As I look forward to the start of the next decade in just a few weeks, I also want to take a minute to look back at 2019 and celebrate some huge milestones in the year.
A year ago this week I launched The Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, and in 2019 more than 25,000 nonprofit leaders, board members, and fundraisers downloaded the show. That’s HUGE!!!
I’ve pulled together the top podcast episodes of the year for your convenience. Here’s to your continued learning (and hopefully a little entertainment along the way too!).
Top Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast Episodes of 2019:
- Emotional Intelligence is Key to Fundraising Success
- The Long Haul Fundraising Model
- Nonprofit Leadership Lessons
- Transformational Major Gift Fundraising
- Leading for Philanthropic Impact
- High Net Worth Donor Trends
101 Biggest Mistakes Book:
In March of this year my newest book, 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make And How You Can Avoid Them released, and was quickly propelled to #1 on Amazon’s Best Seller list in both Nonprofit Fundraising and Marketing categories. Thank you to everyone who purchased a copy! Here’s some of the industry buzz around the book:
- Michael Rosen’s Blog
- Analytical Ones Blog
- Great Commission Foundation Interview
- Book Authority’s 17 Best New Books to Read on Fundraising for 2020
- DonorSearch Flash Class
While most of my time in 2019 was taken up working on the book and podcast, I did get a chance to write two blog posts that got a lot of traction across the sector.
Top Blog Posts of 2019:
I’m grateful for everyone who has engaged with me this year, challenged and sharpened my thinking this year, and pushed for smarter thinking in our industry. Here’s to a great 2019 year-end, and what I hope is an even more amazing 2020!
Andrew