Episodios

  • Episode 227: The Psychology of Timing - When to Make the Ask and How to Know

    Episode 227: The Psychology of Timing - When to Make the Ask and How to Know
    Apr 29 2025
    1.Timing is everything — especially when it comes to making a major gift ask. In this episode, Randall explores the psychology behind donor readiness, uncovering the emotional and strategic signals that reveal the right moment to solicit transformational gifts. Learn the four critical feelings every donor must experience and the key questions to evaluate before making your move. If you want to master the art of asking at the perfect time, this episode is a must-listen.
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    23 m
  • Episode 226: Ethical Considerations in Donor Influence and Recognition

    Episode 226: Ethical Considerations in Donor Influence and Recognition
    Apr 22 2025
    In this episode, we check into the often-overlooked ethical complexities of donor recognition. Randall explores how poorly managed recognition can lead to mission drift, disproportionate acknowledgments, access inequities, problematic associations, and excessive donor involvement. With high-level donors becoming more sophisticated and competitive, nonprofits must be clear and intentional about how recognition aligns with values and long-term strategy. A thoughtful, transparent practice grounded in ethics is essential for sustainable fundraising and donor trust.
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    26 m
  • Episode 225: Creating a Systematic Feedback Loop with Donors – Post Gift

    Episode 225: Creating a Systematic Feedback Loop with Donors – Post Gift
    Apr 15 2025
    Building strong donor relationships goes beyond just securing gifts—it's about creating a meaningful feedback loop that fosters deeper, lasting connections. By listening to donors' perspectives, nonprofits can identify pain points, refine processes, and show that their voices matter. Randall also explores how this approach leads to better retention, upgraded gifts, and risk mitigation, all while building a culture of trust and genuine relationship-building.
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    24 m
  • Episode 224: Defining Strategy for a Board - The Key to Ownership and Meeting Community Need

    Episode 224: Defining Strategy for a Board - The Key to Ownership and Meeting Community Need
    Apr 8 2025
    What does it really mean for a board to be strategic—and why does it matter? In this episode, Randall breaks down how defining strategy is the key to unlocking true board ownership and aligning long-term impact with community needs. It’s not about documents or retreats—it’s about thinking ahead, asking better questions, and creating a shared vision that reshapes roles, meetings, and expectations. If your board is stuck in neutral, this might be the starting point you didn’t realize you needed.
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    22 m
  • Special Edition 18: The Great Philanthropists - Steve and Connie Ballmer

    Special Edition 18: The Great Philanthropists - Steve and Connie Ballmer
    Apr 1 2025
    What can we learn from some of the world’s most influential philanthropists? In this episode of Around with Randall, we explore the giving philosophy of Steve and Connie Ballmer—how their approach to philanthropy started at the kitchen table and evolved into a multi-billion-dollar effort to drive economic mobility. Discover how data, trust-based giving, and a deep commitment to impact shape their work, and what nonprofit leaders can take away to strengthen their own fundraising efforts.
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    19 m
  • Episode 223: Who Actually "Owns" a Non-profit and Why is that Really Important?

    Episode 223: Who Actually "Owns" a Non-profit and Why is that Really Important?
    Mar 25 2025
    Who really owns a nonprofit? Unlike for-profit businesses with clear ownership, nonprofits are technically owned by no one—but that doesn't mean responsibility is absent. In reality, the community is the true owner, and the board of directors serves as its steward. But what happens when boards become passive? CEOs can gain too much control, leading to governance failures, weakened oversight, and long-term risks for the organization. What makes this shift happen? What are the consequences? And—most importantly—how do you restore strong nonprofit governance? Find out more here.
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    29 m
  • Episode 222: The Data Driven Rationale for Physicians as ACTIVE Referral Agents, Faculty, Boards

    Episode 222: The Data Driven Rationale for Physicians as ACTIVE Referral Agents, Faculty, Boards
    Mar 18 2025
    Physicians play a critical role in philanthropy, particularly in health care, as trusted referral agents for grateful patient giving. This episode explores why physician engagement is essential and how their involvement leads to significantly larger gifts. While doctors shouldn't be asking for donations directly, they can recognize moments of gratitude, engage meaningfully, and transition relationships to development teams. The broader nonprofit sector can apply this approach by leveraging board members, executives, or faculty as trusted connectors. In a shifting philanthropic landscape, where fewer donors are giving but at higher amounts, mastering these relationships is vital for long-term fundraising success.
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    21 m
  • Episode 221: How to Better Deal with Donor Advised Funds - Acquisition, Communication, and Retention

    Episode 221: How to Better Deal with Donor Advised Funds - Acquisition, Communication, and Retention
    Mar 11 2025
    Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are growing rapidly, presenting both challenges and opportunities for nonprofits. While they offer donors tax advantages, investment growth, and simplified giving, they also create barriers between nonprofits and the donors themselves. To effectively engage with DAF donors, nonprofits must proactively promote DAF giving options, retrain gift officers to discuss them, and build relationships with financial advisors and community foundations. By embracing DAFs and integrating them into fundraising strategies, organizations can strengthen donor relationships and unlock new philanthropic potential. The key is adapting to this shifting landscape rather than resisting it.
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    24 m
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