Shows
NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising ExchangeDonor Stewardship: Helping Donors Find Meaning through Philanthropy (with Sami Zoss and Dzenan Berberovic)Great donor stewardship goes beyond thank-you notes — it creates a sense of meaning for the donor. In this kickoff episode of our new series on stewardship, Sami Zoss sits down with Dzenan Berberovic, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Avera Health, to explore how thoughtful stewardship can deepen relationships, celebrate generosity, and offer donors what they truly seek: a lasting sense of purpose and impact. Learn why stewardship isn't just a follow-up tactic — it's central to transformative fundraising. Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to c...
2025-05-2241 min
Fundraising Leaders with DrewTransforming Healthcare Fundraising | Avera Health Chief Philanthropy Officer, Dzenan BerberovicDzenan Berberovic shares his inspiring journey from refugee to Chief Philanthropy Officer at Avera Health. Learn how he transformed fundraising efforts, increasing annual donations from $17.7M to $46.6M through relationship-based giving and a culture of gratitude in healthcare.
2025-02-0534 min
Real Presence LiveDzenan Berberovic - RPL 1.22.25 2/1We continue speaking with Dzenan Berberovic as he shares details about Avera Hospital
2025-01-2225 minReal Presence LiveDennis Aanenson & Dzenan Berberovic - RPL 1.22.5 1/2Business Book Release - Proceeds to Avera Children's Hospital
2025-01-2226 min
Digital Health Transformers PodcastLeveraging Digital Health to Expand Philanthropic Reach Ft Dzenan BerberovicThe podcast features Dzenan Berberovic, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Avera Health, discussing the impact of philanthropy on healthcare, patient care, and strategic planning. He highlights the importance of philanthropic support in funding healthcare initiatives and enhancing patient experiences. Philanthropy is crucial in funding healthcare, with philanthropic support being one of the three most sustainable ways to fund healthcare.Dzenan discusses how philanthropy impacts patient care by providing additional support for programs like lodging for patients and families, cancer patient navigation centers, and more. Strategic decisions in healthcare organizations are influenced by philanthropic support, with philanthropy shaping the...
2024-08-1631 min
Tips for Change presented by Voyage Federal Credit UnionPodcast #42 - Navigating Philanthropy and Financial Empowerment with Chief Philanthropy Officer at Avera Health, Dzenan BerberovicExplore the impact of philanthropy and financial empowerment with our latest podcast episode! Join us in conversation with Dzenan Berberovic, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Avera Health, as we discuss Avera's community initiatives, the role of financial empowerment in well-being, and collaboration between organizations for community support.
2024-01-2618 min
Cornerstone Unplugged PodcastConversations for Stronger Relationships With Dzenan BerberovicDzenan Berberovic is the Chief Philanthropy Officer at Avera Health, an integrated health system located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the surrounding areas. As a health ministry rooted in the Gospel, Avera’s mission is to positively impact the lives and health of persons and communities by providing quality services guided by Christian values. Prior to his time with Avera Health, Dzenan was the Executive Director of Principal Giving for the University of South Dakota Foundation and the Chapter Consultant for the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity. Dzenan held various roles at the University of South Da...
2022-10-2639 min
Center for Generosity PodcastEpisode 2: Building Healthy Donor Relationships with Dzenan BerberovicOn this episode host and GSB consultant, Mitzie Schafer, interviews Dzenan Berberovic about building healthy donor relationships. This is the first episode in a 6 weeks series on being Donor First. Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - a...
2021-08-2425 minCenter for Generosity PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome & Introduction to the Center for Generosity PodcastWelcome to Episode No. 1 of the new Center for Generosity Podcast. Here we will talk about all things Fundraising and Development as we equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus...
2021-07-1215 min