The Nonprofit Boost: Leveraging Corporate Support for Fundraising Success

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Unlock the strategies your nonprofit needs to grow revenue and fuel your mission. Join us for real conversations with expert guests as we decode the data and tactics behind successful fundraising. Whether you're navigating capital campaigns, securing major gifts, growing corporate giving, or building out donor profiles, this podcast delivers the fundraising intelligence you need. We explore actionable insights on challenge matches, matching gifts, workplace giving, corporate sponsorships, and employer data. Stop guessing and start growing. Subscribe to master modern fundraising.

  1. Unlocking Corporate Giving: The Role of Employee Engagement in Nonprofit Success

    1D AGO

    Unlocking Corporate Giving: The Role of Employee Engagement in Nonprofit Success

    Is your nonprofit tired of chasing one-off annual checks that leave employees disconnected and donor retention low? Many organizations struggle to bridge the gap between corporate CSR goals and actual employee participation. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Moses Abudarham, Chief Executive Officer of Good Today, to discuss why the traditional "top-down" model of corporate philanthropy is failing. Moses argues that generosity is a muscle that must be exercised daily, rather than once a year. We explore how shifting to a daily giving cadence can solve the "burnout" problem, where employees are too overwhelmed to engage with matching gifts or complex volunteer programs. Moses shares how "bite-sized" philanthropy not only provides consistent fundraising intelligence for nonprofits but also creates a more inclusive ecosystem for smaller organizations that support rare diseases or localized community needs. What You Will Learn: 1. Generosity as a Habit: Why daily micro-actions lead to higher donor retention and more sustainable revenue than annual campaigns. 2. The Culture Connection: How to identify if a company’s workplace giving is authentic or just "greenwashing." 3. Empowering Employees: Strategies for boosting employee engagement by giving them agency over where corporate dollars are directed. 4. The Bridge to Big Impact: How small, consistent donations serve as a pathway toward major gifts and deeper corporate sponsorships. 5. The "Educate, Engage, Empower" Framework: A three-step process to turn passive observers into active, lifelong donors. Also available on Youtube.

    25 min
  2. Cultivating & Stewarding Major Donors (The Matching Gift Twist)

    2D AGO

    Cultivating & Stewarding Major Donors (The Matching Gift Twist)

    Are you treating your high-net-worth supporters like ATM machines or true partners? Many nonprofits lose out on significant revenue because they rely on "cookie-cutter" outreach rather than personalized donor stewardship. In this episode, we sit down with Jill Anderson, Principal and Founder of Jill C. Anderson Consulting, LLC, to dismantle the dangerous assumptions that stall major gifts. Jill shares why "no reaction" from a donor is still a signal and how to build a stewardship matrix that manages expectations without losing the human touch. We dive deep into the "bottom-up" approach to corporate sponsorships, showing you how middle managers can be your most effective ambassadors for unlocking workplace giving revenue. Whether you are managing capital campaigns or trying to improve your donor retention rates, Jill’s 30 years of insight will help you stop leaving money on the table and start building mutually beneficial partnerships. What You Will Learn: 1. The Assumption Trap: Why treating every organization as a generality is the fastest way to a "no" and how to pivot to fundraising intelligence. 2. The Stewardship Matrix: How to create a clear internal process for stewarding donors at every giving level to eliminate team confusion. 3. Corporate Door-Openers: Why your next big break might come from a middle manager rather than a CEO and how they facilitate payroll donations and VTO. 4. Matching Gift Proposals: Strategies to integrate matching gifts directly into your proposals to amplify high-net-worth impact. 5. Personalized Recognition: When to use high-tech tools like video boxes and when a simple matching gift mention is more effective. Also available on Youtube.

    25 min
  3. Bigger Impact, Same Donors: Rethinking Revenue Streams

    4D AGO

    Bigger Impact, Same Donors: Rethinking Revenue Streams

    Are you tired of the endless cycle of bake sales and high-pressure donation appeals? Most nonprofit leaders feel the weight of "donor fatigue," yet millions in potential funding are left on the table because we rely solely on traditional asks. In this episode, we explore a transformative approach to donor stewardship that turns everyday grocery lists into a passive recurring revenue stream. Joining us are Bill Wollrab, Founder of AllPeople Marketplace, and Marie C. Zoutomou-Quintanilla, Head of Nonprofit Advisory of AllPeople Marketplace. They share how their customer-owned model shifts the focus from "giving more" to "shopping smarter," offering a 5% give-back that is 10 times more impactful than previous retail programs. Whether you are looking to maximize your matching gift revenue or implement more efficient fundraising software, this conversation will help you empower your community to fund your mission through their daily habits. What You Will Learn: 1. Passive Revenue Streams: How to move beyond monthly asks and tap into the "new economy" of everyday spending. 2. Lowering Acquisition Costs: Why word-of-mouth marketing is 5x more effective than traditional advertising for donor retention. 3. Corporate Social Responsibility: How to engage with workplace giving and corporate sponsorships by aligning with sustainable brands. 4. Community Ownership: The power of equity crowdfunding and why putting the customer at the center creates lasting impact. You can also watch this podcast on Youtube.

    31 min
  4. Hitting Your Stride: Strategies for Scaling Individual Giving When Results are Stable

    4D AGO

    Hitting Your Stride: Strategies for Scaling Individual Giving When Results are Stable

    Is your nonprofit’s growth hitting a plateau even though you're doing everything "by the book"? We all love the prestige of a major gift or a massive gala check, but the true heartbeat of sustainable revenue is the individual donor. The challenge isn’t just finding new supporters in a crowded attention economy; it’s moving from maintaining a donor base to truly scaling it. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, Colleen is joined by 30-year fundraising veteran and CFRE, a Fundraising Coach, and Founder of The Cause Specialists, Joanne Toller, to discuss how to hit the accelerator on your individual giving program. Joanne breaks down why donor stewardship and relationship building are the often-overlooked foundations of growth. We explore the inextricably linked relationship between individual donations and corporate matching gifts, revealing how you can leverage matching gift revenue to give your supporters a powerful reason to upgrade their impact. Whether you are looking to refresh your capital campaigns or simply want to stop the scroll with younger generations, this conversation provides the roadmap to scale your reach without losing the personal touch. What You Will Learn: 1. The Donor Pyramid: How to use annual campaigns to feed your pipeline for major gifts and long-term donor retention. 2. The Matching Gift Multiplier: Why 1 in 3 donors increase their gift size when they know it can be matched by their employer. 3. Scaling with Tech: How to use fundraising tools like video messaging and automated matching gift software to maintain a personal connection at scale. 4. Generational Shifts: Strategies to engage Millennials and Gen Z by mastering the "attention economy" and crafting high-impact hooks. 5. Building a Culture of Philanthropy: Practical ways to involve your board and staff in donor stewardship through simple, human gestures. Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 The heartbeat of sustainable nonprofits: Individual donors 01:42 Meet the expert: Joanne Toller of The Cause Specialists 02:42 Why individual giving is the fuel for matching gifts 04:31 The most overlooked foundational strategies for scaling 05:54 Navigating the challenges of the "Attention Economy" 08:12 Using technology and fundraising software to increase capacity 11:51 The future of AI and hybrid teams in fundraising 14:19 Final advice: How to stay current without chasing "shiny objects" Video Podcast also available on Youtube.

    16 min
  5. The Great Wealth Transfer: How to Future-Proof Your Fundraising with Planned Giving and Workplace Automation

    APR 8

    The Great Wealth Transfer: How to Future-Proof Your Fundraising with Planned Giving and Workplace Automation

    Is your nonprofit prepared for the largest tectonic shift in economic history? With an estimated $125 trillion set to change hands, the "Great Transfer of Wealth" isn't just a future concept—it’s a present-day mandate for every fundraising professional. Many organizations risk losing out on this massive revenue because their systems are built for a fading donor model. In this episode, Laura MacDonald, Founder & Principal at Benefactor Group, Author of The Endowment Handbook, and former board chair of the Giving USA Foundation, joins us to discuss how to "prepare your pipes" for these incoming assets. Laura explains why we must view fundraising through a gender lens and how to move from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. We dive deep into the importance of donor stewardship for younger generations and how to leverage fundraising tools that make giving frictionless for Millennials and Gen Z. What You Will Learn: 1. The Great Transfer of Wealth: Why $18 trillion of this shift could specifically exceed all current giving by 2024 and how to position your capital campaigns to capture it. 2. The Perpetual Hero Story: How to move beyond data points and use fundraising intelligence to make the donor the agent of change. 3. Strategic Policy Making: Why your board needs a realized bequest policy to ensure long-term sustainability through donor retention and endowment growth. 4. Generational Giving Shifts: Why you should never ask a Millennial for a check and how to pivot to a "cause-based" rather than "institution-based" identity. 5. Engagement Before Treasure: Practical ways to use volunteer time off (VTO) and "done-in-a-day" volunteering to build a pipeline of future major donors. Chapter Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:57) Meet Laura MacDonald: 40 Years of Fundraising Expertise (03:00) Defining the $125 Trillion Great Transfer of Wealth (04:40) The 2045 Zenith: Why You Can’t Wait to Start the Conversation (06:55) Why Women Will Control the Future of Philanthropy (09:10) The Link Between Planned Giving and Annual Fund Growth (11:00) Managing $18 Trillion: Endowment Policies and Board Strategy (13:40) The Perpetual Hero Story: Overcoming Mortality Aversion (17:35) Engaging Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z: Cause vs. Institution (20:50) The Death of the Checkbook: Making Transactions Frictionless (23:05) How to Tell a Real Hero Story (The Star Wars Formula) (31:30) Scarcity vs. Abundance: Why You Should Delete "Other" From Your Forms (35:10) 30-Day Action Plan: The Slow Drip Method for Estate Planning Join us for real conversations with expert guests as we decode the data and tactics behind successful fundraising. New Episode Every Week.Also on Youtube.

    38 min
  6. From Stalled to Soaring: Reigniting a Major Gifts or Capital Campaign

    APR 6

    From Stalled to Soaring: Reigniting a Major Gifts or Capital Campaign

    Is your fundraising momentum starting to fizzle out? It’s a common nightmare: your capital campaign starts with a bang, but suddenly the board feels the slump, the staff is exhausted, and the donor pipeline stops moving. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Giland sits down with Don Souhrada, President and CEO of TWB Fundraising, to discuss how to diagnose and fix a stalled campaign. Don reveals why a campaign is never a shortcut to building a major gifts program and how to look past the "drama" to focus on fundraising intelligence and data-driven progress. Whether you are facing a post-pandemic budget gap or a leadership bottleneck, this conversation provides the tactical roadmap to turn your "stalled" effort into a "soaring" success by prioritizing donor stewardship and authentic connection. What You Will Learn: 1. Pipeline Movement: How to track prospects from the initial "intro" to the final "close" without losing them in the middle. 2. Lead Donor Confidence: Why the most generous supporters are often the most cautious, and how to prove your campaign is a winning investment. 3. Challenge Matches: Discover how to leverage matching gifts and challenge matches to inspire "stretch gifts" from wealthy donors. 4. The "Advice" Tactic: Why having a non-ask conversation with lead donors is the most powerful way to solve internal strategy problems. 5. Feasibility Studies: Understanding when to use a formal assessment to test your $20M+ goals and take the emotional "temperature" of your community.

    27 min
  7. Maximizing Corporate Social Responsibility: How Nonprofits Can Unlock High-Impact Sponsorships and Strategic Partnerships

    APR 2

    Maximizing Corporate Social Responsibility: How Nonprofits Can Unlock High-Impact Sponsorships and Strategic Partnerships

    Are you still asking companies to be your "charity of choice"? It’s time to retire that old-school language. In today’s landscape, corporations aren't just looking for a place to drop a logo—they are seeking sophisticated business partners who can help them meet specific social impact goals. If your nonprofit is struggling to cut through the noise, you might be missing the fundraising intelligence needed to align your mission with corporate priorities. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Immaculate sits down with Melanie Newell, President of Rocket Social Impact, a Public Inc. U.S. Company, to discuss the evolution of corporate social investments. Melanie shares her 15+ years of experience in the private and social sectors to help nonprofits move from cold-calling to creating high-impact partnerships that drive measurable results. We dive deep into how to leverage employer data and donor data to find your "way in" the door and why donor stewardship must be a two-way street to ensure long-term donor retention. What You Will Learn: 1. Strategic Positioning: Why you must ditch the "charity of choice" label and rebrand as a strategic business ally to secure larger corporate sponsorships. 2. Data-Driven Prospecting: How to analyze your donor data to identify which companies already have an affinity for your cause. 3. Non-Cash Support: Why you shouldn't fear corporate in-kind donations or skills-based volunteering, and how to use them to build holistic partnerships that eventually lead to cash. 4. Modern Stewardship: Best practices for donor stewardship that avoid the "only reaching out when I need money" trap. 5. The Rise of ERGs: How to tap into Employee Resource Groups and workplace giving trends where employees drive the decision-making. Notable Quote: "If you create a true partnership, the dollars will follow. Corporations aren't just looking to write a check; they're looking for a business partner in impact." 📺 You can also watch this Podcast in video on our Youtube Channel: Double the Donation

    28 min
  8. Leveraging AI in Fundraising and Workplace Giving

    MAR 27

    Leveraging AI in Fundraising and Workplace Giving

    Is your nonprofit flying blind with inconsistent data and manual outreach? Many organizations struggle with "garbage in, garbage out," leading to missed opportunities in major gifts and stagnant donor retention. In this episode, host Emma Fleet sits down with Dr. Lisa Rau, Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder of Fionta, to bridge the gap between AI as a buzzword and AI as a high-growth revenue engine. Lisa shares how to move past basic generative tools to embrace fundraising intelligence through predictive modeling. In this video, you’ll discover how to perform a data audit to ensure your records are correct, complete, and consistent, and how to remove fundraising friction by automating the mundane. Whether you're planning a multi-year capital campaign or looking to personalize donor stewardship, this conversation provides the technical roadmap to help your team spend time where the ROI is highest. What You Will Learn: 1. Predictive AI vs. Generative AI: Understand how forecasting models differ from tools like ChatGPT and why they are essential for fundraising intelligence. 2. The 3 C’s of Data: How to ensure your data is Correct, Complete, and Consistent to prevent human bias and hallucinations. 3. Campaign Simulations: Learn the step-by-step process of using a training set and testing set to predict the outcome of your next capital campaign. 4. Eliminating Friction: Practical tips for improving your user interface to automate matching gift revenue and streamline the donor journey. 5. Prioritizing ROI: How to use "Next Best Action" logic to focus your team on the highest-value major gifts and riskiest prospects.

    28 min
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Unlock the strategies your nonprofit needs to grow revenue and fuel your mission. Join us for real conversations with expert guests as we decode the data and tactics behind successful fundraising. Whether you're navigating capital campaigns, securing major gifts, growing corporate giving, or building out donor profiles, this podcast delivers the fundraising intelligence you need. We explore actionable insights on challenge matches, matching gifts, workplace giving, corporate sponsorships, and employer data. Stop guessing and start growing. Subscribe to master modern fundraising.

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