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  • #71 | Fundraising: It Takes Time

    #71 | Fundraising: It Takes Time Fundraising takes time and consistency. Why do nonprofits keep setting unrealistic goals, especially for new hires? Fundraising is a team sport that will require engagement from the Board and existing staff to make it successful. Our Sponsors

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  • #70 | Community Centric Fundraising: The Antidote

    #70 | Community Centric Fundraising: The Antidote Brittny and Nia lay out the need to shift from Donor Centric to Community Centric Fundraising, while also discussing white women’s complacency and complicity in letting sexist racists off the hook. Resources Community Centric Fundraising 10 Principles of Community Centric Fundraising A Sea Change is Coming from Liz LeClair…

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  • #69 | Great Board Members

    #69 | Great Board Members In contrast to last week’s episode, this week, Brittny and Nia talk about the 4 personas of great Board Members! Robert who shows up, steady and true Maria, the ally Frankie, the ambassador Leena, the smart, careful questioner Additional Resources Liza Minnelli Outlives on Twitter Our Sponsors

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  • #68 | Board Members Behaving Badly

    #68 | Board Members Behaving Badly Brittny and Nia discuss the 4 personas of board members who behave badly: Sharon with the bake sale and endless ideas Absent Brad, who doesn’t show or doesn’t show up prepared Karen with the complaints Chad with the ego Our Sponsors

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  • #67 | Matches: The Fundraiser’s Delight

    #67 | Matches: The Fundraiser’s Delight Brittny and Nia make a “splash” this week, breaking down matches and fundraising challenges. Resources Small matches and charitable giving by Karlan, List, and Shafir How can Bill and Melinda Gates increase other people’s donations to fund public goods? by Karlan and List Challenge Grants and Matching Gifts from Philanthropy Works Our…

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  • #66 | Listener Stories: On the Frontlines of Fundraising

    #66 | Listener Stories: On the Frontlines of Fundraising We have stories that inspire, enrage, or just make you cringe. Special thanks to all the listeners who sent in their fundraising stories! Our Sponsors

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