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 accurate results across search and AI tools, to keep your story consistent before year-end. Your story deserves to be told - accurately, clearly, and...
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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 accurate results across search and AI tools, to keep your story consistent before year-end. Your story deserves to be told - accurately, clearly, and...
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 accurate results across search and AI tools, to keep your story consistent before year-end. Your story deserves to be told - accurately, clearly, and...
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 fear, and how to lead donor meetings that are grounded in curiosity, connection, and trust - not pressure or perfection. Takeaways include: Wh...
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 element of your year-end fundraising strategy. Plus, Joe shares how smaller nonprofits can use agility to their advantage, and why the simple...
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 donorsThe story shift that grabs attention fastWhat donors actually want to hearHow to make your ask land with confidenceListen in - build an appeal that works and write your strongest year-end message yet. 🗓 Want Britt to ...
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 planning tips to stop you from tripping over the 3 Don’ts of October Fundraising: Don’t keep it all in your headDon’t surprise your donorsDon’t assume it’...
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 2024 conversation with Chris Barlow of Beeline Marketing, layered with fresh insights for Giving Season 2025. Together, they explore how nonprofits ca...
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 should be the start of something bigger than a single gift. Ready to flip the script on your next Year-end event? Tune in to learn: What you...
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 top-of-mind. Learn how to craft audio check-ins, handwritten notes, and story-driven updates that spark engagement and deepen relationships. “Fun...
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 success. What you’ll learn in this episode: How to reconnect with donors after the summer slumpSimple, low-effort ways to refresh your strategySma...
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 year-end fundraising success. Discover: The biggest misconception about donation forms - and why many are holding you back.Three burnout-proof tweaks...
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 to: Strategically re-engage lapsed or quiet donors before the giving season.Key monthly actions that maximize response rates and giving momentum...
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 and itemized deductions, corporate giving floors, and university endowment taxes. Most importantly, we highlight where the opportunities lie and ho...
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 really matters. Discover how to: Recognize fundraising challenges before they turn into crisesSet the tone with your team and donors wh...
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 shares candid lessons on protecting your time, leading with intention, and asking for help, even when it feels easier to just “do it all yourself....
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 might be silently draining your nonprofit’s capacity and resourcesHow to strategically pause or stop programs without backlashWhy evolvin...
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 your organization for a powerhouse fall season. You’ll discover how to: Create simple video notes to unlock new levels of donor lo...
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 impactUnlock fresh revenue streamsAdvocate strategically with a nonpartisan focusCement compliance as a growth driverReady to future-proof your nonprofit? Hit play and get the edge you need to tur...
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 premiere, Jena sits down with Raj Hegde, SVP of Growth & Marketing at Donorbox, to break down how AI is quietly reshaping donor behavior, and what ...
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 Gauri to talk grant application techniques that save time and increase your chances of success. Whether your organization is just getting starte...
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 now? This week, we’re taking a moment to breathe and break down the tools, tactics, and mindset shifts that are actually helping nonprofits right n...
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 accurate results across search and AI tools, to keep your story consistent before year-end. Your story deserves to be told - accurately, clearly, and...
