Accidental Fundraiser™

Network for Good
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Accidental Fundraiser™

Accidental Fundraiser, an original show from Network for Good, is written to you - the nonprofit leader, the Chief Everything Officer– answering the often unspoken questions rattling around in your mind. Letting you know that no matter what’s ahead, you’re not alone. Host and fundraising expert Kimberly O’Donnell empowers you with a “yes, I can” mentality ready for anything – including your next big fundraiser.

  1. 01/19/2023 · BONUS

    Aligning Your Board Members and the Mission with Bret Heinrich

    When you’re a global humanitarian organization serving people from Ecuador to Tanzania, the support of your board and volunteers is crucial. Without them, your mission can’t continue. In this episode, Bret Heinrich, president and CEO of Wings of Hope, shares how they’ve been able to get their board deeply and actively involved and why paying attention to the little things really goes a long way. You’ll also hear how Wings of Hope is leveraging technology to reach parts of the world too dangerous to enter.

    39 min

  2. 01/17/2023 · BONUS

    It's Worth It with Bret Heinrich

    There are multiple paths to becoming an accidental fundraiser and let's face it, accidental or not, fundraising is hard, but in the end, it's worth it. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to be reminded of the joys of fundraising and the impact it can have on the world. Here’s a snippet of insight from those doing it to keep you inspired. Check out the full episode later this week and be sure to follow Accidental Fundraiser so you never miss any of our other conversations to help you reach your nonprofit goals.

    2 min

  3. 01/05/2023 · BONUS

    How Walmart Giving’s Grantmaking Lifts Communities Up

    When applying for funding from a grantmaking organization, it is crucial to understand its mission and goals. Erin Hogue, senior director of strategic initiatives with Walmart Giving, has been involved in the nonprofit world for years, and is passionate about giving nonprofit organizations the visibility they need to reach donors. In this episode, she shares how Walmart and Sam's Club engage their customers, members, and associates to support causes that are meaningful to them and their communities. You’ll learn how they work with public and private sector partners to solve, support, and address societal needs and what executive directors and fundraisers should think about when working with grantmaking organizations like Walmart.

    49 min

  4. 01/03/2023 · BONUS

    It's Worth It with Erin Hogue

    There are multiple paths to becoming an accidental fundraiser and let's face it, accidental or not, fundraising is hard, but in the end, it's worth it. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to be reminded of the joys of fundraising and the impact it can have on the world. Here’s a snippet of insight from those doing it to keep you inspired. Check out the full episode later this week and be sure to follow Accidental Fundraiser so you never miss any of our other conversations to help you reach your nonprofit goals.

    1 min

  5. 12/20/2022 · BONUS

    GivingTuesday 2022: The Data and Stories Behind the Global Day of Giving

    Each year, accidental fundraisers ask themselves the question, “what am I going to do this GivingTuesday?” Whether you use GivingTuesday as a key part of your year-end campaign or leverage the day to celebrate both your partners and volunteers, this global day of giving allows you to maximize impact within your community. As GivingTuesday celebrates its 10th anniversary, Woodrow Rosenbaum, chief data officer for Giving Tuesday, and Pete Karns, senior vice president of corporate strategy at Bonterra, dive into the results, uncovering trends and heartwarming stories from the day. Listen in to hear why GivingTuesday had its greatest day of giving yet and how things went from both an individual and corporate giving standpoint.

    44 min

  6. 12/01/2022 · BONUS

    Fundraisers, Keep This in Mind for 2023

    As we approach the end of 2022, we want to dive into the state of the social good sector with two of our personal fundraising coaches at Bonterra and Network for Good. In this episode, Chany Ockert and Cherian Koshy share trends they’re hearing among nonprofit fundraisers and executive directors at organizations of all sizes and mission areas. They share their advice on what to think about for 2023, how to fundraise and engage supporters in a more personal way, and advice for avoiding burnout through the holidays and beyond.

    33 min

  7. 11/30/2022 · BONUS

    It's Worth It with Chany Ockert and Cherian Koshy

    There are multiple paths to becoming an accidental fundraiser and let's face it, accidental or not, fundraising is hard, but in the end, it's worth it. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to be reminded of the joys of fundraising and the impact it can have on the world. Here’s a snippet of insight from those doing it to keep you inspired. Check out the full episode later this week and be sure to follow Accidental Fundraiser so you never miss any of our other conversations to help you reach your nonprofit goals.

    2 min

  8. 10/20/2022

    Powerful Fundraising Wisdom from Season 2

    Sometimes in fundraising, you have to step outside of your comfort zone, dive in and learn something new.  It can be challenging—there’s no question about it. But in the end, it’s all worth it.  In our second season of Accidental Fundraiser, you’ve heard stories from extraordinary individuals who have been challenged, learned how to keep going, and experienced success and failure along the way. To celebrate the closing of this season, we're revisiting some key moments from these conversations and pausing to reflect on the wisdom our awesome guests shared. Listen in to hear some themes we noticed, like how clear purpose creates a strong, inspiring culture; why you should trust the process; and how authenticity is a key driver of success.

    12 min
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Accidental Fundraiser, an original show from Network for Good, is written to you - the nonprofit leader, the Chief Everything Officer– answering the often unspoken questions rattling around in your mind. Letting you know that no matter what’s ahead, you’re not alone. Host and fundraising expert Kimberly O’Donnell empowers you with a “yes, I can” mentality ready for anything – including your next big fundraiser.

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  • Creator
    Network for Good
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Network for Good 2021
  • Show Website
    Accidental Fundraiser™

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