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Hey Nonprofits! — 275 episodes
Getting Donors to Give Again
The 85-Asset Rule: How Top Nonprofits Actually Market Their Galas | Laurie Hochman
The Silent Auction Playbook | Claire Murad
The Auctioneer Mistake That's Killing Your Fundraiser | Jordan Agolli
Why Your Check-In Line Is Costing You Donors | Chris O'Shea & Livia Christensen
Hollywood Playbook for Fundraising Galas | Rick Toone
A 10-Year CEO, a $1.2M Gala, and a Board With 100% Give | Christy Casey-Moore
What Two Auctioneers Wish Every Nonprofit Knew Before Their Gala | Chris Hensley & Brett Higgins
How to Market Your Live Auction Before the Event | Claire Murad
The Theater of Giving: How to Move Donors From Information to Emotion | Lucas Hunt
Easiest $10K You Can Add to Your Next Event | Brittany Pilcher
Your Board Won't Fundraise? Stop Asking Them To | Elise Woodworth
Events are the Vehicle, Not the Destination | Kristen Bowles
The Neuroscience of Why People Give | Matt Roben
Why 3 Events in a Row Creates Lifelong Donors | Emily Preble
The Silent Auction Mistake Costing You Revenue | Phil Sanger
After 2,000 Galas, Here's What Actually Makes Donors Give More | Rob Giardinelli
The Small Things Costing Your Gala BIG Money
Consignment Fundraising: What Every Nonprofit Should Know Before Their Next Gala
Why Event Timing Is Make-or-Break for Fundraising Success
Mastering Fundraising Events: Timing and Engagement With Dan Lyles and Mark Schustrin
Gala Fundraising Timeline: What's Actually Working in 2026 ft. Jordan Campbell & Chris Hensley
Donor Acquisition Cost, Stock Gifts & the Nonprofit Finance Conversation Nobody's Having
Gala Run of Show: The Emotional Roller Coaster Strategy That Maximizes Fundraising
These 3 Pre-Event Pillars are CRUCIAL for Fundraising Success
Your Best Donors Already Exist (Here's How to Get Them Back)
Discussing Burnout, Recurring Giving, and Stewardship With DonorDock's Rob Burke
Ask Without Fear - Getting the Most Out of Your Fundraising Event
Build and Grow Your Donor Pipeline With Intentional Fundraising Events
Our Conversation With Rob Burke From Fundraising Lab
Raise More Money at Your Live Auction With This One Phrase
An Auctioneer's Journey to Success: Growth Through Relationships and Trying New Things
Answering Your Nonprofit Fundraising Questions
Remove Internal Resistance And Build Fundraising Momentum
Raise More Money With the Paddle Drop - a Step by Step With Chris Hensley
Are Fundraising Events Dying? The Truth Every Nonprofit Needs for 2026
The Secret to High-Performing Fundraising Events
How She Raised $1M in 48 Hours to End the Literary Crisis
Fundraising Is Changing: The New Rules No One Is Talking About
The Real Reason Your Donors Aren't Giving at Capacity - And How to Fix It
The Hidden Power of Donor Advised Funds (and How Nonprofits Can Benefit)
The Modern Nonprofit's Guide to Attracting Young Donors
The #1 Investment for Your Nonprofit's Growth
The 'Superhero Ask': Use This To Raise An Extra $110,000 At Your Next Event
Great Fundraising Leaders Do This!
Event Fundraising Do's & Don'ts (Mistake #1 is Losing You Sponsors)
The Anatomy of a 6-Figure Charity Golf Tournament
The Secret to Fundraising on LinkedIn (Without Creating Any Content)
100 Tickets, $10,000: A Beginner's Guide to Your First Golden Ticket Fundraiser
Half Your Donors Already Give Monthly (But Not To You)
Board Members Won't Fundraise? Try This Proven Method
The Biggest Storytelling Mistake Nonprofits Make
The Most Creative Fundraising Idea We've Ever Heard
The AI Breakthrough That Rewrites Every Rule of Fundraising
Nonprofit vs. For-Profit: What a Silicon Valley CTO Learned
Why Nonprofits That Don’t Adapt Are Failing (And How to Fix It)
How Nonprofits Win on LinkedIn: Best Strategies
How Nonprofits Can Attract Major Donors (Step-by-Step Guide)
The Secret to Winning Over Donors (Even in a Competitive Nonprofit World)
The Real Reason Donors Give (According to a Pro Auctioneer)
Are Nonprofits Losing Credibility? Here’s How to Restore It
How Top Nonprofits Push Past the Fear of ‘The Ask’
From Candy Bars to Big Donations: Secrets of Successful Fundraisers
Why Most Fundraisers Struggle with Trust - Here’s How to Fix It
Use LinkedIn to Find More Funding | Expanding Your Donor Network to Raise More Money
How to Make Your Board Care About Fundraising Today!
The Fractional Queen - Why Saying No Could Be the Best Decision for Your Nonprofit Career
Planning a fundraising event? Focus on the PEOPLE!
How to Host Better Fundraising Events (According to Real Donor Data)
How to Boost Fundraising with a Golden Ticket Strategy
Raise More Money For Nonprofits Using Proven Techniques
Struggling to Raise Funds? The Secret to Nonprofit Collaboration Revealed!
The Donor Retention Secret: How The One Thing Transforms Fundraising Results
Every Nonprofit Needs To Try These Major Donor Engagement Strategies
4 Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make When Thanking Donors (And How to Fix Them)
Stop Letting Awkwardness Ruin Your Nonprofit Pitches
Write Grant Proposals That Get Funded: Clarity and Precision Matter
How to Get Your Nonprofit Board to Take Fundraising Seriously
How Successful Nonprofits Build Community and Fundraise for Growth
How to Turn Event Attendees Into Loyal Monthly Donors - A Step-by-Step Guide
Why 70% of Your Fundraising Needs to Be Done Before the Event
How One CEO Raised Over $1,000,000 for Cancer Research
How to Raise More Money at Your Live Auction
Susanna Doyle's Smart Approach to Donor Engagement
Losing Funding for Your Organization? Instead of Overthinking It, Do This
Analyzing 2024 Data for Social Giving: The Giving Experience Study by OneCause
Auction Items Are NOT Created Equal - What Questions to Ask to Prevent Wasted Time & Money
Should You Worry About Overlapping Fundraising Events? - Nonprofit Fundraising
(BONUS) How to Build, Motivate, and Retain Your Board - Webinar w/ David Rhode
The Four Pillars of Effective Fundraising w/ Jason Ledlow
(Throwback) The #1 Attribute That ALL Successful Fundraisers Have
These Nonprofit Mistakes Are Hurting Your Impact... With Author, David Rhode
Relatable Story Marketing for Nonprofit Teams - With Seth Donlin
(Re-upload) How Schools Can Raise More Money in 2025 - Talking School Fundraising With Elizabeth Bordelon
Becoming a Better Leader With Former NFL Athlete, Jeremiah Brown
How to Engage With Your Stakeholders to Raise More Money in 2025
Effective Phone Calling Tips to Raise More Money for your Non-profit - w/ Kel Haney
Year-End Productivity & Time Management - w/Chelsey Newmyer
Giving Tuesday is Over...Now What?? - w/ Jason Ledlow
Talking Nonprofit Sponsorships, Relationship Building, and Fundraising Events w/ Victoria Emily-Bapp
"How I Created a Nonprofit that Empowers Survivors" w/Susan Norris from Rescuing Hope
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising With Sam Staley
HGA Impact Report - Nov 13th
Leveraging LinkedIn to Build High-Value Partnerships - Nonprofit Podcast with Michelle Benson
Setting Your Brand Apart From Other Nonprofits - Podcast w/ Nikki Barjon
The Link Between Leadership and Endurance Sports - With Nathan Whittacre
Talking Fundraising With Giving4Good's Erin Kienzle
The Importance of Email Marketing for Nonprofits w/ Kristi Scott
Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit Model with Ben Erwin from Charity Buzz
Who is Responsible for Fundraising?
Fail-Proofing Your Fundraising Event: How to Maximize Success
The Future of Non-Profits: Tackling Burnout, Activating Volunteers, and more with Amber Melanie Smith
Fundraising Perfectives We All Need to Hear with Christa Stelzmuller, CTO of Charity: Water
Fast, Fluid, & Flexible: Fundraising Gold with Dan Delawyer from Ducks Unlimited
The Fund A Need with Susan Adams from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oklahoma
How to stop $1,000s in donations from leaving your next event
A $10,000 Lesson
How your tiny staff can raise 600k
5 Must haves to raise more money
How to raise more money at your live auction with one item!
Balancing the Bold
Unveiling the Power of Software
Crafting Your Non-profits identity
Rising to the Challenge
Unlocking the Potential of Volunteers and Committees
Impact Report #30
Lights, Camera, Action: Mastering Video for Non-profit Fundraising
Origin Stories: Trevor and Jason's Journey into Fundraising
The Queen of Grants
Impact Report #29
Mastering Focus: The Key to Non-profit Success
Unlocking Fundraising Potential: The Power of CRM for Non-Profits
Maximizing Non-profit Impact Through Software
Impact Report #28
Embracing Consistency, Resilience, and Self-Care in Non-Profit Success
Impact Report #27
Raising More: The Pre-Event Fundraising Playbook Unveiled
Impact Report #26
Everlasting Impact of Fundraising Software
Impact Report #25
Dive into the Live Auction with Jordan Campbell
Impact Report #24
Impact Report #23
Start Today, Thrive Tomorrow
Impact Report #22
Impact Report #21
Heartfelt Impact: Empowering Non-Profits to Raise More Money with HandWrytten
Impact Report #20
Impact Report #19
Fundraising Essentials with Christian Scott
Impact Report #18
Revolutionizing payment processing with Chase Harmer
Breaking Records and Raising Funds with Tasha Whitener
Blueprint for Auction Success with Elizabeth Bordelon
Breaking the Stigma with Celeste Mergens
Avoiding toxic relationships with your donors with Eric Ressler
HGA impact Report #16
Auction Success Secrets: Elevating Your Non-Profit Revenue with Dean Crownover
Unlocking Passion, Life Outlook, and Leadership: A Conversation with Julian Harris
HGA Impact Report #14
HGA Impact Report #13
Tension Unveiled: Fueling Growth in Non-Profits
HGA Impact Report #12
Discover Your Donors
HGA Impact Report #11
The Art of Recurring Donations and Donor Communication with Christi Jeffreys
HGA Impact Report #10
Webinar Recap Special
Empowering Nonprofits with Google with Joe Khoei
HGA Impact Report #9
Turning Discomfort into Impact
Money Whole Podcast Special Part 2
HGA Impact Report #8
Money Whole Podcast Special
Unlocking Auctioneer Insights with Abra Annes
HGA Impact Report #7
Gratitude in Ink with David Wachs
Behind the Bid with Jordan Campbell
HGA Impact Report #6
Embracing Challenges and Finding Joy
Small Non-Profits, Big Fundraising Wins with Matt Ashley
HGA Impact Report #5
Sponsor Events with Matt Ashley
HGA Impact Report #4
Domestic VS International
FUND-A-NEED & Knowing your market
HGA Impact Report #3
Super Silent Auctions
The Culture of Asking for More Money
Impact Report #2
There's ALWAYS an Opportunity to Raise Money
Impact Update #1
Overcoming the Fear of Failure in Non-Profit Fundraising
Focus on Your Mission!
The Power of Giving: Exploring Generosity, Growth Mindset, and Non-Profit Success
P1: Beyond Fundraising Misconceptions: Insights from Chris Lamm on Non-Profit Success
Insights from Life Event Staffing's Event Tech Experts
The Power of Streamlined Processes and Client-Centricity in Non-Profits
Building Bridges of Success: Nurturing Patience in the Non-Profit Journey
Make Sure Your Vendors Align with Your Mission
Start Planning for a Successful Event NOW!
Setting the Table: Unlock Your Fundraising Potential
Bad-A$$ Revenue Generators
P2: From Struggles to Success: A Candid Conversation with Jon Sommervold, Executive Director of Tallgrass Recovery
From Struggles to Success: A Candid Conversation with Jon Sommervold, Executive Director of Tallgrass Recovery
P2: From Vision to Reality: How the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation is Making an Impact
P1: From Vision to Reality: How the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation is Making an Impact
P2: The Many Faces of Leadership: Exploring Styles and Strategies with Beth Napleton
P1: The Many Faces of Leadership: Exploring Styles and Strategies with Beth Napleton
Mission-First Fundraising
Boot Camp Day 1 Debrief
How to Come Up with a Bulletproof Financial Plan
Business Principlies in the Non-Profit World with Matt Shoup
3 Strategies to Develop a Winning Mindset in Fundraising
Adapting in a Changing Business World
The Power of Underwriting!!!
P2: Building Relationships with KC Smurthwaite
Building Relationships with KC Smurthwaite
The Big Reveal: HGAFundraising Boot Camp
Establishing & Retaining Donor Relationships with Tim Kachuriak
Turn ONE Auction Item Into a SUPER Revenue Generator
Invest in Yourself
P2: What's the Deal with Consignment?
P1: What's the Deal with Consignment?
Self Awareness in the Non-Profit Space
P2: Initial Donor Outreach with Lori Zoss Kraska
Initial Donor Outreach with Lori Zoss Kraska
Donor Relations: the Dos & Don'ts
Let's talk 2023 fundraising! with Kevin Spykerman
Donations: How to Ask & Maintain
P2: Interview with Becky Felak, The Goodtimes Project
P1: Interview with Becky Felak, The Goodtimes Project
Part 2: The Different Perspectives of Leadership
Part 1: The Different Perspectives of Leadership
Strategic vs. Tactical Decision-Making
Part 2: Set Attainable Goals and Win! with Nicholas Harris
Set Attainable Goals and Win! with Nicholas Harris
Why Wait for the Season of Giving?
Part 2: Event Fundraising & Fundraising Technology Trends with Matt Burnell
Part 1: Event Fundraising & Fundraising Technology Trends with Matt Burnell
Remember Your "Why" with Jake Mangas
Part 2: 2022 Event Fundraising Trends with Ellen Toscano
Part 1: 2022 Event Fundraising Trends with Ellen Toscano
Why You Should Be Asking Your Donors for Feedback
Raise More Money by Being an Equal Opportunity Receiver
3 Questions to Ask Yourself As a Non-Profit Professional
Get the RIGHT People at Your Event!
It's NEVER a Bad Time to Advance Your Mission
Who is HGAFundraising?
Does Your ____ Really Have Your Organizations Best Interest in Mind?
Ask Us Anything! Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Fundraising
Importance vs. Urgency
J & T Riff: Prepare Your Donors to Give
The #1 Attribute to Possess as a Non-Profit Professional: Consistency
Plan for Your Event to Have Great Energy
J & T Riff: Don't Let the Size of Your Non-Profit Dictate the Size of Your Fundraising Goals
J&T Riff: Competition and Why We Think It's Good
They Say NO Because They Don't KNOW
J & T Riff: Stop Getting Stuck on the Value of Your Auction Items
J & T Riff: Find Your "Jazz and a Good Book"
Keep Your Ships in Order with Coach Shawn Shenk
Friendly Reminder: The Missing Ingredient is Encouragement!
J&T Riff: The Power of Optimism
Using Fund-A-Need with Dean Crownover
Different Ways to Use the Golden Ticket and Raise More Money! with Dean Crownover
Jason & Trevor Riff: Pressure is a Privilege
Jason & Trevor Riff: Stop Worrying About What Other Non-Profits Are Doing!
Jason & Trevor Riff: Keep Your Politics OUT of Your Fundraising!
Jason & Trevor Riff: It's Never Too Late to Say YES!
WD: How Using Consignment Could Go Wrong and Hurt Your Event
Jason & Trevor Riff: It's Hard Because It's Worth It!
Details Matter! How Minor Overlooked Details Can Cost You Thousands in Lost Donations
Stop Leaving Money on the Table and Make Your Mission the Star of the Show!
Put Blinders On and Focus On Your Mission and Event!
These board members are sucking the life out!