43 min

[Top Agency Series] The Magic of Direct Response and AI in Nonprofit Growth With Mike Nellis INspired INsider Podcast

    • Marketing

Mike Nellis is the Founder of Authentic, a marketing agency that specializes in online fundraising, media, and creative design, and has helped raise over $1 billion online. With a deep-rooted political background, including work for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, Mike possesses a profound understanding of engaging communities and stakeholders digitally. He's also the Founder of Quiller.ai, an Adweek 2023 AI Efficiency Award-winning tool designed to revolutionize online fundraising using generative AI technology.
In this episode… In the competitive world of online fundraising and political campaigns, staying ahead of the curve and maintaining a healthy organizational culture are crucial. Many organizations struggle with staff burnout, ineffective marketing strategies, and the relentless pace of technological change. Addressing these challenges requires both a deep understanding of the industry and a willingness to innovate. 
Mike Nellis, fundraising and AI expert, is pioneering the space with his focus on authenticity and culture. By studying the successes of the Obama campaign, Mike recognized early on the power of personal connections and authenticity in online fundraising. He took this learning and started Authentic, where he emphasized nurturing a positive work environment and avoiding the pitfalls he experienced at other workplaces. Moreover, Mike embraced the future by founding Quiller.ai, which leverages AI to streamline fundraising efforts and combat burnout. 
In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Mike Nellis, Founder of Authentic and Quiller.ai, to discuss the intersection of AI and online fundraising. The two touch on utilizing email marketing tactics to elevate campaign strategies, the value of developing solid systems and processes for business efficiency, Mike's journey from Obama's campaign to founding a leading marketing agency, and the cultural shift toward a four-day workweek.

Mike Nellis is the Founder of Authentic, a marketing agency that specializes in online fundraising, media, and creative design, and has helped raise over $1 billion online. With a deep-rooted political background, including work for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, Mike possesses a profound understanding of engaging communities and stakeholders digitally. He's also the Founder of Quiller.ai, an Adweek 2023 AI Efficiency Award-winning tool designed to revolutionize online fundraising using generative AI technology.
In this episode… In the competitive world of online fundraising and political campaigns, staying ahead of the curve and maintaining a healthy organizational culture are crucial. Many organizations struggle with staff burnout, ineffective marketing strategies, and the relentless pace of technological change. Addressing these challenges requires both a deep understanding of the industry and a willingness to innovate. 
Mike Nellis, fundraising and AI expert, is pioneering the space with his focus on authenticity and culture. By studying the successes of the Obama campaign, Mike recognized early on the power of personal connections and authenticity in online fundraising. He took this learning and started Authentic, where he emphasized nurturing a positive work environment and avoiding the pitfalls he experienced at other workplaces. Moreover, Mike embraced the future by founding Quiller.ai, which leverages AI to streamline fundraising efforts and combat burnout. 
In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Mike Nellis, Founder of Authentic and Quiller.ai, to discuss the intersection of AI and online fundraising. The two touch on utilizing email marketing tactics to elevate campaign strategies, the value of developing solid systems and processes for business efficiency, Mike's journey from Obama's campaign to founding a leading marketing agency, and the cultural shift toward a four-day workweek.

43 min