Ep. 5 How Broken Data Systems Hurt Nonprofit Fundraising with Jenny Kleintop

A nonprofit’s fundraising success doesn’t just depend on great relationships it also depends on strong systems behind the scenes. In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck, the Philanthropy Guy, sits down with philanthropy operations expert Jenny Kleintop to discuss why messy databases and broken data systems can quietly derail even the most passionate fundraising programs. As the founder of Philanthropy Ops, Jenny specializes in helping nonprofits untangle their data, streamline operations, and build the systems needed to support effective donor engagement.Rick and Jenny explore the hidden challenges nonprofit teams face when their data, technology, and processes aren’t working together. From poorly tracked gifts and donor records to inefficient systems that slow down frontline fundraisers, Jenny explains how strong philanthropy operations can transform a struggling fundraising program into a well-organized, high-performing one. They also discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence, the concept of fractional philanthropy operations, and how nonprofits can build better data strategies to support stronger donor relationships and long-term growth.Contact Rick Peck:Website: https://www.thephilanthropyguy.comEmail: [email protected] A call: Rick Peck's CalendarSign Up For Charitable Giving Newsletter: Charitable Giving NewsletterLinkedIn: Richard PeckContact Jenny Kleintop:Website: philanthropyops.comLinkedIn: Jenny Kleintop