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Nonstop NonprofitSolving problems or seeking opportunities? Mission-based Appreciative InquiryWith over 30 years working in nonprofits, Michael Mantel knows a thing or two about sustaining change over a long period of time. And as the President and CEO of Living Water International, an organization making waves in the WASH space, as well as the author of Thirsting for Living Water, Michael also knows when to shift the way change is made.By using the concept of Appreciative Inquiry, Michael shifted from a problem-solving perspective to an opportunity-seeking outlook, articulating a shared vision between Living Water and the communities that most benefit from their impact.Listen...
2024-10-2439 min
Nonstop NonprofitUsing Fundraising Intelligence to Modernize Nonprofit GrowthHere at Funraise, we've long known that if only nonprofits were able to harness the power of data, they’d have the world changed in no time at all. In fact, nonprofits that embrace data tools like Funraise’s Fundraising Intelligence raise 7x more online annually and grow recurring revenue 1.5x faster on average.Companies like VeraData are taking those results and multiplying them with Donor Science insights that result in even more funds raised and impact created. Today’s guest, Michael Peterman, is the Founder and CEO of VeraData: The Donor Science Company, a nonprofit fundraising consul...
2024-08-2236 min
Nonstop NonprofitWhat makes a visionary leader? Whiteboard.is breaks it down.What makes a leader visionary? How is visionary-ness developed and what does it look like in practice?While the concept behind these questions seems nebulous, we’re talking today with someone who has concrete answers based on interactions with dozens of modern visionaries. Taylor Jones, Founder and CEO of Whiteboard.is, has stunningly simple advice on how anyone can develop their capacity for visionary leadership through practice and intentionality.Whiteboard is a creative agency helping visionaries build a brighter future, in many cases through harnessing the internet for good—an intrinsically for-good concept. The formula they...
2024-07-2539 min
Nonstop NonprofitIdentifying Your Nonprofit’s Lane for Scalable ImpactWhen it comes to programming, some nonprofits choose a lane a mile wide and an inch deep while others dive a mile deep and an inch wide. The key is to know which lane your nonprofit thrives in.Today’s guest is Phil Olaleye, Georgia State Representative and Executive Director of Next Gen, a nonprofit closing the opportunity gap for Atlanta high school students. Next Gen is expanding imminently, scaling its impact 10x, 100x, and hopefully more, and it’s doing it by staying in the lane it’s identified as the best fit for its mission, resour...
2024-06-2735 min
Nonstop NonprofitNonprofit accounting from the ground up with Signature AnalyticsMoney, budgets, funding, accounting—all nonprofits know how important these are to the success of programming and impact. But when you're a smaller nonprofit or just starting out, do you really need a CFO?Today’s guest, Jason Kruger, has experience with a novel arrangement that’s allowing nonprofits to start from the ground up, building an accounting team and processes that fit instead of skipping a grade before you’re ready.As President & Founder at Signature Analytics, Jason brings financial knowledge specific to nonprofits, like audit requirements, the benefits of transparency, and, best of all, a h...
2024-05-3033 min
Nonstop NonprofitDeep-Rooted Innovation with The Farmlink ProjectNonprofiteers have long known that our strengths lie in our passion for enacting change. More often than not, though, we see an issue and reach for it, only to find that we’re blocked by a lack of time, money, and helping hands.Today’s guest, Ben Collier, is an aspiring—and inspiring—visionary whose nonprofit, The Farmlink Project, is poised to simultaneously hit the root of food insecurity and help farmers with an ambitious $100M fund designed to cultivate sustainable change in the sphere of food insecurity.Not only that, but Ben and The Farmlink...
2024-05-1642 min
Nonstop NonprofitBigger Than Philanthropy: Affecting change through alternative fundingToday, we’re catching up with Francesco Ambrogetti, Principal Adviser of Innovative and Alternative Finance for Children at UNICEF. A champion of innovation in funding and paradigm-shifting change, Francesco has pioneered new funding architectures like bank bonds to support fundraising, parametric insurance to cover children, the first outcome finance structure for polio, and socially-conscious ETFs.The last time we talked to Francesco, we barely scratched the surface of the type of alternative funding that makes enormous change possible, fast. This time, though… get ready to get innovative.Tune in to hear how social proof can affe...
2024-05-0245 min
Nonstop NonprofitPartners, Not Projects: Actionable ideas to make space for ethical storytellingAfter an enlightening interview with Olga M. Woltman of LemonSkies (queue it up next!) left us pondering the role of storytelling in the nonprofit world, we realized that our focus on advanced fundraising practices parallels the aspirations of ethical storytellers.Namely, ethical storytelling is the future of the nonprofit story (and the heart and soul of nonprofit fundraising).But to fundraisers searching for the perfect nonprofit campaign, ethical storytelling can feel elusive and fuzzy. Like, what exactly is it and how exactly do you do it? Today’s guest, Philippe Lazaro, is here to bring cl...
2024-03-2144 min
Nonstop NonprofitBig Ideas and Big Challenges: Notes from Camp RedwoodComing from a cathedral of redwoods, from shared moments between a collective of concerned colleagues, this episode of the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast brings together visionary nonprofit leaders Justin Wheeler and Brett Hagler.Justin is the CEO of Funraise and sometimes-host of the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast, and Brett is CEO of New Story, a nonprofit pioneering solutions to end homelessness. Together, they sat down at Camp Redwood, a creative gathering for social entrepreneurs, to talk about the state of the nonprofit industry—now and long-term.As he and Justin discussed leaning into opportunities, Brett said, "The ha...
2024-02-2933 min
Nonstop NonprofitLiving in liminality: Managing change in the for-good sectorThe winds of change are blowing, and nonprofits, ahem, the for-good sector, isn’t immune. Today we’re talking to a seasoned nonprofiteer who has experienced his share of change and made it his mission to shepherd for-good organizations through transformational moments.In this conversation with Todd Hiestand, Co-owner of Liminal, a creative branding agency for nonprofits, we touch on the effects that change has on the for-good sector, how to foster these shifts, and the value of leaning into the liminal spaces where change happens.One change that host David Schwab would like to see...
2024-02-1534 min
Nonstop NonprofitTalent and Turnover: The for-good sector's retention crisisToday, we’re talking about a serious subject that has inspired a seriously enlightened discussion: Retention in the for-good sector. If you’ve been working in this sector for any length of time, you’re probably aware that keeping mission-oriented staff is harder than ever.But why? If you’re a nonprofit leader seeing your staff burn out and move away from causes that they’re passionate about, what can you do? Today’s guest, Amber Christoferson, is here to help you answer that question. With a career path that’s taken her from United Way to the Fortune 50...
2024-01-2548 min
Nonstop NonprofitKickstart your fundraising in a major way with Rhea WongLet's start with a phrase that we don’t say often enough: “Get that money, honey!”Today’s guest, nonprofit leadership coach and major gifts consultant, Rhea Wong, comes to the charitable sector with experience as a recipient of nonprofit services, a green-but-hustling ED, a self-taught fundraising expert, and a charitable board whisperer.And as we’ve established, the title of Rhea’s book Get That Money, Honey! The No-Bullsh*t Guide to Raising More Money for Your Nonprofit isn’t just fun to say, it’s full of actionable strategies and learn-from-my-mistakes moments—and Rhea is here to di...
2024-01-1142 min
Nonstop NonprofitTrend Alert! Awareness-Assisted Grassroots GrowthIt’s that time of year—the time that we’re all focused on new beginnings and upcoming trends, brimming with hope that there’s some groundbreaking tactic, tool, or trick on the horizon. (Unless you’re listening to this in August, of course.)Nicole Nidea, Program Director at SODA, has lots to say about a trend that’s been sweeping 2023 and is poised to change the face of fundraising in 2024: What Nicole calls “findability”. We’re talking AI-assisted search experiences, long-game scaling strategies, social mixing tactics that target specific audiences, and more.For example, using specialized...
2023-12-2130 min
Nonstop Nonprofit“One Weird Secret” to avoiding overwhelm during stressful fundraising momentsWhen Jon DeLange agreed to come on the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast, we planned a conversational angle to keep the discussion from spinning out—if you know podcasters, you know staying on topic can be tough!Jon’s topic was "12 Rules for Fundraising: an antidote to tactical overwhelm during the EOY fundraising season”. As a longtime fundraising consultant and Summit Ministries’ Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising Manager (not to mention one of 2023’s top 25 Fundraising Experts in America), Jon relies on these rules to help fundraisers stay the course when it all gets to be Too Much.So is it...
2023-12-1439 min
Nonstop NonprofitCharacter and Courage: In the lab with Julie OrdoñezIt’s a safe bet that when nonprofiteers talk about their work, the word “passion” will come up pretty quickly. But does passion alone drive impact? Julie Ordoñez says character matters more than passion when it comes to fundraising.From directing philanthropy and being a Major Gift Officer at organizations like New Story, Lift, and United Way of Greater Los Angeles to coaching leaders in raising game-changing gifts, Julie has a unique perspective for growing any organization’s impact—and that perspective hinges on courage.Julie even leads an intimate program called Courage Lab designed to...
2023-11-3047 min
Nonstop NonprofitThe Nonprofit's All-In-One Guide to Giving Tuesday and Year-End Email Fundraising SuccessIt’s a universal truth that people love to feel special. We all want to feel like we’re an indispensable part of something. It’s also true that each and every one of us has limitations on our time, money, and attention.So with these realities coexisting, how can nonprofits interact with supporters on a personal level while not draining them of resources? Katelyn Baughan, nonprofit email marketing expert and consultant to Trevor Project, UNHCR, and Amnesty International, has more than a few tactics to share with Nonstop Nonprofit listeners.As nonprofit fundraisers, you and I...
2023-11-1641 min
Nonstop NonprofitDigital Trends in FundraisingTalk about a jam-packed podcast episode—this conversation with Cameron Bartlett has it all: anecdotes, examples, trends, cautionary tales, solutions, trends, strategies… and did we mention cutting-edge trends from the trenches?That’s right; as we talked, Cameron had a story and a trend that related to each and every topic we brought up. And it’s no surprise… Cameron’s a fast-moving, trend-setting, high-growth fundraising consultant who’s worked with nonprofits like New Story, IJM, Compassion, Cure, and World Vision—and is now Stop Soldier Suicide's Vice President of Performance Marketing—reaching hundreds of millions of people and drive i...
2023-11-0246 min
Nonstop NonprofitPeople-powered growth: How nonprofits can use stories that strengthen connectionsLet us ask you a question, fundraiser: When it comes to crunch time for your fundraising campaigns, do you feel intense pressure to find a poster child for your nonprofit, capture their iconic story, and optimize it to deliver maximum donations?Look into our eyes, listener, and hear us when we say that’s a daunting task for anyone. It’s no wonder storytelling stresses nonprofits out!But there is a way, and you’re about to hear the secret directly from one of the storytelling greats. Olga M. Woltman has the key to discovering, creati...
2023-10-1939 min
Nonstop NonprofitAI and Technology Trends In the Nonprofit WorldToday’s guest doesn’t just skim us across the surface of AI in the nonprofit sector; he’s taking us to the forefront of the future of fundraising.David Norris is a leader at three organizations that are making big things for nonprofits so they can make big things happen: Bold Crow, Proofpact, and The Nonprofit Hive all use trending technology to benefit the nonprofitsphere.As soon as we said “trending technology”, you knew AI was joining the chat, didn’t you? You were right; we can’t talk about cutting-edge tech today without it. …But what’...
2023-10-0555 min
Nonstop NonprofitBest of Both Worlds: Nonprofit purpose + for-profit practices = GrowthHi, there Nonstop Nonprofit listeners! Today’s interview offers insight into an unlikely pairing of nonprofit passion and for-profit practice.It’s a method of leading and growing nonprofits that’s largely unused in the nonprofit sector: EOS. Amy Acton, CEO at Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, implemented this aggressive growth system to expand PBS’ community and visibility to more than one million burn survivors, and it’s been a game-changer for them.EOS, or Entrepreneurial Operating System, is more often used by for-profit startups because of its dynamic strategy, but when combined with the passion an...
2023-06-2232 min
Nonstop NonprofitThe Nonprofit’s High-Growth Guide to exponential growth despite economic uncertaintyIs your nonprofit uncomfortable with growth? I mean huge, mission-busting, stuff-of-dreams type growth, otherwise known as exponential growth?Because if your comfy idea of growth is increasing donations and programming and impact by a solid 5% each year, that’s fine. It’s just that… well, with 10-15% inflation hitting everyone, that 5% growth isn’t quite the flex you think it is. (In fact, it may not even cover your end-of-year pizza party.)Now that we’ve scared you—and sorry about that, by the way—we’ve got a special guest to get you psyched for growth like...
2023-06-0847 min
Nonstop NonprofitGrowing Together: How building systems and empowering people creates sustainable change"Keep it simple." Could it be that simple? Could changing the world be as simple as… keeping it simple?When Bill Lutz says it, it seems obvious. Bill is the ED of New Path and Coach and President of Pinnacle Strategies—and he’s got an amazingly focused view when it comes to nonprofit leadership and fundraising.But his advice to “keep it simple” isn’t as simple as it sounds. Bill recognizes that a great nonprofit leader does the work of building the structure and instilling discipline while passing along the simplified system to an empowered...
2023-05-2540 min
Nonstop NonprofitSpecial Delivery! High-growth content tactics to engage recurring donorsMany nonprofits struggle to deliver meaningful content in a way that engages their donor base. It tracks; you can have the coolest impact story, but if it’s just sitting on your website waiting for donors to come to it, it’s not truly making the impact it was designed for.If that sounds like something your nonprofit struggles with, this episode is for you! Today, Funraise's Director of Growth Marketing, David Schwab, is talking to David Bowden, spoken word poet and Co-Founder & Executive Director of Spoken Gospel, a nonprofit that has a mind-boggling 50 million-plus engagements of thei...
2023-05-0443 min
Nonstop NonprofitRelationships Change EverythingNonprofits have to answer so many questions these days: What’s the best way to invest in my nonprofit’s impact? How do I lead my team through today’s societal changes? How do I increase donor retention rates and hit fundraising goals and avoid burnout and stay on mission and still make a grocery run before dinnertime?We’ve got a guest here who’s going to help us answer a few of these and hopefully change the way we approach relationships for the benefit of the whole changemaking sector. Andrew Olsen is Senior VP of Fundraisin...
2023-04-2051 min
Nonstop NonprofitThe Case of the 98% Donor Retention RateWow! Today’s episode is so jam-packed, it’s practically bursting. Chive Charities has only been around about a decade, but they’ve got donor retention down like no other organization we’ve seen. We know you’re sitting there thinking, “How great can their retention rate be? 50%? 60?”Well prepare yourself, listener: Chive Charities has a 98% donor retention rate.And today, you get to hear from longtime Chive Charities employee, supporter, and board member, Erika Carley, as she breaks down their retention tactics.We were prepared to hear Erika talk about Chive’s super successful...
2023-04-0645 min
Nonstop NonprofitHumanizing Nonprofit TechnologyEveryone in the nonprofit space has a moment where it all just clicks; in fact, you’ve probably had one or two. Today’s guest had one such moment that changed his perspective on nonprofit technology forever.Tim’s Jerry Maguire moment came when he saw a statistic at an event that said, “90% of nonprofits collect data. Only 5% of nonprofits use that data to make decisions.” In that moment, Tim knew he had to rewrite the tech stack playbook to teach nonprofits how to get the most from their tech investment.Join me as Tim and I disc...
2023-03-1644 min
Nonstop NonprofitEmail Fundraising Masterclass with John WalshJohn Walsh comes to the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast through a purely digital path that began with some of the hardest-to-engage audiences and then expanded to include broader digital strategies. These days, he advocates for nonprofits to lean into digital fundraising, with his specific passion being email.As a self-proclaimed “digital guy” himself, our host David Schwab has seen how digital fundraising’s speed, directness, and consistency contribute to donor awareness and engagement in ways that direct mail can’t. But just like you all, he's still learning—and John makes that education exciting!Listen in as John te...
2023-03-0256 min
Nonstop NonprofitThe Power of A Story: How commitment, consistency, and creativity lead to growthThe road to $1 million isn’t an easy or fast one to travel.Only 9% of nonprofits in the Los Angeles area grow to manage a budget of $1 million. Ten years ago, when Richard Reyes founded the PLUS ME Project, his budget was $4000 and his vision was to provide mentorship and role models for youth through storytelling.Today, an exciting part of this achievement is that PLUS ME’s own growth story is still unfolding, expanding, and providing guidance and inspiration to other nonprofits just as their mentors provide role models for the youth they lead.
2023-02-1646 min
Nonstop NonprofitHow to fundraise at an individual level to make impact at the individual levelHard as we try, sometimes the individual gets lost in our fundraising efforts. Beth Fisher is one fundraiser working to change that where she can.Beth is the Chief Advancement Officer at Mel Trotter Ministries, leading fundraising, development, and donor stewardship for an organization that’s been around—and growing—for over 100 years. In her previous life in software sales, Beth’s superpower was seeing her customers’ needs and selling targeted solutions.So when she took the reins at MTM, she naturally turned to her clients’ needs, providing them not just with “three hots and a cot”, but di...
2023-02-0240 min
Nonstop NonprofitClosing the Resource GapOver the last few years, the United States has experienced a nationwide reckoning against racism and racial injustice. And while we've witnessed many steps forward towards antiracism, every sector has a long way to go to close the resource gaps created by structural racism.Kia Croom is leading the fight against anti-Black racism in the nonprofit industry.After twenty years of experience as a development executive and philanthropic strategist, Kia founded The Black Fundraisers' Podcast in 2021 to celebrate, inspire, uplift, and equip Black fundraisers with tools to "excel and positively impact Black communities." And we...
2023-01-191h 06
Nonstop NonprofitGreater Than Our Sum: How Virtuous and Funraise are coming together for the good of fundraisersVirtuous and Funraise are teaming up! You heard it here first, loyal podcast listener. CEO Gabe Cooper is leading Virtuous on a mission to expand the giving experience, retain donors, and move one-time donors to full-time, monthly donor status. Listen while Justin speaks to Gabe about how to make that happen––and how Virtuous and Funraise are coming together to make navigating generosity a seamlessly simple experience. Make sure to stay until the end of the episode to hear Justin's mini-interview with Stephen Boudreau about giving trends!
2023-01-0534 min
Nonstop NonprofitGet a Jump on P2P Fundraising Trends for 2023Shannon Scanlan is a champion of peer-to-peer fundraising. With an impressive career that has touched nearly every avenue of nonprofit fundraising, Shannon brings her expertise to the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast to break down top trends for P2P fundraising in 2023.Listen in as Shannon talks to Justin about the untapped potential of P2P fundraising—and shares clever ideas to leverage P2P in new and innovative ways.And if this episode gets you excited about P2P fundraising for your nonprofit organization, be sure to create your free Funraise account to get a head st...
2022-12-1545 min
Frontier FMFun With FunraiseIt’s time to bring some internal innovation to the charity world! On this episode, Ben sits down with the Director of Marketing Growth for Funraise, David Schwab. David dives into why quality tech stacks for charities are a game changer, how and why he works for Funraise, and the power of owning the conversation through email marketing. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The difference between Seattle and Canadian sports [0:12] Exploring David’s professional journey [3:37] How David started working at Funraise [10:17] The Funraise backstory and the power of platforms [17:26] Big w...
2022-12-0735 min
Frontier.FMFun With FunraiseIt’s time to bring some internal innovation to the charity world! On this episode, Ben sits down with the Director of Marketing Growth for Funraise, David Schwab. David dives into why quality tech stacks for charities are a game changer, how and why he works for Funraise, and the power of owning the conversation through email marketing. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The difference between Seattle and Canadian sports [0:12] Exploring David’s professional journey [3:37] How David started working at Funraise [10:17] The Funraise backstory and the power of platforms [17:26] Big w...
2022-12-0735 min
What the FundraisingThe People Behind the Products: Modernizing Your Fundraising in a Flexible Way with Funraise’s Justin WheelerWant to build trust with donors at first glance? That’s what happens when you have a solid, user-friendly platform like the one my guest, Justin Wheeler, has developed. As he shares in this episode of What the Fundraising, years of field experience are baked into Funraise, a digital ecosystem that streamlines nonprofit messaging and fundraising. Their state-of-the-art tool is designed to help nonprofits acquire donors at scale by tapping all the traditional and new fundraising channels available with amazing results. The more efficiently we fundraise, the more deeply our organizations can focus on the core mission!
2022-11-0224 min
Nonstop NonprofitEveryone Wins with Stock DonationsIf you’ve been involved in the nonprofit world for the last decade, you know that the landscape of nonprofit fundraising has significantly shifted to increase charitable giving as digital innovation drives donor engagement. But in order for innovation to truly change the fundraising game, it’s critical for innovators in technology and finance to direct their attention and their talents toward increasing social good. Steve Latham is doing just that. In 2020, while many of us were locked in our homes and navigating the uncertain terrain of a global pandemic, Steve recognized an opportunity to increa...
2022-10-1946 min
Nonstop NonprofitThe #HumaneHiringMovement is Here!If you're following Funraise CEO and Co-founder Justin Wheeler on LinkedIn, you know that Funraise is hiring. We have lots and lots of positions to fill and we're not shy about getting the word out. You may also be hearing the AWESOME public feedback that we're getting on our hiring process—even from candidates that we didn't hire.What you may not know, though, is that getting to that point was not easy. To help us navigate these new hiring waters, we brought on an incredible recruiter, Angela Manginelli. Although she's only been with Funraise a matter of...
2022-08-1833 min
Nonstop NonprofitNonstop Nonprofit's Best of 2021: Changemakers Making ChangeHear from eleven of the nonprofitsphere's brightest stars, and see the beautiful constellation their efforts have made in our sector.Empowerment, leadership, trailblazing, and proof that you can't refute. Technology, the social element, and revolutionary data-based developments.These are the segments that shone bright in 2021 and got us through some of our darkest days. Listen in as we celebrate 2021 and say hello to a new season of the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast!
2022-08-041h 03
Nonstop NonprofitOn the Road: Funraise LIVE at AFP ICON 2022 (Ep. 4)Welcome back, nonprofit friends! Nonstop Nonprofit is kicking off our season 3 with a four-part series loaded with live interviews from AFP ICON 2022! Hang out at our booth with us and talk to nonprofit's brightest stars about trends, impact, and the future of fundraising.Episode four of our compilation series features Taylor Shanklin, Madison Gonzalez, Chad Barger, and Courtney Gaines. Let's dive in! Listen to the full-length AFP ICON 22 live interviews on YouTube.
2022-07-2155 min
Nonstop NonprofitOn the Road: Funraise LIVE at AFP ICON 2022 (Ep. 3)Welcome back, nonprofit friends! Nonstop Nonprofit is kicking off our season 3 with a four-part series loaded with live interviews from AFP ICON 2022! Hang out at our booth with us and talk to nonprofit's brightest stars about trends, impact, and the future of fundraising.Episode three of our compilation series features Karen Houghton, Bret Heinrich, Shiree Skinner, and Mallory Erickson. Let's dive in! Listen to the full-length AFP ICON 22 live interviews on YouTube.
2022-07-071h 11
Nonstop NonprofitOn the Road: Funraise LIVE at AFP ICON 2022 (Ep. 2)Welcome back, nonprofit friends! Nonstop Nonprofit is kicking off our season 3 with a four-part series loaded with live interviews from AFP ICON 2022! Hang out at our booth with us and talk to nonprofit's brightest stars about trends, impact, and the future of fundraising.Episode two of our compilation series features panelists from AFP: Julia Campbell, Cherian Koshy, and Rachel Muir. Let's do it! Listen to the full-length AFP ICON 22 live interviews on YouTube.
2022-06-2256 min
Nonstop NonprofitOn the Road: Funraise LIVE at AFP ICON 2022 (Ep. 1)Welcome back, nonprofit friends! Nonstop Nonprofit is kicking off our season 3 with a four-part series loaded with live interviews from AFP ICON 2022! Hang out at our booth with us and talk to nonprofit's brightest stars about trends, impact, and the future of fundraising.Episode one of our compilation series features Francesco Ambrogetti, Kishshana Palmer, Sommer Brock, and Jarret Ransom. Listen to the full-length AFP ICON 22 live interviews on YouTube.
2022-06-021h 07
Nonstop NonprofitThe Future of Giving Through Smart TechConfession time! Here at Funraise, we're all huge nerds, so when we added Beth Kanter and Allison Fine to the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast schedule, our CEO and Co-founder (and biggest nerd) Justin Wheeler, was. stoked. And on the agenda? Smart tech.But what is smart tech, exactly? "Smart tech" refers to AI and other advanced digital technologies that make decisions for people. It's not a tech evolution, but a revolutionary shift in power away from people and towards tech.Beth and Allison, both well-known nonprofit consultants, trainers, and authors, have written a book called The...
2022-03-0132 min
Nonstop NonprofitIt Takes A Team: How Free Wheelchair Mission's focus on infrastructure stimulates big growthAs Nuka Solomon says, "Growth is an interesting word." She's right; depending on who's asking us—our board of directors, partners, or, heck, even a podcast host—we hold that concept of growth to the light and turn it to answer with the most beautiful kaleidoscope possible.Nuka is a pro when it comes to nonprofit growth: as the CEO of Free Wheelchair Mission, she's taken the organization through the pandemic with flying colors, supporting expansion in finances, reach, and engagement. But she hasn't done it alone; Free Wheelchair Mission's team, from the board to boots on the...
2022-01-2529 min
Nonstop Nonprofit"Philanthropy will follow" Choose 180 shows that change begins withinSean Goode has a way of clearing up murky waters, idea-wise. Just one conversation with him makes previously sticky concepts seem obvious, possible, and right. As Sean would say, he focuses on possibilities instead of problems.As the Executive Director of Choose 180, Sean's focus on transforming unjust systems led his organization to make an overdue-yet-unheard-of change in 2021: they moved to an organization-wide living wage policy. You heard that right; every employee at Choose 180 makes a living wage.But rather than being a one-off problem-and-solution, Sean sees this as part of a larger journey toward justice...
2022-01-1129 min
Nonstop NonprofitReimagining Grant ManagementWhy is grant management such a freaking hassle (to put it nicely)?Well, we don't have the answer for that, but today's guest does. She also has a solution. Ansley Fender, CEO and Founder of Atlas, a grant management platform, is here to light up your various spreadsheets and applications and revenue streams and transactions and explain the uncharted chaos that separate databases is causing your programs.It's no secret that nonprofits struggle with the grant process, but Ansley's insight gave us a lot of hope for a world with democratized grant funding. Reimagining the...
2021-12-1626 min
Nonstop NonprofitFully-functioning Boards Bring Together Heart and BrainsAs a nonprofiteer, you know what it means to put your heart into something. Like, you KNOW know. But when it comes to missions of the heart, your board may not see it as clearly as you do.Today, we'll get both perspectives: Luke Womack is an Executive Director with passion while Pat Mullen is a board chair on a mission. Funraise CEO and Co-founder-slash-nonprofit board member Justin Wheeler is talking to The Go Fund leaders to discover how they found their footing together and uncover their secrets to board efficacy.And the best part...
2021-12-0941 min
Nonstop NonprofitCultivation is the key to connection: Why relationships are your best fundraising tool"Cultivation is the key to connection." The title of today's podcast, and a relatively core fundraising strategy. So why are we talking about it like it's news?This quote right here: "It's amazing how many nonprofits opt out of communications during the giving season." Nathan Hill, VP of Marketing at NextAfter, isn't talking about being skimpy with the outreach. He's talking about 0 communications. Radio silence. During a month that brings in a third of the year's giving. Nonprofits, whyyyyy?!So, while it may seem central to fundraising, there are bigger questions at play: Why aren't...
2021-12-0237 min
Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.How Optimism Is Helping This Social Entrepreneur to Raise $1B for NonprofitsDevin: Justin, what is your superpower?Justin: What is my superpower? Oh, man, you know, if I was a fundraiser, I’d answer this differently than if I was the founder of a company. So, I would just say, and I’ll kind of explain this a little bit more, but I’m an incredibly optimistic person, which allows me to make big bets and take big risks without the consequence—without the fear of what the consequences might be if we don’t hit that target.Justin Wheeler, CEO of Funraise, a complete digital fundraising platform and donor...
2021-11-0926 min
Nonstop NonprofitStand Together Foundation: Discovering solutions through venture philanthropyListen up! Nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs—if you're feeling frustrated because traditional charitable "best practices" aren't moving the needle, if you feel like the odd one out because you're more focused on the people you're helping than your donors, and if your idea of impact skews more transformational than a boring board report, then today's conversation is for you.Hang in there, friends; you're not alone. We're talking to Evan Feinberg, Executive Director at Stand Together Foundation, a group of disruptors that you maaaaay relate to.Not sure I'm talking about you? Let me as...
2021-10-2142 min
Nonstop NonprofitThe Great Resignation: How to build a culture that keeps employees aroundAfter everything that the pandemic has brought, who would have guessed we'd be dealing with this next pandemic outcome: The Great Resignation? Tiffany Keesey, Co-founder of Conscious Culture, joins Justin Wheeler, Funraise CEO and Co-founder, on the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast with emergency advice to keep your organization from being plagued by this latest crisis.If you haven't heard the term, The Great Resignation refers to the 4M people quitting their jobs each month in the U.S. since April 2021. There are a lot of reasons so many people are exiting, but one that crops up a lot i...
2021-10-0745 min
Nonstop NonprofitIn the Eye of the Beholder: Become a Confident Fundraiser by Understanding Your Nonprofit's ValueConfidence is a tricky thing: it's simple to say, to talk about, and to identify, but confidence is difficult to reach, and it's even harder to hold onto. During today's Nonstop Nonprofit, Justin Wheeler, Funraise CEO and Co-founder talks to a fundraiser-turned-executive-coach whose confidence unlocked an almost 4X increase in her nonprofit's revenue. Justin's conversation with Mallory Erickson goes back to his time as a fundraiser. For context, while these days it's pretty common to follow loads of skilled specialists on social media, back then many fundraisers learned on the job... they weren't necessarily taught the stuff t...
2021-09-2344 min
Nonstop NonprofitTurning nonprofit innovation into actionToday, we're talking in paradoxes: The secret to transparency, why nonprofits are twice the businesses that for-profits are, and the reason nonprofits need to choose donors carefully—instead of the other way around.And to help shed light on these opposite viewpoints, we've got Melissa Vine in the house! Melissa is an entrepreneur, licensed mental health counselor, JD candidate, and nonprofit ED at Beacon of Life—basically, a changemaker in every sector!I've long evangelized for nonprofit innovation and transparency—if you've listened to this podcast or read my LinkedIn, I probably sound like a broken...
2021-09-0932 min
Nonstop NonprofitTune up your revenue engine with Big Brothers Big SistersVroom, vroom! Let's rev up your nonprofit's revenue engine!Today we're talking to a friend, colleague, and nonprofit sparkplug Deborah Barge, the Chief Development Officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, an organization that you maaaay have heard of. Deb's track record working with charitable organizations that have a deep history of donor engagement, like March of Dimes and Muscular Dystrophy Association, has given her insight into not just ways to cultivate donors, but also how to fast-track changes internally to achieve maximum buy-in.And that's not all Deb came to talk a...
2021-08-2649 min
Nonstop NonprofitNerding Out with The Nonprofit NerdFinally, Justin Wheeler, Funraise CEO and Co-founder and bad-ass fundraiser, met his match. This podcast guest is someone so invested in nonprofits, so into impact, so devoted to the sector, that he was barely able to scrape the surface of the topics on his agenda. Jarrett Ransom, aka The Nonprofit Nerd, is the Founder and CEO of nonprofit coaches The Rayvan Group and co-host of The Nonprofit Show. And today, Nonstop Nonprofit is bringing the show to her.Justin prepares for every podcast and brings with him an agenda—points to hit and questions to ask—but Jarr...
2021-08-1242 min
Nonstop NonprofitAmerican Heart Association Shows the Importance of Innovation on ImpactInnovation. What does innovation mean? Where does it come from? Why is innovation important to your nonprofit's impact? Today, we're talking to Brooke Codney, American Heart Association's National Director of Development Innovation, about how AHA, a worldwide leader in the nonprofit sector, relies on creative zero-gravity thinking from its global team.From finding her job through a pretty traditional (and now kind of outdated) method—a newspaper listing, to being a leading innovator at American Heart Association, Brooke has guided AHA's culture of innovation, culminating in an Innovation Center—a dedicated function within AHA that has led to t...
2021-07-2938 min
Nonstop NonprofitFrom the courtroom to the boardroom: How Innocence Project sustains their drive toward long-range changeYou won't find a lawyer who'll argue that a person innocent of a crime should do the time. It's not a negotiation. With this in mind, in 1992, Innocence Project embarked on a simple, yet revolutionary mission: use DNA to exonerate innocent people who have been incarcerated and turn those pardons into policy to prevent others from being wrongfully convicted. Fast forward to 2021, and Innocence Project is responsible for 232 of the 375 people who've been freed based on DNA evidence. Sounds like a win for everyone, right?But these problems go deep, and as Christina noted, there's no one...
2021-07-1535 min
Nonstop NonprofitBig, bold goals: Learn the secret to long-term nonprofit growth and innovationPop quiz, listeners: How much greater is the risk of suicide that our veterans and service members face versus their peers who haven't served?Before we answer that, let us introduce you to the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast guests today: Nick Black and Tina Starkey. Nick is the founder and CEO of social fundraising solution GoodUnited and he also founded powerhouse nonprofit Stop Soldier Suicide. Tina, Stop Soldier Suicide's Chief Growth Officer, brings a wealth of experience in the social realm, coming from the American Cancer Society as their Sr. Director of Social Marketing.By uniting...
2021-07-0128 min
Nonstop NonprofitProof Positive: Gamechanging tips for nonprofit marketersQuick, before we start the podcast: If you're a nonprofit marketer and you haven't seen what happened when Action Against Hunger added Funraise's pop-up donation forms to their website, do yourself a favor and take a look. (We'll wait.) The results they saw are so incredible that you'll immediately understand why Action Against Hunger's Digital Lead, Andrew Chappell, said it was the single biggest contribution to their successful revenue gains in 2020.Of course, after working closely with Andrew and knowing how he achieved these amazing results for Action Against Hunger, it became obvious that inviting him on...
2021-06-1033 min
Nonstop NonprofitGoogle Ad Grants: A conversation with the experts at Nonprofit MegaphoneBefore we dive in today, we've got two questions for listeners: "Have you ever heard of the Google Ad Grant?" and "Would it positively impact your nonprofit if you could reach more people searching the internet?" Those are the two questions that Nonprofit Megaphone CEO Grant Hensel asked hundreds of nonprofits in 2016.It's kind of a trick question! Grant explains that the answer to the second question IS the first question, but when 75% of the nonprofits he spoke with had never heard of the Google Ad Grant, that obvious disconnect became the catalyst he needed to build...
2021-04-2225 min
Nonstop NonprofitImpact at the speed of investmentToday we're talking to a compassionate (former) banker. A guy who shifted to the nonprofit world from Goldman Sachs after fundraising for a cause close to his heart. Someone who can see how much the for-profit world needs to learn from nonprofits... instead of the other way around: Mitch Stein.In both his capacity as both a nonprofit leader and the founder of a tech startup, Justin Wheeler, Funraise CEO and Co-founder, cheers this viewpoint and explains that it's a major reason that Funraise put so many resources into building a free product in 2020. Nonprofit growth goes...
2021-04-0140 min
Nonprofit Leadership PodcastHow Has COVID-19 Impacted Giving to Nonprofits?Even before the Pandemic, fundraising presented a challenge to most nonprofits. Thankfully, Rob’s guest shares tools and resources to help your organization improve your digital presence and fundraising efforts.
Justin Wheeler, CEO and cofounder at Funraise
Rob’s guest is Justin Wheeler, CEO and cofounder at Funraise. As a social entrepreneur, Justin helped launch two nonprofits which became multi-million dollar organizations. He brings over 10 years of experience to the nonprofit world and was an early team member of Invisible Children, which raised over $50 million in its first 8 years of operations.
Justin understands fundraising is critical for nonprofits and shares valuab...
2021-03-2024 min
Nonstop NonprofitFundraising success is more than appeals and asksWe're super stoked about this episode of Nonstop Nonprofit: if you've seen M+R's reports, campaigns, and content (and you have... even if you don't know it!), you know that we're talking cream of the communications crop, and getting Karen Hopper, speaker, strategist, and communications specialist, on the show, is a real win.2020 showed us that between Doing Something and Doing Nothing... well, Doing Something always wins.And we certainly saw that at Funraise. Heading into the pandemic was terrifying, but we saw 250% growth across our customer base, and it was due to nonprofits stepping...
2021-03-1837 min
Nonstop NonprofitThe 100% Funding Model: The foundation for New Story’s team, mission, and visionBefore we start the conversation, let us give you a little context: about a month ago, in January 2021, Funraise CEO and Co-founder, Justin Wheeler, put up a relatively controversial post on his LinkedIn page talking about the 100% model. Specifically, he wrote, "This won't be popular, but the 100% model charities adopt is broken.At best, it makes a donor feel good about giving to you.At worst, it perpetuates the idea that overhead spend is bad.In reality, the reason why nonprofits that have adopted this model are growing fast is that they a...
2021-03-0431 min
Nonstop NonprofitGrassroots to Grasstops: Investing in your mission to land in a nonprofit field of dreamsAs an avid advocate of advocacy-based causes (say that 3 times fast!), Michele's advice for nonprofits looking for funding is to lead by example: invest the resources you have available in the same way that you're asking funders to invest in your mission. Rather than stretching your own programming budget, find a counterpart in advocating for your cause and strike up a collaboration. And Michele's number-one must-have is a healthy link between your theory of change and your programs.Michele's story hits differently than most—being born with metatrophic dysplasia, a rare form of dwarfism, she's had every re...
2021-02-1828 min
Nonstop NonprofitThe Perfect Storm: Using Feeding America's fundraising model to weather the pandemicOn today's episode of Nonstop Nonprofit, Dan Nisbet is in the studio (virtually, of course!) Dan's journey in the nonprofitsphere has led him to tackle fundraising for one of America's largest hunger relief organizations: Feeding America.Because the pandemic highlighted the injustice of hunger in a way we haven't seen in generations, Feeding America was able to emphasize the scope of the problem to major donors and treat each potential donor as an investor in their cause. They devoted resources to connecting local communities and food banks and creating customized, compelling content for donors of all sizes...
2021-02-0427 min
Nonstop NonprofitThe Nonprofit Upside-Down: How focusing on your bottom line leads to topline growthThis episode of Nonstop Nonprofit is for anyone who's struggled to get their board, executive leadership, and development team working on the same fundraising planet in the same budgetary galaxy. Sherry Quam Taylor, nonprofit growth expert, joins Funraise CEO and Co-founder Justin Wheeler for a conversation that's going to get your entire team focused on the bottom line—yeah, THAT bottom line: your budget!Often, the part of these conversations with nonprofit leaders is the real-life success stories we get to hear; today, both Sherry and Justin throw down several examples of nonprofits that have accomplished great th...
2021-01-2146 min
Nonstop NonprofitLean On Me: How nonprofits can stand together to get through any stormGetting through 2020 has been rough on everyone, and it's put a lot of pressure on nonprofits. In their work with organizations across the globe, both nonprofit consultant Julia Campbell and Funraise CEO and Co-founder Justin Wheeler have seen the effects play out, and in Justin's role as a nonprofiteer, he's experienced them firsthand. Julia's advice for nonprofits looking toward a post-pandemic future is hopeful, but doesn't rely on luck—she advocates for creative campaigning, democratizing fundraising, and building strong partnerships across nonprofits of all sizes, budgets, and causes.So if you're looking for ideas to see...
2020-12-0241 min
Nonstop NonprofitTaming Virtual Events: How one nonprofit raised $1M in their 2020 gala seasonThis week's episode of Nonstop Nonprofit is special—listen in as Justin Wheeler, CEO and Co-founder of Funraise, speaks with his close friend and colleague, Hannah Song. Hannah's not just a tenacious leader, she's the CEO of Liberty in North Korea and a dedicated nonprofiteer passionate about changing the world......basically, you're gonna love her.Hannah's here to tell you how LiNK tamed the virtual events beast and raised $1M during their gala: strategically planning every detail of the event, meeting the challenges that online engagement poses, letting go of pre-2020 expectations, and creatively redistributing th...
2020-11-2534 min
Nonstop NonprofitGiving Tuesday-style Generosity: A movement built on the power of transformationWith the US election coming down to the wire and Giving Tuesday coming up fast, Jamie McDonald's emphasis on transformation struck a note that resonated across all we've endured in 2020. In this conversation with Justin Wheeler, Funraise CEO and Co-founder, Jamie's advice might take Nonstop Nonprofit Podcast listeners by surprise—while Justin normally champions digital expertise as essential to our sector's future, Jamie's argument that digital fluency is less important than starting where you are is powerful... and accurate.In this episode of Nonstop Nonprofit, Justin and Jamie talk nonprofit shop: the value of transformation in building yo...
2020-11-1241 min
Nonstop NonprofitTap into the Untapped: Corporate Donation Matching by the NumbersAdam Weinger's experience working for one of the heavy hitters in the corporate donation matching world, Capital One, led him to see the problem from a donor's perspective: while the company had a generous matching program, it got lost in the daily minutae and myriad communications from the company to its employees. Then, once he caught wind of the program, Adam didn't quite know what to do or how to claim the funds.So, where's the breakdown? How can nonprofits raise donors' awareness of these funds, and how can Double the Donation help turn donation matching into...
2020-10-2126 min
Nonstop NonprofitA Summer of Inspiration: Powerful stories from the Nonstop Nonprofit PodcastTen meaningful segments from the Nonstop Nonprofit Podcast's full-to-bursting Summer 2020 season. Ten of our best, most enlightening, inspirational conversations, organized in brief, to-the-point clips. Hear Jason Russell, Co-founder of Invisible Children, discuss redefining charity and Jeremy Courtney, CEO of Preemptive Love, provide perspective from the front lines. Listen as Ramy Nagy, CEO and Creative Director of MADEO, reveals the hidden program your nonprofit never knew it had. All that and seven other stories from nonprofit influencers with inspiration.
2020-10-1435 min
Nonstop NonprofitCryptocurrency Lessons That Pay DividendsCrypto isn't a new giving channel, it's a new class of donorsToday's forward-thinking nonprofit leaders are investing heavily in donation methods that normalize cryptocurrency giving. What's your take on crypto's new class of donors?In this conversation with Ettore and Pat, you'll see that even established nonprofits like Save the Children, the world's first global charity for children, can stay ahead of the game and meet donors where they want to donate. Discover the questions that crypto answers (Jeopardy-style!)Explore what the future holds for post-pandemic fundraisingEnsure your nonprofit appeals to both your g...
2020-09-1034 min
Nonstop NonprofitMajor Marketing Mojo for Nonprofits of All SizesLisa Bowman has taken both The UPS Foundation and United Way Worldwide to new heights of sustainability and brand awareness during her two decades marketing the two, utilizing her professional superpower: marketing the sweet spot where profit meets purpose.Her deep commitment to evangelizing new technology and investing in nonprofit infrastructure goes way back; Lisa was marketing tech before "tech" was a thing, accidentally selling a million-dollar tech consultancy to UPS, then turning it into a VP position with UPS developing new markets.Aside from laying down new and old-school marketing strategies, in this conversation...
2020-09-0241 min
Nonstop NonprofitA Nonprofit Dream: What would you do if your nonprofit went viral?It's any NGO's dream problem: raise $20 million in 5 days. Set the record for Facebook's largest crowdfunding campaign (since broken by fundraisers for Australia's wildfires.) Catapult your nonprofit's brand to household-name status. Now, what do you do?Well, most importantly, you keep fundraising, thanking your donors, and looking for more supporters.And if you're RAICES, you build parallel programs to add structure and strength to the legal services you're already providing and you show the public what you've done with their investment... All the while shifting focus to immigrants—in your story and the don...
2020-08-2636 min
Nonstop NonprofitEthical Storytelling Shifts the EnergyIn 2012, Ashley Gutierrez experienced firsthand how the power of a story can shift the narrative. She took that experience and has brought it to nonprofits all over the world as a master storyteller with impact storytelling group Cliff.co.Working for Invisible Children in Uganda during the KONY 2012 campaign, Ashley's role was to document its effects in East Africa, to tell the story from the perspective of local leaders. As Invisible Children's video went viral, the energy shifted; people felt heard and seen, and they understood that their stories mattered, which encouraged them to share their experiences o...
2020-08-1928 min
Nonstop NonprofitActivism is a Vocation: Trials and Triumphs of a Nonprofit ChampionInvisible Children's KONY 2012 viral phenomenon (that little video with over 100 million views) sparked a movement due in large part to Jason's visionary storytelling, but the effects weren't all positive, especially for the Invisible Children team. While their hyperfocus on a singular goal led to incredible outward success, it also resulted in a breakdown of internal care—a topic that Jason has spoken candidly about in the years following the KONY 2012 campaign. Doing his part to normalize our conversation around mental health isn't all that Jason brings to the table, though. You'll hear him discuss Oprah and Obama, the...
2020-08-1353 min
Nonstop NonprofitInspiration for Leaders Who Need It (From a CEO who found the courage to be bold)Preemptive Love, a global community of peacemakers, owes their achievements to not holding back but finding something big enough to risk it all for: ending war. Their leadership realized that to get supporters on board, they had to have audacious, pie-in-the-sky plans backed by the credibility that only comes from loving the people you're serving, even when that means you're being bombed or shot at. To paraphrase Jeremy, "We're in the people-saving business, not the fundraising business."
2020-08-0500 min
Nonstop NonprofitDemocratizing Giving: DAFs are for everyoneIf you know your DAFs, you know that donor-advised funding is growing with breathtaking speed. Charities are receiving money from DAFs at nearly the same velocity as private foundations.But most people can't join in the party: DAFs require an initial investment of thousands of dollars with average account sizes in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. But today's everyone's lucky day, friends. DAFs are now within reach for everyone; Millie makes it possible to open your own DAF for $20. Listen as Rachel and Justin trade a few DAF factoids, then address topics like...u...
2020-07-2936 min
Nonstop NonprofitNot a Project or a Property—Your Website Is a ProgramYour website. How do you currently think of it? Is it a Project, a Property, or... could it be a Program? Madeo, a Webby Award-winning, social-impact-focused creative studio has some pretty clever ideas on how to turn your website into an engagement experience on a par with your programs. With fancy stuff to analyze like KPIs and donor journeys and the "missed opportunity mentality", this interview is a mind-bending game-changer. Get ready for an incredible listen, with golden nuggets like...How to manage your website with a small budgetThe value of a "debrief culture"Vi...
2020-07-2343 min
Nonstop NonprofitDon't Overthink It: How action leads to donor confidenceWhen your donor base is reliant on relationship-building, how do you translate that to a COVID digital landscape?When you've invested as much in building connections with your donors as Drew's team has, letting them go is like losing family. So when COVID-19 hit, they jumped into action, scheduling Zoom calls (and walking their donors through setting up Zoom!), telling stories of dealing with coronavirus across the 68 countries they have programs in, and finding out what their donors needed to make it through the pandemic. So far, these actions have connected their donor base and i...
2020-07-1534 min
Nonstop NonprofitA.I.-Powered Predictive Prospecting"[Artificial intelligence] helps you understand when and how much to ask from your donor base."If you knew every donor's next gift date and amount, what would you do with that information?Wes Moon, COO and Co-founder of Wisely, is an expert in artificial intelligence, and he knows exactly what you would do with it. In fact, Wisely's machine learning can help you break donors into portfolios and plan for how and when to not just facilitate predicted donations, but also grow those donations (by predicted amounts, natch.)Wes also puts us on...
2020-07-0831 min
Nonstop NonprofitHow Blockchain Changes the Nonprofit GameBuckle up: there's a whole new asset class available to nonprofits....One that brings an entirely new donor set to nonprofits that they've never seen before....One that offers applications that can fundamentally improve the way nonprofits work....One that disrupts the underlying problems nonprofits are treating the symptoms of.We're talking cryptocurrency with Anne Connelly, Faculty at Singularity University, expert in Blockchain.Anne doesn't pretend that this precise and delicately complex subject matter is uncomplicated, but she demonstrates that it can be interesting and straightforward and—ultimately—attainable. She...
2020-07-0132 min
Nonstop NonprofitPeer-to-Peer Fundraising Stands the Test of TimeChris Hammond, CEO of Corporate Giving Connection, breaks down his method to peer-to-peer maximization in a personal CEO-to-CEO conversation with Funraise CEO and Co-founder Justin Wheeler. Chris takes us down both personal and professional roads—his path to CEO-status is strikingly similar to Justin's—and addresses the challenges that Black men in America face building businesses. He also gives compelling reasons to layer your peer-to-peer tactics, including all the non-digital tricks you've developed over the years.In this webinar, you'll hear from Chris...How peer-to-peer can do more than just stand the test o...
2020-06-2342 min
Nonstop NonprofitFundraising Security for Smart NonprofitsSecurity should be so good, you never know it's there.Check your to-do list real quick. Managing anti-fraud protection for your fundraising platform has been on that list since... since you made that list, right? What if we explained everything you need to know about real-deal, got-your-back protection? Here's your best chance to check that important box.Let Funraise escort you down the transaction fraud protection rabbit hole—we'll shed light on all things security from OWASP to DDoS. Get expert answers to questions like these:How does tough security help nonprofits build true co...
2020-06-1936 min
Nonstop NonprofitReimagining Recurring Donor ProgramsJustin Wheeler, Funraise CEO and Co-founder, sits down with Cara Schwalbach of One Tail at a Time, a Chicago nonprofit that makes pet adoption a joyful and accessible experience, to talk about the success of their recurring program, their COVID-19 response, and making it A Thing. Tune in as Justin and Cara think through questions like...How can we ensure our donors know that we notice each and every one of them? (Because we do!)How can we upgrade first-time donors into recurring members?What kind of exclusive perks can we offer as we can only s...
2020-05-2228 min
Nonstop NonprofitBeyond the Platform: Surprising Ways to Maximize Your Nonprofit TechYour fundraising potential is anything but confidential.Funraise's Sales Manager, Jenny Flack, and Dana Bakich, Nonprofit Social Media Coach and CEO of Positive Equation, take an eye-opening tour through all the fresh ways Funraise's nonprofit fundraising platform makes fundraising easy, donating easier, and cultivating donors the easy-breeziest of all. In addition to the exciting wins that Jenny and Dana discuss, you'll also get the scoop on...the surprising reasons that donation volume increased over 100% on Funraise during COVID-19Funraise features that offer you key data and what do do with it—how to get it...
2020-05-1544 min
Nonstop NonprofitThe Essentials of Social FundraisingStart social fundraising, explain it to your team, or level up your strategies with this basics-to-bad-ass breakdown.Use your network to expand your nonprofit's reach naturallyAmp up your current peer-to-peer strategiesConnect your campaign pages to social networks to your donor databaseMeet your supporters where they spend their digital daysCelebrate with your supporters as they fundraise for you on their streamsLet your fundraisers lift the load, leveraging their connections to benefit your orgAfter the webinar, lock in a one-on-one follow-up with a social fundraising expert to talk pandemic response strategies, social donor conversion, exciting source tracking, or...
2020-05-1127 min
Nonstop NonprofitA New Normal: Letting data lead the way with NextAfterNextAfter's extensive data showing nonprofits' pre- and post-COVID-19 activities, communications, and purpose is the perfect place for you to start making positive, numbers-based changes for your nonprofit. Listen as Justin and Tim evaluate valuable data from 150+ charitable organizations across a dozen nonprofit verticals:Total weekly email volume from organizationsWhich verticals are communicating the mostFluctuation in email volume over recent monthsPercentage of emails talking about COVID-19Ratio of fundraising emails to newsletters and cultivation contentTo steal a quote from NextAfter's Brady Josephson, "...the work isn't done with a click." ... but your new normal can begin t...
2020-05-0151 min
Nonstop NonprofitCommunicate Through the CrisisWe're all looking for someone with answers. Ideally, someone who's been here before and can point us in the right direction. Problem is... this is all new. None of us have been here before. Who can lead us?Why not you?Justin Wheeler, Funraise CEO, and Vik Harrison, founder of The Branded Startup and co-founder of charity: water, are here to help you communicate clearly amidst the shouting and the sirens and the stir of our own thoughts.Guide your nonprofit to wise decisions as you communicateHow do we a...
2020-04-2356 min
Nonstop NonprofitInnovate, Create, Iterate: A nonprofit COVID-19 survival strategyWhen Sarah Lee, told Funraise CEO Justin Wheeler, "Bold ideas attract bold people," she was talking to the right person. As an experienced fundraiser and nonprofiteer used to swinging for the fences, Justin constantly champions innovation above all.And now, with COVID-19 affecting economies across the globe, nonprofits everywhere are asking the question, "How can my nonprofit make it through the Coronavirus crisis?"Listen in on Justin and Sarah's interview and then brainstorm with the experts in a live Q&A session directly afterward.
2020-04-1541 min
Nonstop NonprofitCARES Act Q&A for NonprofitsWe've cut out a lot of the jargon and focused on the nonprofit aid to help answer your COVID-19 stimulus-related questions—CauseMic's expert, up-to-date knowledge of the CARES Act makes them the perfect consultancy to tackle these questions for nonprofits. Listen to the recorded live Q&A and check out their in-depth overview of this far-reaching legislation.
2020-04-1055 min
Nonstop NonprofitDigital Dynamite with Kishshana PalmerNonprofits are no stranger to bringing the best possible outcomes out of bad situations—often with nothing but a wish and duck tape.COVID-19 is next-level stuff, though. And since it's possible that the changes to... everything we know about everything we do (!) have you stressed, Funraise CEO Justin Wheeler and your dynamic digital godmother Kishshana Palmer are here to offer assistance and encouragement (and maybe deep breathing.) Let these experts walk you through the best way to manage through the mayhem and transition your nonprofit's fundraising strategy into the digital realm while keeping your fun...
2020-04-0359 min
Nonstop NonprofitVirtual Event Q&A with Justin WheelerIf you're wondering how to get started with digital fundraisers, virtual events, peer-to-peer strategies, and social fundraising, listen to this episode's Q&A and consider how technology can be a natural next step.Funraise firmly believes the future of charitable giving will spring from the way we uplift one another, which is why the nonprofit world's quick and collaborative response to the trying times we're dealing with is nothing short of inspiring.If you need further assurance that You Can Do This, or if we haven't yet answered your question, email us at hello@funraise...
2020-03-2242 min
Nonstop NonprofitAn Insider View: Twitch Tips to Start Livestream FundraisingSo you want to check out livestream fundraising. You've heard about the $30 million raised for charity by Twitch streamers in 2017, the $40+ million they raised in 2018, and then $55 million they raised in 2019. It makes sense that you want a piece of that growth. Step into our office. We've got Alyssa Sweetman (@alykkat) and Justin Wheeler providing insider tips on how to (and how not to!) identify and reach out to streamers, escaping the Gamer persona fallacy, and the 3 things you need to get started with low-dollar, livestreaming, influencer fundraising.
2020-03-0635 min
Nonstop NonprofitThe Future of Nonprofit Events with Bobby D.Get that golden goosebump moment with Bobby D. Ehlert, world champion auctioneer and nonprofit events visionary, as he dishes on the future of nonprofit events (hint, it's all about the experience), event mistakes to avoid, and The Hug Squad.Here's everything you need to know about taking events from Transactional to Transformational, straight from the pros. 5 things you need for an unforgettable eventWhy is immediate gratitude so important?Crafting an event experience that culminates in beautiful donor relationshipsWhy silent auctions are like garage salesWhere does an event truly belong in the fundraising journey? (Hint, it's not t...
2020-02-2533 min
Nonstop NonprofitBuilding A Kickass Board: Recognizing ways you can optimize your board’s radnessFunraise CEO Justin Wheeler and Southland Strategies President Erin Chidsey sit down to discuss how you can implement strategies that'll have your board leading the charge toward your vision. These aren't secrets; they're things you want to do but don't know how.Learn achievable methods for engaging your board as a whole and individually, directing your board's energy, and holding them accountable for progress toward your mission. These are the goals you've always had, just tackled with an all-new outlook. By the time you're done, even board members threatening to leave your organization will be begging you...
2020-02-2035 min
Nonstop NonprofitBuilding a recurring donor program that works: A conversation with charity: waterYou already know why a recurring giving program is so important to your organization, but do you know how to get started? What are the most critical components? How do you measure your program's success?Tyler and Justin discuss best practices for building and maintaining a recurring donor program that'll engage your donors and increase loyalty, reduce attrition, lower operation costs, and establish a more predictable revenue stream. Tyler plays an instrumental role in the strategy behind charity: water's monthly giving program; he'll share his most valuable secrets to inspire people to give every single m...
2020-02-2038 min
Nonstop NonprofitLifesaving Livestreaming: One nonprofit's RAD fundraising strategyLivestream fundraising has more in common with traditional fundraising strategies than you may know.If you've been looking for a new-yet-familiar fundraising frontier to dip your toes into, here are a few quotes that'll pique your interest:“Q: What did you do to raise $1M? A: We did next to nothing.”“Your organization literally has zero effort to get started.”“Livestreaming fundraising is much more intuitive and much further reaching. It's just as simple, if not easier [than traditional fundraising].”Discover a wealth of livestreaming knowledge from Jason Docton, CEO of Rise Above the Disorder, an organizat...
2020-02-1435 min
My Company StoryJustin Wheeler, CEO / Founder of FunraiseJustin Wheeler
In this episode, Don interviews Justin Wheeler! He is the Founder and CEO of Funraise, a software company for nonprofit organizations looking to manage their donors and supporters and accelerate online fundraising. Organizations like The U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and National Wildlife Federation power their fundraising efforts using Funraise.
As a social entrepreneur, Justin talks about his involvement in civil conflicts happening around the world in Uganda, North Korea, China, and more. He brings over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and was an early team member of Invisible Children. He has effectively...
2019-12-2222 min