Podcasts by Fundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary Valloni

Episode 117 - What Breaks Your Heart and How Can You Use That to Raise Funds from 2019-06-10T04:30

Today we may get a bit emotional, but as you know emotions are important especially when raising funds for your cause. 

In this episod...

Episode 116 | How to Address the Elephant in the Room and Master Your Marketing with Mike Kim from 2019-05-27T04:30

Marketing expert, Mike Kim, joins the show to address what’s working and what’s not in nonprofit marketing.

Find out why you need to address the elephant in the room and how to d...

Episode 115 | The #1 Thing Holding You Back From Growth from 2019-05-26T23:04:40

Some of us have an easier time than others, but the same thing holds us all back from growth and it comes back to…TRUST.

It’s for good reason that our guard goes up especially if...

Episode 114 | How to Create a Winning Sponsorship Packet from 2019-04-29T04:30

It is common to assume that our potential donors know exactly how they can give and serve our causes. But could you imagine if you walked into a restaurant, sat down at a table, and the waiter o...

Episode 113 - Is Cold-Calling a Good Idea? from 2019-04-15T04:30

Most nonprofit and ministry leaders are determined to fund their mission and often wonder if they are doing everything they possibly can to raise funds, which leads to the question…”Is cold-call...

Episode 112 | How to Use Your Strengths to Fundraise from 2019-04-08T04:30

In today’s episode we jump in and look at how we’re uniquely equipped to raise funds using our specific strengths. 

We talk through th...

Episode 111 | The 3 Nonprofit Lies That Need to Die from 2019-04-01T04:30

In this episode, I can’t help but go after the lies that our charities are believing. 

The three lies that need to die include: Listen

Episode 110 | 7 Steps to Sustainability from 2019-03-18T04:30

In this episode we dig deep into “The Donor’s Journey.” This is the path that every donor, volunteer and staff goes through when they decide whether to link arms with your cause and align themse...

Episode 109 | 3 Reasons Why It’s Hard to Motivate Board Members to Fundraise from 2019-03-11T04:30

In this episode we not only talk through the three reasons why it’s hard to motivate your board members (or advisory group), but we also dig in and talk through what you can do to turn things ar...

Episode 108 | What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There from 2019-03-04T05:30

“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” -Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company

At 15 years old, Ford left home to become an ...

Episode 107 | How to Get Your Message Heard with Michael Hudson from 2019-02-25T05:30

Today’s interview is with Dr. Michael Hudson - a speaker, coach, and “idea-junkie” - who wants to help leaders do work that truly matters.

During our time together Michael shares...

Episode 106 | The 4 Things You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Say from 2019-02-18T05:30

There are a lot of things that we may be afraid to say, but these are the four we shouldn’t shy away from:

1. “I Don’t Know”

2. “I Made a Mistake”

3. “I Need Help”<...

Episode 105 | Begin with the End in Mind from 2019-02-11T15:54:13

What do you really want?

Today’s episode will challenge you to 1.) give your vision language, 2.) use your imagination to mentally create your vision, and 3.) build the plan that will phy...

Episode 104 | How to Recharge Your Batteries When You Feel Burnt Out from 2019-02-04T05:30

We’ve all been there where we feel so exhausted and overwhelmed that something has to change. Burnout is often caused by overwork or stress so to recharge our batteries we need to make time to u...

Episode 103 | How to Get Corporate Sponsors to Call You with Bridgett Myers from 2019-01-28T05:30

Bridgett Myers is the Chief Development Officer at FosterAdopt Connect (and Mary’s former boss). Bridgett assumed the new role in January 2018 after serving in executive leadership with the Amer...

Episode 102 | How Should Fundraising Really Work with Jason Lewis from 2019-01-21T05:30

Today’s episode features CFRE and AFP Master Trainer, Jason Lewis. Known for his willingness to question deeply engrained beliefs and assumptions of how effective fundraising really works, Jason...

Episode 101 | The 3 BIG Takeaways From The Past 100 Episodes of The Show from 2019-01-14T05:30

After 100 episodes, I’m more committed than ever to your success. In this episode I share my three big takeaways from the past 100 episodes including:

1. I started this podcast w...

Episode 100 | The #1 Thing Holding You Back From Fulfilling Your 2019 Goals from 2018-12-27T05:30

Today’s episode is the last episode of 2018 and the last episode before a new name change for 2019! Catch the #1 thing holding you back and we’ll talk through the 20 things successful people do ...

Episode 99 | The 5 Things Charities Are Doing Really Well from 2018-12-17T05:30

Instead of focusing on what doesn’t work, let’s talk about what is working! On today’s episode, we talk through 5 things that charities are doing really well this holiday season. We reflect back...

Episode 98 | The 3 Questions You Should Ask Before You Do Anything from 2018-12-10T05:30

On today’s podcast we take a trip down memory lane and we look at all the things we’ve wanted. What have you always wanted? Do you want to start a new fundraiser? Build that new building? Pay of...

Episode 97 | The 3 S’s to Fund and Fuel your growth in 2019 with Wealth Advisor, Laura Waller from 2018-12-03T05:30

Today’s guest is wealth advisor, Laura Waller, with P3 Life Builders where she focuses on helping for profit and nonprofit leaders to live a life of Purpose, Power, and Prosperity.

Episode 96 | 10 Ways to Give and Not Take on Giving Tuesday from 2018-11-26T05:30

A common mistake made on Giving Tuesday is to tell people “It’s Giving Tuesday!” and then ask for their money. Instead of going that route this year, let’s consider giving and not taking by doin...

Episode 95 | 25 Ways to Thank Your Donors So They Keep Coming Back from 2018-11-19T05:30

“Opportunities, relationships, even money flowed my way when I learned to be grateful no matter what happened in my life.” — Oprah Winfrey 

“When you are grateful, fear disappear...

Episode 94 - Part 2: A Deeper Look at the Enneagram and Money from 2018-11-12T15:32:12

On this week’s show we continue the conversation on the Enneagram where we break down each number by money strengths, weaknesses and advice given by people of the same number.

Th...

Episode 93 | The Personality Test That Everyone is Talking About from 2018-11-05T05:30

The personality test that everyone is talking about is the Enneagram, which is Greek for the number nine. 

The Enneagram is broken dow...

Episode 92 | How To Turn Grief Into Hope With Laura Diehl from 2018-10-29T03:27:52

After the death of her daughter, Laura’s life turned upside down. Through the grief, she realized that she wasn’t alone and it later became the start to her charity, Grieving Parents Sharing Hop...

Episode 91 | The 6 Basic Emotions That Impact Your Life And Work from 2018-10-22T04:30

On today’s episode we talk through the 6 Basic Emotions and how you can use emotion to reach your 90-Day Challenge Goal and bring in more donations to your cause.Listen

Episode 90 | The Single Most Important Office Supply You Need from 2018-10-15T04:30

As you work on your 90-Day Challenge goals, this one office supply could be the difference between reaching or not reaching your goals.

Take action and complete this week’s exerc...

Episode 89 | Take the Year-End 90-Day Challenge from 2018-10-01T04:30

We’re just 90 days away from the end of the 2018 calendar year and the largest giving season of the year!

Join us as we take the 90-Day Challenge!

Write down your...

Episode 88 | How Your Relationship with Money Can Sabotage or Create Your Success from 2018-09-24T04:30

Your personal feelings around money does make a difference in the donations you bring in. Take some time to evaluate how you handle money personally and professionally and ask yourself the follo...

Episode 87 | How to Handle the Ups and Downs of Fundraising from 2018-09-17T04:30

Every year we experience the four season of winter, spring, summer and fall. Without a doubt spring always follows winter and an up always follows a down. In today’s episode we walk through each...

Episode 86 | How To Turn Busyness Into Productivity from 2018-09-10T04:30

Is it even possible to take back the hours in your day and actually say “NO”? 

YES! 

Episode 85 | Why Rest Is Essential to Your Work from 2018-09-03T04:30

In the United States, we celebrate Labor Day and many of us will take the day off to enjoy time with family and friends. As we gear up for a busy end-of-the-year season it’s important that we re...

Episode 84 | How to Become an Unshakeable Optimist from 2018-08-27T04:30

Is it possible to be FOR optimism? On today’s episode we address the following 10 ways to become an unshakeable optimist.

1. Be grateful.  Listen

Episode 83 | The Power of Being For Something and Not Against It from 2018-08-20T04:30

“I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.” - Mother Teresa

Episode 82 | 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get What You Really Want from 2018-08-13T04:30

What you do with your life is your choice. You choose to do the work you do. You choose to have the relationships in your life. You choose how much money you make. You choose.

If...

Episode 81 | How to Stop Procrastinating in 5 Seconds from 2018-08-06T04:30

Procrastination can take hold of nearly every area of your life—writing a thank you letter, picking up the phone, doing the dishes and so much more. <...

Episode 80 | What Your Donors Are Saying About You Behind Your Back from 2018-07-30T04:30

In this episode we talk about the top three things your donors are saying behind your back, which explains why your donors may be unhappy with you and leave. We talk through what those are and w...

Episode 79 | How to Handle Anxiety When Putting On a Fundraiser from 2018-07-23T04:30

Anxiety may be one of, if not the worst, enemy of a fundraiser. In this episode we talk through the 4 tips to manage the anxiety and stress of an upcoming fundraising event, how to take care of ...

Episode 78 - How to Avoid Being Lonely at the Top from 2018-07-16T04:30

Join me as we take a trip down memory lane. In this episode, I share why I do the work that I do and why this podcast exists. You also get to be the first to hear about my next project. Space is...

Episode 77 | Persuasion Part 6: How to Use Scarcity to Fund Your Operations Budget from 2018-07-09T04:09:14

This is the final part of our 6-part series on persuasion and we’re talking about scarcity. Are you tired of pushing projects to get people excited about your cause? Well, this week’s persuasion...

Episode 76 | Persuasion Part 5: How to Become the Leader Others Want to Follow from 2018-07-02T04:30

This is part 5 of our 6-part series on persuasion. This fifth part focuses on authority. People defer to experts and to those in positions of authority. We all want to know “Who’s in charge?”. Listen

Episode 75 | Persuasion Part 4: Why Written and Verbal Commitments are a Must from 2018-06-25T04:30

This is part 4 of our 6-part series on persuasion. This fourth part focuses on commitment and consistency. People want to be consistent. If they make a public commitment to give, there is a good...

Episode 74 | Persuasion Part 3: How to Use Peer Pressure for Good from 2018-06-18T14:21:48

This is part 3 of a 6-part series on persuasion. This third part focuses on social proof and how people will do what they see others doing. Find out how you can use peer pressure to increase don...

Episode 73 | Persuasion Part 2: How Kindness Can Increase Donations from 2018-06-11T04:30

This is part 2 of a 6 part series on persuasion. This second part focuses on reciprocity. Listen in to hear how your donors and your cause can receive mutual benefit from partnering together. Listen

Episode 72 | The 5 Things You Can Do to Get People to Like You from 2018-06-04T04:30

This is part 1 of a 6 part series on persuasion. The first of the six focuses on our ability to be likable. Listen in to hear the 5 things we all need to do to attract more people to us so and t...

Episode 71 | How to Increase Volunteer Commitment by Threatening to Fire Them - An Interview With MS Society Volunteer, Tanya Nordhaus from 2018-05-29T03:20:54

Tanya is a longtime volunteer and supporter of the MS Society, but after years of volunteering her role drastically changed when she was almost fired from her volunteer role.Listen

Episode 70 | The #1 Skill of Our Times from 2018-05-21T04:30

How long can you do one thing, and just one thing, before you get pulled away by something else of equal (but probably less) importance? 

Episode 69 | 6 Life-Lessons We Can Learn From Mother Teresa from 2018-05-14T04:30

One of the most admired women of all time is Mother Teresa (Saint Teresa of Calcutta). Known for her charitable work she has inspired nonprofit leaders for decades. In this episode we talk about...

Episode 68 | How to Serve and Not Sell from 2018-05-07T17:35:33

It’s easy to slip into trying to sell your cause to a potential donor if every dollar matters. If you are desperate for donations you’ll do whatever it takes to bring in the dollars including se...

Episode 67 | The Top 3 Nonprofit Killers from 2018-04-30T04:30

Most nonprofit organizations start because of a great need, but nearly 50% can’t keep up with the demand. 

On today’s episode we talk ...

Episode 66 | 3 Ways to Effectively Use Social Media to Promote Your Cause from 2018-04-23T04:30

Authenticity is one of the primary concerns for nonprofit leaders, but all you have to do is be you. No one expects you to be anything else. Remember social media is just a tool in your tool bel...

Episode 65 | The 4 People You Need in Your Life from 2018-04-16T04:30

There is no doubt that we all need to surround ourselves with people who “get” us and that starts with these four people. 

1. Coach - a...

Episode 64 | How Much Money Is Enough to Fulfill Your Mission from 2018-04-09T15:26:06

Often times we spend our time focused on the dollars we want to bring in for our cause, but we don’t spend time figuring out what it will actually take to fulfill our mission. If freedom is what...

Episode 63 | Who Do You Need to Become to Be the Leader You Want to Be from 2018-04-02T20:02:59

“To achieve something you have never achieved before you must become someone you have never been.” – Les Brown

We’re all faced with trying to fig...

Episode 62 | How to Overcome the 4 Obstacles to Change from 2018-03-26T04:30

Change is hard. If it were easy we’d all be walking around with fully funded retirement accounts and six-pack abs. Because we know it’s hard, we just need to know what obstacles to ov...

Episode 61 | How to End the Lack and Scarcity Mindset from 2018-03-19T04:30

When did we decide that our nonprofits deserved less and that we needed handouts from the community? It’s time to change the way we think so we can actually fulfill our mission. On to...

Episode 60 | How to Enjoy Rejection from 2018-03-12T14:05:09

Is it possible to have the same excitement knocking on door #1 as door #101 when people say no after no after no? The answer is YES and it’s possible to enjoy the rejection along the ...

Episode 59 | Why it Feels Like People are Dodging You from 2018-03-05T05:30

There’s usually two reasons why it feels like someone is dodging you, either 1.) they are or 2.) it’s all in your head. If you find yourself following up with potential donors over an...

Episode 58 | The Key to Getting More Face-to-Face Meetings from 2018-02-26T05:30

No one wants so sit through a painful fundraising pitch, so why would we ask our potential donors to say yes to that? Instead, let’s ask them for their valuable advice and then do wha...

Episode 57 | 8 Things Every Nonprofit Leader Can Learn From the 2018 Olympic Athletes from 2018-02-19T05:30

The Winter Olympics are in full swing in Pyeongchang, South Korea bringing together the best athletes from around the world. As the media interviews these athletes, we continue to see...

Episode 56 | How to Avoid Burnout and Take Back Control of Your Life from 2018-02-12T05:30

Many of us forget that our nonprofit is ineffective if our leaders are overworked, exhausted and burnt out. Your cause is only as good as your leadership, so this episode focuses on h...

Episode 55 | 5 Things You Can Do To Attract More Donors from 2018-02-05T05:30

As you seek to raise more funds for your cause, the most important piece to the puzzle is having enough donors to fulfill every need that comes up. This means we need to ensure we can...

Episode 54 | Do Mass Mailings Still Work? from 2018-01-29T05:30

It is 2018 and we are seeing less and less print mail in our mailbox these days, but does that mean that our nonprofits should stop sending out mailings as well? The answer is NO. Mass mailings ...

Episode 53 | How to Overcome the Pressure to Succeed from 2018-01-22T05:30

Find out the two most critical ways to overcome the pressure to succeed. Mary shares how to take it easy on yourself as you focus on your ability to turn any stressful situation around. Often ou...

Episode 52 | The #1 Thing You Should Do Before Hosting a Fundraising Event from 2018-01-15T05:30

Nonprofit and ministry leaders often jump into fundraising events before doing this one thing and that’s attending other events. How do you know how to put on a great fundraising event if you’ve...

Episode 51 | How to Identify and Secure Your Ideal Donor from 2018-01-08T05:30

Who is your ideal donor? What do they do and why would they like you? We address these questions and more in this episode. Do you find that you are running out of prospects? Identify how to crea...

Episode 50 | How to Start the New Year with a New Attitude from 2018-01-01T07:13:13

It’s a new year and with the new year, you may need a new attitude to match! Today’s episode is about how to free yourself from the negativity, how to be a giver, and how to do more of what work...

Episode 49 | The Top 5 Happiness Quotes from Buddy The Elf from 2017-12-18T05:30

One of the most popular Christmas movies of all time is Elf, featuring Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel. Check out this episode for the top 5 happiness quotes from the movie and how they relate ...

Episode 48 | What 4 Questions Do You Need to Ask Yourself This Time of Year? from 2017-12-11T05:30

With only a few weeks left in the calendar year, I wanted to share with you the questions you need to ask yourself. Find out what needs to stay and what needs to go as we wrap up 2017 and head i...

Episode 47 | 7 Things To Do When You Feel Totally Overwhelmed from 2017-12-04T05:30

It’s December, which means it’s the most wonderful time of the year and the most stressful as well! If you are feeling totally overwhelmed here’s the 7 things you should do today. Don’t let your...

Episode 46 | 3 Last-Minute Tips to Make the Most of #GivingTuesday from 2017-11-27T05:30

Tuesday, November 28th is #GivingTuesday and we’re gearing up for the biggest nonprofit holiday of the year. Listen in to find out what 3 things you must do to make the most out of #GivingTuesda...

Episode 45 | Part 7:  Let’s Go Make A Difference from 2017-11-20T05:30

This is our seventh episode in our 7-part series on “What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?” This seventh step is all about making a difference and celebrating your success. This is w...

Episode 44 | Part 6:  How Do I Organize My Ask from 2017-11-13T05:30

This is the sixth episode in our 7-part series on “What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?” This sixth step is centered around how to organize your ask. We talk through how fundraising...

Episode 43 | Part 5:  How do I Deploy My Team from 2017-11-06T05:30

This is the fifth episode in our 7-part series on “What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?” This fifth step is centered around how to deploy your team. Learn how to create a strong sta...

Episode 42 | Part 4:  How do I Enhance My Brand from 2017-10-30T04:30

This is the fourth episode in our 7-part series on “What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?” This fourth step is centered around how to enhance your brand. Learn how to create a person...

Episode 41 | Part 3:  How Do I Enlist My Team from 2017-10-23T04:30

This is the third episode in our 7-part series on “What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?” This third step is centered around how to enlist your team. Learn how to find and recruit yo...

Episode 40 | Part 2:  How Do I Run My Research from 2017-10-16T04:30

This is the second episode in our 7-part series on “What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?” This second step is centered around how to run your research to understand your allies, com...

Episode 39 - Part 1:  How Do I Focus My Vision from 2017-10-09T04:30

This is the first episode in our 7-part series on “What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?” This first step is centered around how to focus your vision to attain maximum clarity so you...

Episode 38 - What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It? from 2017-10-02T04:30

Mary kicks off a 7-part series on the 7 Steps to Fundraising Freedom. This episode is an overview of what is to come with a breakdown of each step and what she’ll be unpacking over the next seve...

Episode 37 | How the 80/20 Rule Could Change Your Fundraising from 2017-09-25T04:30

The 80/20 Rule, commonly called the Pareto principle, states how 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. This principle can be a great tool in our tool belt as we tackle our fundraising ...

Episode 36 | 5 Ways to Know if You Have a Good Idea from 2017-09-18T04:30

Sometimes ideas resonate and sometimes they don’t. So, how do you know when you have a good idea you should implement? Mary shares the 5 ways to know and the next steps to ensure your team all m...

Episode 35 | How to Show Up, Filled Up to Every Ask from 2017-09-11T04:30

Most people show up to opportunities and experiences in their life with an empty cup. They show up looking for others to serve them. They make decisions based on what’s in it for them and not wh...

Episode 34 | How to Fundraise in the Midst of a Disaster like Hurricane Harvey from 2017-09-05T00:25:18

Find out what to do when a disaster strikes and you still have funds to raise. How do you and your organize move forward without taking a major loss? 

Join us Friday, September 8...

Episode 33 | The 10 Differences Between Busy and Productive People from 2017-08-28T04:30

1.Busy people are hard workers. Productive people are smart workers.

2.Busy people look like they have a mission. Productive people have a mission. 

3.Busy people are fixated on ta...

Episode 32 | How to Turn Fundraising Anxiety Into Fundraising Excitement from 2017-08-21T03:33:08

Are you willing to shut down the negativity and focus 100% on the positive? As a fundraiser, you are in full control of your mindset. What if you looked at every ask as an opportunity. On this e...

Episode 31 | How One Donor Can Unlock the Door to Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands of New Donors from 2017-08-14T04:30

In this episode, Mary shows you how to reach out to your ideal donor, ask the right questions, and get the exact verbiage you need to attract future donors to your cause. Learn how to create you...

Episode 30 | How Your Personality Type Plays An Important Role In Your Fundraising from 2017-08-07T15:10:28

Mary dives into the DISC model to discuss how to use your personality type to your advantage and how to surround yourself with the right people to build out your fundraising team. Using the DISC...

Episode 29 | What To Do When Donations Come With Strings Attached? from 2017-07-31T04:30

What options do you have when your donors become hard to please? Learn how to avoid getting yourself into   the position and what to do once your there. This episode addresses the reality around...

Episode 28 | An Interview With Karl Meisterheim, Owner of SupportGoal from 2017-07-24T04:30

How would it feel to know at a glance the status of your fundraising and whether you or your charity will be getting paid this month? This episode is a behind the scenes interview with the owner...

Episode 27 | 3 Ways To Achieve That Big Goal from 2017-07-17T04:30

Whatever that BIG goal is in your life there are only three ways to go after it.

Do you…

0.Go it alone

0.Hire a coach

0.Recruit a team

Mary s...

Episode 26 | How to Know When It’s Time to Remove a Donor From Your Prospect List from 2017-07-10T14:24:43

We all have those prospect names that remain on our list for weeks, months and sometimes years. The question we often ask is, “When do I remove them from my list?” On this episode we drill down ...

Episode 25 | How To Remain Authentic When Raising Funds from 2017-07-03T04:30

It’s too easy to create this fundraising character that isn’t really authentically you. You don’t have to chance who you are just because you have funds to raise. In this episode you’ll learn th...

Episode 24 | How Much Should I Ask For? from 2017-06-26T04:30

The #1 question all fundraisers ask is “How much should I ask for?” Do you ever wonder if you ask for too much you may insult your potential donor or if you ask for too little that could be a di...

Episode 23 | Are Men Superior Fundraisers or Are Women? from 2017-06-19T04:30

Who does it best? We all want to know, are we at an advantage or disadvantage. Mary also addresses the emotional maturity that comes with being a fundraiser. 

Are you a fundraise...

Episode 22 | How to Mobilize Your Donors to Spread Your Message from 2017-06-12T04:30

It’s one thing to have a donor, but it’s another thing for that donor to advocate on your behalf. Mary shows you how to motivate your donors to share your message and share it better than you. H...

Episode 21 | How To Create a Burning Desire To Reach Your Fundraising Goal from 2017-06-05T04:30

Get the 6 steps you need to create a burning desire and reach your fundraising goal. This episode is based off of Napolean Hill’s book, Think and Grow Rich.

To receive a FREE download of ...

Episode 20 | 6 Common ROOKIE Fundraising Mistakes from 2017-05-29T04:30

Mary shares the mistakes we all want to avoid when it comes to fundraising. Why not make a few tweaks to increase and sustain those donations and donors for years to come.

Episode 19 | How To Be Socially Savvy and NOT Socially Spammy from 2017-05-22T04:30

Your cause is worth so much more than a multi-level marketing product, so don’t follow their lead if you want to be socially savvy. Learn how to be your true, authentic self and still connect po...

Episode 18 | How Women Are Driving Donations from 2017-05-15T14:47:52

In honor of Mother’s Day, this episode highlights how important women are to the donations you receive. How are you engaging them into your organization and what changes can you make to...

Episode 17 | Why You Need a Campaign Chair? from 2017-05-08T04:30

Great success comes from great leadership. Some nonprofit staff believe they can raise funds alone without volunteer leadership not knowing that this is a bad plan. Learn how a lead vol...

Episode 16 | How To Turn Your Newsletter Into Cash from 2017-05-01T04:30

Create value in every newsletter and learn how to effectively share your message, highlight your donors, and stay on brand while doing it.

Episode 15 | Why People Will Give to Your Cause and Not to Others from 2017-04-24T04:30

Mary shares what 3 things you need in order for people to give to your cause. She breaks it down for you so you know exactly what to do so you can bring more donors in who won’t stop giving.

Episode 14 | How to do life with your future donors from 2017-04-17T04:30

If you are dealing with donor fatigue or donor burnout, Mary shares how to avoid burnout altogether and if burnout has set in how to turn those relationships around. Learn how to ask fo...

Episode 13 | How to Take a Childlike Approach to Create Greater Impact from 2017-04-10T04:30

A few lessons learned after spending 24 hours with a 6-year-old.

Episode 12 | How Can Your Nonprofit Get More Media Awareness? from 2017-04-03T04:30

Mary interviews communications advisor, Joel Kessel, who has been working with the media for nearly 25 years. He shares not only his expertise in the field of communications, but also his experi...

Episode 11 | 5 Stories That Could Make or Break Your Cause from 2017-03-27T04:30

Learn how to modify and share your story in a way that resonates with your audience and find out how you can turn those stories into more volunteers and more donors for your cause.

Episode 10 | What Do You Say When You Make The Ask? from 2017-03-20T04:30

Have you been asking for donations, but feel uncomfortable doing it? Here’s how to get to the point to best present your need in print, media, over the phone, and in person.

Episode 9 | Do I Need an Event to Raise Money? from 2017-03-13T04:30

Mary shares the pros and cons to fundraising through an event and how you can create urgency around a non-event fundraiser.

Episode 8 | How to Fund Your Mission with a Coach from 2017-03-06T05:30

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries Campus Director, Stephen MacDonald, shares his journey of going from poverty to fully funded with the help of a fundraising coach.

Episode 7 | Why 7 should be your favorite number from 2017-02-27T05:30

Mary shares why 7 is her favorite number and why it should be yours too!

Episode 6 | Why Donors Give from 2017-02-20T04:00

Mary asks Fortune 500 executive spouse, Colette Young, why she and her husband give and what you can do to recruit someone like her to your cause.

Episode 5 | Finding the Right Partnerships from 2017-02-13T16:36

Mary shares her best and worst partnership experiences and gives you tips to finding the right partnership for you and your cause.

Episode 4 | Partnerships from 2017-02-06T14:14:10

Knights of Heroes founder, Eric Eaton, shares how he partners with individuals and corporations to fund their mission.

Episode 3 | Where Do I Start? from 2017-01-30T16:32:14

How can YOU influence the size of your future donations by the decisions you make today?

Episode 2 | Confidence from 2017-01-24T00:04:57

How confidence and clarity transformed the fundraising efforts for nonprofit leaders, Rob and Nichole Plaster.

Episode 1 | Freedom from 2017-01-16T01:18:58

What if we could change the world with just one volunteer and one dollar?