Podcast – The Fundraising Authority

Crowdfunding is one of the fastest growing segments of the non-profit fundraising world... as well it should be. It is a powerful way to raise more money and expand the reach of your non-profit organization.

Our guest on today’s podcast is Dana Ostomel, an expert in running successful crowdfunding campaigns. During our conversation, Dana provided some great strategies and tips for how any non-profit – including yours – can raise a significant amount through a strong crowdfunding campaign. Don’t miss this episode!

You can learn more about Dana and get more great crowdfunding tips on her site Deposit a Gift. Also, during the podcast, Dana mentioned that she’s offering Fundraising Authority Podcast listeners a free packet of materials and a free 20 minute crowdfunding coaching call. Click here to e-mail Dana and get your free goodies!

Please note that The Fundraising Authority Podcast is also available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.

Do you know the power of telling great stories? Does your non-profit use storytelling to help it raise more money and build better relationships with donors?

Our guest on today’s podcast is Vanessa Chase, an expert in non-profit storytelling. In addition to some great tips on collecting and sharing stories for your organization, Vanessa teaches us how to develop a culture of storytelling at non-profits big and small. Join us for a great conversation!

You can read more from Vanessa at her site The Storytelling Non-Profit.

Please note that The Fundraising Authority Podcast is also available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.

What do you think when you hear the words, “capital campaign?” Does that phrase send you dreaming of a new building for your organization, or perhaps the ability to hire new staff or buy new infrastructure? Or, like many fundraisers, does the idea of a capital campaign make you grind your teeth and stay up worrying at night?

Our guest on today’s podcast is none other than The Fundraising Coach himself, Marc Pitman. Marc is a veteran of dozens of successful capital campaigns, and in today’s episode he helps us learn the ins and outs of running a super-successful campaign. Get ready to raise some money!

You can read more from Marc at his website TheFundraisingCoach.com and at his hub for online fundraising training at The Non-Profit Academy.

Please note that The Fundraising Authority Podcast is also available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.

The donor cultivation funnel isn’t just for offline fundraising. Non-profits can and should be building strong relationships with their donors online (including through e-mail, social media and on their organization’s website). Great online cultivation leads to more donors, bigger gifts, and better donor relationships.

In today’s podcast, online fundraising and marketing expert John Haydon teaches us how to supercharge our online cultivation efforts and gives plenty of examples of what’s working... right now... for non-profits around the world. This episode is packed with useful, ready-to-implement information for your non-profit. Get out your pen and paper, and get ready to take some notes!

You can get more great information from John on his website, JohnHaydon.com or by connecting with him on Twitter @JohnHaydon

Please note that The Fundraising Authority Podcast is also available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about fundraising strategies and tactics. In this episode of the podcast, we take a look at five of the most common fundraising myths to see why they’re wrong and get tips on the right way to raise more money.

Check out all five myths, and see if your non-profit has fallen victim to them!

Note that The Fundraising Authority Podcast is also available on iTunes. To subscribe or listen via iTunes, click here.