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The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast — 142 episodes

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Peer Power: Ambassadors and Giving Circles

2

Rethinking Major Gifts Metrics in 2026

3

Pruning Your Portfolio to Grow Your Results

4

Crafting Offers for Transformational Giving

5

Trust-Building Conversations with Major Donors

6

A Modern Tech Stack for Major Gift Success

7

Writing Donor Messages with AI, Not by AI

8

Take Back Your Week, Grow Your Major Gifts

9

From Mid-Level to Major: Mapping the Journey

10

Corporate Giving as a Major Gifts Lever

11

Next-Gen Major Donors and the New Rules of Engagement

12

Your 2026 Case for Transformational Gifts

13

Making Your Major Gift Portfolio Shock-Resistant

14

Discovery That Builds Trust, Not Pressure

15

Turning Leaders into Effective Major Gift Partners

16

Making Stewardship Personal, Scalable, Sustainable

17

AI-Powered Prep: Human-Centered Conversations

18

Finding Your Real Top 25 Donor Prospects

19

Your 2026 Major Gifts Plan: Aspirational but Realistic

20

How ‘Calling All Heroes’ Elevates Fundraising and Community Impact

21

Creating Immersive Experiences that Move Donors to Action

22

The Excellence in Major Gift Fundraising Seminar Experience

23

Building a Human-Centered Fundraising Pipeline

24

Why “Tips and Tricks” Are Failing Fundraisers

25

Strategies for Major Donor Retention

26

Breaking Down Silos: Why the Future of Fundraising is Human-Centered

27

Becoming Ken: What Fundraisers Can Learn about Dignity, Trust, and Self-Worth

28

How to Build Trust and Stand Firm in Fundraising

29

Bridging the Gap: Blending Donor and Community-Centered Fundraising

30

From Overwhelm to Opportunity: AI and the Modern Fundraiser

31

Honoring Voices: Building an Ethical Storytelling Culture in Nonprofits

32

Digital Heartbeats: Engaging Major Donors in a Virtual World

33

Embracing the Subscription Model in Nonprofit Giving

34

Drawing a Line Between Fundraiser and Donor

35

Bold Fundraising During Tumultuous Times

36

Ten Toes Down: Building Bold, Inclusive Philanthropy in Uncertain Times

37

The Slow Fundraising Movement: Depth Over Speed

38

Transforming Donor Relationships with Data-Driven Moves Management

39

Transforming Major Gifts: How ModernICG Is Shaping the Future of Fundraising

40

Beyond the Thank-You: Transforming Major Donors into Lifelong Partners

41

Overcoming the Top 7 Major Gift Fundraising Hurdles

42

Intentional Storytelling: Empowering Patients, Inspiring Donors

43

Be Courageous: Insights from AFP Global Chair Roger Ali

44

The Power of a Team-First Culture in Major Gift Success

45

From Burnout to Balance: Lessons from Kishshana Palmer

46

Navigating Stakeholder Expectations and Building Sustainable Fundraising Strategies

47

What Separates Great Nonprofits from Those that Struggle

48

Leveraging Digital Strategies for Major Gift Cultivation

49

Supercharge Your Capital Campaign with Challenge Gifts

50

Your Roadmap to Major Gift Success

51

5 Strategies that Work for Mastering Major Donor Cultivation

52

The Silent Revolution of Anonymous Giving

53

How "Thank You" Can Transform Your Fundraising

54

The Power of Preparation: Keys to Launching a Successful Capital Campaign

55

The Power of Conversational Fundraising: Strategies for Meaningful Donor Engagement

56

Building a Movement of Charitable Living Through Monthly Giving

57

Beyond the Ask: How Relationship Fundraising Can Transform Your Nonprofit

58

Insights from the 2024 State of Capital Campaigns Benchmark Report

59

From Stress to Success: Transforming Your Fundraising Mindset with Mallory Erickson

60

How Donors Feel About the Use of AI in Fundraising

61

Bridging Crypto and Causes: Shaping the Next Era of Giving

62

Community Impact: The Power of Giving Circles

63

The Transformative Power of Immersive Storytelling

64

Community Catalysts: Inspiring Change with Floyd Jones

65

Building Bridges: Connecting Passion and Fundraising

66

Unleashing the Power of Infectious Generosity with Chris Anderson

67

Unlocking the Secrets of Nonprofit Marketing Success

68

Elevate Your Fundraising Game with Fractional Expertise

69

Six Steps to Creating A Successful Fundraising Plan in 2024

70

Transform Your Fundraising with Visual Storytelling

71

From Volunteer to Donor: The Super Supporter

72

Hard Asks Made Easy

73

Transform Your Donor Engagement Through Text Messaging

74

Creating Constellations of Stories

75

The Power of AI in Fundraising: A Conversation with Cherian Koshy

76

Unveiling the Power of Purposeful Storytelling with Kristin Sukraw

77

The Neuroscience of Fundraising Love

78

New Research: The State of Capital Campaigns

79

Fearless Fundraising & Leadership Lessons

80

Fundraising for Introverts

81

Mastering the Art of Telefundraising

82

Elevate Your Nonprofit: Building a Next Level Organization

83

Heart-Centered Fundraising: Make Friends First – Ask Later

84

Building a Robust Fundraising Engine: Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders

85

The Power of Passion and Empathy in Nonprofit Leadership

86

Unleashing the Power of Innovation in Fundraising Strategies

87

Building & Scaling Your Legacy Giving Program

88

Unleashing The Power of Communication in Your Nonprofit

89

Strengthening Your Board Engagement

90

The Song of Significance with Seth Godin

91

The Power of Recurring Giving Communities

92

Harnessing the Power of Hybrid Events to Build Community and Raise Money

93

Mastering Mindset for Fundraising Success

94

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Wellness in the Fundraising Profession with Ian Adair

95

The Power of Data Metrics and Accountability

96

Unlocking Volunteer Power with Geng Wang: Maximize Nonprofit Impact

97

How Prospect Research Can Help Generate Extraordinary Fundraising Results

98

Find Your Red Thread for Fundraising Success with Tamsen Webster

99

The Generosity Crisis – The Case for RADICAL CONNECTION to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges

100

Unlocking the Power of Prospect Research with Helen Brown

101

A Conversation with CNN Hero of the Year, Nelly Cheboi

102

Unstoppable Amy Eisenstein: Unlocking Major Gift Fundraising & Capital Campaign Success

103

Creating Equity for LGBTQ+ Fundraisers

104

Finding Your Fundraising Joy

105

How to Tell Powerful Stories Through Video

106

Predictions & Preparations for 2023 Fundraising

107

Transform23 Highlights, Insights & Takeaways

108

Good is for Everyone: Corporate Philanthropy Then, Now & Future.

109

The Case for Crypto: What We Can Learn from Challenging Times

110

The Science of Happiness & Gratitude

111

A Conversation with AFP Global's New Board Chair

112

How to Be a Good Fundraising Ancestor

113

Courageous Discomfort: Conversations About Race and Racism

114

How to Use Stories to Drive Donor Retention & Authentic Relationships

115

Transform23 because what got us here, won’t get us there.

116

Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game with Hardy Smith

117

My Top 5 Insights from Working with Nearly 200 Australian Arts & Culture Fundraising Pros in Five Capital Cities in Ten Days

118

Mindset & Leadership Skills Are Pivotal to Creating Change

119

The Power of Asking for Help

120

The How & Why of Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Nonprofit

121

Building a Diverse and Accountable Board

122

The Current State of the Fundraising Profession

123

Working Remotely, Knowing Your Numbers & Future of Philanthropy

124

Philanthropy in Communities of Color

125

The Role of Emotion in Fundraising

126

The Surprising Gift of Doubt

127

The Future of Individual Giving

128

Fundraising In a Challenging Economy

129

Going International

130

Future-Proofing Your Social Media & Digital Marketing Strategy

131

Reimagining Fundraising & Leadership in Central & Eastern Europe and Everywhere

132

Your Case Is More About the Donor Than Your Organization

133

Who the Movers-and-Shakers Call When They Want Something Big to Happen

134

The Importance of Creating & Maintaining Heart-Centered Connections with Our Donors

135

Reimagining Fundraising for Arts & Culture Post-Shutdown

136

Understanding Your Donor’s Perspectives, Unspoken Concerns and Questions

137

A Conversation with The Godfather of Relationship Fundraising

138

Make It A Happy New Year–Start to Finish

139

The Honor of Thanking Donors

140

About Your Case for Support

141

5 Important Lessons I Learned in 9 Years as a Chief Philanthropy Officer

142

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