Best Jared Polivka Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 188| Boost December Donations After Giving Tuesday (5 Smart Tips) 15:16

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Send us a text Giving Tuesday felt quieter than you hoped? Take a breath. Your December is still wide open. In this episode, Jena and Britt break down what a slow Giving Tuesday really means, and what to do next without panic, pressure, or a full campaign rewrite. You’ll learn how to: Read the data signals behind a “quiet” Giving Tuesday Reconnect …

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Ep 187| December Fundraising Essentials You NEED For Year-End Success 18:34

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Send us a text December is where your year-end campaign is won or lost - and today, we’re making sure you stay steady, strategic, and connected all the way through December 31. Jena and Cara Augspurger walk through the two actions that shape your final numbers: follow-through and follow-up. Get ready for pro-tips covering: Stay consistent with your…

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Ep 186| Gratitude for the Good You Grow 4:47

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Send us a text Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Nonprofit Podcast. 🦃 Today’s episode is simply a pause - a moment to acknowledge the people who keep showing up, even in a year that’s felt heavier than most. If you’re writing the extra email, answering the late call, carrying more need than resources, or holding hope for someone else when yo…

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Ep 185 | Last-Minute Giving Tuesday Success Tips 11:32

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Send us a text Giving Tuesday Is Days Away - Here’s Your Game Plan Giving Tuesday is almost here…and yes, you still have time to show up with clarity, confidence, and zero panic. In this episode, Cara Augspurger walks you through the final steps that make the biggest difference – the practical moves, the strategic choices, and the calm mindset that…

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Ep 184| Elevate Your Fundraising Success with These 3 AI Prompts! 11:00

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Send us a text Writer’s block for Christmas? You’re not alone. Try these Giving Season AI writing prompts that actually work In this short, informative easy listen, Britt Stockert shares how AI can be the creative writing partner you didn’t know you needed this Giving Season. She walks through how to use AI prompts to beat the blank page, keep your…

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Ep 183| 3 November Fundraising Strategies To Maximize Year-End Results 21:26

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Send us a text November is Giving Season Go Time It’s here - now is the time to transition your year-end campaigns from planning to performance. Your message is live, donors are active, and every touchpoint counts. In this episode, Jena and Cara break down how to confidently lead your campaign, stay engaged, and keep supporters connected through ev…

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Ep 182| The truth about nonprofit online presence nobody tells you! 10:48

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Send us a text Recent events reminded nonprofits everywhere: if you don’t shape your online presence, someone else might. In this episode, Jena Lynch digs into how transparency, nonprofit visibility, and AI discoverability shape donor trust and organizational credibility. She walks through practical steps to review your digital footprint, ensure ac…

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Ep 181| 5 Simple Steps to Ease Donor Meeting Stress 19:07

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Send us a text Freezing Before Donor Meetings? Let’s Fix That. Why do donor meetings feel so stressful - especially at year-end? Brittan breaks down the real reason so many fundraisers dread sitting down with donors, and why it's not about your fundraising skills. You’ll learn how cultural money stories shape your confidence, how to reframe the fea…

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Ep 180| Your Year-End Edge: Direct Mail Fundraising That Delivers 18:16

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Send us a text Some tools evolve. Others endure. Direct mail does both. Cara Augspurger sits down with Joe Leach, CEO of AppealMaker, to unpack how technology is reshaping one of fundraising’s most trusted tools - direct mail. They dig deep into how automation, follow-up strategies, and smart timing can turn traditional mail into a high-performing …

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Ep 179| 4 Must-Know Tips for Stronger Year-End Appeals 17:19

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Send us a text Year-end appeals are your nonprofit’s biggest fundraising moment - and you only get one shot. Fundraising coach Britt Stockert shares 4 smart ways to help your appeal break through the noise and connect where it counts. Discover: A better way to segment your donors The story shift that grabs attention fast What donors actually want t…

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Ep 178| The 3 Don’ts of October Fundraising (Year-End Roadmap) 20:01

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Send us a text Skip the scramble. These 3 October fundraising don’ts turn stress into strategy. October is where the pressure builds, and where many nonprofits either set themselves up for success or stumble into a December scramble. In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, host Jena Lynch and co-host Cara Augspurger walk through practical plannin…

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Ep 177|From Year-End to Year-Round: 5 Top Recurring Giving Tips 15:16

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Send us a text Ready to go from year-end gifts to year-round growth? Year-end giving may steal the spotlight, but what happens after December is what determines lasting success. The nonprofits that thrive aren’t just chasing one-time gifts - they’re building relationships that carry impact well into the new year. Today, Jena revisits a standout 202…

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Ep 176| From Guest to Donor: Your Nonprofit Event Game Plan with Chad Barger 30:24

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Send us a text What if your nonprofit event did more than raise money for a night? What if it sparked long-term donor loyalty? This week, Jena Lynch sits down with master fundraising strategist Chad Barger to rethink how we measure event success. Forget vanity metrics. We're talking about the event ROI that actually counts, and how your fall events…

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Ep 175| 3 Simple Strategies to Grow Donor Relationships 17:12

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Send us a text Tiny Touches, Big Impact: Micro-Moments That Drive Donor Loyalty This week, Donorbox Fundraising Coach Britt Stockert shares why “be the most human voice in the inbox” should be your year-end fundraising motto. Britt unpacks the power of micro-touches - short, emotionally resonant messages that build donor trust and keep your cause t…

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Ep 174| September Reset: Simplify Giving Season 15:24

3M ago15:24

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Send us a text September Reset: How to Re-Engage Donors Before Year-End Your donors don’t remember every word from last year, but they do remember how you made them feel. Today, Jena and Cara break down three simple but powerful moves you can make this September to reconnect with donors, refresh your strategy, and set yourself up for year-end succe…

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Ep 173| 3 Donation Form Hacks To Get More Donations 14:56

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Send us a text Turn your donation form into a silent fundraising powerhouse this Giving Season. This Giving Season, lighten your load and let your donation form work harder for you. Britt Stockert, Fundraising Coach at Donorbox, shares insights from her monthly coaching recap on how small changes can significantly impact donor relationships and yea…

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Ep 172| The 4 Month Roadmap to Year-End Fundraising 8:59

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Send us a text Plan Your Giving Season: Four Months of Donor Engagement Strategies. In this episode, Jena walks us through a month-by-month roadmap for year-end fundraising, from September prep to December follow-through. Learn how to maximize donor engagement, plan strategically, and hit your fundraising goals with confidence. Discover strategies …

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Ep 171| The Big Beautiful Bill: Key Tax Changes for Nonprofits 12:54

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Send us a text 🚨 New tax rules are reshaping charitable giving - here’s what your nonprofit needs to know. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” is now law, changing the tax implications for donors giving to your cause. In this episode, Britt Stockert and Lindsey Bower break down the key changes and what nonprofits need to know. We cover the new standard an…

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Ep 170| When Giving Slows: 4 Leadership Strategies for Nonprofits 8:51

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Send us a text What do you do when the numbers don't look good? In this episode, Cara Augspurger shares her experience leading through fundraising slowdowns. She opens up about how to handle those tough moments when donations dip and the pressure rises. Cara offers strategies to recognize the early signs of a slowdown, stay calm, and focus on what …

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Ep 169| Practical strategies for one-person nonprofit leadership 23:02

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Send us a text Leading a nonprofit alone can feel impossible, but with the right mindset, systems, and support, you can move the needle on your mission. In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, Jena Lynch talks with returning host Cara Augspurger about what it really takes to thrive as a solo Executive Director while wearing all the hats. Cara sha…

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Ep 168| 3 Questions every nonprofit leader must ask 12:14

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Send us a text Busy doesn't always mean progress - here's how to tell the difference. In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, we explore the tension between busy work and true progress. Jena Lynch walks you through 3 key questions to help your nonprofit break free from busywork and align more powerfully with your mission. You’ll discover: What mi…

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Ep 167| 3 No-ask donor tactics to fuel Fall fundraising 12:20

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Send us a text Unlock ‘no-ask’ fall fundraising ideas that get your donors excited long before the leaves change. In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, fundraising coach Britt Stockert shows you why July is your secret window for building “quiet momentum” and shares three no-ask tactics to deepen relationships, spark engagement, and position yo…

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Ep 166| 4 Power Moves to Safeguard Your Nonprofit’s Funding 18:36

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Send us a text 4 Power Moves to Navigate Funding Cuts & Build Nonprofit Resilience Feeling the squeeze of budget cuts and extra funding scrutiny? We've got you! In today's episode, Jena Lynch and Britton Stockert unlock four underused power moves to help you: Reframe your story for maximum impact Unlock fresh revenue streams Advocate strategically …

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Ep 165| Why AI Visibility Matters for Nonprofits - with Raj Hegde 19:25

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Send us a text AI isn’t coming - it’s already deciding who gets funded. This episode is your wake-up call. Donors are turning to ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools to find and evaluate nonprofits they can trust with their support. If your organization isn’t showing up, or showing up accurately, you may already be missing out. In our Season 6 premi…

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Grow Your Grant Potential with Gauri Manglik (Summer Repeat) 17:05

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Send us a text Nonprofit grant applications can be time-consuming, complex, and discouraging, but they don’t have to be. That’s exactly what inspired Gauri Manglik to co-found Instrumentl, an all-in-one platform that simplifies grant discovery, tracking, and strategy. In this Season 2 encore episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, Cara sits down with Gau…

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Stable nonprofit funding: The smart approach in 2025 (Summer Repeat) 14:01

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Send us a text In this summer throwback, we’re revisiting one of your favorites: Stabilizing Your Fundraising. Ready to reset and recharge your fundraising strategy for the rest of 2025? Take just 15 minutes to gain fresh clarity and confidence, press play, and let’s hit the ground running! 2025 has already thrown nonprofits a curveball. So what no…

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Storytelling in tough times - The trust factor with Maria Bryan (Summer Repeat) 20:43

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Send us a text The Nonprofit Podcast is taking a breather before Season 6 kicks off on June 26, but we’re not leaving you hanging! We’re rewinding to one of our most-loved episodes with Maria Bryan, packed with powerful insights for challenging times. Building donor trust is essential for nonprofit engagement, especially in times of crisis. Join Je…

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Beyond Donations: Why strategic fundraising plans matter (Summer Repeat) 23:19

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Send us a text Strategic fundraising that anchors us Fundraising looks different in 2025, but smart strategy remains essential. This insightful (and practical) replay from June 2024 delivers evergreen tips and tools to help your nonprofit stay focused and thrive in a shifting landscape. Unlock the power of strategic fundraising to transform your no…

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Nonprofit Resilience: A Conversation (Summer Repeat) 16:34

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Send us a text We’re on summer hiatus, but we're bringing back one of our most popular episodes, 'Nonprofit Resilience: A Conversation.' Originally released after the federal funding cuts were first announced in February, this episode digs into the challenges nonprofits are facing and offers strategies to navigate them. Listen in to explore the pot…

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Ep 164| From summer slump to donor retention win! 13:50

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Send us a text Make summer your donor loyalty season, and set the stage for a better-funded fall. The summer slowdown doesn’t have to mean lost momentum. It’s the perfect time to deepen donor relationships and build long-term support. Join Jena as she lays out a practical, month-by-month plan to strengthen donor retention through the summer stretch…

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Ep 163| The timing tightrope: Donor messaging in uncertain times 7:16

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Send us a text Is starting ‘the funding uncertainty’ conversation early, “crying wolf,” or leading with honesty and foresight? Nonprofit leaders are walking a tightrope between transparency and alarm. In this episode, Jena unpacks how smart donor communications and strong donor relationships can build donor trust, even in the face of uncertain nonp…

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Ep 162| Unlocking the power of nonprofit phone engagement - Bart Lillie 24:18

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Send us a text Are your nonprofit emails and social posts falling flat? It’s time to pick up the phone! Jena chats with Bart Lillie from Synergy Direct Marketing Solutions about how texting and strategic phone outreach can overcome donor fatigue. Learn why personalized text messaging can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s engagement, acquisitio…

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Ep 161| Activate your board for fundraising success 29:10

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Send us a text Activate Your Nonprofit Board for Fundraising Success If you've ever wanted your nonprofit board to take a more active role in fundraising, this episode is for you. Britt speaks with Sabrina Walker Hernandez, CEO of Building Better Boards, about how to unlock your board’s full fundraising potential. From dispelling common board fundr…

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Ep 160| How Email Automation Drives Giving - Chris Barlow 23:39

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Send us a text Is your email strategy helping you raise funds, or just filling inboxes? Jena sits down with Chris Barlow of Beeline Marketing to unpack how email automation can transform how nonprofits engage supporters. We’re talking: ✔ How to set up effective welcome sequences ✔ Using segmentation to send the right message at the right time ✔ Cle…

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Ep 159| Stable nonprofit funding: The smart approach in 2025 13:59

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Send us a text 2025 has already thrown nonprofits a curveball. So what now? That’s why this week, we’re taking a moment to breathe and break down the tools, tactics, and mindset shifts that are actually helping nonprofits right now. Think recurring giving strategies that stick, smoother donor journeys, and collaboration that cuts costs and builds r…

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Ep 158| Boost your nonprofit's impact with smart time management - Kelly McLaughlin 26:07

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Send us a text Ever finish your day feeling exhausted but unproductive? You're not alone! Join Jena and Kelly McLaughlin, founder of From Scratch Fundraising, as they get real about nonprofit productivity tactics that make a meaningful difference in combating overwhelm. Learn how to prioritize effectively, manage your energy instead of your time, a…

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Ep 157| Nonprofit interdependence: Smarter strategy for sustainability? 19:39

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Send us a text What if the future of nonprofit success isn’t about doing more alone, but about doing better together? Britt sits down with Michelle F. Vryn, CFRE, to explore how nonprofits can move beyond traditional collaboration and toward something deeper: interdependence. Listen now as we unpack Michelle’s powerful “network of mutuality” framew…

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Ep 156| 5 Strategies to strengthen donor stewardship with Mike Esposito 16:30

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Send us a text Stewardship Isn’t a One-and-Done—It’s a Relationship It takes care, consistency, and a team. Here’s how to make it doable! Join fundraising expert Mike Esposito CFRE and Britt to break down simple, practical ways to make stewardship feel manageable, increase donor retention, and create a culture of real, heartfelt connection across y…

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Ep 155| 10 Tips to win back lapsed donors 18:06

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Send us a text Lapsed donors aren’t lost forever—you just need the right approach to bring them back. This episode covers why donors disengage, how to prioritize outreach, and offers 10 simple, low-pressure ways to rebuild trust. Discover how small, intentional steps can make a big impact. In This Episode: The real reasons donors stop giving How to…

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Ep 154| Storytelling in Tough Times - The Trust Factor with Maria Bryan 20:43

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Send us a text Building donor trust is essential for nonprofit engagement, especially in times of crisis. Join Jena and a favorite guest, Maria Bryan, an ethical and trauma-informed storytelling expert, to explore how nonprofits can effectively share crisis stories without causing donor fatigue or eroding hard-won trust. Learn key storytelling stra…

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Ep 153| How to Build Strategic Nonprofit Fundraising Partnerships 21:48

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Send us a text Stronger Together: Unlocking the Power of Collective Fundraising 🤝 Partnerships aren’t just a buzzword—they’re a game-changer. Jena and Britt break down how nonprofits can team up for bigger wins, with real strategies for finding the right partners, structuring joint campaigns, and maximizing shared resources. No fluff—only actionabl…

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Ep 152| 5 Fundraising Tools Top Nonprofits Use 21:16

10M ago21:16

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Send us a text 5 Game-Changing Nonprofit Tools to Boost Fundraising & Donor Support Fundraising fuels your mission—but the right tech can supercharge it. Jena and Britt unpack five powerful nonprofit tools that make giving effortless, boost donor engagement, and secure long-term support. From AI-powered outreach to seamless donation flows, fast che…

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Ep 151| Fundraising Forward: Practical Strategies to Grow Your Impact 15:03

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Send us a text Inspiration is great—but implementation is what moves your mission forward. At the inaugural Donorbox Fundraising Forward Summit, nonprofit leaders gathered to share the real, no-fluff strategies that drive results. In this episode, Jena breaks down the key lessons you need to know—practical, proven tactics you can put to work right …

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Ep 150| The Power of Nonprofit Love Languages 16:36

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Send us a text Happy Valentine’s Week! 🩷 Love isn’t just for relationships—it’s what keeps nonprofit communities strong. Listen as Britt translates love languages into practical nonprofit strategies, showing how simple shifts in appreciation—whether it’s words, actions, or time—can strengthen relationships with donors, volunteers, and supporters. L…

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149| Nonprofit Resilience: A Conversation 16:34

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Send us a text How do you build nonprofit resilience in times of uncertainty? The recent federal funding freeze confusion has left many nonprofits facing tough questions about their future. In this episode, Jena and Britt explore how organizations can build resilience in a rapidly changing landscape. They touch on collaboration and data-driven advo…

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Ep 148| 5 Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2025 22:52

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Send us a text What if the key to fundraising success in 2025 isn’t just about raising more money—but fundraising smarter? Fundraising is evolving, and nonprofits that stay ahead of the trends will be best positioned for long-term growth. That’s why we’re breaking down five must-know fundraising trends for 2025, giving you the insights and strategi…

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Ep 146| How Authentic Storytelling Drives Nonprofit Growth - Project Street Vet 37:49

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Send us a text Dr. Kwane Stewart’s mission is as impactful as it is inspiring. As co-founder of Project Street Vet, he provides free veterinary care to pets of unhoused individuals. In this powerful conversation, discover how storytelling and social media have turned his purpose into a movement. ✨ What You’ll Learn ✔️Why “no judgment, just help” is…

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Ep 147| Nonprofit Leadership & Management: Why Passion Isn’t Enough 21:29

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Send us a text Are you leading your nonprofit on passion alone? Here’s why that might not be enough. What if the secret to true sustainability lies in smarter nonprofit management and leadership strategies? Britt sits down with David Rhode—nonprofit leader, educator, and author of Passion Isn’t Enough: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders—to sha…

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Ep 145| Top 5 Tactics to Retain New Year-end Donors 18:50

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Send us a text Year-End Donor Retention: The Crucial First 30 Days Did you know 80% of first-time donors don’t return the following year? This is especially true for year-end donors, where the first 30 days after their gift can make or break their decision to stay engaged. In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, Britt Stockert and fundraising exp…

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Ep 144| 4 Top Tips for Nonprofit Performance Reviews 22:46

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Send us a text Year-end performance reviews are here—are you ready to turn them into a game-changer for your team? This essential (and often daunting) task is a golden opportunity for nonprofit leaders to inspire growth, strengthen accountability, and drive meaningful results for your organization. In this episode, Jena and Britt break down how to …