Episode #54 | Making Bigger Asks with Rhea Wong

In this thought-provoking episode, Rhea Wong, a leading expert in nonprofit fundraising, shares transformative insights on building sustainable donor relationships. Rhea challenges the sector's “acquisition addiction,” emphasizing the costliness of continually replacing donors instead of cultivating those already committed. She also unpacks how systemic issues—like overburdened roles and unclear priorities—set up nonprofit professionals to fail and calls for a new paradigm of leadership rooted in focus, trust, and meaningful connections. Rhea inspires nonprofit leaders to embrace their role as chief fundraisers while building strong, supportive teams around them. Loving The Fundraising Elevator? Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast. It really helps other people find the show.  This Episode Brought to You by:  Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com Utilizing over 20 years of nonprofit event strategy and production expertise, Swaim Strategies coaches and teaches organizations how to increase the impact of their fundraising events.  The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/ As a full-service event AV and video production partner, The AV Department’s technical event production and media content generation provide you with a range of experience and talent from a partner who wants to know you and work together year after year.  Greater Giving: https://go.greatergiving.com Speakers Samantha Swaim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/ Kristin Steele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/ Rhea Wong LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rheawong/ | RESOURCES | Book Consulting Time with Sam and Kristin: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#consulting Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: https://swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/ Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#book Connect with Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com Connect with The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/ Rhea Wong Consulting: https://www.rheawong.com/ Get that Money, Honey!: https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey Nonprofit Lowdown Podcast: https://www.rheawong.com/podcast/