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What the Fundraising is a business podcast hosted by Mallory Erickson. It has 298 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

What the Fundraising is the podcast for impact leaders and change-makers who are tired of doing things the old school way and are looking for best practices to raise money, run their organization, and think about the nonprofit sector in a whole new way. Every Tuesday for 40-60 min, your host, Mallory Erickson, will be having real and raw conversations with some of the best personal and professional development experts, many of whom are outside the nonprofit sector. These are bestselling authors, world-renowned researchers, and TEDx experts, most of whom have never spoken to a non-profit audience before. They have come ready to share expertise, lessons, and stories that will fundamentally change the way you show up as a leader and fundraiser.There are so many valuable lessons nonprofit leaders are missing because they are outside of their typical orbit, but no more. Mallory is bringing them in and helping to apply her guest's expertise to disrupt the nonprofit sector on

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290: A Fresh Look at Planned Giving with Tess Conrad

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289: Smarter Missions, Stronger Impact with Darian Rodriguez Heyman

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288: Delusion, Disruption, and the Future of Fundraising Systems with Natalie Poindexter

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287: The Fundraising Reset: Patience, Gratitude, and Real Connection with Trevor Nelson

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286: From Service to Fundraising: Lessons in Fear, Focus, and Action with Trish Davis

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285: Shaking Up Major Gift Strategies Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Meg George

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284: Breaking the Stigma: Fundraising and Hope in Lung Cancer Research with Natalie Reilly-Finch

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283: Unlocking the Power of Mid-Level Donors with Ashley Hardt & Jeff Grandy

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282: Building Trust & Breaking Myths: Humanizing Housing Insecurity with Joseph Bradford III

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281: Smarter Email Strategies for Fundraising with Ashley Budd

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280: Intentional Leadership in Fundraising with Floyd Jones

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279 - The Human Side of Fundraising and Community Building with Dāna James

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278: How Donor-Advised Funds Can Supercharge Your Fundraising with Mitch Stein

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277: Engaging Everyday Donors with Technology with Kalyan Varma

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276: Unlocking Donor Motivation Through Behavioral Science with Kevin Schulman

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275: The Heart Behind the Ask: Authentic Donor Stewardship with Hilary Dana Smiley

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274: A New Era of Fundraising: Blending Purpose and Profit with Zach Hynek

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273 - Behavioral Science for Better Donor Conversations with Cherian Koshy

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272: Giving Tuesday Through a Child’s Eyes: Lessons in Generosity and Community with Mallory & Emmie

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271: Calling All Heroes: Stronger Together with Tammy Zonker

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270: The Cost of Standing Still: Rethinking Change in the Nonprofit World with Andrew Olsen

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269: Beyond Passion: The Art of Leading with Skill, Not Just Spirit with David Rhode

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268: Strength in Sisterhood: Collective Leadership and Community Impact with Carmen James Randolph

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267: Building a Culture That Values All Gifts and All Givers with Leslie Carmona

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266: From Insight to Impact: Nurturing Donor Relationships with Tyler Mallory

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265: Future-Ready Fundraising: Leading with AI and Ethics with Joe Manok

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264: How Collaboration Fuels Systemic Change with Rebecca Darwent

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263: Reframing Fundraising - Unlocking Donor Potential with a Data-Driven Approach with Karen Kelly

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262: Beyond Inclusion: Creating Safety, Power & Space to Lead with Sarah Ali

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261: Building a Heartfelt Nonprofit with Mark Dombkins

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260: Building Resilience Through Play, Love, and Community Power with Cicley Gay

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259: The Analog Renaissance: Why Human Touchpoints Still Matter with Tasha Van Vlack

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258: A New Paradigm: A Preview of the FundraisingAI Global Summit with Woodrow Rosenbaum

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257: From Scarcity to Strategy: Building Financial Resilience in Nonprofits with Karen Houghton

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256: Hiring for Impact: Aligning Talent, Well-Being, and Mission with Kishshana Palmer

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255: Beyond the Balance Myth: Motherhood, Leadership, and Letting Go with Love with Stacy Huston

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254: The 1% Advantage: How Small Improvements Drive Big Impact with Adam Miller

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253: Money, Mission, and the Myth of Donor Fatigue with Tamara Jackson

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252: She Gives, She Leads: The Generosity Myth and What We Get Wrong About Women Donors with Jacqueline Ackerman

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251: Microdosing Wellness: How Tiny Habits Can Transform Burnout Culture with Lindsey Fuller

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250: From Panic To Purpose: Leading With Intention In Uncertain Times With Maria Rio

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249: The Cost of Disconnection: Reclaiming Your Leadership Values with Kathy Archer

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248: You Deserve Rest: ADHD, Identity, And The Power Of Self-awareness With Jamie Tworkowski

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247: Soil First: Rethinking Digital Transformation with Matt Leta

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246: Restorative Philanthropy In Fundraising with Tanya Hannah Rumble

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245: Simple Steps for Lasting Impact: The Path to Health Optimization with Boomer Anderson

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244: Banking On Purpose: Nonprofits, Money & Meaning In Uncertain Times with Kelly Skalicky

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243: When You Care, They Know: The Quiet Strength of Consistent Outreach with Jill Vorndran

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242: How Nonprofits Can Harness Brand Strategy to Drive Alignment and Action with Bill Cummings & Todd Hiestand

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241: Reimagining Donor Relationships with Tammy Zonker

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