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What the Fundraising
What the Fundraising is the podcast for impact leaders and change-makers who are tired of doing things the old school way and are looking for best practices to raise money, run their organization, and think about the nonprofit sector in a whole new way. Every Tuesday for 40-60 min, your host, Mallory Erickson, will be having real and raw conversations with some of the best personal and professional development experts, many of whom are outside the nonprofit sector. These are bestselling…
Episodes
What the Fundraising273 - Behavioral Science for Better Donor Conversations with Cherian Koshy
Donors make decisions regarding generosity faster than you may think. It’s crucial that fundraisers understand how much those split-second decisions matter…
What the Fundraising272: Giving Tuesday Through a Child’s Eyes: Lessons in Generosity and Community with Mallory & Emmie
GivingTuesday is more than just a calendar date; it’s a reminder of what generosity can do when people decide to show up for one another. Generosity isn’t…
What the Fundraising271: Calling All Heroes: Stronger Together with Tammy Zonker
What does it mean when we say a fundraising approach is really ‘working’? In this episode, Mallory and Tammy talk about moving past the fixed camps of…
What the Fundraising270: The Cost of Standing Still: Rethinking Change in the Nonprofit World with Andrew Olsen
In this episode of What the Fundraising… Change is the hardest thing to sustain but the most important thing in the nonprofit sector. Most of the time, leaders…
What the Fundraising269: Beyond Passion: The Art of Leading with Skill, Not Just Spirit with David Rhode
In this episode of What the Fundraising... Fundraising isn’t just about asking; it’s about understanding. The most successful fundraisers know that sustaining…
What the Fundraising268: Strength in Sisterhood: Collective Leadership and Community Impact with Carmen James Randolph
In a world where leadership is often measured by individual success, today's episode shifts the spotlight to the strength found in unity and shared purpose…
What the Fundraising267: Building a Culture That Values All Gifts and All Givers with Leslie Carmona
Fundraising is often considered to be transformational, but most of the time it’s designed to measure only transactions. Behind the scenes, a quiet disparity…
What the Fundraising266: From Insight to Impact: Nurturing Donor Relationships with Tyler Mallory
In an era of overloaded information, building genuine donor alignment is essential. Join with us and explore how curiosity, care, and flexibility help…
What the Fundraising265: Future-Ready Fundraising: Leading with AI and Ethics with Joe Manok
The emerging technologies force the social impact world to see an uncomfortable truth: progress requires both courage and conscience. This conversation…
What the Fundraising264: How Collaboration Fuels Systemic Change with Rebecca Darwent
Systemic doesn’t happen in isolation; it begins when power is shared. By placing decision-making in the hands of communities most affected by inequity…
What the Fundraising263: Reframing Fundraising - Unlocking Donor Potential with a Data-Driven Approach with Karen Kelly
Although people often perceive fundraising as refined conversations and confident asks, the reality is far more complex. Many fundraisers often struggle with…
What the Fundraising262: Beyond Inclusion: Creating Safety, Power & Space to Lead with Sarah Ali
Leadership is framed around performance and results too often, ignoring the more profound needs of inclusivity, safety, and authentic expression. True…
What the Fundraising261: Building a Heartfelt Nonprofit with Mark Dombkins
Building a nonprofit that genuinely connects with people requires more than a compelling mission; it demands empathy, strategy, and courage. Mark Dombkins…
What the Fundraising260: Building Resilience Through Play, Love, and Community Power with Cicley Gay
This week, we have the honor of conversing with the board chairwoman of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Cicley Gay. The foundation is now…
What the Fundraising259: The Analog Renaissance: Why Human Touchpoints Still Matter with Tasha Van Vlack
The promise of technology is efficiency, but the core of community building still lies in authentic human connection. The current nonprofit sector finds it…
What the Fundraising258: A New Paradigm: A Preview of the FundraisingAI Global Summit with Woodrow Rosenbaum
In this week’s episode, we welcome Woodrow Rosenbaum, founder and CEO of With Intent. This conversation focuses on the balance between productivity and…
What the Fundraising257: From Scarcity to Strategy: Building Financial Resilience in Nonprofits with Karen Houghton
Did you know a scarcity mindset can drain energy and limit your impact, but a strategy mindset builds stability, confidence, and growth? In this episode…
What the Fundraising256: Hiring for Impact: Aligning Talent, Well-Being, and Mission with Kishshana Palmer
Have you ever wondered why your hiring process is not as effective as you want it to be? In this week’s episode, Mallory and Kishshana discuss the critical…
What the Fundraising255: Beyond the Balance Myth: Motherhood, Leadership, and Letting Go with Love with Stacy Huston
In a world that often demands perfection in every role, it’s necessary to explore the courageous work of being transparent about limits. In this week’s…
What the Fundraising254: The 1% Advantage: How Small Improvements Drive Big Impact with Adam Miller
In fundraising, success relies less on perfection and more on continuous improvement. This conversation evaluates how nonprofits can balance vision with…
What the Fundraising253: Money, Mission, and the Myth of Donor Fatigue with Tamara Jackson
What if doing good, and business isn’t in opposition? Ethical fundraising, value-driven sales, and authentic relationships can thrive in the powerful space…
What the Fundraising252: She Gives, She Leads: The Generosity Myth and What We Get Wrong About Women Donors with Jacqueline Ackerman
Challenging the outdated assumptions about who gives and how in fundraising, research has found that women are not only more generous than men, but they also…
What the Fundraising251: Microdosing Wellness: How Tiny Habits Can Transform Burnout Culture with Lindsey Fuller
This week on What The Fundraising, Mallory is joined by Lindsey Fuller, a human-centered leadership coach, keynote speaker, and executive director of The…
What the Fundraising250: From Panic To Purpose: Leading With Intention In Uncertain Times With Maria Rio
What does it mean to lead and fundraise with honesty, especially in uncertain times? In this week’s episode, we address how to build donor trust, resist action…
What the Fundraising249: The Cost of Disconnection: Reclaiming Your Leadership Values with Kathy Archer
In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast… Mallory is joined by Kathy Archer, a leadership development coach who helps women confidently lead their…
What the Fundraising248: You Deserve Rest: ADHD, Identity, And The Power Of Self-awareness With Jamie Tworkowski
It’s often easy to blur the line between personal identity and work identity where heart and mission lead in a field like nonprofits. This conversation focuses…
What the Fundraising247: Soil First: Rethinking Digital Transformation with Matt Leta
Digital transformation isn’t just about adopting new tools; it’s about establishing the right environment for change to take root. The human-first approach of…
What the Fundraising246: Restorative Philanthropy In Fundraising with Tanya Hannah Rumble
In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast… In today’s landscape of fundraising, where pressure and performance often obscure purpose, value alignment is…
What the Fundraising245: Simple Steps for Lasting Impact: The Path to Health Optimization with Boomer Anderson
This week on the What the Fundraising podcast, Mallory is joined by Boomer Anderson, a health optimization practitioner, investor, husband, podcast host…
What the Fundraising244: Banking On Purpose: Nonprofits, Money & Meaning In Uncertain Times with Kelly Skalicky
Joining Mallory today is the CEO of Stearns Bank National Association, Kelly Skalicky, a majority women-owned and governed financial services institution…
What the Fundraising243: When You Care, They Know: The Quiet Strength of Consistent Outreach with Jill Vorndran
In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast… Joining Mallory today is Jill Vorndran, a fundraiser at Covenant House. She held a variety of leadership roles…
What the Fundraising242: How Nonprofits Can Harness Brand Strategy to Drive Alignment and Action with Bill Cummings & Todd Hiestand
In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast… Joining Mallory today are Bill Cummings and Todd Hiestand, the co-founder and director of branding and the…
What the Fundraising241: Reimagining Donor Relationships with Tammy Zonker
In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast… In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofits, it’s a necessity that leaders lead with more bravery and…
What the Fundraising240: Look Closer: Generosity Hidden In Plain Sight With T. Clay Buck
In this episode of What the Fundraising, Mallory is joined by T. Clay Buck. The existing donor data is one of the most underutilized assets in your fundraising…
What the Fundraising239: The Power Of Connection: Creating Space For Belonging In Fundraising With Floyd Jones
In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast… Fundraising and community-building are more about transformation than transactions. Real, lasting impact…
What the Fundraising238: Harnessing AI To Amplify Nonprofit Impact With Nathan Chappell & Scott Rosenkrans
In this episode of What The Fundraising, Mallory is joined by fellow AI enthusiasts, Nathan Chappell and Scott Rosenkrans. They discuss leveraging AI, which…
What the Fundraising237: People First: Rethinking Growth And Retention In Nonprofits With Michelle Flores Vryn and Evan Wildstein
On this episode on What The Fundraising, Mallory is joined by Michelle Flores Vryn and Evan Wildstein, the two leaders of the Social Impact Staff Retention…
What the Fundraising236: Leading With Bravery and Courage with Candice Mama
In this episode of What The Fundraising, Mallory is joined by Candice Mama, a global thought leader in forgiveness, healing, and post-conflict transformation…
What the Fundraising235: Building Long-Term Value Through Corporate Social Impact With Jeremy Brown
In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast. Mallory is joined by Jeremy Brown, the visionary behind Social Impact World, a vibrant global community of…
What the Fundraising234: The Power of Growth Through Challenges in Nonprofit Leadership with Lauren Isbell
This week on the What the Fundraising podcast, we’re joined by Lauren Isbell, an executive director at Nevus Outreach Inc., a non-profit patient advocacy based…
What the Fundraising233: Fundraising from Family Offices with Trust & Strategy with Kerrie Mitchell
In this episode of What the Fundraising, Mallory is diving deep into a topic that is often misunderstood yet holds immense potential for nonprofit fundraisers…
What the Fundraising232: Empowering Voices: Addressing Systemic Inequities In Fundraising with Birgit Burton
In this episode of What The Fundraising, Mallory dives deep into a conversation with the trailblazing Birgit Smith Burton. With nearly four decades of…
What the Fundraising231: The Power of Trauma-Informed Storytelling: A Guide to Ethical Storytelling with Maria Bryan
Empathy, respect, and ethical responsibility are rooted in the practice of Trauma-Informed Storytelling. It recognizes that individuals who have experienced…
What the Fundraising230: From Burnout to Balance: Creating a Supportive Environment for Nonprofit Staff with Christina Martin Kenny
In this episode of What the Fundraising, Mallory is joined by Christina Martin Kenny, a career fundraiser, consultant, and nonprofit changemaker, who is…
What the Fundraising229: Unlocking the Potential of Planned Giving for Your Nonprofit with Brantley Boyett
In this episode of What the Fundraising, Mallory is joined by Brantley Boyett, co-founder and president of GivingDocs, to unpack the world of planned giving…
What the Fundraising228: Nonprofit Finance: Balancing Passion, Compliance, and Impact with Shane Rowley
In this episode of What the Fundraising, we’re diving into a topic that many nonprofit leaders shy away from—finances. Whether it’s bookkeeping, audits, tax…
What the Fundraising227: Fundraising with Integrity: Why Success is More Than Just Dollars Raised with Esther Saehyun Lee
In this powerful episode of What the Fundraising, Mallory is joined by Esther Saehyun Lee, a community-centric fundraiser, principal, and founder of Elevate…
What the Fundraising226: Breaking the Hustle Culture: Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Leadership with Rebecca Fitzsimmons
Align your purpose with your actions to inspire growth and nurture well-being! This week on What the Fundraising, Mallroy is joined by Rebecca Fitzsimmons, the…
What the Fundraising225: The Critical Role of HR in Nonprofits with Arum Lee Lansel
In this episode of What the Fundraising, Mallory is joined by Arum Lee Lansel, an HR consultant specializing in small nonprofits. Arum’s diverse career spans…
What the Fundraising224: Tech, Trust, and Transparency: Rethinking Nonprofit Growth in a Digital Era with Enzo Duit
Digitizing nonprofit operations is an important step toward increasing efficiency, scalability, and transparency. As organizations adopt new technologies, the…
What the Fundraising223: Connecting Beyond Email: The Art of Effective Phone Calls in Fundraising with Kel Haney
In the nonprofit sector, phone calls can be a powerful tool for building authentic relationships with donors and community members. Unlike online…
What the Fundraising222: Ethical Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Success with Jessica Pang-Parks
Ethical volunteer engagement is a cornerstone of nonprofit success, ensuring volunteers are valued as essential contributors. In small organizations, where…
What the Fundraising221: Ethical Storytelling in Nonprofits: Balancing Impact and Dignity with Diana Farias Heinrich
Ethical storytelling in the nonprofit sector entails more than just sharing fascinating narratives; it also includes protecting the dignity and privacy of the…
What the Fundraising220: Redefining Nonprofit Success: Insights on Fractional Fundraising with Cindy Wagman
Many fundraisers are motivated by a desire to help organizations make a difference, as well as a goal for personal development and financial stability…
What the Fundraising219: What the Fundraising: Embracing and Enabling the People Behind the Purpose - Mallory Erickson
In this special solo episode of What the Fundraising, Mallory Erickson takes us on a heartfelt and vulnerable journey through the introduction of her new book…
What the Fundraising218: Empathy in Fundraising with Maarten Bout
Meet Maarten Bout, Vice President for Major and Transformational Giving at United Way of Central Indiana, overseeing a team of 10 fundraisers. With over 12…
What the Fundraising217: Reshaping Systemic Change with Dr. Kevin Sansberry
In this powerful episode of What the Fundraising, we dive into the intricacies of systems change with Dr. Kevin Sansberry founder of KEVRA Consulting LLC, who…
What the Fundraising216: Emmie's Big Heart: Lessons of Love and Giving Tuesday with Emmie Erickson
In this adorable and uplifting conversation, Mallory teams up with her five-year-old daughter, Emmie, to celebrate Giving Tuesday and the amazing work…
What the Fundraising215: AI-Powered Storytelling: Elevating Nonprofit Narratives with Visual Media with Dmitry Koltunov, Danny Wu, and Toren Reaves
In this episode, get a look into the recent webinar hosted by Fundraising AI, titled “AI-Powered Storytelling: Elevating Nonprofit Narratives with Visual…
What the Fundraising214: Fostering Hope and Joy in Fundraising and DEIB: A Conversation with Tesha McCord Poe
This episode of What the Fundraising Mallory is joined by Tesha McCord Poe, founder of Joy Raising, in a compelling conversation about incorporating joy, hope…