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Fundraising is Beautiful

Aug 8, 2018

You'll be equipped and inspired by this interview with Jen Love and John Lepp of Agents of Good in Toronto. They are powerful spokespersons for the idea and practical expression of loving donors. You'll learn how Courier font is a practical tool for donor love, why innovation in fundraising so often doesn't work, why...


May 2, 2018

We asked two new fundraising (and very successful) writers who have been doing some very great work what they know about fundraising that's making them succeed.

Here's what they told us:

  1. Write as one person connecting with one person.
  2. Avoid the word "we" -- unless it very clearly means you the reader and I the...


Mar 14, 2018

Steven shares his short poem, "A Benediction for Fundraisers" (based on "Christ Has No Body" by St. Teresa of Avila [1515-1582]).

We hope this very brief podcast inspires you to love the important work we do when we motivate donors to give.

Program #109

Click the link to play: A Benediction for Fundraisers, or right...


Feb 14, 2018

This is a powerful and super-informative interview with Greg Warner, founder of MarketSmart who also hosts a great podcast called Engagement Fundraising.

The secret to accelerating your fundraising program is this: find the right level of engagement and giving for every donor, especially:

  • Those who will leave your...


Jan 31, 2018

We all know how important it is to tell great stories in fundraising. Those stories almost never drop out of the sky! We have to go and get them.

In this quick discussion, you'll get some great interviewing tips, including:

  • Know what you want to get what you want.
  • Dealing with language barriers and working...