The Fundraising Talent Podcast
Business:Non-Profit
Sam was our guest on the podcast a year ago, and at the time he was navigating the uncertainty of the pandemic combined with unemployment and the recent loss of some friends. The conversation we had was about the notion that fundraising is about listening to stories rather than telling them. I recall thinking then as I listened to his story that, despite the set-backs, Sam was a talented individual with a knack for fundraising and that it would just be a matter of time before he would find himself on top again.
My assumptions were correct; and Sam, just like a lot of fundraisers, has made a strong and positive recovery from what has been a difficult year for all of us. I have always found this to be case with fundraisers; despite the ups and downs of what can be very misunderstood and under-appreciated work, fundraisers have a tendency to bounce back very quickly. What was most telling about today’s conversation was that, in the midst of the last year, Sam’s confidence as a fundraiser has grown and his commitment to the fundraising community is even stronger. Sam is a great example of a fundraiser whose resolve to be successful in this work will benefit his employers for many years to come.
As always, we are grateful to our friends at CueBack for sponsoring The Fundraising Talent Podcast. And, if you’re interested in having some assistance with hiring a talented fundraiser, let’s arrange a call. Email me here.
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Are fundraisers becoming more discerning about where they can thrive?
Are nonprofit leaders designing resilience into their organizations?
What effect will the FTX Bankman-Fried fiasco have on fundraising?
Are fundraisers creating better roles for their donors to play?
Why are nonprofits afraid of their own obsolescence?
How does unseen diversity impact a fundraiser’s journey?
What if the gift economy informed more of our fundraising practices?
Should fundraisers let their board members off the hook?
Conversation w/ the editors of Collecting Courage: Part Two
Conversation w/ the editors of Collecting Courage: Part One
Are nonprofits underestimating the value they afford their corporate sponsors?
Can fundraising learn how to have higher expectations of relationships?
Are donors deliberately hoarding money in donor-advised funds?
How can fundraisers improve their outcomes by embracing the obvious?
Will the next generation of non-profiteers go about fundraising differently?
How can fundraisers ensure their organizations more than transactions?
Do our board recruitment strategies align with our DEI aspirations?
What if more nonprofits accurately reflected the communities they serve?
Does fundraising have a bad case of shiny new toy syndrome?
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