What the Fundraising
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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
business ·en ·298 episodes
290: A Fresh Look at Planned Giving with Tess Conrad
289: Smarter Missions, Stronger Impact with Darian Rodriguez Heyman
288: Delusion, Disruption, and the Future of Fundraising Systems with Natalie Poindexter
287: The Fundraising Reset: Patience, Gratitude, and Real Connection with Trevor Nelson
286: From Service to Fundraising: Lessons in Fear, Focus, and Action with Trish Davis
285: Shaking Up Major Gift Strategies Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Meg George
284: Breaking the Stigma: Fundraising and Hope in Lung Cancer Research with Natalie Reilly-Finch
283: Unlocking the Power of Mid-Level Donors with Ashley Hardt & Jeff Grandy
282: Building Trust & Breaking Myths: Humanizing Housing Insecurity with Joseph Bradford III
281: Smarter Email Strategies for Fundraising with Ashley Budd
280: Intentional Leadership in Fundraising with Floyd Jones
279 - The Human Side of Fundraising and Community Building with Dāna James
278: How Donor-Advised Funds Can Supercharge Your Fundraising with Mitch Stein
277: Engaging Everyday Donors with Technology with Kalyan Varma
276: Unlocking Donor Motivation Through Behavioral Science with Kevin Schulman
275: The Heart Behind the Ask: Authentic Donor Stewardship with Hilary Dana Smiley
274: A New Era of Fundraising: Blending Purpose and Profit with Zach Hynek
273 - Behavioral Science for Better Donor Conversations with Cherian Koshy
272: Giving Tuesday Through a Child’s Eyes: Lessons in Generosity and Community with Mallory & Emmie
271: Calling All Heroes: Stronger Together with Tammy Zonker
270: The Cost of Standing Still: Rethinking Change in the Nonprofit World with Andrew Olsen
269: Beyond Passion: The Art of Leading with Skill, Not Just Spirit with David Rhode
268: Strength in Sisterhood: Collective Leadership and Community Impact with Carmen James Randolph
267: Building a Culture That Values All Gifts and All Givers with Leslie Carmona
266: From Insight to Impact: Nurturing Donor Relationships with Tyler Mallory
265: Future-Ready Fundraising: Leading with AI and Ethics with Joe Manok
264: How Collaboration Fuels Systemic Change with Rebecca Darwent
263: Reframing Fundraising - Unlocking Donor Potential with a Data-Driven Approach with Karen Kelly
262: Beyond Inclusion: Creating Safety, Power & Space to Lead with Sarah Ali
261: Building a Heartfelt Nonprofit with Mark Dombkins
260: Building Resilience Through Play, Love, and Community Power with Cicley Gay
259: The Analog Renaissance: Why Human Touchpoints Still Matter with Tasha Van Vlack
258: A New Paradigm: A Preview of the FundraisingAI Global Summit with Woodrow Rosenbaum
257: From Scarcity to Strategy: Building Financial Resilience in Nonprofits with Karen Houghton
256: Hiring for Impact: Aligning Talent, Well-Being, and Mission with Kishshana Palmer
255: Beyond the Balance Myth: Motherhood, Leadership, and Letting Go with Love with Stacy Huston
254: The 1% Advantage: How Small Improvements Drive Big Impact with Adam Miller
253: Money, Mission, and the Myth of Donor Fatigue with Tamara Jackson
252: She Gives, She Leads: The Generosity Myth and What We Get Wrong About Women Donors with Jacqueline Ackerman
251: Microdosing Wellness: How Tiny Habits Can Transform Burnout Culture with Lindsey Fuller
250: From Panic To Purpose: Leading With Intention In Uncertain Times With Maria Rio
249: The Cost of Disconnection: Reclaiming Your Leadership Values with Kathy Archer
248: You Deserve Rest: ADHD, Identity, And The Power Of Self-awareness With Jamie Tworkowski
247: Soil First: Rethinking Digital Transformation with Matt Leta
246: Restorative Philanthropy In Fundraising with Tanya Hannah Rumble
245: Simple Steps for Lasting Impact: The Path to Health Optimization with Boomer Anderson
244: Banking On Purpose: Nonprofits, Money & Meaning In Uncertain Times with Kelly Skalicky
243: When You Care, They Know: The Quiet Strength of Consistent Outreach with Jill Vorndran
242: How Nonprofits Can Harness Brand Strategy to Drive Alignment and Action with Bill Cummings & Todd Hiestand
241: Reimagining Donor Relationships with Tammy Zonker
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