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Fundraising Unfiltered

by Danielle Locke, CAP®️, MPA | 21/64 Certified Philanthropic Advisor.

Welcome to Fundraising Unfiltered—my love letter to nonprofit leaders who are done with sugar-coated advice and tired tactics that don’t work. I’m Danielle Locke, your Nonprofit Success Partner. I’ve raised tens of millions for organizations of all sizes, and now I help leaders like you fund your mission with confidence—without fear or burnout.We talk fundraising, staff drama, board issues, budget cuts—even bullet holes. Real stories. Smart solutions. Laugh-out-loud moments. Let’s go.

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Episodes

  1. Ep 7 - Get Your Mission Found: The Nonprofit Guide to SEO

    In this episode of Fundraising Unfiltered, I’m talking with my friend Stella Morrison, an SEO and content strategy expert, about something that is often pushed to the bottom of a nonprofit’s priority list: online visibility. Your organization can have an incredible mission and life-changing...

  2. Ep 6 - Self-Love and Leadership

    In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that nonprofit leaders don’t talk about enough: burnout, energy depletion, and what it actually costs us to keep pouring from an empty cup. I sat down with Lori Spivey, founder of Energgirl LLC, to talk about what’s really happening in our bodies when…

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  3. Ep 5 - Monthly Donor Magic!

    In this episode, I sit down with Ronald Pruitt, Founder of 4aGoodCause, to unpack why monthly (recurring) giving is one of the most powerful tools for small nonprofits. We dive into how monthly donors tend to stay longer, give more over time, and create a stable, predictable revenue stream. I…

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  4. Ep 4 - “Crack the Code to a Successful Year-End Fundraising”

    How to Finish the Year Strong (Without Losing Your Mind) Summary: Overwhelmed by all the “shoulds” of year-end fundraising? Take a breath — Danielle Locke’s here to help. In this episode, she walks you through how to use what you already have — your stories, your donors, your mission — to create…

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  5. Ep 3 - Tech Tools That Actually Save You Time (Even If You're Not Techie)

    🎧 Episode 3 – “Tech Tools That Actually Save You Time (Even If You're Not Techie)” Think you’re too busy—or too “non-techie”—to use AI and tech tools in your nonprofit? Think again. In this episode of Fundraising Unfiltered, I'll break down the no-fluff, real-life tech tools I actually use in my...

  6. Ep 2 - There's Still Money, Honey: Funding Sources You’re Overlooking

    In this eye-opening episode, we’re unpacking where the real money is hiding—and spoiler: it’s not just federal grants. We’re talking about underestimated goldmines like churches, local businesses, small family foundations, giving circles, and service clubs that are still giving generously.…

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  7. Ep 1 - The Time I got Fired and Started Locke Step Partners

    Kicking off Fundraising Unfiltered with the story that started it all—where we trade in sugar-coated nonsense for real talk, hard-earned wisdom, and the occasional F-bomb (because fundraising is not for the faint of heart). I’m Danielle Locke, your Nonprofit Success Partner, and in this very…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Fundraising Unfiltered—my love letter to nonprofit leaders who are done with sugar-coated advice and tired tactics that don’t work. I’m Danielle Locke, your Nonprofit Success Partner. I’ve raised tens of millions for organizations of all sizes, and now I help leaders like you fund your mission with confidence—without fear or burnout.We talk fundraising, staff drama, board issues, budget cuts—even bullet holes. Real stories. Smart solutions. Laugh-out-loud moments. Let’s go.

HOSTED BY

Danielle Locke, CAP®️, MPA | 21/64 Certified Philanthropic Advisor.

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What is Fundraising Unfiltered about?

Welcome to Fundraising Unfiltered—my love letter to nonprofit leaders who are done with sugar-coated advice and tired tactics that don’t work. I’m Danielle Locke, your Nonprofit Success Partner. I’ve raised tens of millions for organizations of all sizes, and now I help leaders like you fund your...

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