The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast

I am thrilled to have Steven Shattuck on the show today! I wanted you to hear from him because he lives at the intersection of strategic data and relationship development. He really gets it, and I know he'll have lots of juicy nuggets to help us become better, even more strategic and effective fundraisers. Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts“I love Tammy and The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast” 👈 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more fundraisers — just like you — become better fundraisers, faster. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this episode or about our podcast in general.Subscribe to this podcastAlso, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!Connect with Tammy Zonker on socialYou can also connect with Tammy on Twitter and Instagram at @tammyzonker, and on LinkedIn.We can help you take your fundraising results to the next levelTo get started, learn more about joining our exclusive Fundraising Transformers community.

Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast where we’ll be talking with Matthew Morse. Matthew serves as Executive Director, leading Strategy & Programs at Creative Partnerships Australia.They bring the arts community together with individual donors and businesses to create a more vibrant, ambitious and sustainable cultural sector across Australia.Matthew has served on the executive leadership team with Creative Partnerships Australia for nearly a decadePrior to that he raised funds for the prestigious Sydney Theatre Company, and The Australian BalletHe really has his finger on the pulse of arts and culture in Australia. In our conversation today, he’ll be sharing some key insights about fundraising for the arts and cultural organizations. You DO NOT want to miss this episode. Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts“I love Tammy and The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast” 👈 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more fundraisers — just like you — become better fundraisers, faster. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this episode or about our podcast in general.Subscribe to this podcastAlso, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!Connect with Tammy Zonker on socialYou can also connect with Tammy on Twitter and Instagram at @tammyzonker, and on LinkedIn.We can help you take your fundraising results to the next levelTo get started, learn more about joining our exclusive Fundraising Transformers community.

We are delighted to have none-other than Harvey McKinnon join us today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast. I invited Harvey to the show, because he’s one of North America’s leading fundraising experts, a prolific author, and an international keynote speaker. And to help us all better understand your donor’s perspectives, and unspoken concerns and questions. Harvey loves sharing his passion and expertise with fundraising pros just like you. He’s smart. He’s funny. And while you won’t see it on this podcast, he’s a really good dancer! Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts“I love Tammy and The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast” 👈 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more fundraisers — just like you — become better fundraisers, faster. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this episode or about our podcast in general.Subscribe to this podcastAlso, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!Connect with Tammy Zonker on socialYou can also connect with Tammy on Twitter and Instagram at @tammyzonker, and on LinkedIn.We can help you take your fundraising results to the next levelTo get started, learn more about joining our exclusive Fundraising Transformers community.

Ken Burnett is an international fundraising legend. He quite literally wrote the book on relationship fundraising. He's the founder of SOFII. That's the showcase of fundraising innovation and inspiration. Ken has been a career fundraiser for 45 years, first as the UK director of ActionAid and later as a consultant, prolific author and lecturer. I wanted you to hear from Ken because he's an innovator, he's a visionary and he's charming. I believe we still have a lot to learn about relationship fundraising. As Ken says, we aren't in the money business, we're in the inspiration business and I think you'll get a heavy dose of inspiration in this episode.  Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts“I love Tammy and The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast” 👈 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more fundraisers — just like you — become better fundraisers, faster. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this episode or about our podcast in general.Subscribe to this podcastAlso, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!Connect with Tammy Zonker on socialYou can also connect with Tammy on Twitter and Instagram at @tammyzonker, and on LinkedIn.We can help you take your fundraising results to the next levelTo get started, learn more about joining our exclusive Fundraising Transformers community.

Welcome to 2022!I love a New Year!A fresh start.A new beginning.An opportunity to create and reimagine the future.To dream new dreams.To set new goals.The truth is, you and I both know we can start fresh and set new goals at any moment during the year. And yet, there’s something magical about January 1st and planning for a new year, at least for me. In fact, it may just be my favorite holiday.I want to share how I approach planning for my new year. I’ve honed this process over many years – and it works for me. Maybe a nugget or two will enhance your new year planning. And if this approach resonates with you, download our free New Year Goal Planning Guide. It’s a simple set of prompts to inspire your reflection and 2022 goal and dream setting.Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts“I love Tammy and The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast” 👈 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more fundraisers — just like you — become better fundraisers, faster. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this episode or about our podcast in general.Subscribe to this podcastAlso, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!Connect with Tammy Zonker on socialYou can also connect with Tammy on Twitter and Instagram at @tammyzonker, and on LinkedIn.We can help you take your fundraising results to the next levelTo get started, learn more about joining our exclusive Fundraising Transformers community.

Gratitude. Here we are at the end of December. How crazy is that? This year is flying by! We just celebrated Thanksgiving here in the U.S. not long ago.You’ve likely have been giving thanks for the joy and blessings in your life through your own traditions. You’ve gathered with family and friends (maybe in-person, maybe via Zoom). And you’ve likely eaten way more incredible food than you intended! I confess I did. While the American Thanksgiving with some version of its Norman Rockwell-esque turkey dinner may be how you celebrate the holiday - people all around the world gather to give thanks each Autumn. Like us in North America, some nations even declare it an official holiday. Traditions and histories may differ from country to country, but gratitude and celebration are universal values. Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts“I love Tammy and The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast” 👈 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more fundraisers — just like you — become better fundraisers, faster. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this episode or about our podcast in general.Subscribe to this podcastAlso, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!Connect with Tammy Zonker on socialYou can also connect with Tammy on Twitter and Instagram at @tammyzonker, and on LinkedIn.We can help you take your fundraising results to the next levelTo get started, learn more about joining our exclusive Fundraising Transformers community.

Today we’re talking about your Case for Support. A critically important tool in every organization’s fundraising toolkit. Fundraising legend, Jerry Panas had a lot to say about the Case for Support.“People give to the magic of an idea.”“People give to audacious dreams.”Of course, Jerry Panas was an internationally recognized leader and best-selling author in the field of fundraising and philanthropy. He passed in 2018 at the age of 89. But his legacy and influence are alive and well.A case for support, in its simplest form, is a philanthropic investment prospectus. A document that tells prospective donors or supporters (if you prefer) what your nonprofit organization hopes to accomplish with the donor’s philanthropic gifts.A case for support may be for capital or a capacity-building campaign.It could be for a special project.It could be a case for support to sustain your day-to-day operations and delivery of your core services.A well-written case for support must answer the following questions:What you do and why it matters (in a compelling and emotional manner)Why are you the organization to address this matter?Why now?Why me? (your potential or probably donor) Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts“I love Tammy and The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast” 👈 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more fundraisers — just like you — become better fundraisers, faster. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this episode or about our podcast in general.Subscribe to this podcastAlso, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!Connect with Tammy Zonker on socialYou can also connect with Tammy on Twitter and Instagram at @tammyzonker, and on LinkedIn.We can help you take your fundraising results to the next levelTo get started, learn more about joining our exclusive Fundraising Transformers community.

 If you've attended a conference where I've spoken in the last several years, you've likely heard me talk about The Children's Center in Detroit. I've had the pleasure of working with The Children's Center for nearly 20 years. First as a fundraising trainer and coach. Then as a part-time contractor to cover staffing gaps. Then a few years later, I became an employee - and served as Chief Philanthropy Officer for 9 years.It was there that we tripled fundraising results in the first three yearsEmerged from the great recession in 2012And like you, began a pandemic journey we didn't see comingI resigned from The Children's Center six months ago to devote my full attention to my company, Fundraising Transformed. It's only now... six months later... that insights from those 9 years are emerging. As they say, you can't see the forest when you're in the trees.Today, I want to share five important lessons I learned in 9 years as a Chief Philanthropy Officer. Insights that I hope will help you be a more intentional, resilient, and effective fundraiser and leader.Click HERE to read highlights, full transcript, links and resources mentioned in this episode. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts“I love Tammy and The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast” 👈 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more fundraisers — just like you — become better fundraisers, faster. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this episode or about our podcast in general.Subscribe to this podcastAlso, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!Connect with Tammy Zonker on socialYou can also connect with Tammy on Twitter and Instagram at @tammyzonker, and on LinkedIn.We can help you take your fundraising results to the next levelTo get started, learn more about joining our exclusive Fundraising Transformers community.

Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, hosted by Tammy Zonker.If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the world through your work in the nonprofit sector, this podcast is tailor-made for you. I'm here to equip and empower fundraising pros and nonprofit leaders, just like you, with the insights and inspiration you need to elevate your fundraising game and, in turn, transform the world.In each episode, I dive deep into the world of fundraising, sharing valuable insights, strategies, and success stories that you can immediately put to use to supercharge your fundraising results. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's something here for everyone.We don't stop at theories and concepts; we bring you focused, highly relevant interviews that explore the latest trends, best practices, and answers to the burning questions that matter most in the nonprofit sector today. You'll get the inside scoop on what's working, what's changing, and how you can stay ahead of the game.And let me give you fair warning – I'm not afraid to go on a little rant every now and then. Sometimes, a passionate discussion is just what we need to spark those new ideas and innovations.Ready to dive in? Check out our latest episodes right here. Make sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a single episode – trust me, you won't want to!Join our community of fundraising enthusiasts who are all on a mission to make the world a better place, one episode at a time.Thank you for being a part of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast community!RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS “I love Tammy and The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast” 👈 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This will enable me to reach more fundraisers — just like you — and help them become better fundraisers, faster. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and tap “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this particular episode or how you find my podcast helpful, valuable, insightful or inspiring in some way. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to this podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!CONNECT WITH TAMMY ZONKER ON SOCIAL You can also connect with Tammy on Twitter and Instagram at @tammyzonker, and on LinkedIn.TAKE YOUR FUNDRAISING RESULTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL To get started, learn more about joining our exclusive Fundraising Transformers Community.