The Fundraising Talent Podcast
Business:Non-Profit
I am always grateful to our guests on The Fundraising Talent Podcast because sometimes they help me make sense of some of the ideas that are rolling around in my head. I, like many of you, am trying to reconcile what’s happening on the other side of the planet with the challenges of everyday life at home. Today, I asked Debra whether the unfolding tragedy in Ukraine was an opportunity for fundraising to live up to its potential and whether there will be things that play out in the weeks and months ahead that we will need to understand on a more existential level.
Before we dived deep into these questions, Debra introduced herself as someone who found her way into fundraising because she was “tired of selling high priced shoes to women who should know better.” Now, after having tried to retire, she finds herself in the trenches trying to help charities discover a bold, brave way of funding whatever it is they set out to do in the world.
Evidently, Debra and I prefer see fundraising through what is known as the symbolic lens. This is where we see the opportunity to nurture generosity, connectivity, and meaning. Debra wants us to understand that the meaning of what we’re doing can easily get lost in the tactics. She wants us to see ourselves as being more than master technicians who can ensure the most impressive outcomes from an appeal letter or our next special event. Debra insists that truly generous people don’t need their names out on the sides of buildings. At its best, fundraising should afford us an opportunity to stand alongside the people of Ukraine helping to feed and care for children in the midst of a war zone.
As always, we are especially grateful to our friends at CueBack for sponsoring The Fundraising Talent Podcast. If you’d like to learn more about hosting the Responsive Fundraising roadshow in your local community, email mefor more information. And, if you’d like to download Responsive’s latest edition of Carefully & Critically, just click here.
#106 | Do nonproft leaders have enough margin for mentoring younger talent?
#105 | Have nonprofit leaders been taught how to have difficult conversations?
#104 | Are leaders aware of the dynamics at play in a conversation?
#103 | How can nonprofits better prepare founders for letting go?
#102 | Are nonprofits playing games with our career aspirations?
#101 | Will you encourage your children to pursue a career in nonprofits?
#100 | How can a shared purpose become the bridge between the generations?
#99 | Are we in denial about inevitable leadership changes in our sector?
#98 | Is fundraising an ideal career path for me after graduation?
#97 | How can fundraising professionals better manage the expectations of boards and bosses?
#96 | How responsive will fundraising have to be in light of the changing face of philanthropy?
#95 | Are nonprofits ready for the next generation of employees and volunteers?
#94 | Will the emerging generation of fundraising professionals be better supervisors?
#93 | Should fundraising professionals take responsibility for their own professional development?
#92 | Could fundraising benefit from having fewer experts and more coaches?
#91 | How much of a stake in the mission are nonprofits willing to give their donors?
#90 | Why is the job search so exhausting for fundraising professionals?
#89 | What would happen if we flipped the fundraising conference on its head?
#88 | How can we better incorporate program and admin staff into our fundraising efforts?
#87 | How can fundraising professionals build bridges between the generations?
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The emPOWERed Half Hour
Social Dallas Podcast
Change Church Podcast
Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon
Delivering Solidarity
System Catalysts