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SoulScapeThe Second Greatest Story Ever Told (4) – Paul D. Lowe & Martin LeifeldOn this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul continues the mini-series based around the "Second Greatest Story Ever Told." This time he talks to World Game-Changers' Chairman, Martin Leifeld about what the topic means for him. KEY TAKEAWAYS It seems to me that the second greatest story ever told is your story and my story, each one of us as a human being has a story & it’s the most important one because it’s about our life, our perceptions, our life experience. It implies that we can make something great & become someone great. The grea...
2024-05-2133 min
Jump Start Ministry Essentials ReimaginedTurning Finances Into a Strength with Rev. Mike WondelIn this episode, we answer the question, "How can our church turn its finances into a strength?" Rev. Mike Wondel is the lead pastor of Church of the Shepherd in St. Charles, Missouri. Resources Asking: A 59-Minute Guide To Everything Board Members, Volunteers, And Staff Must Know To Secure The Gift by Jerry Panas A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.W. Nouwen Plastic Donuts: Giving That Delights the Heart of the Father by Jeff Anderson The Genius of Generosity by Chip Ingram Martin Leifeld’s Five Minutes for Fundraising How Much Sh...
2024-01-2314 minJump Start Ministry Essentials ReimaginedMaking the Big Ask with Scott GiffenIn this episode, we answer the question, "How do I make a big ask?" Scott Giffen is the Chief Philanthropy Officer for Greenville University in St. Louis, Missouri. Resources Asking: A 59-Minute Guide To Everything Board Members, Volunteers, And Staff Must Know To Secure The Gift by Jerry Panas A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.W. Nouwen Plastic Donuts: Giving That Delights the Heart of the Father by Jeff Anderson The Genius of Generosity by Chip Ingram Martin Leifeld’s Five Minutes for Fundraising How Much Should We Ask For?: This vid...
2024-01-2313 minJump Start Ministry Essentials ReimaginedEncouraging Generosity with Rev. Mark SheetsIn this episode, we answer the question, "How can I encourage growth in a person's generosity over time?" Rev. Mark Sheets is the Director of the Missouri Conference Center for Congregational Excellence. Resources Asking: A 59-Minute Guide To Everything Board Members, Volunteers, And Staff Must Know To Secure The Gift by Jerry Panas A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.W. Nouwen Plastic Donuts: Giving That Delights the Heart of the Father by Jeff Anderson The Genius of Generosity by Chip Ingram Martin Leifeld’s Five Minutes for Fundraising How Much Should We...
2024-01-2322 min
SoulScapeLeadership In Action - Paul D. Lowe, Aimee Mosco, Kristin Johnson & Martin LeifeldOn this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul is joined by Aimee Mosco, Kristin Johnson and Martin Leifeld to talk about the topic of leadership in action, especially with regard to the work they all do in the World Game-Changers organisation as well as in their personal lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS Every human being is a leader, you can’t help but lead, even if you lead people in the wrong direction. We all have the gift of influence and by exercising our personalities and talents, whether we’re aware of it or not, provides leadership, dire...
2023-07-2044 min
SoulScapeWelcome To North America, And Our 10 LEGs! - Paul D. Lowe & Martin LeifeldOn this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul is joined by Martin Leifeld to talk about some of the challenges that present in North America and the WGC’s 10 LEGs (Life Enhancing Goals) and how they could benefit North America.
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One of things I’m most aware of when we talk about North America is we’re talking about two dozen countries, and countries that are prosperous, like the United States, and countries that are deeply impoverished and troubled, like Haiti. As we go about trying to develop this concept of World Game-C...
2022-09-0740 min
SoulScapeInsightful Influencers: Celebrating World Game-Changers - Paul D. Lowe & Martin LeifeldPaul continues his study of World Game-Changers in the company of one of the world's greatest fundraisers, Martin Leifeld, who joins the conversation to talk about why world game-changers should be celebrated on the anniversary of Martin's first appearance on the podcast, and the importance of human connection. KEY TAKEAWAYS As human beings we all desire to lead the most fulfilling existence possible. We do this by meeting and sometimes exceeding our human needs, and helping others to do the same. Conversations with others in society can take place at any time and are an exciting...
2021-04-0332 min
SoulScapeDevelop Morning Rituals - Martin LeifeldIn this very special series of episodes, Paul talks to the co-authors of his amazing new book, ‘Mastering The Game Of Life’, in which twenty global co-writers have shared stories about how they have mastered this ever-evolving game. In this episode, Paul talks to master fundraiser and philanthropist, Martin Leifeld, about the importance of structuring routine in your day, how it can drive you towards greater success, and the ways in which he prepares himself to meet the challenges ahead. KEY TAKEAWAYS We are all born with an opportunity to do something valuable with our...
2020-09-2918 min
The Nonprofit Exchange: Leadership Tools & StrategiesNonprofit Fundraising in our COVID-19 World with Martin LeifeldNonprofit Fundraising in our COVID-19 World with Martin Leifeld Martin Leifeld, author, coach, consultant, and public speaker directed the raising of over $500 million dollars during his 24 years of fundraising leadership in the St. Louis region. Martin authored the book, FIVE MINUTES FOR FUNDRAISING - A Collection of Expert Advice from Gifted Fundraisers. MartinLeifeld.com provides nearly 125 video presentations about leadership and fundraising matters. Martin served as vice chancellor for university advancement at UMSL for 10 years. He led a dramatic increase in fundraising, averaging $26.4 million per year. University Advancement had 140 employees and a $16 million budget focusing...
2020-05-2458 min
SoulScapeMorning Rituals: 66 Days To Success - Martin LeifeldPaul is joined by returning guest, Martin Leifeld, one of the most successful fundraisers and thought leaders in the world, to discuss leadership, and how the first hours of the day can determine the day ahead of us. Martin talks about the ways in which he prepares himself to meet the challenges ahead and how focusing on his morning rituals has driven him to success. KEY TAKEAWAYS Our mood, temperament and mental agility are determined by how we begin each day. By focusing on positivity and productivity straight away, we set the compass of o...
2020-05-1433 min
Changing Higher EdUniversity Fundraising during Crisis Situations with Martin LeifeldThis podcast explores fundraising in the time of COVID-19. Contrary to what many would think, the current situation could be an important time to visit with donors. During his 24 years of professional fundraising, Martin Leifeld and his teams raised a staggering $500 million dollars. He served as vice chancellor of advancement for the University of Missouri-St. Louis for a decade. While there, he led a dramatic increase in fundraising, averaging $26.4 million per year. In 2018 Martin was named Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the Association of Fundraising Professionals St. Louis Regional Chapter. He is now president of Five Minutes with...
2020-05-1134 min
SoulScapeHow To Fundraise Over $500 Million (Part 2) - Martin LeifeldMartin Leifeld has spent a twenty-four year career in fundraising over $500 million dollars for the many organisations he’s worked for. It’s a task that’s required bravery, compassion, and most importantly, listening to the voice of his own heart. In the second part of their conversation, Paul and Martin discuss the human side of fundraising, and why some things are far more important than money. KEY TAKEAWAYS Fundraising should never be about the number. It should never be about the amounts. It’s not a competition. It should always be about the people w...
2020-04-2330 min
SoulScapeHow To Fundraise $500 Million (Part 1) - Martin LeifeldMartin Leifeld has spent a twenty-four year career in fundraising over half a million dollars for the many organisations he’s worked for. It’s a task that’s required bravery, compassion, and most importantly, listening the voice of his own heart. In the first part of their conversation, Martin tells Paul, and you, how you can start yourself on the road to understanding humanity a little better, and by doing so, achieve staggering success in life... KEY TAKEAWAYS Don’t stop what you’re doing just because the world has stopped turning for now. We ne...
2020-04-0934 min
Next in NonprofitsPost-coronavirus fundraising with Martin Leifeld
Martin Leifeld is an author, consultant, coach and public speaker. During his 24 years of professional fundraising, Martin and his teams raised a staggering $500 million dollars.
Martin joins host Steve Boland to discuss the big changes happening in fundraising in a post-coronavirus world. Martin emphasizes relationships with donors as a key driver of how to respond to rapidly changing forces in the development world. Outside tactics like GivingTuesdayNow can impact donors and conversations, as well as impacts from secondary factors such as stock market fluctuations, possible impacts on employment and partner organizations and more...
2020-04-0742 min
The Official Do Good Better PodcastThe Official Do Good Better Podcast Ep21 Fundraising LEGEND Martin LeifeldToday, Patrick is joined by FUNDRAISING LEGEND, Martin Leifeld. Martin shares expert advice on how to stay positive through the COVID-19 crisis. Martin is an expert author, podcast host, keynote speaker and fundraising advisor. During his 24 years of professional fundraising, Martin and his teams raised a staggering $500 MILLION dollars. In 2018 Martin was named Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the Association of Fundraising Professionals St. Louis Regional Chapter.Together, let’s “do fundraising better” even in tough times!The Official Do Good Better Podcast is here to help!
2020-04-0730 min
Top NonprofitsFive Minutes for Fundraising with Martin Leifeld Today we're really going to be focusing on fundraising. Martin has a great book called Five Minutes for Fundraising, a Collection of Expert Advice from Gifted Fundraisers, one of whom he happens to be! In this episode, he’s going to share some of his best advice for all of us, realizing these are very difficult and challenging times right now. I think his advice will be something we can all kind of look to as ways to strengthen our relationships with our donors.
2020-04-0428 min
The Development Debrief15. Martin Leifeld: Faith in FundraisingYou might be asking yourself, what does faith have to do with it? I am pushing the New York atheist envelope and daring to say that faith is a critical element of life right now as we grapple with the new realities of COVID-19. We are being stripped to the basics and forced to rethink what matters most. This episode is the Debrief’s version of Chicken Soup for the Soul. We talk about morning rituals to set you up for success, and Martin's book, "Five Minute's for Fundraising." My uplifting conversation with Martin might ask you to think about wh...
2020-03-2927 min
Organizational Effectiveness Podcast…Create a TRULY GREAT Organization105 – Fundraising for nonprofitsToday I am joined by Martin Leifeld, author of the book, Five Minutes for Fundraising. Martin directed the raising of over $500 million dollars during his 24 years of fundraising leadership in the St. Louis region. Martin’s book is a collection of expert advice from gifted fundraisers. Visit Martin’s website for videos, free downloads, and … Continue reading 105 – Fundraising for nonprofits →
2020-03-2726 min
The Age of Organizational Effectiveness -- hosted by Charles Chandler105 – Fundraising for nonprofitsToday I am joined by Martin Leifeld, author of the book, Five Minutes for Fundraising. Martin directed the raising of over $500 million dollars during his 24 years of fundraising leadership in the St. Louis region. Martin’s book is a collection of expert advice from gifted fundraisers. Visit Martin’s website for videos, free downloads, and … Continue reading 105 – Fundraising for nonprofits →
2020-03-2726 min
The Philanthropy212 PodcastStarting and Keeping Successful Donor Relationships with Martin LeifeldMartin Leifeld is a consummate professional and has been a leader in the philanthropic profession for many years. Martin learned the power of embracing discomfort, and through powerful human behavior techniques, was able to raise over $500 million for three organizations. He served as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at the University of Missouri St. Louis for 10 years. While there, he led a dramatic increase in fundraising averaging $26.4 million per year. Martin was Associate Vice President for University Development at St. Louis University, where he led his team to raise $158 million in three years. Raising money be...
2020-03-1248 min
Good For Others PodcastCreating a Meaningful Donor Experience with Martin LeifeldLearn how creating a meaningful donor experience transforms your impact. Good For Others host John Valencia and special guest Martin Leifeld chat about successful tactics to improve and enhance the donor experience to be more genuine, transparent, and authentic. Martin is an expert in fundraising where he has dedicated four decades in senior fundraising leadership and executive roles. In 2018, Martin wrote a book called “Five Minutes for Fundraising” which includes wisdom from 26 other fundraising professionals to help readers learn about major gift solicitation, cultivating donor relations and how to make a big impact in fundraising efforts.Fo...
2020-03-1041 min
The Mary Valloni ShowEpisode 145 | Five Minutes for Fundraising with Martin LeifeldMartin Leifeld is an author, consultant, coach, and public speaker. Martin is a professional fundraiser who's raised a staggering 500 million dollars in his career that has spanned more than two decades. Two years ago, he was named the Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in the St. Louis Regional Chapter. Why are you so passionate about fundraising? First of all, funding enables nonprofits to pursue their missions and grow and expand their impact to improve the world and the lives of others. If you don't have funding, you don't have much of...
2020-02-1841 min
Fundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 145 | Five Minutes for Fundraising with Martin LeifeldMartin Leifeld is an author, consultant, coach, and public speaker. Martin is a professional fundraiser who’s raised a staggering 500 million dollars in his career that has spanned more than two decades. Two years ago, he was named the Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in the St. Louis Regional Chapter. Why…Continue reading Episode 145 | Five Minutes for Fundraising with Martin Leifeld
2020-02-1841 min
Changing Higher EdThe Lost Art of Fundraising and Development with Martin LeifeldFundraising is an art form, and Martin Leifeld has become a master artist. Not only has he perfected the art form, he has raised it to new levels through old-school methods that include building relationships, understanding the donors' priorities, and mastering the ask. Martin has raised over $500 million for education institutions and nonprofits, and in this podcast, he give us a tutorial on the lost art of development. Some of the key areas covered include the psychology of development and how to build lasting relationships, how the best university presidents work with their development officers, and how the...
2018-09-2436 min
4 Color Flashback: The Superhero Re-watchSpawn! The Trivia!All are welcome here! John gives the complaint email address. Conversations tapped! Spawn Trivia! And somehow, someone this weeks Spawn trivia involves: McFarlane Claremont. Erik Larson Jim Lee. Rob Leifeld. Feud. Neil Gaiman! Garth Ennis is Irish! How many issue's of Spawn #1 were sold? Detective Comics and Action Comics. Mile High Comics! Double Dragon! Mortal Kombat! Street Fighter! Kontra! John Leguizamo! Ice Age! Sid The Sloth! Martin Sheen! And Aliens from the 90s! The West Wing! Cainim rephrases the Question Alf Facts with Karen! Inside Edition A Current Affair! John's College e...
2017-04-0219 min
GnP RadioGnP Radio 11.11.2012: Rückblick auf UFC on Fuel TV 6In der heutigen Sendung blicken Radiomoderator Martin Thauer, GnP-TV-Ressortleiter Markus Wiemann und GnP-TV-Reporter Daniel Leifeld zurück auf die Ereignisse von UFC on Fuel TV 6. Sie sprechen über den KO-Sieg von Cung Le über Rich Franklin und den dominanten Auftritt von Dong Hyun Kim. Dazu analysieren sie den Sieg von Thiago Silva über Stanislav Nedkov. Abschließend sprechen sie über die bevorstehende Schließung von Strikeforce und die damit verbundenen Folgen und Möglichkeiten.
2012-11-1147 minGnP RadioGnP Radio 09.01.2012In der heutigen Sendung sprechen Radiomoderator Martin Thauer, GnP-TV Reporter Daniel Leifeld und GnP Redakteur Elias Stefanescu über die Ereignisse bei Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. Außerdem analysieren sie die Auswirkungen der Dopingsperre von Cris "Cyborg" Santos auf das Frauen-MMA und sie werfen einen Blick voraus auf UFC 142.
2012-01-0950 minGnP RadioGnP Radio 29.11.2011In der heutigen Sendung sprechen Radiomoderator Martin Thauer, GnP Chefredakteur Jan Großöhmigen und GnP-TV Reporter Daniel Leifeld mit dem neuen Leichtgewichtschampion von M-1 Global, Daniel Weichel. Dazu blicken sie zurück auf den Sieg von Fedor Emelianenko gegen Jeff Monson und Superior FC präsentiert M-1 Fighter Europe. Abschließend gibt es noch einen kurzen Blick voraus auf Michael Bisping vs. Jason "Mayhem" Miller.
2011-11-2950 minGnP RadioGnP Radio 31.10.2011In der heutigen Sendung sprechen Radiohost Martin Thauer, GnP-TV Reporter Constantin van Lijnden und GnP-TV Reporter Daniel Leifeld über die Ereignisse bei UFC 137 und sie werfen einen Blick voraus auf UFC 138.
2011-10-311h 01GnP RadioGnP Radio: Interview mit Andreas KraniotakesIn der heutigen Sendung sprechen Radiohost Martin Thauer, GnP-TV Ressortleiter Markus Wiemann und GnP-TV Reporter Daniel Leifeld mit dem deutschen Schwergewicht Andreas "Big Daddy" Kraniotakes über seinen kommenden Kampf gegen den ehemaligen UFC Schwergewichtschampion Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia. Andreas berichtet von dem gewachsenen Medieninteresse, den Einfluss dieses Kampfes auf MMA in Deutschland, sein gestörtes Verhältnis mit Andrei Arlovski und er wirft einen Blick voraus auf "Ask Daddy" bei GnP-TV.
2011-10-2046 minGnP RadioGnP Radio 10.10.2011In der heutigen Sendung sprechen Radiohost Martin Thauer, GnP-TV Reporter Constantin van Lijnden und GnP-TV Reporter Daniel Leifeld mit dem neuen Leichtgewichtschampion von Cage Warriors Ivan Musardo. Dazu werfen sie einen Blick zurück auf die Ereignisse bei UFC 136.
2011-10-1049 minGnP RadioGnP Radio Spezial: Interview Cengiz Dana 20.09.2011In der heutigen Sendung sprechen Radiohost Martin Thauer und GnP-TV Reporter Daniel Leifeld mit dem neuen Respect FC Leichtgewichtschampion Cengiz "Mosquito" Dana über seinen Kampf gegen Niko "Karl Stahl" Lohmann. Außerdem analysiert Cengiz die Niederlage seines Teamkollegen Nick Hein gegen Sebastian Risch und er spricht über die Vor- und Nachteile des Rings im MMA, Kniestöße zum Kopf von einem am Boden liegenden Gegner, seine Teamkollegen vom Combat Club Cologne und seine Zukunft.
2011-09-2020 minGnP RadioGnP Radio 12.09.2011In der heutigen Sendung sprechen Radiohost Martin Thauer, GnP-TV Reporter Daniel Leifeld und Mike Hans mit Big Daddy Andreas Kraniotakes über die Geschehnisse bei Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov. Dazu werden die Ereignisse um Nick Diaz besprochen und ein Blick voraus auf Brock Lesnar gegen Alistair Overeem, Frank Mir gegen Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Cung Le gegen Vitor Belfort, Ben Henderson gegen Clay Guida, Tito Ortiz gegen Antonio ROgerio Nogueira und Fedor Emelianenko gegen Jeff Monson geworfen. Außerdem spricht Andreas über seinen kommenden Kampf bei Superior FC.
2011-09-121h 34GnP RadioGnP Radio 05.09.2011In der heutigen Sendung sprechen Radiohost Martin Thauer, GnP-TV Ressortleiter Markus Wiemann und GnP-TV Reporter Daniel Leifeld über die kommende Strikeforce Veranstaltung: Strikeforce Heavyweight Grad Prix Semifinals. Außerdem werfen die drei einen Blick auf die Verletzung von Pascal "Panzer" Krauss, den neuen Gegner von Dennis Siver und den Hauptkampf der ersten UFC-Veranstaltung auf Fox.
2011-09-0542 minGnP RadioGnP Radio 29.08.2011In der heutigen Ausgabe blicken Radiohost Martin Thauer und die GnP-TV Reporter Daniel Leifeld und Constantin van Lijnden zurück auf die Geschehnisse von UFC 134. Dazu besprechen sie die neusten Änderungen bei Respect.6.
2011-08-291h 00GnP RadioGnP Radio Spezial: Interview mit Ben HelmIn der heutigen Sondersendung sprechen Radiohost Martin Thauer, GnP-TV Ressortleiter Markus Wiemann und GnP-TV Reporter Daniel Leifeld mit Respect FC Veranstalter Ben Helm. Dieser gibt einen Einblick darauf, wie schwer es sein kann, einen Austragungsort zu finden und welche Ansicht verschiedene Politiker von MMA haben. Außerdem spricht er über die Kämpfe bei Respect.6. Er analysiert die einzelnen Titelkämpfe und gibt eine Kampfänderung bekannt. Dazu erklärt er den Zuhörern seine Gedankengänge bei Kampfansetzungen und warum Respect FC Kämpfe im Ring und nicht im Käfig ausgetragen werden.
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