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Sustainable Giving
by Dave Raley
The Sustainable Giving Podcast is your go-to show for exploring the future of fundraising through the lens of sustainable recurring giving. Hosted by Dave Raley—author of The Rise of Sustainable Giving and founder of Imago Consulting—the podcast brings together change makers, strategists, and nonprofit leaders for candid conversations that inspire action and spark innovation. Start listening now!
Episodes
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Beyond the Benchmarks: What Recurring Donors Actually Want
What if your next 100 monthly donors are just waiting for you to ask? Abby Jarvis is back! Abby, Head of Research and Editorial at Neon One, was one of our very first Season 1 guests. She returns to the Sustainable Giving Podcast to dig into the brand-new Recurring Donor Report with host Dave...
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Leading the Shift: How CEOs Can Build Sustainable Giving at Scale
What if the boldest move your nonprofit could make isn't raising more money, but making sure people actually know you exist? That's the curveball Kendra Davenport, President & CEO of Easterseals, throws at host Dave Raley in this episode of the Sustainable Giving Podcast. Easterseals serves 1.5...
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From Membership to Momentum: How the San Diego Zoo Scaled Recurring Giving
What if the smallest gift on your file—that $10-a-month donor—turns out to be one of the most valuable relationships your organization will ever build? In this episode, Dave Raley sits down with Jeff Spitko, Senior Director of Integrated Fundraising at the San Diego Foundation, for a genuine...
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Fewer Donors, Deeper Giving: What the 2026 Rescue Mission Benchmark Reveals
What if your next major donor is already giving you $50 a month, and you just can't see them yet? Dave sits down with two of the sharpest data minds in fundraising—Jaclyn Jones, Chief Philanthropic Economist at Masterworks, and Carly Berna, VP of Marketing and Fundraiser in Residence at…
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One Letter at a Time: Building a Community That Sustains the Mission
What becomes possible when the people closest to a mission are invited not just to participate in it, but to sustain it? When Lucy nervously asked her volunteers to chip in $5 a month, she braced for a "no." Instead, 300 people said "yes"—and the Stamp Squad was born. In this episode, host Dave...
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From Growth to Scale: What Separates Programs That Soar from Programs That Stall
What does it actually take to move a program from growth to scale and keep donors coming back for more? This week, Dave sits down with Dana Bunke, Senior Vice President of Direct Response and Integrated Fundraising at Easterseals — and honestly, what a ride her career has been. Air Force veteran,...
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What Mature Programs Need Next: Building the Next Chapter of Monthly Giving
What does it actually take to grow a monthly giving program that's already been running for 30 years? Dave Raley sits down with Erin Shuler, Sustainer Advisor at Catholic Relief Services, to use CRS's Footsteps in Faith program as a real-world case study. With 13 years at CRS and 5 years...
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Small Team, Strong Retention: What Full Plates Giving Circle Can Teach Us About Sustainable Monthly Giving
What if 91% donor retention and 46% revenue growth were achievable with a team of one — and zero tchotchkes? Karen Kelly, Development Manager at the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, joins Dave Raley to share how she built the Full Plates Giving Circle: formalizing 200+ overlooked monthly donors…
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Planes, Pledges, and Persistence: How One Organization Built a Recurring Giving Program That Actually Lasts
What does it take to build a recurring giving program inside an organization with 80+ years of history, deep donor relationships, and a mission that literally flies people to the ends of the earth? In this episode, Dave Raley sits down with Tracey Werre, Director of Growth & Digital Experiences…
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Scaling Humanity in the Age of AI: The Beating Heart of Fundraising Isn’t Tech — It’s People
What if the secret to scaling generosity isn't more tech, but using tech to scale the one thing that actually sustains giving: people? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with Nathan Hill, VP of Marketing at Avid (and a self-described "marketing and...
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The Future of Sustainable Giving: From What Is to What Could Be
In this special live episode of Sustainable Giving, host Dave Raley convenes a powerhouse lineup of researchers, practitioners, and sector leaders to explore why the charitable world is at an inflection point. With donor behavior shifting, subscription models reshaping the economy, and a $10 to…
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Problem. Solution. Action: How charity: water Designs Experiences That Create Lifelong Donors
What if the most powerful fundraising tool your organization has is not a landing page, an email campaign, or a social media strategy, but a room? In this episode of Sustainable Giving, host Dave Raley sits down with Brian Seay, Experience Lab Director at charity: water, for a rich conversation...
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From Seasonal Generosity to Steady Support: How a Rescue Mission Built Momentum in Sustainable Giving
What if the donors who could sustain your mission year-round have been waiting, and you just haven't asked them the right way? This week on Sustainable Giving, host Dave Raley sits down with Kathy Coady, Chief Development Officer, and Melissa Tagg, Marketing & Communications Manager (and USA…
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Fundable and Findable: Getting Out of the Nonprofit Starvation Cycle
What actually makes a nonprofit truly fundable, and not just busy, but built to last? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving Podcast, Dave Raley sits down with Kevin L. Brown, CEO of Mighty Ally and author of Fundable & Findable, to unpack a hard truth: most nonprofits don’t struggle because...
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From Subscriptions to Sustainers: What the Subscription Economy Teaches Nonprofits
What if the future of generosity looks a lot more like the subscription economy? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with subscription economy pioneer Amy Konary for a fascinating conversation about recurring revenue, customer relationships, and what...
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From One Night to Lasting Impact: Turning Fundraising Events into Sustainable Giving
What if your next fundraising event didn’t just raise money for one night, but built generosity that lasts for years? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with longtime fundraising leader and speaker Kirk Walden for a wide-ranging, practical conversation...
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The $326 Billion Question: DAFs, Donor Behavior, and What Comes Next
What if the future of generosity isn’t about giving more, but about giving differently? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy at Chariot, to explore one of the most important (and misunderstood) shifts happening in...
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Turning Belief Into Action: From Crisis-tunity to Consistent Giving
What if sustainable giving isn’t just a funding strategy, but part of your mission itself? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, Dave Raley sits down with with Eddie Kahler, Executive Director of the Wesley Foundation at Texas Christian University, to unpack an honest, hopeful, and...
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Why Monthly Donors Matter More Than Ever: Lessons from 40 Years of Fundraising
What if the key to long-term impact isn’t raising more money, but building giving that actually lasts? Is monthly giving still being treated like a side tactic when it should be core strategy? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley welcomes fundraising pioneer Harvey...
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The Neuroscience of Generosity: How Recurring Giving Rewires Behavior
Why do donors say one thing… but do something completely different — and what does that mean for building generosity that lasts? In this episode, Dave Raley sits down with the brilliant (and very fun) Cherian Koshy — author of Neurogiving, globally recognized fundraising strategist, and...
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From Crowdfunding to Community: Giving Circles and Sustainable Giving
How could giving circles reshape the future of philanthropy — and what might they unlock for your nonprofit? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, Dave sits down with Emily Rasmussen, Founder & CEO of Grapevine and one of the leading voices in the modern collective giving movement....
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Emergency Relief to Sustainable Impact: How to Keep Crisis Donors for the Long Haul
How do you turn an emergency donor into a lifelong partner in impact? When disaster strikes, generosity surges — but what happens when the headlines fade? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with Vila-Sheree Watson, Vice President for Development &...
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Building Endurance in Sustainable Giving: The Joshua Fund’s Explosive Growth Story
What does it take to build an organization — and a life — that can go the distance? In this episode of The Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with Chris Free, Senior Director of Communications & Advancement at The Joshua Fund, to unpack what it really looks like to build...
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Sustainable Giving Podcast LIVE: Growing Sustainable Giving this GivingTuesday
What happens when the world’s biggest day of generosity meets the rise of the subscription economy? In this special LIVE edition of The Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley is joined by Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer at GivingTuesday, for a deep and energizing conversation on...
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Don’t Wait, Just Start: Simple Steps to Monthly Giving Success
What if the biggest opportunity in fundraising has been quietly waiting all along — hidden in plain sight? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley chats with Erica Waasdorp, President of A Direct Solution, longtime champion of monthly giving, and self-proclaimed...
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The Sustainer-First Mindset: From Leadership Buy-In to Long Term Success
What does it take to shift an entire organization to a “sustainer-first” mindset — and keep donors engaged for the long haul? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with Sofia Machado Lemus, Director of Multi-Channel Fundraising at Operation Smile. From her...
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Cash Consistent, Recession Resistant: The Power of Sustainer Giving
What if your donors felt just as essential to your mission as the people you serve? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with Tina Hudgins, a seasoned fundraiser, consultant, and educator who has spent her career helping organizations build donor-centric...
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The Philanthropy Revolution: Ending the Nonprofit Starvation Cycle
What if the way we’ve been doing fundraising all along is actually setting nonprofits up to fail? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with Author, Keynote Speaker, and Nonprofit Advisor Lisa Greer, a major donor with a front-row seat to the best (and…
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Back to the Future: Lessons in Sustainable Giving From Those Who Have Gone Before
What if the best glimpse into the future of fundraising isn’t found in trend reports or tech forecasts, but in the story of someone who’s already lived it? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with Ken Burnett—legendary fundraiser, author of Relationship...
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Storytelling that Sustains: How Ethical, Visual Stories Build Lasting Donor Engagement
What if the stories your donors need to hear aren’t the ones you’re telling, but the ones your community is waiting to share? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with Natalie Monroe, Manager of Community Engagement at MemoryFox. Natalie brings a unique…
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Scaling Impact Without Staff: The GIVE Study and the Recurring Giving for Small Charities
What if one of the key secrets to sustainable giving isn’t more staff or bigger budgets, but a better rhythm? In the latest episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, Dave Raley sits down with Dr. Sanjay Bindra, a full-time cardiac electrophysiologist and co-founder of the zero-staff GOSUMEC...
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$10 Billion Unlocked: Why Recurring Giving Is the Future of Generosity
What if generosity is the most underutilized force for global change? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley is joined by Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer of GivingTuesday, to unpack how generosity is evolving, and what that means for the future of philanthropy....
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Humanizing Donor Data: How to Stop Treating Donors Like Transactions
What if your donors aren’t just generous—but are craving more ways to give? In this episode of the Sustainable Giving podcast, host Dave Raley sits down with Abby Jarvis, Head of Research and Editorial at Neon One. Abby brings over 12 years of nonprofit technology and communications experience,...
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Lasting Innovation: Why Innovation Without Sustainability Isn't Really Innovation
Is it innovation if it doesn’t have sustainability built in? That’s the bold question at the heart of this conversation between your host, Dave Raley, and guest Becky Straw, Co-Founder and CEO of The Adventure Project. Together, they challenge the nonprofit sector’s obsession with short-term wins...
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A Crisis in Generosity? AI, Recurring Giving, and the Future of Fundraising
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Sustainable Giving podcast, where we’re shining a light on how generosity works in a world increasingly shaped by the subscription economy. Hosted by Dave Raley—speaker, consultant, and best-selling author of The Rise of Sustainable Giving—this show explores the…
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Sustainable Giving Is Here
Welcome to the very first episode of the Sustainable Giving Podcast, where we explore how the subscription economy is reshaping generosity and creating new opportunities for nonprofits to grow recurring giving. Hosted by Dave Raley—speaker, consultant, and best-selling author of The Rise of...
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The Sustainable Giving Podcast is your go-to show for exploring the future of fundraising through the lens of sustainable recurring giving. Hosted by Dave Raley—author of The Rise of Sustainable Giving and founder of Imago Consulting—the podcast brings together change makers, strategists, and nonprofit leaders for candid conversations that inspire action and spark innovation. Start listening now!
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