraiser must embrace to stop fearing the word "...

Your fundraising message might be costing you donors. Here’s 4 ways to fix it. You pour time into emails, social posts, and appeals. But are they actually moving donors to act? Most nonprofits make one big mistake —they talk about themselves instead of making the donor the hero. In this episode, Bini and Raimy (mostly Raimy) break down the 4 essential building blocks of nonprofit messaging that ke...

Different approaches work for different demographics of donors. Think: Venmo vs Check, P2P vs Direct Mail... In this episode, Bini and Raimy break down how Boomers, Millennials, Gen Z, and everyone in between approach giving... and how to meet them where they are. Here’s what you’ll get: Why Millennials and Gen Z love transparency, authenticity, and fast digital giving (but good luck holding their...

In this conversation, Bini Maryles and Raimy Rubin explore the key trends shaping the fundraising landscape for 2025. They discuss the rise of donor-advised funds, the importance of hyper-personalization in donor communications, and the transformative role of AI in fundraising strategies. The conversation also highlights the resurgence of in-person events as a vital component of donor engagement a...

In this episode, as Raimy and Bini continue to explore the world of all things good, they chat about something every nonprofit leader can benefit from: the power of a solid plan . They dive into why having a clear communication calendar is so important for staying ahead of challenges, big and small, and how it helps keep everything on track—especially when things get unexpected. Bini shares some v...

Summary: This episode is part two of a deeper conversation about what happens after your year-end campaign wraps up. Last time, Raimy and Bini began to explore what to do when your campaign worked—this time, they continue that but also tackle the opposite question: What happens when things don’t go as planned? They share strategies for reflecting on the past year, using data to uncover what worked...

Summary: In this episode, Raimy and Bini share for the first time ever, their 'Wins of the Week' and dive into the power of personalized donor communication. From genuine and wholehearted thank-yous to showing donors the impact of their gifts, they explore how to build stronger relationships with supporters. Plus, they discuss the importance of knowing your "why" and how it leads to more authentic...

Yep! That question is screaming: End of Year Giving...right? Ok, maybe not, but this episode sure is. Have a listen as Raimy & Bini begin a deep dive into the season of giving at year end.

This is Ep 1 of our new show!!! Welcome aboard! We'll discuss pretty much anything and everything within the 'world of good.' That could be orgs, campaigns, leaders, tech, you name it. This week: Giving Tuesday