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Responsive Lab Podcast — 187 episodes
EP 89: Building Campaigns That Last Beyond the Goal with Chad Paris
EP 88: Building Product-Centered Donor Experiences with Ben Webb
EP 87: Building a Better Way to Fundraise with Derric Bakker
EP 86: How To Adopt AI Without Destroying Your Culture with Tim Lockie
EP 85: Using Data Quality to Unlock AI's Potential in Fundraising with Erin Stender
EP 84: Building Sustained Giving Through Human Connection and Technology with Chris Larson
EP 83: Turning Program Metrics Into Fundraising Fuel with Chris Palombo
EP 82: Building Diversified Donor Portfolios with Audrey Cooper
EP 81: How Nonprofits Can Use LinkedIn to Find and Cultivate New Donors with Randy Molland
EP 80: Building Healthy Nonprofit Cultures That Fight Burnout with Dr. Jeff McGee
EP 79: Building AI-Powered Major Gift Programs That Don't Lose the Human Touch with Griff Bohm
EP 78: Building a Loyalty Program That Celebrates Every Gift with Carly Plate and Dominika McLean
EP 77: Building a Donor Strategy That Honors Every Gift with Dean Axelrod
EP 76: How to Build a Brand That Drives Long-Term Fundraising Growth with Donna Lucas
EP 75: What the 2026 Nonprofit AI Adoption Report Reveals About How Nonprofits Actually Use AI with Nathan Chappell
EP 74: How to Build a Capital Campaign Around Real Donor Conversations with Meg George
EP 73: What AI Actually Changes (And Doesn't Change) About Nonprofit Data with T. Clay Buck
EP 72: Building Trust with Donors Through Better Impact Measurement with Sonja Schappert Howden
EP 71: Building a Relationship-First Fundraising Culture with Marc Stein
EP 70: Digital Strategies to Drive Sustainable Fundraising Growth with Matt Lombardi
EP 69: Mid-Level Matters: Turning Overlooked Donors Into Loyal Supporters with Kel Haney
EP 68: How Nonprofits Can Grow Major Gifts Using Noncash Strategies with Bailey Huston [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
EP 67: Using Neuroscience to Strengthen Donor Relationships with Cherian Koshy
EP 66: Measuring What Matters: Turning Impact into Action for Growing Nonprofits with John Mark & Lauren Vanderpool
EP 65: Building a Healthy, Human-Centered Culture in Nonprofits with Ian Adair
EP 64: Relationship at Scale: Building Smarter, Sustainable Donor Stewardship with Rachel Bearbower
EP 63: What It Really Takes to Run a Multi-Year Fundraising Campaign with Will Smallwood
EP 62: How to Keep Donors Engaged When the Economy Tightens with Aarika Riddle
EP 61: Energized Fundraising: Happiness Habits for Long-Haul Success with Amy Eisenstein
EP 60: The charity: water Experience Lab: Our Bet on In-Person, Immersive Storytelling with Viktoria Harrison
EP 59: Calling All Heroes: Bridging the Divide in Modern Fundraising with Tammy Zonker
EP 58: Top 3 Digital Marketing Mistakes You’re Probably Making and How to Fix Them with Chris Barlow, Brady Josephson, and Matt Scott
EP 57: Multiplication Mindset: How Responsive Fundraisers Build Movements with Becky Endicott & Jonathan McCoy
EP 56: Starting a Planned Giving Program That Lasts with Russell James
EP 55: How to Manage your Mid-Major/Major Donor Portfolios for Real Results with Gail Perry, Missy Gale, and Andrew Olsen
EP 54: Breaking Down the 2025 Nonprofit Peer Report: Strategy, Systems, and Storytelling with Javan Van Gronigen
EP 53: AI Predictive Models, Generative Messaging, and Real-World AI Applications for Fundraisers with Nathan Chappell
EP 52: How Data and Tech Can Deepen Donor Relationships at Scale with Stephen Boudreau & Erik Tomalis
EP 51: The New Nonprofit Tech Toolkit: Preparing Your Organization for the Next 5 Years
EP 50: Building a Renewed Narrative with Community (and Breaking Old Story Myths!)
EP 49: Don’t Lose the Donor: Keeping Fundraising Human in a Tech-Driven World with Sterrin Bird
EP 48: How to Transform Data Into Strategic Decisions Using AI with Tim Paris & T. Clay Buck
EP 47: Aligning AI with Mission: Human-Centered Messaging with Matt Scott
EP 46: Empathy-Driven Social Strategy for Nonprofits with Brynne Krispin
EP 45: Overcoming the Competition For Connection with Nathan Chappell
EP 44: Fixing What’s Broken in Nonprofit Email Marketing with Katelyn Baughan
EP 43: Turning Event Attendees into Long-Term Donors with Sam Staley [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
EP 42: Navigating Budget Cuts, Donor Shifts, and Uncertainty with Barbara O’Reilly
EP 41: Designing & Scaling a Donor Retention Strategy In 2025 with Christine Robertson and John Mark Vanderpool
EP 40: Creating Memorable Experiences for Modern Donors with Brand Building with Brady Josephson
EP 39: Scaling Relational Giving Through Giving Circles with Emily Rasmussen [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
EP 38: Beyond the Ask: Why Donor Lifetime Value Should Shape Your Strategy with John Mark Vanderpool
EP 37: Leading Change with Empathy: The PAUSE Framework for Nonprofits with Heather Hiscox
EP 36: From Story to Strategy: Marketing That Drives Donor Action with Aidan Augustin
EP 35: The Mid-Level Multiplier Effect: How to Transform Your Major Gift Pipeline with Jeff Schreifels
EP 34: How AI is Transforming Fundraising and Donor Relationships with Gabe Cooper and Nathan Chappell
EP 33: Building Clean, Connected, and Donor-Centric CRMs with Christine Robertson [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
EP 32: Inside the 2025 Benchmark Report with Carly Berna & Gabe Cooper
EP 31: Breaking Through Donor Fatigue with Beth Fisher
EP 30: Avoiding the Hidden Risks in CRM Transitions with Glen Peck [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
EP 29: Turning Event Donors into Lifelong Supporters with Trevor Nelson [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
EP 28: AI, Empathy, and the Human Side of Nonprofit Innovation with Tim Lockie
EP 27: Turning Donor Data into Actionable Journeys with George Weiner [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
EP 26: Donor Retention, Board Engagement, and Campaign Readiness with Barbara O'Reilly [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
EP 25: Building Donor Relationships Through Thoughtful Data Practices with Christine Robertson
EP 24: Rethinking Recurring Giving: Behavioral Science for Better Donor Retention with Griff Bohm [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
EP 23: Building Sustainable Fundraising Growth Through Strategic Donor Relationships w/ Mike Esposito [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
EP 22: The Formula for Fundraising Success with Diana Hoyt
EP 21: Enhancing Nonprofit Efficiency with Collaborative Strategies w/ Miriam Dicks [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
EP 20: Boosting Nonprofit Impact with Email and Donation Page Tips w/ Josh Burns [Ask a Responsive Fundraiser]
Episode 19: Transforming Major Gifts Through the Collaborative Ask with Gail Perry
Episode 18: [SPECIAL EPISODE]: The Easiest Way to Grow as a Fundraiser This Year [Without Leaving Your Desk]
Episode 17 [SPECIAL EPISODE]: 5 Years Since COVID: How Fundraising’s Changed and What It Means for You
Episode 16: How to Listen to and Understand Your Donors
Episode 15: The Future of Fundraising Acquisition with Brad Davies
Episode 14: How to Choose the Right Tech for Your Nonprofit with Matt Scott from CauseMic
Episode 13: Sustainable Giving Unlocked with Dave Raley
Episode 12: The Responsive Lab Welcomes Scott Holthaus!
Episode 11: The Secrets of AI: Creating a Culture of Curiosity
Episode 10: Microsoft’s Lessons for Nonprofits with Erin McHugh Saif
Episode 9: We Are For Good’s Keys to Successful Nonprofits
Episode 8: The Giving Experience Research Study with OneCause
Episode 7: Fundraising Trends & the Power of Leading Up with Trent Dunham
Episode 6: “What the Fundraising?” A Look at Mallory Erickson’s Latest Book
Episode 5: How to Make Every Donor Feel Like a Major Donor with Andrew Olsen
Episode 4: Scaling Your Nonprofit with Taylor Shanklin
Episode 3: Virtuous’ First-Ever Benchmark Report with CEO Gabe Cooper
Episode 2: Turning Fans into Donors: Making the Nonprofit Connection
Episode 1: Dana Snyder’s Guide to Expanding Your Monthly Donor Program
Episode 0: Welcome to The Responsive Lab!
The Evolving Landscape of Community Giving
Always On: A Holistic Approach To Digital Donor Relations
How Marketing Automation Accelerates Philanthropic Impact with Abigayle Tobia
Generosity Reimagined: Helping Without Hurting with Dr. Bertrhude Albert
The Downstream Impact Of Changing Technology Live With Mel Trotter Ministries
The Most Important Ingredient In Donor Retention with Nathan Hill
Practical Donor Engagement Insights: Top 3 Takeaways from the Giving USA 2023 Report
Data-Driven Insights from the Giving USA Report 2023
The Social Return On Investment: 8 Reasons Why We Measure Impact with John Mark Vanderpool, Co-Founder of Social Impact Solutions
Reimagining Title Sponsorships with Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News
Toby Weiss on Everything Responsive Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know About Technology to Effectively Maximize Organizational Impact
Bill and Sarah TeDesco on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Achieve Better Fundraising and Outreach Results
Katrina VanHuss and Otis Fulton on Social Fundraising and Mining the New Peer-to-Peer Landscape
Heather Hiscox on Dismantling the Status Quo
Ben Johnson on Transformational Growth Mindsets
Tony Martignetti on Demystifying Planned Giving for Your Nonprofit
Tania Bhattacharyya on Building Your Brand and Voice to Drive Change and Raise Revenue
Michelle Boggs on Classy’s 2022 Why America Gives Report and What it Means for Nonprofits in 2023
Matthew Dildine on Relational Fundraising and Radical Partnership
Dana Snyder on Digital Strategy
Stacy LeBaron on Podcasting and Pivoting
Kent Woodyard on a "Day One" Mindset
Brian Numainville on Organizational Insights for 2021
Cameron Ripley On Nonprofit Marketing
Ray Taylor on Nonprofit Leadership and Fundraising Planning
Ariel Glassman on Donor Cultivation
Mallory Erickson on Mindset Shifts for Fundraisers
Kris Putnam-Walkerly on Abundance and Philanthropy
Casey Davis on Fundraising Partnerships
The Future of Fundraising: 6 Lessons Learned in 2020 & How to Pivot Going Forward
Chris Hammond and Jen Linck on Nonprofit Marketing Plans
JB Stark on Resiliency and Growth at The Trevor Project
Sarah Landman On Personalized Donor Stewardship
Steven Aguiar On Growth Marketing for Nonprofits
Lindsay Voltz On Stewarding Today's Donor Well
Building Smart Nonprofits with David J. O'Brien and Matthew D. Craig
Bridget Jones & Kelly Hayman On Fundraising With Purpose, Not Parties
Gordon Pont On Building A Remarkable Nonprofit Brand
Dan Reed On Crafting Effective Digital Fundraising Campaigns
Jake Smith (Blood:Water Mission) On Leading With Courage
Catherine Moore On Effective Nonprofit Change Management
Vance Roush On Cultivating A Spirit of Generosity
Sherry Quam Taylor On Fully Funding Your Mission
Jake Smith (Blood:Water Mission) On Leading With Courage
MaryEllen Dickey, CFRE, On Balancing Donor Acquisition & Retention
M. Gale & Associates On The Power of Listening To Fuel Fundraising Results
The Partnership Between Annual Fund & Major Donor Development
Kelsie Smith On Using Collaboration To Grow Your Nonprofit's Impact
Ryan Brown, Stock Broker Turned Fundraiser, On Full Heart Donor Development
Justin Ellis from Thompson On Transformational Giving
Beth Fisher On Nonprofit Leadership & Vulnerability
Matt Mundt from CURE International On How To Bridge the Giver & Good Gap
Rubin Singh On Nonprofit CRM Adoption Planning & Essential Practices
Andrew Olsen, CFRE On Building Donor Trust & Scaling Growth
Javan Van Gronigen On Using Story To Deepen Donor Relationships
Oli Bridge On Using Personalized Video To Grow Donor Relationships
Dawn Crawford On Nonprofit Communications & How To Connect Donors With Your Cause
Martin Leifield On What Makes A Tremendous Fundraiser
Sarah Olivieri On Vulnerability & Process To Thrive Through Change
Barbara O'Reilly, CFRE On The New Norm & Thriving Through Uncertainty
Sophie W. Penney, Ph.D. On Nonprofit Leadership &
*Special Release* Responsive Fundraising: The Donor-Centric Framework
Shannon McCracken, CEO at The Nonprofit Alliance, On Fundraising In Challenging Times
Julia Campbell On How Nonprofits Should Maximize Social Media
Chad Williams, CEO of FiveQ, On Personalized Donor Engagement
Brian Sooy On How To Craft Your Nonprofit's Story
T. Clay Buck on Fundraising Musts In 2020 & Beyond
Greg Warner, CEO of MarketSmart, Shares What Donors Really Want
Gabe Cooper on Responsive Fundraising
Dan Reed (Part II) on How To Inspire Generosity At Scale
Mark Santiago, Founder and Entrepreneur Talks Social Media For Today's Nonprofits
Dan Reed (Part I) on the True Purpose of a Fundraiser
Carter Crockett, Entrepreneur and Scholar Talks Winning vs. Flourishing
Hilary Noon, EVP at Pursuant, on The Value of Donor Loyalty
Ryan Corry on Authentic Donor Relations
Taylor Shanklin Reveals Nonprofit Growth Strategies You Need to Know
Adam Walker: What Makes a Great Nonprofit Website
Beth Guckenberger: Mastering Fundraising with the Art of Storytelling
Brady Josephson from Next After
John Lyon: Mobilizing Donors for Global Emergency Response Efforts
Heather Hiscox: Challenging Nonprofit Leaders to Think Differently About Innovation
Kendra Jeffreys, Sr. Director of US Operations at Mission to the World
Dave Raley, EVP at Masterworks
Carly Berna, Director of Marketing at Jewish Voice
Brad Davies, Fundraiser in Chief at Hatch Fundraising
Trent Dunham, President of Dunham + Company
Nicole Johansson and Sheryl Root, OneHope
Emily Lesko, VP of Digital Business Solutions at iDonate
Steve Cook, President of Equitas
Josh Tijerina, Digital Advocacy Guru and Co-Founder of Halcyon
Stephen Boudreau, Co-Founder of Ascendio and Raise Donors
Jon Burgess, Chief Publishing Officer at David C Cook
Nate Hughes, VP of Partnerships at 1MISSION
Larry Johnson, Author, Fundraising Coach and Founder of The 8 Principles
Francis Tao, Founder of SAWA, former Comm Traffic Mgr at IJM
Justin Narducci, CEO of Life Water
Chris Horst, VP of Development of HOPE International