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Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastStart & Grow: Rewind – How To Start Your Nonprofit with Tim NeedhamWe’re bringing back one of our favorite conversations for this special episode of Start & Grow: Rewind. Whether you're brand new or revisiting your roots, this episode is a must-listen for any nonprofit entrepreneur. In this candid conversation, Mary Valloni sits down with fellow coach and Executive Director Tim Needham. Together, they unpack the foundational steps of starting a nonprofit—from dreaming up your mission to putting the essential structures in place. Since first recording this episode, Tim’s organization, Restoration House STL, has served thousands of young people in St. Louis, MO. He also co-fou...2025-07-2940 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 46 - How to Crush Your Year-End Fundraising GoalIn this episode, nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni share their proven strategies to help you make the most of year-end fundraising. With decades of experience raising millions for nonprofits, Mary breaks down what it takes to approach this crucial season with clarity, confidence, and creativity. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your nonprofit’s impact, this episode will equip you to finish the year strong and set your mission up for success. We'll discuss: Setting realistic yet ambitious year-end fundraising goals Crafting donor-centered messaging that inspires action Building a ti...2025-07-2145 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 44 - From A Roofer to A Revolutionary: Greg Stier's Ministry JourneyIn this first part of a compelling two-part interview, coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Greg Stier to explore the origins of Dare2Share Ministries. Greg shares his personal journey from a challenging upbringing to discovering his calling to equip teens to share the gospel. He recounts the transformational impact of his youth pastor’s vision and how it inspired Dare2Share’s mission to mobilize the next generation for Christ. We'll discuss: Greg’s early years and the profound influence of his youth pastor. The birth of Dare2Share and its vision for go...2025-06-2322 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 43 - The One Strategy to Transform Your Giving with Josh RobertsIn this enlightening episode, Tim Needham and Mary Valloni are joined by Josh Roberts of Qashar Ministries to discuss a game-changing approach to donor engagement. Josh shares his insights on donor communication, consistency, and the importance of relationship-building. His strategy has not only increased giving but also deepened connections with donors, turning occasional supporters into lifelong advocates. We'll discuss: The importance of consistent, clear communication with donors. Why small, thoughtful actions can lead to big donor engagement. Balancing faith and strategy in fundraising. Building trust through personalized messaging and meaningful relationships. To learn more about...2025-06-091h 00
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 42 - How a Husband and Wife Duo Turned Tragedy into TriumphIn this powerful episode, Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Katie and Rudy Gleason, founders of the nonprofit Because of Kennedy. Their journey began with a devastating loss, but evolved into a mission that has impacted countless lives in Ethiopia. Katie and Rudy share how their daughter Kennedy's legacy inspired them to launch their nonprofit, overcoming unimaginable grief to bring hope and empowerment to vulnerable children and families. Their story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the transformative power of saying "yes" to the next step. We'll discuss: Transforming grief into...2025-05-2650 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 41 - How to Be Faithful and Not Foolish with Matt PeeplesIn this insightful episode, coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Matt Peeples, founder of The Kairos Network, to discuss balancing faith and practicality in nonprofit leadership. Matt shares how his journey of planting churches and launching The Kairos Network taught him the importance of discerning between faith-driven risks and unwise decisions. Through powerful stories and practical advice, Matt highlights the value of humility, learning from failure, and building a team to achieve sustainable growth. We'll discuss: How to discern between a step of faith and a leap of recklessness. Embracing learning...2025-05-1247 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 40 - Does Your Nonprofit Need a Business Plan?In this insightful episode, Tim Needham and Mary Valloni explore the importance of having a business plan for your nonprofit. They clarify misconceptions about business plans, differentiate them from strategic plans, and share practical advice for crafting a plan that sets your nonprofit up for success. We'll discuss: What is a Nonprofit Business Plan? Business Plan vs. Strategic Plan The Power of Clarity Practical Steps for Drafting Your Plan To register for our upcoming free webinar on May 8th, 2025 at 1:00 PM CT, visit our registration page. To visit and join the Start & Grow Y...2025-04-2848 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 39 - When Your Spouse Isn't Called to Work in Your Nonprofit with Emily NeedhamIn this heartfelt episode, coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Emily Needham to discuss a challenge many nonprofit leaders face: what to do when your spouse doesn’t share your nonprofit calling. Emily shares her journey of supporting Tim’s mission at Restoration House STL, balancing her own passions, and embracing her role outside the nonprofit. Together, they unpack the dynamics of spousal support and offer practical advice for navigating this often-complex aspect of nonprofit leadership. We'll discuss: Finding ways to support each other while pursuing separate purposes Lessons learned from bala...2025-04-1447 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 38 - Can You Take A Salary From Your Nonprofit?Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, this episode tackles one of the most emotionally charged questions for nonprofit entrepreneurs: Can you take a salary from your nonprofit? Tim and Mary break down the misconceptions, fears, and practical realities of compensating yourself while leading a mission-driven organization. We'll discuss: The emotional challenges of taking a salary in a nonprofit Why nonprofit leaders should feel comfortable being compensated Strategies for determining appropriate compensation Addressing guilt and misconceptions about nonprofit salaries The importance of financial sustainability for nonprofit leaders Mark your calendars for our upcoming...2025-03-3146 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 37 - Lessons in Faith-Driven Leadership with Jerry HarrisHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this inspiring episode, Jerry Harris, an experienced nonprofit leader and advocate for community collaboration, shares his insights on fostering partnerships that drive meaningful change. Jerry reflects on his journey of over 40...2025-03-1751 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 36 - Know Your NumbersHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, our coaches discuss one of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of nonprofit success: knowing your numbers. Whether it’s your program metrics, financial data, or impact statistics, understanding an...2025-03-0340 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 35 - The 3 Key Asks Every Startup and Growing Nonprofit Needs to MakeHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary and Tim break down the three essential asks every nonprofit leader needs to master—Time, Money, and Resources. Drawing from their own experiences and real-world examples, Mary and Ti...2025-02-1741 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 34 - How to Know When You’re Called to Start a Nonprofit with Eric PorterHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Eric Porter to discuss the journey of discovering your calling to start a nonprofit. Eric shares his personal story of transitioning from a...2025-02-0349 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 33 - Maximize Your Week to Maximize Your ImpactHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary and Tim share their best tips and strategies for organizing your week to increase efficiency, focus, and impact. They reflect on their personal journeys of moving from chaotic...2025-01-2036 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 32 - Building Strong Nonprofit Partnerships with Brandon BoosHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Brandon Boos, Missions and Discipleship Pastor at Faith Oakville in St. Louis, MO, to explore the keys to building meaningful partnerships between churches...2025-01-0652 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 31 - Moving From Part-Time to Full-Time with Dr. Daniel GilbertHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary chats with Dr. Daniel Gilbert, Co-Founder and CEO of EmPowered Living International Ministries (ELIM). Dr. Gilbert shares his journey of growing ELIM from a part-time passion project into...2024-12-2348 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 30 - The Donor's Journey From Stranger to Committed DonorHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary takes a deep dive into the Donor’s Journey—the step-by-step process that transforms a stranger into a loyal, committed donor. Understanding this journey is key to building mean...2024-12-0942 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 29 - How to Build a Culture of GratitudeHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this heartfelt episode, Mary and Tim explore the transformative power of gratitude in nonprofit work. From personal stories to practical advice, they discuss how gratitude can strengthen relationships with donors, volunteers...2024-11-2543 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 28 - How to Turn a Single Donation into a Repeat DonorHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, our coaches dive into a topic every nonprofit leader cares about: how to turn one-time donors into lifelong supporters. With practical insights and step-by-step advice, they share proven strategies...2024-11-1148 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 27 - How to Ride the Nonprofit Highs and Lows with Kurt WilsonHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, our coaches chat with Kurt Wilson, Founder and Executive Director of Pray for the Lou. From small prayer gatherings to massive citywide prayer walks, Kurt’s inspiring story of ob...2024-10-2848 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 26 - Running a Purpose-Driven Nonprofit with Mark and Adena DelaneyHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary and Tim are joined by Mark and Adena Delaney, founders of The Purpose Mastermind. The Delaneys share their journey of helping individuals find their purpose and how knowing...2024-10-1458 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 25 - Who's Got Your Six? The Importance of Support in Nonprofit LeadershipHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, our coaches dive into the importance of having a trusted support system in your nonprofit journey. Inspired by the concept of “watching your six,” they discuss why no nonprofit lead...2024-09-3041 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 24 - What To Do When Your Personal Life Interferes With Your Nonprofit LifeHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary tackle a challenge that every nonprofit leader faces at some point—balancing personal life and nonprofit responsibilities. They dive into the realities of running a nonprofit wh...2024-09-1653 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 23 - How to Make Collaborations a Win-Win with David GodboutHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with David Godbout, a passionate community leader and the Executive Director of the Melvin Theater Community Center in St. Louis, MO. With a heart...2024-09-0246 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 22 - Think Outside the Box with Chris WiggsHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Chris Wiggs, the Founding Pastor of Reach Church in St. Louis, MO, and Director of Operations for Reach Network, which partners with church...2024-08-1944 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 21 - How to Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs with Tim and MaryHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary discuss the importance of identifying and challenging self-limiting beliefs that can keep nonprofit leaders from reaching their full potential. We'll also explore: The...2024-08-0549 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 18 - Building Bridges Through Servant Leadership with Don GilbertHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary chat with Don Gilbert, Founder and Executive Director of Kingdom Community Builders (KCB) in Memphis, TN. KCB seeks to bring together existing non-profits, civic organizations, community...2024-06-2445 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 13 - Magnify Your Mission with Ryan SteuerHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Ryan Steuer, CEO of Magnify Learning and Founder of Magnify Missions. Since 2015, Ryan has worked to transform the education field and help leaders...2024-04-1551 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 12 - How to Be a Leader Others Want to Follow with Coach Judy FoxHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Coach Judy Fox, founder and President of Ingite International, Inc. For over 20 years, Ignite International has been empowering athletes, coaches, and educators through...2024-04-0153 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 11 - How to Secure Funding Before Becoming a 501(c)(3) with Ragz BrulandHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Ragz Bruland, co-founder of Flex Dance Program in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2014, Flex Dance Program has been utilizing arts education to foster positive growth...2024-03-1837 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 10 - What You Need to Know About Grant Writing with Joy MaxwellHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this special episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Joy Maxwell, grant professional and founder of Ark Advising, LLC. Since 2019, Ark Advising has been partnering with under-resourced organizations to provide the...2024-03-0442 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 9 - Building Bridges and Breaking Chains with Cathryn ShawHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim sits down with Cathryn Shaw, founder and Executive Director of All Among Us, which has been working to impact the lives of women in St. Louis, MO by...2024-02-1947 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 8 - How to Be a Conman, Liar, and Thief For Good with James HarringtonHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim & Mary sit down with James Harrington, founder and CEO of the Ugandan Water Project. For over 15 years the mission of the Ugandan Water Project has been to see...2024-02-0534 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 7 - How to Cast Your Vision and Grow with Intention with Betsy ReznicekContent Warning: This episode contains some strong language. Listener discretion is advised. Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim & Mary sit down with Betsy Reznicek. Betsy is the founder and Executive Director of...2024-01-2241 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 6 - How to Find Your Why and Take Action with Brian WestbrookHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim & Mary sit down with Brian Westbrook. Brian is the founder and Executive Director of Coalition Life, a nonprofit committed to providing compassionate and effective advocates for life at...2024-01-0845 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 5 - How to Empower Others and Step Into Your Role with Emily HouserHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim & Mary sit down with Emily Houser. Emily is the Executive Director of the Smoky Mountain Dream Center, a nonprofit on a mission to meet the needs of women...2023-12-2549 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 4 - How to Invite Others Into Your Story with Bob StergosHosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim sits down with Bob Stergos. Bob is the co-founder and Executive Director of A Seat at the Table, a nonprofit with a mission to help at-risk 18 to 25-year-olds...2023-12-1146 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 3 - How To Grow (And Fund!) Your Nonprofit with Mary ValloniHosted by nonprofit coaches Mary Valloni and Tim Needham, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim sits down with fellow Start & Grow Your Nonprofit coach Mary Valloni. Mary is the award-winning author of the book, Fundraising Freedom, the co-founder of Fully Funded Academy and...2023-11-2737 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 2 - How To Start Your Nonprofit with Tim NeedhamHosted by nonprofit coaches Mary Valloni and Tim Needham, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary sits down with fellow Start and Grow Your Nonprofit coach Tim Needham. Tim is the Executive Director of Restoration House STL in St. Louis, MO, and co-founder of...2023-11-2738 min
Start & Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastEpisode 1 - Introduction to the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit PodcastHosted by nonprofit coaches Mary Valloni and Tim Needham, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, you'll meet our hosts, Mary & Tim, to learn a bit about their nonprofit journeys, and their heart to help other leaders start and grow their nonprofits from the ground u...2023-11-2708 min
Fundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 181 | What It Looks Like to Focus Your VisionIf you have been following the Fundraising Freedom Podcast, when I first started it I actually called it the Mary Valloni Show. And if you've been following for a while, you know that I follow the steps that I teach in my book, Fundraising Freedom. Those steps follow the acronym FREEDOM because what I want for you, and what I want for me, is freedom. So, I have been spending the last several weeks and really the last several months thinking through what my vision is. What does it actually look like to focus your vision? 2020 has obviously caused...2020-12-1622 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniPlanning Virtual Events with Wendi FreemanToday we're talking about virtual events, live events, all that good stuff with my guest, Wendi Freeman. Wendi is the founder and CEO of Be Bright Events. She has worked in the for-profit space, and she's done a lot of work in the nonprofit space as well. Wendi has more than 15 years of experience; she's planned events, conferences, workshops, retreats, masterminds for groups that are anywhere from about 12 people all the way up to 700 people, and their budgets range anywhere from $1,000 to a million dollars. Tell us a little bit more about you and the work that...2020-09-0800 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniThe 3 Things You Need to Effectively Grow and Multiply Your CauseToday we're talking about the three things you need to effectively grow and multiply your cause. The reason why I wanted to talk on this topic is that multiplication is really what we're all about, right? When we join or when we start up an organization, our goal here is to affect as many people as possible in a positive way. We're trying to impact lives and help people who maybe have never been helped before. As you are thinking about how to increase donations and how do you get more people engaged, there are three things that you s...2020-09-0100 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniHow to Communicate With Philanthropists with Kris Putnam-WalkerlyWe've been talking a lot lately about a variety of different ways that you can raise funds and today, I wanted to bring a special guest on to talk specifically about working with philanthropists. Kris Putnam-Walkerly is a Global Philanthropy Advisor and she has more than 20 years of experience working with philanthropists. Kris has an award-winning book called Delusional Altruism and she has helped hundreds of wealthy family foundations, fortune 500 companies, giving pledge signatories and wealth advisors strategically influence and allocate over a half a billion dollars in grants and gifts. Fill in the gaps in your s...2020-08-2500 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniMajor Gift Fundraising with Ben Starling IIIMy guest today is Ben Starling III. Ben is a former director of philanthropy, has worked on huge projects like the Museum of the Bible and Scripps Research Institute. He's from Palm Beach, Florida, and he runs a business called Southern Philanthropy. Southern Philanthropy offers custom-tailored fundraising services for profit, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropists. Tell us a little bit about you. My entire career has been spent on fundraising. When I was a sophomore in college, I had to work, and I answered an ad on the college billboard to go and run errands at a...2020-08-1800 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniThe Industries That Are Booming During COVID-19 and What That Means for Your CauseIn the past few months, we have been talking about how to navigate this new “normal” as we walk through the season of a pandemic. Over the course of these last several months, you've had to make a shift. You've had to start looking at different ways of running your fundraising efforts. And so today, we're going to continue on that topic. I'm going to give you a list of the industries that are actually doing really, really well right now, and then we'll talk through that and see how it impacts you and your cause. In the...2020-08-1100 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniMaking the Move from Live to Virtual Events With Philippa FabbriToday I’m joined by Philippa Fabbri, director of communications, fundraising, and school design at the Elsen Academy in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape South Africa. What do you enjoy about fundraising? I wouldn’t say I’m passionate about fundraising but I’m passionate about showing the longevity of my school and making sure that we outlast any crisis that comes our way. I think fundraisers have got that fire in their belly that you feel inspired every day to get up and try to find something to either create exposure for yourself or create a connecti...2020-08-0400 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniWhat You Need to Do to Shift Your Fundraising OnlineToday I'm talking about moving to online fundraising. How do we still build relationships and still communicate and engage donors in the online space? First of all, I just want to share a few statistics with you. Only 3% of charities rated their board and executive leadership as being digitally savvy. This means that we are used to communicating face-to-face; this is very common and very normal in the fundraising and nonprofit sector. We pride ourselves on relationships. We pride ourselves on face-to-face communication, on building relationships with people in person or over the phone, making sure that we are...2020-07-2800 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniThe Single Most Important Thing I Learned in My ThirtiesThis episode airs the week of my 40th birthday and I’m pretty excited about it! I’m looking forward to the next decade and letting my thirties live in the past like they are supposed to. Today I want to take you on a walk down memory lane and share a little about what has happened in the last ten years; not only in my business and fundraising but also the single most important thing I’ve learned. I was working for the American Cancer Society in my early 30s where I spent my time raising funds, wo...2020-07-1400 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary Valloni8 Words That May Explain Why You’re StuckToday we are talking about the eight words that might explain why you’re stuck. As we’ve been talking about over the last several episodes, we’ve been dealing with a pandemic and trying to navigate not being in our offices and adjusting to working from home. Now, some of you may have already been working from home, but it’s probably still a little different or difficult to have conversations with people. The eight words that may explain why you’re stuck come from a book by Marshall Goldsmith, “what got you here won’t get you there.” We have l...2020-07-0700 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniFundraising with Evan CoxToday, I am joined by special guest Evan Cox. Evan works for Joyce Meyer Ministries and has a background in nonprofit work with the St. Louis Dream Center, Hand of Hope, and many others. He’s also an incredible copywriter. I’ve invited him onto today’s show to share his insight on fundraising and the work he’s done. Tell us about yourself. My wife and I started fundraising in order to go on mission trips. These took us to about 20 different countries around the globe and so for us, our fundraising strategy wasn’t centered aro...2020-06-2300 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniThe 6 Basic Needs to Live Your Best LifeI am a huge fan of you raising a ridiculous amount of money and changing the world. I know that’s what you’re focused on and why you’re here listening to this show but I want you to realize one thing. If you’re awesome at fundraising and awesome at helping other people, there’s a good chance that you’re not going to be all that awesome at taking care of yourself. Today I want to talk about how you can take care of yourself so that you can continue taking care of others. It’s the same idea as p...2020-06-1600 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniThe Fool-Proof Process to Achieving Any GoalIf you’ve been with me for a while, you know I’m big into goal setting. I think this is why I love fundraising so much because it’s all about goal setting and can be very rewarding when you reach them. So today I want to talk to you about how I set goals. Every time I work with a new client around setting goals, I typically take them through a similar process – it’s the same process I teach as well as the process I use myself. My core teaching is based on 7 steps that spell ou...2020-06-0900 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniHow to Create a Rich Nonprofit with Marissa Nehlsen, Part 2I am joined today by Marissa Nehlsen, CEO of a 7-figure business, public speaker, coach, philanthropist, and an all-around incredible person. Like me, she is originally from North Dakota which makes my heart happy! What advice would you give to someone who is stuck in the financial mindset? I love this question and here’s my strategy. First, you take a notecard and it’s a WIG (wildly important goal) and what you do is get those four areas into alignment. The heartbeat of your organization is your vision, your purpose, your goals. What relationships do you ne...2020-06-0200 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniHow to Create a Rich Nonprofit with Marissa NehlsenI am joined today by Marissa Nehlsen, CEO of a 7-figure business, public speaker, coach, philanthropist, and an all-around incredible person. Like me, she is originally from North Dakota which makes my heart happy! Tell us why the world needs us rich. The world needs us rich in all areas and my team and I focus on four areas of poverty. I coach and train on poverty mindset with practical steps and practical ideas to bring people out of poverty. What it means to me to live life rich is about really bringing every...2020-05-2500 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniWhat You Need to Know to Get Someone to Say YesToday I want to talk about the basics of fundraising. During this season where we are in the midst of a lot of uncertainty, I understand that people are being sensitive when it comes to asking for money. I want to take a step back and talk about why people say yes in the first place and why we don’t have to do anything crazy during this season. We just need to get back to the basics. In the past few years, neuroscience has shown us that we have three “brains” which are the head brain, the heart...2020-05-1900 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniThe 3-Part Process I Use to Help Charities Raise More MoneyIn today’s episode, I’m sharing with you the 3-part process I use to help charities raise more money. These last couple of months have been a bit crazy and the last several episodes I’ve talked a lot about this pandemic and how to walk through this season. But I want you to know that the topics I’ve covered are things you should do all the time, not just during a pandemic. This 3-part process is what I say in the introduction of every one of my shows, “this is the place where fundraisers come to be en...2020-05-1200 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniWhy Every Nonprofit Needs to Use Video with Casey HillI’m joined today with Casey Hill, Head of Growth at Bonjoro. Bonjoro is a personalized video messaging app with the mission of empowering every organization to build real and lasting relationships with its customers, donors, or community, no matter where they live or work. Casey is a published contributor with Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., and many other world-class outlets. At his core, Casey believes passionately in connecting people and a customer-centric mindset. Why do you think video is so important? Video has context. It has facial expression, voice, and body language. This is why video is so...2020-05-0500 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniThe Free Resource Every Charity Needs to Reboot and Start AgainIn today’s episode, we are talking about the free resource every charity needs to reboot and start again. We are in a season where we do need to reboot because we’ve never been here before. If we look at anything that’s happened in our past, recessions, depressions, etc. we can look to them and see that things will not be the same. We cannot, especially in our fundraising efforts, go back to the way we were doing it before. Go to maryvalloni.com to download my free checklist and workbook. Both of these resources come right out of my p...2020-04-2800 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniHow I Raised $500,000 in New Money in a RecessionToday I want to talk through how we can take back some control and turn things around for our causes so that when we come out of this pandemic, we are stronger than ever. I want to share a few ideas with you as you’re walking through this season. First, it’s all about perspective. There are two different ways you can look at this time – you can look at your fundraising as “oh no, we’re going to lose so much money during this season,” where you’re freaking out and leaning toward a decline in fundi...2020-04-2100 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniAdvice for Startup Nonprofits with Jonathan RoeDr. Jonathan Roe has been a non-profit coach and trainer in AZ for more than a decade and is the Founder and CEO of Venture 1:9. Venture 1:9 guides non-profits to a place of courage, health, sustainability and impact, through free training, coaching and granting. After graduating college in Boston, Jonathan spent 17 years in church leadership, pastoring two local churches near Washington, D.C. and Columbus, Ohio. In early 2008, he moved to Phoenix to begin work serving and strengthening Christian non-profit organizations. Jonathan also serves as an Adjunct Professor for Johnson University (Tennessee/Florida) and Point University (Alabama/Georgia), teaches at t...2020-04-1400 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniHow to Thrive During Unprecedented TimesIn the United States alone, we’ve gone through 15 recessions in the last 91 years. Many people talk about the Great Depression that started in 1929, which played a huge role in the way we live today. That generation still hides money under their mattresses and in different parts of the house because they couldn’t put their money in the bank. Many of us look to the most recent recession aka the Great Recession that lasted from 2007-2009 and many fundraisers were impacted during that time. Factor in 9/11 and all of those events have impacted how we live today. We’ve clearly...2020-04-0700 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniHow to Adjust During This New SeasonThis podcast began in 2017 right after I’d written my book, Fundraising Freedom. It was a huge undertaking, I used all of 2016 to write the book. I pretty much locked myself inside for one year – surrounded myself with authors – and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. One of the topics I’m most passionate about is joy and one of the things that bring me the most joy is having deep conversations. Being able to have deep conversations about fundraising with you brings me incredible joy! Looking back a few years ago and thinking abo...2020-03-3100 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniCommon Impact with Danielle HollyToday I’m talking with Danielle Holly, CEO of Common Impact, which focuses on connecting corporations and companies with nonprofit organizations. The core mission behind Common Impact is to tap into the superpowers that each of us has as individuals and to channel them for social good. The primary way we do that is by working with companies to get their employees into pro-bono skills-based volunteer projects. The idea came from the legal profession where pro-bono is really popular. How did you originally get started? It was completely unintentional. I graduated with a j...2020-03-2400 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniHow to Fundraise During a PandemicIn light of COVID-19, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about fundraising during this time. Do I continue on? Do I push pause? Do I cancel my event? My number one piece of advice I want to give you is do NOT stop your fundraising. Don’t allow this to stale or stagnate or freeze your fundraising because life will continue to go on. We are all going to continue making decisions on how we’re going to give and invest. During this time, I want you to realize that this is when billionaires are made. The wealthy popu...2020-03-1700 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniThree Lessons Learned from the HomelessOn Saturday, I was running around doing my typical weekend errands and since we’ve been having spring-like weather, I decided to start looking for pots to plant herbs in and wound up at Ikea. I found what I was looking for and as I was loading up the back up of my car, I heard a woman call out to me. She had her son with her and started talking to me about how she had just left her husband and didn’t realize that the local shelters wouldn’t just take her and her son in, and they wer...2020-03-1000 min
Nonprofit Executive Podcast with Joel Kessel and Mary ValloniFundraising FREEDOM Step 7: Make Your DifferenceThis step is what all of your hard work has been leading up to. You’re raising funds, asking people to be part of your team, building out your branding and the reason is that you’re trying to make a difference in the world. Once you get here, this is the time to celebrate! You’re seeing lives changed and now you get to tell people all about it and thanking everyone who took part. This is a really fun step and one that too many people miss. How do we celebrate with the team? 2020-03-0528 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniHow to Gracefully Fire a VolunteerIf you are new to the nonprofit space, I know this may sound crazy. Just like some people don’t work out in for-profit businesses, the same happens in nonprofits too. This is a topic that comes up fairly frequently and it’s a hard conversation to have, which is why I want to make sure you are equipped for when the occasion arises. Here are some of the reasons you may need to fire a volunteer: They don’t align with the values of your organization They did something unethical They don’t get along with other...2020-02-2500 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniFive 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...2020-02-1800 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniAre You Playing the Short or the Long Game?In the last few weeks I’ve been doing a lot of traveling, not just for work but also with friends and family. It was great spending time with my family and to remind me of what’s important - it’s healthy to shut down for a while and regroup. Time away allows me to clear out the clutter, process information, and to really think about life. My husband and I took a trip to Mexico, which we’ve done for the last 7 years. It was pure bliss. On our flight home, we had a direct flight back t...2020-02-1100 minNonprofit Executive Podcast with Joel Kessel and Mary ValloniFundraising FREEDOM Step 2: Run Your ResearchWhat kind of research are we looking for in this step? Research actually allows us to gain confidence. Especially if you are trying to raise a larger amount of money, this step allows you to regroup and overcome your fear of fundraising. The data and numbers are important – you want to be as specific with the data as to be believable. You want to give enough stats to show that you know what you’re doing. In this step, what you’re trying to do is evaluate what other people are doing. What’s working? What’s not? W...2020-01-3031 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniWhat to Do When Things Don’t Go Your WayAs I look back on my nearly 40 years of life, I can tell you how many different major things just didn’t go my way. When I think back to those things and what I actually wanted, I am completely grateful and thankful that things did NOT go my way. But I know when we’re in the middle of it all, some of those things can feel heart-wrenching and frustrating. I had a lot of those feelings - especially when it came to my fundraising efforts. When I was working on one of my biggest fundraisers, I got to the p...2020-01-2100 minNonprofit Executive Podcast with Joel Kessel and Mary ValloniStrategic Planning Steps 7 & 8: Tactics and Plan to ExecuteAfter completing steps 1-6 of the Strategic Planning process, you should have tactics all over the place. At this point, you are ready to formulate and pull together your one-page strategy. You already have your strategic objectives finished, now all you have to do is gather the tactics you and your planning team have put together. And that’s step 7. If you’ve been following the process and capturing all the notes, now it’s time to start plugging in the information into your one-page strategy. It starts with your vision and mission, next is core values, then the f...2020-01-1639 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniWhat’s Better…Stretch or SMART Goals?The last couple of episodes we’ve been talking about the new year and goal planning. Today I want to go over the difference between stretch and SMART goals and how you can incorporate them into the work you do. Most of you have probably heard of stretch and SMART goals but may not know how to utilize them into your goal planning. A stretch goal is a goal that allows you to go above and beyond what you think is possible. Some would describe these sorts of goals as aggressively ambitious – they are radically beyond either you or y...2020-01-1400 minNonprofit Executive Podcast with Joel Kessel and Mary ValloniStrategic Planning Step Six: Establish Your MeasurementOn today’s episode, we are discussing step six of the Strategic Planning process, Establish Your Measurement. How are you measuring the progress of the objectives and initiatives of the organization? Starting with the end in mind and setting quantifiable goals is great, but you must also create targets and get those numbers on paper. One way to measure your progress is, did you do it or not? For example, if your objective is to increase the awareness and education of your audience, an initiative might be to create a marketing/communications plan that provides direction to achiev...2020-01-0922 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary Valloni| When is Enough…Enough?As we talk about goal planning in the new year, it is easy to fall into one-upping ourselves and wanting bigger, better, more. When is enough, enough? My answer is, never. Our vision should be so big that it’s something we probably won’t accomplish in our lifetimes. Of course, there will be goals on your list that you’ll be able to knock off. That’s when you go back to the drawing board and determine where you can raise the bar. When it comes to fundraising, there are definitely times when you ask yourself when is enough...2020-01-0700 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 140 | Goal Planning for 2020I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling pretty excited about the upcoming year. We are moving into a new decade, I’m celebrating a big birthday this year, the big 4-0. It’s hard to believe. As you are planning out your 2020, I want to share with you some ideas on how I plan and set goals. As many of you know, I’m a huge advocate of the whiteboard. It’s been my best friend as of late as my admin and I worked through what we want to do in the next year as well as...2019-12-3100 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 139 | How to Raise Funds on Social Media with Brent SilkeyOn today’s show, I am talking with Brent Silkey. Brent and his wife serve college students in St. Paul, Minnesota through the ministry of Chi Alpha and they started a program called 30 for Freedom. The idea is 30 for Freedom exists to end sex trafficking in our lifetime. We engage college students in biblical justice initiatives like ending sex trafficking through runs, fundraising, and the like. What is your take on raising support through social media? When it comes to my philosophy in life, is life is all about relationships. So I try to be a good...2019-12-2400 minNonprofit Executive Podcast with Joel Kessel and Mary ValloniEpisode 6 | Strategic Planning Step Three: Realize Your Future (Vision)Step three of strategic planning is one of the most critical steps in the process because it can make or break your fundraising efforts and your organization as a whole. Clarity attracts and confusion repels. Everyone has people in their lives who communicate so clearly and effectively that you will follow them wherever they go. Likewise, you also know those who say good words, but you have no idea what they actually said and what’s going on. Today, we are talking about realizing your future. What does this mean? This step is all about vision, mission, and cor...2019-12-1225 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 137 | Nonprofit Executive PodcastOn today’s show I am featuring an episode from a new podcast I am co-hosting with my friend, Joel Kessel. The Nonprofit Executive Podcast is for growth-minded executives who are looking to take their nonprofits to the next level through strategic planning and fundraising. On this podcast, Joel discusses his steps to create a successful strategic plan as well as my steps to fundraising freedom. Here are the notes from episode 3 of the Nonprofit Executive Podcast. Enjoy! We are talking about fundraising, on which Mary has literally written the book. We tend to raise our money by taki...2019-12-1000 minNonprofit Executive Podcast with Joel Kessel and Mary ValloniEpisode 5 | Strategic Planning Step Two: Take a Look at Your WorldIn strategic planning terminology, take a look at your world means to do an environmental scan. What’s happening out there has an impact on your organization. This is not to come up with a list of excuses of why you can’t get something done, but rather to help you make better decisions for the future of your organization. You’ve gotten your foundation set, so taking a look at the world around you is going to include articles, research and data trends, conversations you’ve had with your key stakeholders, and other ways you can get inform...2019-12-0528 minNonprofit Executive Podcast with Joel Kessel and Mary ValloniEpisode 4 | Strategic Planning Step One: Set the FoundationThe number one reason most nonprofits do not have a strategic plan is because they think it’s going to be a daunting task. But all you’re really doing is gaining some clarity and focus in order to set the organization on the right path. If you go on vacation, you have to plan out how you are going to get there. Strategic planning is the same way; you’re mapping out the steps you need take to get to a desired future state. There are 3 questions you need to ask yourself: Where do you want to be? What d...2019-11-2135 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 134 | How Founder, April Jurgensen, Raised $200,000 New Money) in 7 MonthsMy guest today is April Jurgensen, who is the co-founder of The Boaz Project and one of my Fundraising Freedom Academy students. April just recently won an author academy award for her book, The Orphan’s Abba. April and her husband inspire and equip leaders around the world to care for orphans in their own communities. Tell us about the fundraising project you’ve been working on this last year. We have called it homes for orphans but it’s basically providing housing solutions for specific children’s homes in Russia, India, and Kenya. The largest port...2019-11-1700 minNonprofit Executive Podcast with Joel Kessel and Mary ValloniEpisode 1 | About This PodcastWelcome to the Nonprofit Executive Club podcast. This podcast is for growth-minded executives who are looking to take their nonprofits to the next level through strategic planning and fundraising. Meet your hosts: Joel Kessel has spent the last 25 years in communications and public relations. He focuses on helping nonprofits get their message out into the world by casting a strong vision and creating a powerful strategy. Mary Valloni has raised millions of dollars through her work as the development director for the American Cancer Society, the ALS Association and Special Olympics. Now she teaches and train...2019-11-1412 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 128 | How to Build a Strong Board with Mary HilandOn today’s show, I interview Mary Hiland with Hiland Consulting. Mary has been involved with nonprofit organizations for more than 40 years. She went from volunteer to staff to executive director. Mary led two mergers of her nonprofit with 530 staff and has worked with budgets ranging from $100,000-$26 million. Mary is now a consultant and coach for nonprofit leaders and their boards. What are some of the challenges executive directors face with their boards? Nonprofits do not orient board members. In a recent survey, 75% of the board members said in terms of understanding governi...2019-09-3000 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 119 | 5 Ways to Enjoy the Journey Towards Your Fundraising GoalIn today’s episode we address the very common desire to want to jump right to our final destination. Of course we want to raise those funds fast, but we just might miss the best part…the journey! Mary shares how to enjoy the journey by doing the following 5 things: 1. Travel with people you like. 2. Pay attention to the sites and sounds that surround you. 3. Listen to good music, podcasts, and audiobooks. 4. Eat good food and take in the conversations. 5. Stop along the way.2019-07-1500 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 117 - What Breaks Your Heart and How Can You Use That to Raise FundsToday we may get a bit emotional, but as you know emotions are important especially when raising funds for your cause. In this episode we tackle 3 important questions (that I totally stole from my friend, Mike!). They include: 1. What Pisses You Off? (The Injustice) 2. What Breaks Your Heart? (The Compassion) 3. What is the Big Problem You Are Trying to Solve? (Your Cause) I also shared about the new “Club” I’m launching with my friend, Joel. If you’re interested in...2019-06-1000 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 116 | How to Address the Elephant in the Room and Master Your Marketing with Mike KimMarketing expert, Mike Kim, joins the show to address what’s working and what’s not in nonprofit marketing. Find out why you need to address the elephant in the room and how to do that by addressing these 3 P’s… 1. Potential 2. Promise 3. Progress Most people are willing to give you a hand up as long as you show potential, promise and progress. Mike also shares a few of his magic words that you should add to your future emails and p...2019-05-2700 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 103 | How to Get Corporate Sponsors to Call You with Bridgett MyersBridgett Myers is the Chief Development Officer at FosterAdopt Connect (and Mary’s former boss). Bridgett assumed the new role in January 2018 after serving in executive leadership with the American Cancer Society for 23 years. Bridget digs in and shares incredible fundraising tips and hiring advice every non-profit executive leader should know. You don’t want to miss out on how she made a few changes in her 2018 signature fundraiser that resulted in 8 new leads and a new $25,000 corporate donor that called and asked if they could sponsor her 2019 event! To connect with B...2019-01-2800 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 102 | How Should Fundraising Really Work with Jason LewisToday’s episode features CFRE and AFP Master Trainer, Jason Lewis. Known for his willingness to question deeply engrained beliefs and assumptions of how effective fundraising really works, Jason shares his knowledge and expertise in this episode. If you’re interested in hearing how fundraising should really work, then you need to listen in. Here are some of the questions I asked Jason: • What is the future of fundraising? • What do you see that’s NOT working, yet seems to be perpetuated by nonprofits? • Imagine you woke up today and you were t...2019-01-2100 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 101 | The 3 BIG Takeaways From The Past 100 Episodes of The ShowAfter 100 episodes, I’m more committed than ever to your success. In this episode I share my three big takeaways from the past 100 episodes including: 1. I started this podcast with the intention of teaching others how to raise funds, but I ended up learning so much more. 2. Habits are hard to start, but easy to keep. 3. I’ve connected with the listeners of the show in ways I never imagined. My primary advice as we start the new year is to choose wisely who you will follow this y...2019-01-1400 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 97 | The 3 S’s to Fund and Fuel your growth in 2019 with Wealth Advisor, Laura WallerToday’s guest is wealth advisor, Laura Waller, with P3 Life Builders where she focuses on helping for profit and nonprofit leaders to live a life of Purpose, Power, and Prosperity. Listen in as Laura shares the 3 S’s to fund and fuel your growth in 2019 including: 1. State of Mind 2. Story 3. Strategy To hear more about Laura and to enter in to the Giving Tuesday Giveaway, visit http://www.p3lifeabundance.com Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 5th at 1pm and joi...2018-12-0300 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 92 | How To Turn Grief Into Hope With Laura DiehlAfter the death of her daughter, Laura’s life turned upside down. Through the grief, she realized that she wasn’t alone and it later became the start to her charity, Grieving Parents Sharing Hope. On this episode, Mary and Laura walk through the first steps of the Fundraising Freedom process to ensure your fundraisers are innovative and well received. For more information about Laura and Grieving Parents Sharing Hope, visit http://gpshope.com and to contact Mary Valloni, visit http://maryvalloni.com. To join the fundraising community on Facebook, go to http...2018-10-2900 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 82 | 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get What You Really WantWhat you do with your life is your choice. You choose to do the work you do. You choose to have the relationships in your life. You choose how much money you make. You choose. If we get to choose what we want then what questions do we have to ask ourselves to actually get it. In today’s episode, Mary talks through the 5 questions you need to ask yourself to get what you really want. Here they are… 1. Why do I want it? 2. What do I gain i...2018-08-1300 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 81 | How to Stop Procrastinating in 5 SecondsProcrastination can take hold of nearly every area of your life—writing a thank you letter, picking up the phone, doing the dishes and so much more. Procrastination is everywhere, but what if you had a tool that could help you quiet the voice in your head and help you knock out your to-do list. You may be just 5 seconds away from solving that problem every time. You just might make “taking action” a habit in the process! For more information about Mary Valloni, visit http://maryvalloni.com and to...2018-08-0600 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 80 | What Your Donors Are Saying About You Behind Your BackIn this episode we talk about the top three things your donors are saying behind your back, which explains why your donors may be unhappy with you and leave. We talk through what those are and what you can do to turn it around. Ask yourself, do you only care about your donors’ lives because they support your cause? Would you spend time with them if they weren’t giving to you? If so, they already know the answer and that’s why they aren’t sticking around. What could you do to improve the relationsh...2018-07-3000 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 52 | The #1 Thing You Should Do Before Hosting a Fundraising EventNonprofit and ministry leaders often jump into fundraising events before doing this one thing and that’s attending other events. How do you know how to put on a great fundraising event if you’ve never attended another event? Mary shares why it’s so important to attend events that are similar to the one you want to put on and how you can take ideas from those events to ensure your success. Mary also shares why it’s important to be ready to share your need. You never know what someone might do for you and your cause when you a...2018-01-1522 min
Fully Funded - Marketing and Fundraising for MissionariesHow To Enlist A Team to Skyrocket Your FundraisingIndividual commitment to a group effort is really what makes raising support work. You need more than just yourself to fuel and finance your ministry. In this practical episode, Mary Valloni and Mike Kim outline some best-practices in recruiting team members for your cause. Free Resource: Support Raising Roadmap (PDF) Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign. Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here Fully Funded Workshop...2018-01-0931 minFundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 50 | How to Start the New Year with a New AttitudeIt’s a new year and with the new year, you may need a new attitude to match! Today’s episode is about how to free yourself from the negativity, how to be a giver, and how to do more of what works. We are in more control of our success than we think we are and if you want more of what works it’s time to remove the things that don’t. Ministry leaders, be sure to check out Mary’s new podcast, The Fully Funded Podcast with Mike Kim and Mary Valloni, at http://ap...2018-01-0136 minFully Funded - Marketing and Fundraising for MissionariesWelcome to the Fully Funded Podcast with Mike Kim & Mary ValloniWelcome to the very first episode of the new Fully Funded Podcast! This show is dedicated to helping Christian missionaries grow their donor base and raise more support, using best-practices in professional fundraising and marketing. Free Resource: Support Raising Roadmap (PDF) Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign. Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here Meet Your Hosts, Mike Kim and Mary Valloni: Mike Kim: "...2017-12-1907 min