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Hey Nonprofits! — 268 episodes

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What Two Auctioneers Wish Every Nonprofit Knew Before Their Gala | Chris Hensley & Brett Higgins

2

How to Market Your Live Auction Before the Event | Claire Murad

3

The Theater of Giving: How to Move Donors From Information to Emotion | Lucas Hunt

4

Easiest $10K You Can Add to Your Next Event | Brittany Pilcher

5

Your Board Won't Fundraise? Stop Asking Them To | Elise Woodworth

6

Events are the Vehicle, Not the Destination | Kristen Bowles

7

The Neuroscience of Why People Give | Matt Roben

8

Why 3 Events in a Row Creates Lifelong Donors | Emily Preble

9

The Silent Auction Mistake Costing You Revenue | Phil Sanger

10

After 2,000 Galas, Here's What Actually Makes Donors Give More | Rob Giardinelli

11

The Small Things Costing Your Gala BIG Money

12

Consignment Fundraising: What Every Nonprofit Should Know Before Their Next Gala

13

Why Event Timing Is Make-or-Break for Fundraising Success

14

Mastering Fundraising Events: Timing and Engagement With Dan Lyles and Mark Schustrin

15

Gala Fundraising Timeline: What's Actually Working in 2026 ft. Jordan Campbell & Chris Hensley

16

Donor Acquisition Cost, Stock Gifts & the Nonprofit Finance Conversation Nobody's Having

17

Gala Run of Show: The Emotional Roller Coaster Strategy That Maximizes Fundraising

18

These 3 Pre-Event Pillars are CRUCIAL for Fundraising Success

19

Your Best Donors Already Exist (Here's How to Get Them Back)

20

Discussing Burnout, Recurring Giving, and Stewardship With DonorDock's Rob Burke

21

Ask Without Fear - Getting the Most Out of Your Fundraising Event

22

Build and Grow Your Donor Pipeline With Intentional Fundraising Events

23

Our Conversation With Rob Burke From Fundraising Lab

24

Raise More Money at Your Live Auction With This One Phrase

25

An Auctioneer's Journey to Success: Growth Through Relationships and Trying New Things

26

Answering Your Nonprofit Fundraising Questions

27

Remove Internal Resistance And Build Fundraising Momentum

28

Raise More Money With the Paddle Drop - a Step by Step With Chris Hensley

29

Are Fundraising Events Dying? The Truth Every Nonprofit Needs for 2026

30

The Secret to High-Performing Fundraising Events

31

How She Raised $1M in 48 Hours to End the Literary Crisis

32

Fundraising Is Changing: The New Rules No One Is Talking About

33

The Real Reason Your Donors Aren't Giving at Capacity - And How to Fix It

34

The Hidden Power of Donor Advised Funds (and How Nonprofits Can Benefit)

35

The Modern Nonprofit's Guide to Attracting Young Donors

36

The #1 Investment for Your Nonprofit's Growth

37

The 'Superhero Ask': Use This To Raise An Extra $110,000 At Your Next Event

38

Great Fundraising Leaders Do This!

39

Event Fundraising Do's & Don'ts (Mistake #1 is Losing You Sponsors)

40

The Anatomy of a 6-Figure Charity Golf Tournament

41

The Secret to Fundraising on LinkedIn (Without Creating Any Content)

42

100 Tickets, $10,000: A Beginner's Guide to Your First Golden Ticket Fundraiser

43

Half Your Donors Already Give Monthly (But Not To You)

44

Board Members Won't Fundraise? Try This Proven Method

45

The Biggest Storytelling Mistake Nonprofits Make

46

The Most Creative Fundraising Idea We've Ever Heard

47

The AI Breakthrough That Rewrites Every Rule of Fundraising

48

Nonprofit vs. For-Profit: What a Silicon Valley CTO Learned

49

Why Nonprofits That Don’t Adapt Are Failing (And How to Fix It)

50

How Nonprofits Win on LinkedIn: Best Strategies

51

How Nonprofits Can Attract Major Donors (Step-by-Step Guide)

52

The Secret to Winning Over Donors (Even in a Competitive Nonprofit World)

53

The Real Reason Donors Give (According to a Pro Auctioneer)

54

Are Nonprofits Losing Credibility? Here’s How to Restore It

55

How Top Nonprofits Push Past the Fear of ‘The Ask’

56

From Candy Bars to Big Donations: Secrets of Successful Fundraisers

57

Why Most Fundraisers Struggle with Trust - Here’s How to Fix It

58

Use LinkedIn to Find More Funding | Expanding Your Donor Network to Raise More Money

59

How to Make Your Board Care About Fundraising Today!

60

The Fractional Queen - Why Saying No Could Be the Best Decision for Your Nonprofit Career

61

Planning a fundraising event? Focus on the PEOPLE!

62

How to Host Better Fundraising Events (According to Real Donor Data)

63

How to Boost Fundraising with a Golden Ticket Strategy

64

Raise More Money For Nonprofits Using Proven Techniques

65

Struggling to Raise Funds? The Secret to Nonprofit Collaboration Revealed!

66

The Donor Retention Secret: How The One Thing Transforms Fundraising Results

67

Every Nonprofit Needs To Try These Major Donor Engagement Strategies

68

4 Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make When Thanking Donors (And How to Fix Them)

69

Stop Letting Awkwardness Ruin Your Nonprofit Pitches

70

Write Grant Proposals That Get Funded: Clarity and Precision Matter

71

How to Get Your Nonprofit Board to Take Fundraising Seriously

72

How Successful Nonprofits Build Community and Fundraise for Growth

73

How to Turn Event Attendees Into Loyal Monthly Donors - A Step-by-Step Guide

74

Why 70% of Your Fundraising Needs to Be Done Before the Event

75

How One CEO Raised Over $1,000,000 for Cancer Research

76

How to Raise More Money at Your Live Auction

77

Susanna Doyle's Smart Approach to Donor Engagement

78

Losing Funding for Your Organization? Instead of Overthinking It, Do This

79

Analyzing 2024 Data for Social Giving: The Giving Experience Study by OneCause

80

Auction Items Are NOT Created Equal - What Questions to Ask to Prevent Wasted Time & Money

81

Should You Worry About Overlapping Fundraising Events? - Nonprofit Fundraising

82

(BONUS) How to Build, Motivate, and Retain Your Board - Webinar w/ David Rhode

83

The Four Pillars of Effective Fundraising w/ Jason Ledlow

84

(Throwback) The #1 Attribute That ALL Successful Fundraisers Have

85

These Nonprofit Mistakes Are Hurting Your Impact... With Author, David Rhode

86

Relatable Story Marketing for Nonprofit Teams - With Seth Donlin

87

(Re-upload) How Schools Can Raise More Money in 2025 - Talking School Fundraising With Elizabeth Bordelon

88

Becoming a Better Leader With Former NFL Athlete, Jeremiah Brown

89

How to Engage With Your Stakeholders to Raise More Money in 2025

90

Effective Phone Calling Tips to Raise More Money for your Non-profit - w/ Kel Haney

91

Year-End Productivity & Time Management - w/Chelsey Newmyer

92

Giving Tuesday is Over...Now What?? - w/ Jason Ledlow

93

Talking Nonprofit Sponsorships, Relationship Building, and Fundraising Events w/ Victoria Emily-Bapp

94

"How I Created a Nonprofit that Empowers Survivors" w/Susan Norris from Rescuing Hope

95

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising With Sam Staley

96

HGA Impact Report - Nov 13th

97

Leveraging LinkedIn to Build High-Value Partnerships - Nonprofit Podcast with Michelle Benson

98

Setting Your Brand Apart From Other Nonprofits - Podcast w/ Nikki Barjon

99

The Link Between Leadership and Endurance Sports - With Nathan Whittacre

100

Talking Fundraising With Giving4Good's Erin Kienzle

101

The Importance of Email Marketing for Nonprofits w/ Kristi Scott

102

Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit Model with Ben Erwin from Charity Buzz

103

Who is Responsible for Fundraising?

104

Fail-Proofing Your Fundraising Event: How to Maximize Success

105

The Future of Non-Profits: Tackling Burnout, Activating Volunteers, and more with Amber Melanie Smith

106

Fundraising Perfectives We All Need to Hear with Christa Stelzmuller, CTO of Charity: Water

107

Fast, Fluid, & Flexible: Fundraising Gold with Dan Delawyer from Ducks Unlimited

108

The Fund A Need with Susan Adams from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oklahoma

109

How to stop $1,000s in donations from leaving your next event

110

A $10,000 Lesson

111

How your tiny staff can raise 600k

112

5 Must haves to raise more money

113

How to raise more money at your live auction with one item!

114

Balancing the Bold

115

Unveiling the Power of Software

116

Crafting Your Non-profits identity

117

Rising to the Challenge

118

Unlocking the Potential of Volunteers and Committees

119

Impact Report #30

120

Lights, Camera, Action: Mastering Video for Non-profit Fundraising

121

Origin Stories: Trevor and Jason's Journey into Fundraising

122

The Queen of Grants

123

Impact Report #29

124

Mastering Focus: The Key to Non-profit Success

125

Unlocking Fundraising Potential: The Power of CRM for Non-Profits

126

Maximizing Non-profit Impact Through Software

127

Impact Report #28

128

Embracing Consistency, Resilience, and Self-Care in Non-Profit Success

129

Impact Report #27

130

Raising More: The Pre-Event Fundraising Playbook Unveiled

131

Impact Report #26

132

Everlasting Impact of Fundraising Software

133

Impact Report #25

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Dive into the Live Auction with Jordan Campbell

135

Impact Report #24

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Impact Report #23

137

Start Today, Thrive Tomorrow

138

Impact Report #22

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Impact Report #21

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Heartfelt Impact: Empowering Non-Profits to Raise More Money with HandWrytten

141

Impact Report #20

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Impact Report #19

143

Fundraising Essentials with Christian Scott

144

Impact Report #18

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Revolutionizing payment processing with Chase Harmer

146

Breaking Records and Raising Funds with Tasha Whitener

147

Blueprint for Auction Success with Elizabeth Bordelon

148

Breaking the Stigma with Celeste Mergens

149

Avoiding toxic relationships with your donors with Eric Ressler

150

HGA impact Report #16

151

Auction Success Secrets: Elevating Your Non-Profit Revenue with Dean Crownover

152

Unlocking Passion, Life Outlook, and Leadership: A Conversation with Julian Harris

153

HGA Impact Report #14

154

HGA Impact Report #13

155

Tension Unveiled: Fueling Growth in Non-Profits

156

HGA Impact Report #12

157

Discover Your Donors

158

HGA Impact Report #11

159

The Art of Recurring Donations and Donor Communication with Christi Jeffreys

160

HGA Impact Report #10

161

Webinar Recap Special

162

Empowering Nonprofits with Google with Joe Khoei

163

HGA Impact Report #9

164

Turning Discomfort into Impact

165

Money Whole Podcast Special Part 2

166

HGA Impact Report #8

167

Money Whole Podcast Special

168

Unlocking Auctioneer Insights with Abra Annes

169

HGA Impact Report #7

170

Gratitude in Ink with David Wachs

171

Behind the Bid with Jordan Campbell

172

HGA Impact Report #6

173

Embracing Challenges and Finding Joy

174

Small Non-Profits, Big Fundraising Wins with Matt Ashley

175

HGA Impact Report #5

176

Sponsor Events with Matt Ashley

177

HGA Impact Report #4

178

Domestic VS International

179

FUND-A-NEED & Knowing your market

180

HGA Impact Report #3

181

Super Silent Auctions

182

The Culture of Asking for More Money

183

Impact Report #2

184

There's ALWAYS an Opportunity to Raise Money

185

Impact Update #1

186

Overcoming the Fear of Failure in Non-Profit Fundraising

187

Focus on Your Mission!

188

The Power of Giving: Exploring Generosity, Growth Mindset, and Non-Profit Success

189

P1: Beyond Fundraising Misconceptions: Insights from Chris Lamm on Non-Profit Success

190

Insights from Life Event Staffing's Event Tech Experts

191

The Power of Streamlined Processes and Client-Centricity in Non-Profits

192

Building Bridges of Success: Nurturing Patience in the Non-Profit Journey

193

Make Sure Your Vendors Align with Your Mission

194

Start Planning for a Successful Event NOW!

195

Setting the Table: Unlock Your Fundraising Potential

196

Bad-A$$ Revenue Generators

197

P2: From Struggles to Success: A Candid Conversation with Jon Sommervold, Executive Director of Tallgrass Recovery

198

From Struggles to Success: A Candid Conversation with Jon Sommervold, Executive Director of Tallgrass Recovery

199

P2: From Vision to Reality: How the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation is Making an Impact

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P1: From Vision to Reality: How the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation is Making an Impact

201

P2: The Many Faces of Leadership: Exploring Styles and Strategies with Beth Napleton

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P1: The Many Faces of Leadership: Exploring Styles and Strategies with Beth Napleton

203

Mission-First Fundraising

204

Boot Camp Day 1 Debrief

205

How to Come Up with a Bulletproof Financial Plan

206

Business Principlies in the Non-Profit World with Matt Shoup

207

3 Strategies to Develop a Winning Mindset in Fundraising

208

Adapting in a Changing Business World

209

The Power of Underwriting!!!

210

P2: Building Relationships with KC Smurthwaite

211

Building Relationships with KC Smurthwaite

212

The Big Reveal: HGAFundraising Boot Camp

213

Establishing & Retaining Donor Relationships with Tim Kachuriak

214

Turn ONE Auction Item Into a SUPER Revenue Generator

215

Invest in Yourself

216

P2: What's the Deal with Consignment?

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P1: What's the Deal with Consignment?

218

Self Awareness in the Non-Profit Space

219

P2: Initial Donor Outreach with Lori Zoss Kraska

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Initial Donor Outreach with Lori Zoss Kraska

221

Donor Relations: the Dos & Don'ts

222

Let's talk 2023 fundraising! with Kevin Spykerman

223

Donations: How to Ask & Maintain

224

P2: Interview with Becky Felak, The Goodtimes Project

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P1: Interview with Becky Felak, The Goodtimes Project

226

Part 2: The Different Perspectives of Leadership

227

Part 1: The Different Perspectives of Leadership

228

Strategic vs. Tactical Decision-Making

229

Part 2: Set Attainable Goals and Win! with Nicholas Harris

230

Set Attainable Goals and Win! with Nicholas Harris

231

Why Wait for the Season of Giving?

232

Part 2: Event Fundraising & Fundraising Technology Trends with Matt Burnell

233

Part 1: Event Fundraising & Fundraising Technology Trends with Matt Burnell

234

Remember Your "Why" with Jake Mangas

235

Part 2: 2022 Event Fundraising Trends with Ellen Toscano

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Part 1: 2022 Event Fundraising Trends with Ellen Toscano

237

Why You Should Be Asking Your Donors for Feedback

238

Raise More Money by Being an Equal Opportunity Receiver

239

3 Questions to Ask Yourself As a Non-Profit Professional

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Get the RIGHT People at Your Event!

241

It's NEVER a Bad Time to Advance Your Mission

242

Who is HGAFundraising?

243

Does Your ____ Really Have Your Organizations Best Interest in Mind?

244

Ask Us Anything! Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Fundraising

245

Importance vs. Urgency

246

J & T Riff: Prepare Your Donors to Give

247

The #1 Attribute to Possess as a Non-Profit Professional: Consistency

248

Plan for Your Event to Have Great Energy

249

J & T Riff: Don't Let the Size of Your Non-Profit Dictate the Size of Your Fundraising Goals

250

J&T Riff: Competition and Why We Think It's Good

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They Say NO Because They Don't KNOW

252

J & T Riff: Stop Getting Stuck on the Value of Your Auction Items

253

J & T Riff: Find Your "Jazz and a Good Book"

254

Keep Your Ships in Order with Coach Shawn Shenk

255

Friendly Reminder: The Missing Ingredient is Encouragement!

256

J&T Riff: The Power of Optimism

257

Using Fund-A-Need with Dean Crownover

258

Different Ways to Use the Golden Ticket and Raise More Money! with Dean Crownover

259

Jason & Trevor Riff: Pressure is a Privilege

260

Jason & Trevor Riff: Stop Worrying About What Other Non-Profits Are Doing!

261

Jason & Trevor Riff: Keep Your Politics OUT of Your Fundraising!

262

Jason & Trevor Riff: It's Never Too Late to Say YES!

263

WD: How Using Consignment Could Go Wrong and Hurt Your Event

264

Jason & Trevor Riff: It's Hard Because It's Worth It!

265

Details Matter! How Minor Overlooked Details Can Cost You Thousands in Lost Donations

266

Stop Leaving Money on the Table and Make Your Mission the Star of the Show!

267

Put Blinders On and Focus On Your Mission and Event!

268

These board members are sucking the life out!