In this episode we interview Shawnte Williams, MBA, Chief Development Officer at Panama City Rescue Mission. Shawnte shares her perspective on moving from an individual contributor role into a senior-level...
Ep05: Emotional intelligence is key to fundraising success, with Scott Koskoski
In this interview we talk with our good friend and colleague, Scott Koskoski, Senior Performance Consultant and Partner at BrightDot about the critical role that emotional intelligence plays in a...
Ep04: Securing federal grant support, with Mark McIntyre
Our guest on this episode is Mark McIntyre, Principal and Co-Founder of Merchant McIntyre Associates, the nation's leading federal government relations firm serving nonprofit organizations. In our conversation with Mark,...
Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Episode 1
In the first episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast,I got to interview my good friend, co-author of Rainmaking: The Fundraiser's Guide To Landing Big Gifts, and podcast co-host, Roy C....
Ep02: The 4 Signals for unlocking the philanthropic passion of donors, with Dan Shephard from The Frontline Fundraiser
In this episode we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Dan Shephard, The Frontline Fundraiser. Dan has decades of experience building relationships with donors, asking the questions that deeply...
Ep01: Major gifts and unlocking the passion of donors, with Roy Jones, CFRE
In this first episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast I get the chance to interview my good friend, Roy Jones, CFRE. Roy is Vice President of Development at Mercy Ships,...
I hope your direct mail program fails
Does that headline tick you off? Does it irritate you knowing how much budget is allocated to direct mail every year? Does this make you wonder how, as a direct...
Have You Read: The War For Fundraising Talent?
Jason Lewis has struck a deep nerve in our industry with The War For Fundraising Talent. The book challenges conventional wisdom, and is a critical read for boards and nonprofit...
What does acquisition have to do with Major Gifts?
The success of your major gift program depends first and foremost on the quality of your donor acquisition program. I know right now there are major gift officers all over...
Stop looking for fundraising silver bullets
I recently had the chance to chat with my good friend Greg Warner on MarketSmart's Engagement Fundraising podcast. Greg and I share a similar point of view on fundraising and...