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Frontlines of Social Good Podcast5/27/2025: Featured Stories: “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" and The Giving Gap WidensMay 27, 2025: After the news, we speak with Shannon McCracken, CAE, President & CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance, about “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill”—a controversial proposal that, despite its name, poses serious threats to the nonprofit sector’s ability to serve communities nationwide. Later in the show, Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement at Neon One and Chair of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, joins us to unpack new data revealing how the giving gap is widening—and what it means for the future of charitable fundraising.
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RKD Group: ThinkersYou can’t surge trust: Lessons in community & philanthropy with Tim SarrantonioOn this episode of RKD Group: Thinkers podcast, Tim Sarrantonio—Nonprofit Ecosystems Theorist, Director of Community Engagement at Neon One, and Chair of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP)—joins Justin McCord and Ronnie Richard for a deeply reflective and forward-thinking conversation.2025-05-2937 min
Untapped PhilanthropyWhat Trends in Philanthropy Will Define 2025 and Beyond?As 2024 comes to a close, Untapped Philanthropy hosts Kerrin Mitchell and Tim Sarrantonio reflect on a transformative year and explore what’s next for the social sector. From AI’s growing influence to shifts in donor engagement and advocacy, this episode provides a thought-provoking recap of the year’s biggest trends.To learn more about Fluxx, visit: www.fluxx.ioTo learn more about NeonOne, visit: www.neonone.comEpisodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.2024-12-3046 min
Nonprofit411 PodcastThe Art and Science of Nonprofit Success with Tim Sarrantonio | Nonprofit 411 PodcastIn this episode of Nonprofit411, host Sarah Barton speaks with Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One and Chair of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. Tim brings his expertise in nonprofit data and donor retention to discuss how data can help nonprofits build deeper relationships and sustainable funding. From starting small with meaningful donor notes to leveraging community-driven stories, Tim shares how nonprofits of any size can use data thoughtfully to foster donor engagement, reduce burnout, and strengthen community bonds.
Key Takeaways:
Data-driven storytelling and recurring giving help create a sense of community t...2024-11-2537 min
The Influential NonprofitTim Sarrantonio, Neon One: Insights on Sustainable GenerosityTim Sarrantonio is an internationally renowned speaker on generosity, technology, and the trends in the social good sector. After helping various causes raise over $3 million, he then moved into providing support for thousands of nonprofits through his work at Neon One. He has spoken at AFPICON, NTC, TEDx, and holds a Certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy. He lives in Niskayuna with his lovely wife, three lovely daughters, and a deep love of the Adirondacks. Key Takeaways:A report from Neon One and the University of Dallas digs deep into t...2024-07-0435 min
Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric SolutionsMonthly Giving Insights: Building Loyal Donor Communities with Tim SarrantonioThink you know how donors behave? Think again! Join Maria and Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One, as they explore the realities (and myths) of monthly giving and donor retention. They talk about the psychology behind giving and Tim shares insights from a five-year analysis of donor data, revealing that recurring donors give nearly $1,000 annually -- with 50% contributing additional gifts. Learn how to design a recurring giving program that builds strong donor relationships and enhances your nonprofit’s sustainability.Monthly Giving Insights – The Highlights:Key find...2024-04-1644 minUntapped PhilanthropyRedefining Impact: A New Playbook for Social Change with Eric ResslerGuest: Eric ResslerIn this enlightening episode of Untapped Philanthropy, hosts Kerrin Mitchell and Tim Sarrantonio welcome Eric Ressler, the creative force behind Cosmic, to discuss the dynamic intersection of digital innovation and social impact. Delve into a conversation that challenges conventional nonprofit narratives, advocates for a reimagined approach to social impact branding, and emphasizes the crucial role of digital engagement in building community and driving change.To learn more about Cosmic, visit: designbycosmic.comTo learn more about Fluxx, visit: fluxx.ioTo learn more about Neon One, visit...2024-04-0433 min
The Fundraising Everywhere PodcastDesigning A Magical Recurring Giving ProgramJoin Neon One‘s Tim Sarrantonio for this episode on how you can create a recurring giving program from scratch to design joyful, memorable experiences for donors and scale revenue.
Only two out of ten new donors stick around to support a nonprofit after their initial gift. That means the need for interesting and authentic connection with donors is growing daily! Recurring giving programs are one of the best investments a growing nonprofit can make—and that’s why we’re offering this webinar at no cost to you. It’s that important.
We’ll delve into:2024-01-101h 00
Dynamic NonprofitsDNP Groundbreakers: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand @ Neon OneRenown speaker and non-profit champion Tim Sarrantonio joins the show for a high energy conversation about the state of philanthropy and actionable steps small to mid-sized non-profits can take to rise above the economic headwinds.
Dan's interview with Tim is a fast paced, information packed chat that will leave you feeling equally informed and inspired to take on the challenges fundraisers are facing.
Show Notes:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsarrantonio/
https://afpglobal.org/FundraisingEffectivenessProject
https://neonone.com/
https://fundraising.ai/2023-11-2353 min
Nonprofit Nation with Julia CampbellBeyond #GivingTuesday‒Building Trust With Newly Acquired Donors with Tim SarrantonioThe Nonprofit Social Media Summit sponsored by Neon One is back and bigger than ever! Go to nonprofitsocialmediasummit.com to get your free ticket, and you’ll get access to the complete session line-up, with speakers on social media advertising, LinkedIn for nonprofits, AI and ChatGPT, influencer marketing, YouTube strategy, and more. You can upgrade your ticket to get the recordings, slides, and a special bonus live training with me to plan for next year. I know you are a smart cookie. If you want to know what’s working right now in social media, and how...2023-10-0432 min
Missions to MovementsHow To Create More Engaging Fundraising Emails with Tim Sarrantonio and Cherian KoshyWhat would it mean for your nonprofit if you could unlock the secrets of email marketing and increase your fundraising exponentially? That's precisely what we're unpacking in this episode with Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One, and Cherian Koshy, VP of Development at Merit America. Neon One has analyzed over 30,000 campaigns and 150 million emails from 1,500 nonprofits - all to discover the trends and benchmarks that will take your email marketing to the next level.Did you know that emotional subject lines could dramatically increase open rates? That's one of the trends we pinpointed from...2023-09-2043 min
The Nonprofit LabE23: The Generosity Experiences and Nonprofit Tech with Tim Sarrantonio at Neon OneWe cover a wide variety of topics in this episode, but there’s one recurring theme: generosity is not a commodity. Tim Sarrantonio, a generosity experience designer and Director of Corporate Brand at NeonOne, a nonprofit CRM solution. Listen to this episode as we discuss:
💸 Personal stories painting the reality of fundraising
🤖 The role of AI and tech in digital giving strategies
💥 Why contextual friction can help with online donations
💌 Ways nonprofits can improve their email campaigns
⌛️ When to upgrade from spreadsheets to a CRM
Tim is an internationally renowned speaker on generosity, technology, and the trends in the social good sector. After...2023-06-071h 10
The Nonprofit VoiceThe NonProfit Voice Ep 78: Best Practices to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Email EngagementCherian Koshy of Merit America and Tim Sarrantonio of Neon One join the NonProfit Voice to discuss email benchmarks for the nonprofit sector.2023-05-3125 min
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits418. Building Effective Email Marketing (spoiler: small nonprofits are killing it!) - Tim SarrantonioMeet Tim. Not only is he Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One, but he’s also the Vice Chair of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, which helps nonprofit organizations increase giving at a faster pace by providing them with tools for tracking and evaluating their annual growth in giving. He’s bringing his expertise and insights from recent fundraising reports and sharing the role email marketing plays in successful fundraising strategies right now. If you tuned in for episode 317, you might be asking yourself, “Two email convos in one week?” Yup! It’s really that important. Don’t miss it!💡L...2023-05-0334 min
The Build Good Fundraising Podcast#78: How email can support a magical generosity experience, with Tim SarrantonioSend us a textHow do you evaluate your email campaigns? If you’re a nonprofit—especially one that doesn’t raise tens of millions every year—you may have a hard time finding benchmarks from organizations like yours. Most of the data on benchmarks and proven practices comes from either very large organizations or from for-profit companies. Until now. On this week’s BuildGood Live, we’re talking to Tim S...2023-05-031h 00
The PM PodcastOn the Road to Generosity: A Conversation with Tim Sarrantonio and Benjamin JohnsonIn this special episode, we speak with Tim Sarrantonio and Benjamin Johnson who were just completing their first Generosity Roadshow, a cross-country listening tour with three aims: to learn about the ways nonprofit practitioners do their jobs; to better understand the role that data plays in that work; and, to chart a path forward on how nonprofits can use data in actionable and insightful ways. This conversation was recorded live in the exhibit hall at AFP ICON in New Orleans.
2023-04-2143 minUntapped PhilanthropyHow can nonprofits use data to increase trust?Guest: Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.Season three of Untapped Philanthropy kicks off with new co-host, Tim Sarrantonio, and an amazing guest: President and CEO of Charity Navigator, Michael Thatcher. Tune in to learn as Michael, Tim, and Kerrin delve into The Common Data Model, how nonprofits can leverage their Charity Navigator rating to be more discoverable for donors, and more. To learn more about Fluxx, visit fluxx.ioTo learn more about Neon One, visit neonone.comTo learn more about Charity Navigator, visit charitynavigator.org 2023-02-0229 min
Frontier.FMThree Trends for Small Shops in 2023 With Tim Sarrantonio of Neon OneThe first Frontier FM of 2023 is here and you don’t want to miss it! On this episode, Ben sits down with Neon One’s Director of Corporate Brand Tim Sarrantonio for a jam-packed discussion about the future of generosity from a technology standpoint. The two explore human-centered fundraising, the three-percent problem in the charitable sector, three trends for small shops in 2023, and making it easy for donors to grow in generosity. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Getting to know Tim Sarrantonio [0:09] The gold standard in human-centered fundraising [6:19] Tackling the...2023-01-0445 min
Frontier FMThree Trends for Small Shops in 2023 With Tim Sarrantonio of Neon OneThe first Frontier FM of 2023 is here and you don’t want to miss it! On this episode, Ben sits down with Neon One’s Director of Corporate Brand Tim Sarrantonio for a jam-packed discussion about the future of generosity from a technology standpoint. The two explore human-centered fundraising, the three-percent problem in the charitable sector, three trends for small shops in 2023, and making it easy for donors to grow in generosity. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Getting to know Tim Sarrantonio [0:09] The gold standard in human-centered fundraising [6:19] Tackling the...2023-01-0445 min
The Official Do Good Better PodcastCreating Great Donor Experiences with Tim Sarrantonio | The Official Do Good Better Podcast #273Today's Five-Star Guest is Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand Marketing at Neon One. The average small to midsize nonprofit uses three to five tools to manage their donors, volunteers, and communications. At Neon One, they envision a world where organizations have simple and connected tools to help them make real, lasting change in the world.Neon One started in 2018 when four technology companies came together and decided there was an easier way for nonprofits to use technology to enable their mission – a more connected way. Since then, they have built the industry’s mos...2022-12-2952 minUntapped PhilanthropyA new host + fresh topics: what's next for season 3 of Untapped PhilanthropyGuest: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand for Neon One. Tim joins us for a very special season finale of Untapped Philanthropy, where we announce him as next year's co-host! Tim and Kerrin also dive into the biggest tech and philanthropy trends for 2023, examine philanthropy's perceptions and cultural zeitgeist, and make in-depth predictions about our industry's future. To learn more about Fluxx, visit fluxx.ioTo learn more about Neon One, visit neonone.comEpisodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.2022-12-2253 min
THRIVERS: Impact-Driven Leadership for the Next NormalCreating a Generosity Experience with Tim SarrantonioDid you know that 8 / 10 first time donors never come back? This is a brutal stat when you think about the amount of effort we put into getting new donors. Perhaps there’s another way that makes the process more human and more efficient. That’s where the “generosity experience” comes in. A generosity experience is more than just a one-time transaction. It is the end-to-end relationship that you build with an individual donor that encourages them to give in a sustainable way (for both you and for the donor...2022-12-1553 min
What the FundraisingThe People Behind the Products: Using Technology as a Complement to Your Fundraising with Tim SarrantonioHave you met people in the fundraising space who think tech is a silver bullet? And because of that, they invest a lot of time and resources in making decisions around the tech adoption and fail to anticipate the implementation of the tech solution. It’s quite common, and the truth is that I was guilty of it as an Executive Director too. But we need to start talking about technology differently, as an facilitator and support system, with fundraiser enablement at the center of the product. And that’s exactly what we’re diving into today. In this...2022-12-1325 min
Agents of NonprofitThe Four Categories of Consultants with Tim SarrantonioHiring a consultant can be a great way for a nonprofit to get advice from an expert on a certain issue or project. However, due to the unique nature of each project and problem, it's easy to waste a lot of money on blanket solutions that don't address your specific situation. Tim Sarrantonio is on the podcast today to talk about this subject.Tim is the Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One, a technology and services company that focuses on small nonprofits and how technology can speed up their generosity in terms of design and execution.2022-11-0747 min
Nonprofit Nation with Julia CampbellHow to Create Better Virtual Learning Experiences with Tim SarrantonioThe Nonprofit Social Media Summit is back and better than ever! This year the Summit is all virtual and coming directly to your screens on November 2nd and 3rd, speakers include Amy Sample Ward, Afua Bruce, Lisa Mae Brunson. And of course yours truly, and many more. We're covering everything from TikTok to time management, Facebook ads to influencer marketing and more. Get your free ticket at nonprofitssocialmediasummit.com. And I'll see you there.Do you remember that first in-person event or conference that you had to cancel in 2020? I remember it SO c...2022-10-1845 min
The Intentional Fundraiser PodcastThe Future of Individual GivingIn this episode of Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I'm talking with Tim Sarrantonio, the Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One. They're a provider of innovative, end-to-end nonprofit software solutions. We're talking about The Future of Individual Giving, something that we are all keenly interested in.Tim is an internationally renowned speaker on generosity, technology, and all the trends in the social goods sector. After helping causes raise more than $3 million, he moved to provide support for thousands of nonprofits. Through his work at Neon One, he has spoken at the AFP international conference, NTEN conference, and TEDx...2022-08-2958 min
IMPACTability: The Nonprofit Leaders' PodcastThe Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Donors.This week we look back again on Planet Philanthropy 2022. We are joined by Tim Sarrantonio from Neon One to discuss the various IT solutions for Nonprofits. Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net IMPACTability® Newsletter!! Sign up here to receive the monthly IMPACTability™ newsletter for articles and valuable downloads on fundraising and nonprofit management from top experts in the field.This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability® powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. Wit...2022-07-0827 min
Nonprofit Hub RadioUnderstanding the Future of Individual GivingSend us a textThere’s the Giving USA Report and the Foundation Stats, and I’m sure your CRM has produced something updating you on sector trends this quarter. So, which one is best? Is there a report that helps you gauge your nonprofit’s growth in the larger scope of the sector? What about donor trends? Corporate giving? Listen as Tim Sarrantonio shares key takeaways and makes the case that the Donors: Understanding the Future of Individual Giving Report is the “one report to rule them all.” Take a listen to see if you agree!Suppo...2022-06-1036 min
Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutionseverything you thought about your donors is wrong with Tim SarrantonioWe've all heard the stereotypes about giving and donors: They're wealthy, they're old, and they're white. But what if those stereotypes are wrong? Perhaps it’s time to rethink what you thought about giving and donors, and start to understand who is actually giving and how you can reach out to in order to raise more money for your nonprofit. In today’s episode, we are going to debunk some of the myths that you know about giving and donors with Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand, NeonOne. NeonOne provides nonprofits and social good organizations with unified tools...2022-06-0628 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 51: New Report: The State of Nonprofit Donor Support, with Tim SarrantonioThere’s a new individual giving report, and the good news is that household charitable giving is on the rise. The bad news is that over 80% of new donors don’t give to the same nonprofit again the following year. The biggest difference maker? Treating donors as individuals, understanding their motivations, and reinforcing how your work connects to their personal identity. In other words: personalized, story-based communication.Today, for example, people are generously donating in support of Ukraine, which is on our minds because of the invasion, violence and humanitarian crisis we are witnessing. For Boris, the crisis in Ukraine goes...2022-03-1738 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits244. New Report on Donors: The Future of Individual Giving - Tim SarrantonioMeet Tim. How did donor giving change in the last two years? Tim and Neon One have the answers - in hard data form! We're chatting through the report - DONORS: Understanding the Future of Individual Giving - the industry’s most comprehensive report on donor behavior and an in-depth look at the future of individual giving in a post-pandemic world. We're diving into 6️⃣ questions: 1) Who are our donors? 2) What do our donors support? 3) When do our donors give? 4) Where are our donors? 5) Why do our donors give? 6) How do our donors give? Understand the trends and how to...2022-03-1638 min
Why IT MattersWhy IT Matters: The Future of CRM for Nonprofits WebinarIndustry executives and leaders got together for a groundbreaking discussion on how the definition of CRM is changing for nonprofits, and how the current landscape of tools and strategies available to nonprofits is rising to meet new opportunities and expectations. Why IT Matters brought together a panel to reframe the common understanding of CRM as a single tool investment and challenged assumptions regarding what is possible with today’s purpose-built and highly-integrated cloud technologies, especially alongside cloud infrastructure platforms. The panel also talked about how data platforms and technologies serving nonprofits can work together better and drive shared impact an...2022-02-021h 25
Why IT MattersBest in Class with Tim SarrantonioWe talked with Tim Sarrantonio, a veteran business partnership, and nonprofit leader, about how cloud software best serves nonprofits. Tim is Head of Partnerships and Business Development at Neon One. We dig into the concept of what CRM for nonprofits means and what its future looks like - SPOILERS: There is no CRM, but there are many identities, sources of truth, and responsibilities where vendors serving nonprofits have to facilitate data transit and analytics. If vendors serving nonprofits have a greater responsibility for collaboration, regardless of whether or not they are competitors, then nonprofits themselves also have greater responsibility f...2021-10-0556 min
Relish THIS: The Nonprofit Marketing PodcastSpecial Ep: Get Control Of Your ROI To Improve Your Organization's Performance With Tim Sarrantonio from NeonOneMy guest today is Tim Sarrantonio, Head of Partnerships and Business at NeonOne.Tim is a veritable font of knowledge about the nonprofit space and NeonOne is a really amazing resource for nonprofits looking to supercharge their ability to reach, connect with, and engage their stakeholders. (Just like I wrote about in my book, Mission Uncomfortable, available at missionuncomfortablebook.com.)We’re releasing this episode a bit early because there’s some great stuff included which I think can benefit every nonprofit. You’ll learn how to hel...2021-06-1847 min
The Nonprofit Growth ShowTim Sarrantonio at Neon OneThis week, we sat down with Tim Sarrantonio of Neon One, to discuss democratizing your fundraising, how to keep your organization agile, and what effective nonprofit organizations do to make them truly exceptional.Check out Neon One at their website to see if their innovative tech solutions are what you need to take your organization to the next level through cutting edge innovations and radically inventive streamlining.2021-03-2634 minUntapped PhilanthropyHow can tech for good bridge the gap to connect funders, grantees, and communities?Guest: Tim SarrantonioThere’s a battle waging in the Tech for Good space to make data more accessible for philanthropy. And there’s a debate amongst technologists about how technology can best serve the social sector and help philanthropists build a more connected community for givers and doers. Tune into this week’s episode of Untapped Philanthropy, featuring Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Neon One, for a deep dive into the oftentimes complicated topic of technology, data, and relationships. Listen as Tim and podcast host and Fluxx co-founder Kerrin Mitchell work to ans...2021-03-1745 min
Age of Agility19. Partnering Nonprofits and Platforms with Tim SarrantonioCharitable organizations are redefining the future of digital giving with the right platforms, the right partners, an iterative approach. Tim Sarrantonio shares how his work at Neon One is helping nonprofits expand their digital footprint, and offer their donors digital experiences more engaging than last week's webinar.Learn more about the work NeonOne is doing to help mission-driven organizations hereConnect with Tim on Linkedin2020-12-1540 min
Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast193: (2 for 2) Impact ideas: Smart speaker donors, Marketplace for giving days, Donor Thank you service, white label GoFundmeThis week's 2 for 2 episode of Whole Whale's podcast focused on social impact ideas invited Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Neon One. These ideas are evaluated based on their impact, financial viability, and reach.
Impact ideas from Tim: Smart speaker donor management and giving, Marketplace for giving days to be created and listed.
Ideas from George: Donor Thank you service, white label GoFundme.
2020-09-211h 15
Creating Community for Good07: Tim Sarrantonio | Giving Tuesdays, CRMs and Building the Future of PhilanthropyHuman beings are kindhearted creatures by nature, and this kindness is even enhanced in difficult times like the current COVID-19 crisis. That’s why GivingTuesday Now has announced a second Day of Global Action for Giving and Unity in addition to the current Giving Tuesday after Thanksgiving, to take place on May 5th, 2020. A passionate nonprofit strategist, Tim Sarrantonio, joins Lindsay in today’s episode to talk about the power of giving, and how to take important actions that will positively affect your nonprofit.Head to LindsaySimondsConsulting.com for full show notes, key takeaways and episode resources. See acast.com/privac...2020-05-0139 min
Nonprofit SnapCastTim Sarrantonio - Data and Technologies for All NonprofitsMickey gets the opportunity to speak with Tim Sarrantonio of Neon One about utilizing data to create impact around funding an organization's mission.
We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website or the Wellspring Nonprofit Resource website.2020-01-2824 min
The Generosity FreakshowHow Software Helps Nonprofits — and much, much more — with Tim Sarrantonio from Neon OneIf you like to listen to liberal arts grads talk about technology, you're going to love this episode. Tim Sarrantonio from the Neon One team — on a mission to become the most comprehensive and authentic technology ecosystem for nonprofits — discusses integrations, API's, data hygiene, good old fashioned fundraising, and more in this wide-ranging chat.
Links & Resources:
Neon One: https://neonone.com/
NeonCRM: https://www.neoncrm.com/2019-01-1749 min