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The BeaconImportant insights into changes in tax laws and donor motivationIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lily Family School of Philanthropy, talks with Lighthouse Counsel Senior Advisor Dr. Lilya Wagner about changes in tax laws and in donor motivation.
2025-09-2020 minThe BeaconAll About The Fund Raising School and Trends in the Charitable SectorIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lily Family School of Philanthropy, talks with Lighthouse Counsel Senior Advisor Dr. Lilya Wagner about the Fund Raising School and its role in the charitable sector and the resources it offers to those in fundraising and nonprofit leadership; where the charitable sector is now in the evolution of its perception as being an ad hoc volunteer-based activity into a recognized, skilled profession with clear standards, training, ethics and career pathways; and what trends or changes in philanthropy he sees coming.
2025-09-1118 minThe BeaconThe benefits of AFP membership in a changing charitable landscapeIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Advisor Lilya Wagner welcomes Art Taylor, president and CEO of AFP Global.
In their discussion, Art talks about AFP and why members of the charitable sector should join, changes in the charitable giving landscape, how AFP has evolved to address those changes and what he hopes to accomplish during his tenure as CEO.
2025-08-2219 min
The Kubik ReportTribute to LifeNets the First 25 Years - Part 1We share moments of a very special evening that the LifeNets Board of Directors and key workers shared together at a commemorative dinner at the Columbia Club on the Circle in Indianapolis on January 18, 2025. Listen to a bit of history, stories and tributes from
Don Turgeon
Bev Kubik
Victor Kubik
Mike Snyder
Jamie Snyder
Michael Kubik
Winston Snyder
Tributes in part 1 from
Dr. Lilya Wagner
Wheelchair recipients
Dr. Vasyl Pasichnyk about Ukrainian Rehabilitation Centre
Sabbatarians working to save others in Ukraine
2025-01-2152 minThe Kubik ReportTribute to LifeNets the First 25 Years - Part 1We share moments of a very special evening that the LifeNets Board of Directors and key workers shared together at a commemorative dinner at the Columbia Club on the Circle in Indianapolis on January 18, 2025. Listen to a bit of history, stories and tributes from
Don Turgeon
Bev Kubik
Victor Kubik
Mike Snyder
Jamie Snyder
Michael Kubik
Winston Snyder
Tributes in part 1 from
Dr. Lilya Wagner
Wheelchair recipients
Dr. Vasyl Pasichnyk about Ukrainian Rehabilitation Centre
Sabbatarians working to save others in Ukraine
2025-01-2152 minThe BeaconThe role of community engagement in faith-based fundraisingIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Dr. Lilya Wagner speaks with Dr. F. Willis Johnson about how faith-based fundraising is reimaging and impacting community.
In their discussion, Dr. Johnson addresses issues including:
• How churches and church-related organizations can engage in community activities and what impact that has on their fundraising
• The pros and cons of faith-based organizations having closer ties and relationships with a community and advice on how to proceed
• What community organizations might be most suitable for such a relationship
2024-11-2018 minThe BeaconThe importance of diversity, equity and inclusion for nonprofitsIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Dr. Lilya Wagner talks with long-time fundraiser and volunteer Jeff Lukacsena about diversity, equity and inclusion in the nonprofit world.
In their discussion, Lilya and Jeff address issues including:
• The importance of having true diversity on your fundraising team and how that translates into deepening relationships with donors.
• The progress to that end being made in the nonprofit world
• The difference between organizational culture and representation
2024-10-0309 min
First Day PodcastThe Power of the Fundraising ProfessionIn this celebratory episode of "The First Day from the Fund Raising School," host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. welcomes Lilya Wagner, Ed.D., CFRE, a pioneer in the world of professional fundraising, as they commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fund Raising School. Lilya reflects on her early days in the profession, particularly when she transitioned from teaching to become Vice President for Advancement. She shares anecdotes from her first courses in the 1980s, taught by industry leader Hank Rosso, and emphasizes how far the field has come in gaining professional respect, credibility, and adopting ethical practices.
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2024-09-0819 minThe BeaconFundraising is a project – insights on how to successfully manage itIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Dr. Lilya Wagner leads a conversation about nonprofit leadership and management and the importance of project management in fundraising.
Dr. Wagner is joined by Prof. Darryl Allen, partner and chief education officer at the Mentorship Institute.
In their discussion, they’ll talk about:
• The dangers of foregoing the best practices of project management when it comes to fundraising
• The relationship between the fundraising folks and the rest of the team at the organization and how they can support one another
• The essential elements of management that ensure the critical issues of acc...
2024-07-2916 minThe BeaconEducation and professional development for fundraisersIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Dr. Lilya Wagner speaks with Dr. Dwight Burlingame, a major contributor to the field of philanthropy in the United States for more than 30 years, about nonprofit education and professional development for fundraisers.
In their discussion, Dwight explores:
• The growing interest in fundraising coursework and degrees in higher education
• What sets nonprofit management and fundraising courses apart from more general business programs
• How nonprofit- and fundraising-specific education can help practitioners navigate the increasingly common intersection of nonprofit and for-profit missions
2024-07-1918 minThe BeaconExploring the CFO’s role in a nonprofit organization’s fundraisingIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Dr. Lilya Wagner talks with Harry Dorcus about the role of the chief financial officer in a nonprofit organization’s fundraising.
Harry has 39 years of international financial management experience, with special emphasis on establishing new missions for the United States Agency for International Development, an independent agency of the United States government that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.
Harry addresses topics including:
• Helping CFOs understand and commit to fundraising and the idea that it costs money to raise money.
• Outlining a reasonable role for a C...
2024-06-1317 min
Collage with F. Willis JohnsonWomen’s History Month: A Pioneer’s PerspectiveIn this episode of Collage, Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson interviews Dr. Lilya Wagner, who formally served as director of Philanthropic Services for Institutions and is emeritus faculty of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. She is an active voice and pioneering figure in the philanthropic community.
2024-03-2827 minThe BeaconHow to Spot a Dysfunctional OrganizationIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel President Jeff Jowdy welcomes Dr. Lilya Wagner and Dr. Mark Hager for a discussion on dysfunctional organizations.
Mark and Lilya go way back to when they co-authored “Board members beware! Warning signs of a dysfunctional organization” in the late ‘90s for Nonprofit World magazine.
In this lively discussion, they address the five most common signals that an organization is in trouble and what staff can do when they discern signs of dysfunction.
2024-02-1933 minThe BeaconLatest Insights from The Fundraising Effectiveness ProjectIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Dr. Lilya Wagner speaks with Erik Daubert, who’ll be sharing insights from AFP’s Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s latest report.
The Fundraising Effectiveness Project was created in 2006 as a joint project of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute to conduct research on fundraising effectiveness and help nonprofit organizations increase their fundraising results. Erik was the project’s first volunteer chair.
In their discussion, Erik talks about:
• The Fundraising Effectiveness Project, its purpose and origins
• The FEP’s latest report, its to...
2023-11-1419 minThe BeaconInsights from the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving on how to connect with faith-based donorsIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Dr. Lilya Wagner talks with David Patrick King about the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and about what faith-based giving looks like now.
David is the Karen Lake Buttrey director of the institute and associate professor of philanthropic studies at the school.
In their conversation, Lilya and David discuss:
• Why a secular, public university would have such a prestigious center for faith and giving
• A thumbnail sketch of how and why this center was started and by whom
• The tendency of church...
2023-10-2017 minThe BeaconThe Importance of Diversity and Inclusivity in PhilanthropyIn this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Jeff Jowdy talks with Lilya Wagner, retired director of Philanthropic Service for Institutions, a consulting office specializing in services for faith-based organizations. In this conversation, Lilya shares her thoughts on the timeliest of subjects: cultural diversity and its important role in philanthropy.
Lilya and Jeff discuss and define cultural intelligence and cultural competence, “code switching between cultures” and how fundraising professionals can ensure a more inclusive and diverse environment for staff and for donors.
2021-04-0116 min
Ministry Magazine PodcastTrue or false—Giving is better than getting — Lilya WagnerHow does the amount of what we have impact our giving? Or should it?
2021-01-1805 min
Institute of World Mission Podcast58, Generosity is Not the Same in Different Cultures (With Lilya Wagner)Have you ever thought about fundraising as a form of evangelism? Are you familiar with the idea of cross-cultural philanthropy? Why is it important for Adventist missionaries to understand local cultural patterns of giving?In today’s interview, you will meet Dr. Lilya Wagner, director of Philanthropic Service for Institutions at the North American Division. She discusses the philosophy and principles of philanthropy and how they can be applied in different cultures. She also talks about her recently published book on the effects of culture, traditions, nationalities, and religion on generosity and philanthropy.Show No...
2020-01-2932 min
Nonprofit Coach: and Everything DAF! PodcastNonprofit Coach BIG 9th Anniversary Show: Learning from the ExpertsFind all our archives, books and resources at http://www.tedhart.com
He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. BIG 9th Anniversary Show: The Best of the Best All Together On One Show
Joining us on the BIG Show:
Eva E. Aldrich, President and CEO, CFRE International
Dr. Lilya Wagner, Director, Philanthropic Services
Alex Brovey, Author, Zen and the Art of Fundraising
Penelope Burk, President Cygnus Applied Research, In...
2019-04-161h 01
ASI 2018: Business UnusualLilya Wagner: Culture and Generosity - How Roots Affect GivingAt a time when the Adventist Church is becoming increasingly diverse in the United States as well as globally, it’s not only a courtesy to consider how our backgrounds (ethnic, cultural, country, traditions, and more) affect our generosity, but a practical matter as well. This session provides guidance on how we can relate to and tap into these differences for the benefit of our organizations, causes, and missions. Practical examples, Q/A and discussion will be included. Let’s make the most of these wonderful differences which God created!
2018-08-021h 04
Nonprofit Coach: and Everything DAF! PodcastNonprofit Coach: Expert Lilya Wagner shares Diversity and PhilanthropyClick here for tedhart.com
He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT: Lilya Wagner is director of Philanthropic Service for Institutions, a trainer for The Fund Raising School as well as on the philanthropic studies faculty of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, and teaches in the graduate program at St. Mary’s University in Minnes...
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