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NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange

NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange

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Join the experts at IPM Advancement for discussion and insights into nonprofit fundraising, membership, advocacy and more. Each show covers a different aspect of advancement, with topics ranging from annual giving to capital campaigns and everything in between.©2026 IPM Advancement Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • Ethical AI for Fundraisers: Best Practices That Safeguard Donor Trust (with Josh Gryniewicz)

    Ethical AI for Fundraisers: Best Practices That Safeguard Donor Trust (with Josh Gryniewicz)
    Apr 14 2026
    When resource‑strapped nonprofits lean too heavily on AI to generate appeals and donor communications, they risk trading away long‑term donor trust for short‑term efficiency. In today's episode, Russ Phaneuf and narrative strategist Josh Gryniewicz explore best practices for using AI in fundraising while avoiding ethical pitfalls. Tune in to learn how to set practical guardrails around AI use, update storytelling practices to respect your constituents, avoid "AI sameness" that weakens your messaging, and operationalize "the human touch" so your fundraising remains both effective and trustworthy. Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional Resources [NPFX] How a $10M Mindset Can Break the "Who You Know" Funding Barrier https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/how-a-10m-mindset-can-break-the-who-you-know-funding-barrier [NPFX] Leveraging AI as Your Nonprofit Thought Partner https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/leveraging-ai-as-your-nonprofit-thought-partner [NPFX] AI Tools for Grant Writing, Prospecting, and More https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/ai-tools-for-grant-writing-prospecting-and-more Guest Josh Gryniewicz is the founder and Chief Narrative Strategist at Odd Duck, a storytelling-for-social-change creative consultancy focused on impact-driven organizations. Josh is the co-author of the award-winning national bestseller, Interrupting Violence. For over a decade, he has worked in nonprofit communication. In 2018, he founded Odd Duck to combine his passions for storytelling and social change. The agency's Navigating Misinformation for Community Health framework has been shared with over a thousand community health organizations. Odd Duck has worked with nearly a hundred change-making organizations and advised hundreds more, including the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the Harvard School of Public Health, and the White House. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgryniewicz/ https://oddduck.io/ https://www.interruptingviolence.com/ Host Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics. https://www.linkedin.com/in/russphaneuf/ https://www.ipmadvancement.com/ Connect with NPFX LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/npfx/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/npfxpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/npfx_podcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ipmadvancement
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  • Grounded Leadership: From Operational Chaos to Strategic Consistency (with Melissa Cowley Wolf and Daniela Bryan)

    Grounded Leadership: From Operational Chaos to Strategic Consistency (with Melissa Cowley Wolf and Daniela Bryan)
    Mar 24 2026
    Many nonprofit leaders today feel lost in the weeds. They're stuck reacting, caught between expectations from donors and demands from the board to do more with less. When everything feels urgent, leaders lose focus, putting organizational stability and donor trust at risk. In today's episode, Melissa Cowley Wolf interviews Daniela Bryan about grounded leadership — why it matters now more than ever, why leadership development is no longer optional, and how consistency can be a leader's greatest advantage. If you're an overwhelmed nonprofit leader (or team member who supports one), tune in for practical insights on building a leadership culture that strengthens your fundraising and better prepares your organization for the future. Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional Resources [NPFX] Rethinking How We Do Good: What We Can Learn from This Funding Crisis https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/rethinking-how-we-do-good-what-we-can-learn-from-this-funding-crisis [NPFX] The Intersection of Organizational Wellness and Impact https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/the-intersection-of-organizational-wellness-and-impact [NPFX] The Future of Museums: A Crisis of Relevance https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/the-future-of-museums-a-crisis-of-relevance Monterey County Gives https://www.montereycountygives.com/ Guest Daniela Bryan, Chief Vision Officer at Lonely At the Top, is an executive coach and leadership strategist who works with senior leaders in nonprofits, credit unions, and purpose-driven organizations. She helps executive teams strengthen trust, break down silos, and lead with clarity in complex environments. With decades of experience advising CEOs and boards, Daniela designs year-long leadership development journeys that blend 1:1 coaching, 360 assessments, team facilitation, and immersive offsites. Her work focuses as much on what leaders must stop doing as what they should start — an approach that sharpens judgment and strengthens culture. In addition to her advisory work, Daniela is exploring storytelling and visual art as powerful tools for leadership reflection and reinvention. Her coaching results in conscious, enlightened leaders who care about what difference they make in the world while positively impacting the bottom line. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbcoach/ https://lonelyatthetop.com/ Host Melissa Cowley Wolf is a strategic advisor, executive coach, author, and speaker working at the intersection of leadership, organizational impact, and philanthropic strategy. She is the founder of MCW Projects LLC, an advisory firm focused on next-era executive development and mission-driven strategy for leaders seeking meaningful impact. With more than 20 years of experience in philanthropy, leadership coaching, and campaign strategy — including work on campaigns up to $4 billion — Melissa has partnered with leading cultural, corporate, and academic institutions, philanthropists, and changemakers. Her coaching approach integrates wellness and somatic practices to help executives build clarity, groundedness, and strategic insight in a volatile environment. Named a Global Innovator Transforming the Art Industry, Melissa also directs the Arts Funders Forum, a platform advancing private support and new financial models for the cultural sector. https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-cowley-wolf-6440a79/ https://www.mcw-projects.com/ Connect with NPFX LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/npfx/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/npfxpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/npfx_podcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ipmadvancement
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  • The Human Connection: Using Relationship-First Fundraising to Turn Donors into Partners (with Jack Padovano)

    The Human Connection: Using Relationship-First Fundraising to Turn Donors into Partners (with Jack Padovano)
    Mar 10 2026
    In an environment where many donors are overwhelmed by urgent appeals and global crises, it's easy for even the most generous supporters to disengage. However, successful organizations realize they don't need to "scream louder" to get attention; they simply need to be clearer, more human, and more intentional about their asks. In today's episode, Russ Phaneuf sits down with Jack Padovano, Board Chair of PC Project, to discuss how prioritizing relationship-first fundraising helped this small nonprofit achieve their most successful campaign ever. You'll learn how to leverage peer-to-peer outreach to turn supporters into brave advocates, why a "strategy-first" mindset simplifies fundraising, and how to enroll donors as true partners in your mission. Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional Resources [NPFX] Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Getting Started the Smart Way https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/peer-to-peer-fundraising-getting-started-the-smart-way [NPFX] Improve Donor Retention and Engagement with P2P Fundraising https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/improve-donor-retention-and-engagement-with-p2p-fundraising Guest Jack Padovano, board chair for PC Project, is an advancement and marketing strategist with over four decades of experience helping nonprofit organizations and mission-driven institutions strengthen fundraising programs and deepen donor engagement. He specializes in translating complex missions into compelling, results-driven campaigns that build lasting relationships with supporters and advance organizational priorities. Earlier in his career, Jack held senior marketing leadership roles in the direct-to-consumer sector, including positions with Sara Lee and Wolferman's, where he developed expertise in multichannel marketing, membership growth, and strategic communications. Jack also serves as a trusted advisor in nonprofit governance and strategic planning, guiding organizations on messaging, mission expansion, and long-term sustainability. Known for combining data-informed strategies with persuasive storytelling, he helps advancement teams create programs that engage donors, inspire action, and generate measurable impact. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-padovano-48bb4862/ https://www.pachyonychia.org/ Host Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics. https://www.linkedin.com/in/russphaneuf/ https://www.ipmadvancement.com/ Connect with NPFX LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/npfx/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/npfxpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/npfx_podcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ipmadvancement
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Fantastic conversation. Very informative and an enjoyable listen-in. If you’re in nonprofit world- invest your 45 minutes into this episode.

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