The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast

Building stories that scale ensures they remain flexible and relatable in diverse situations or contexts, thereby fostering a deeper connection with the audience. This method allows organizations to use tailored messaging while still upholding their core principles.In my insightful conversation with Tamsen Webster, she emphasizes the importance of scalable stories as a vehicle for maintaining and conveying an organization's core message. By focusing on adaptability and consistency, Tamsen advocates for narratives that can cater to a particular situation without losing sight of the organization's core principles.Your red thread ties it all together. Listen now to hone your fundraising messaging strategies!Take a listen.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEFind Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible Paperback by Tamsen WebsterThinking, Fast and Slow Paperback by Daniel KahnemanMagic Words: The Science and Secrets Behind Seven Words That Motivate, Engage, and Influence by Tim DavidReinvention Academy, founded by Dr. Nadya ZhexembayevaEPICTEDCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST ONLINETwitter / Instagram / Facebook / Linkedin / YouTube / Website / EmailTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.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.

On this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I’m so excited to be talking with Nathan Chappell and Brian Crimmins, two brilliant minds in the nonprofit space, respectively.As a thought leader, public speaker, author and inventor, Nathan is one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and philanthropy. Nathan is Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI, leading artificial Intelligence deployments for some of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations.Nathan is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from the University of Redlands, a certificate in International Economics from the University of Cambridge and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT.Brian is a global leader in social impact, a popular public speaker with the world’s foremost speaking agency, the Washington Speakers Bureau, and CEO of Changing Our World. Through service lines that include strategic planning, fundraising, corporate social engagement (CSR & ESG), research and analytics, and communications, Changing Our World raises billions in support of client causes.And counseling leading companies and brands to design and implement strategic corporate responsibility programs that deliver social impact while driving business strategy.Together, they (along with Michael Ashley) are co-authors of The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges, a thought-provoking exploration of the generosity decline in the U.S. and its impact on nonprofits, individuals and communities.Through their insightful analysis, Brian and Nathan present a compelling case for adopting a Radical Connection approach, which emphasizes building lasting connections rather than transactional interactions, to reverse this trend.Take a listen.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEThe Generosity Crisis WebsiteChanging Our World, Inc.DonorSearch AIGiving USAPower and Prediction: The Disruptive Economics of Artificial Intelligence by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi GoldfarbStart with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon SinekCONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS ONLINEConnect with Nathan Chappell onlineLinkedin / Website / Email Connect with Brian Crimmins onlineTwitter / Linkedin / EmailTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.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.

In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I talk with Helen Brown, President of The Helen Brown Group, a fundraising intelligence consulting firm based in Watertown, Massachusetts.In 2021 Helen founded DAFinitive™, a research resource for donor-advised funds. Helen is co-author of the book, Prospect Research for Fundraisers; the essential handbook (Wiley).She is a past board member and longtime volunteer for both Apra (Association of Prospect Researchers for Advancement) and NEDRA (that’s the New England Development Research Association), and a frequent speaker for Apra and its chapters as well as other fundraising professional associations.Helen is a Special Advisor on Fundraising to the board of The North American Foundation for the University of Manchester, and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts & Manufactures (RSA) in London.Helen received The Ann Castle Award, awarded by New England Development Research Association (NEDRA) for service to the prospect research community in 2006, and the Apra Distinguished Service Award in 2017.In this episode, we discuss:What's the impact of prospect research on nonprofits?The only searchable database to help nonprofit professionals find information about donor-advised fundsWhat does successful prospect research look like?We go into a lot more detail in my latest episode, 'Unlocking the Power of Prospect Research with Helen Brown!"Take a listen.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEDAFinitiveProspect Research for Fundraisers: The Essential Handbook (AFP) by Jennifer J. Filla and Helen E. BrownGood Asking: The Role of Research in Efficient, Effective & Enjoyable FundraisingLexisNexisCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST ONLINETwitter  Facebook / Linkedin / Website / EmailTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.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.

In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I'm excited to talk with Nelly Cheboi, CEO and Founder of TechLit Africa. If her name sounds familiar, it may be because she was recently named CNN Hero of the Year.Hear about her incredible journey from herding cows as a little girl to leading a nonprofit that brings more Kenyans into the digital economy and developing effective, scalable solutions to poverty.Nelly’s journey is full of grit, determination, and empathy transforming the lives of youth in rural Africa through her nonprofit TechLit Africa.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODECNN Announces Nelly Cheboi as CNN Hero of the YearNominate a CNN HeroTechLit Africa BlogYou can directly support TechLit Africa through financial or IT donationsThe Mom Test: How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you by Rob FitzpatrickCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST ONLINETwitter / TikTok / Instagram / Facebook / Linkedin / Website / EmailTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.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.

Amy Eisenstein is a veteran fundraising consultant with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She is an ACFRE, published author, keynote speaker, and CEO and co-founder of Capital Campaign Pro.In this episode, we discuss:Strategies for effective major gift fundraising even if you don't have an established major gift programTips for leveraging virtual tools to boost fundraising efficiencyThe importance of being brave and asking for what you need in fundraisingWe go into a lot more detail in my latest episode, "Unstoppable Amy Eisenstein: Unlocking Major Gift Fundraising & Capital Campaign Success."RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Train Your Board (and Everyone Else) to Raise Money: A Cookbook of Easy-to-Use Fundraising Exercises by Andrea Kihlstedt and Andy Robinson50 Asks in 50 Weeks: A Guide to Better Fundraising for Your Small Development Shop by Amy EisensteinMajor Gift Fundraising for Small Shops: How to Leverage Your Annual Fund in Only Five Hours per Week by Amy EisensteinRaising More with Less: An Essential Fundraising Guide for Nonprofit Professionals and Board Members Paperback by Amy Eisenstein31. The Science of Happiness & GratitudeDoodle: Free online meeting scheduling toolAFP ICON CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST ONLINE Linkedin / Website / EmailTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.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.

I'm excited to welcome Jonathan Meagher-Zayas to the #TheIntentionalFundraiser #podcast! Jonathon is a self-described Queer Latinx Millennial and a #nonprofit strategist dedicated to addressing equity issues, building capacity, engaging the community, motivating new impact leaders, and getting stuff done. Jonathon is the Owner and Chief Strategist of Equity Warrior Strategies.In this episode, we talk about how to create equitable change in the #nonprofit sector, foster psychological safety, and embed equity into #fundraising and organizational culture. Listen in as we discuss this important topic. LGBTQ+ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or questioning. The ‘plus’ is used to signify all of the gender identities and sexual orientations that letters and words cannot yet fully describe.Source: Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, Inc.Resources mentioned in this episode Decolonizing Wealth, Second Edition: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance Paperback by Edgar VillanuevaDecolonizing Wealth ProjectAFP ICONRacial Equity ToolsTools to Engage: Resources for Nonprofits, Compiled by the Building Movement ProjectThe Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (IDEA) Resource HubAFP IDEATED Talks about Disability Connect with our guest onlineInstagram / Linkedin / Website / EmailTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.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.

I feel so fortunate to have none other than Tony Myers as our guest today on this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast. I’ve been a fan of Tony and his work for many years. Last June I finally met him in person at the Western Canada Fundraising Conference where we were both speaking. And I have to tell you, he’s even more amazing than I expected. He’s so smart, so kind — just an absolute delight.Tony is passionate about philanthropy, leadership, and major gift fundraising. His approach in all that he does is to listen first, to deeply understand, identify the challenges, and then find a way to work together to meet challenges head-on.Based in Western Canada, he’s a consultant, strategist, author, speaker, teacher, mentor, and executive coach. He has a lifetime of experience working with leaders on 6 continents, working with small and large nonprofits undergoing change.Of his many gifts, perhaps his greatest is helping leaders around the world realize their vision and mission. He is internationally recognized for his ability to mold strategic direction, bring about change, develop revenue generation plans, and successfully execute major fundraising programs and campaigns.As an international consultant, he has, and is currently working in Southeast Asia, South America, Africa, and Europe: Central & Eastern Europe in Particular — speaking, training, consulting, and fundraising. Alongside our mutual friend the incredible Kay Sprinkle Grace.Tony brings passion, energy, experience, and deep knowledge to his work. And he is the first to tell you that he loves his job. He says he doesn’t really work; he just gets up every morning and goes to “joy”.Resources mentioned in this episode The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne W. DyerThe Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya ParkerInternational Fundraising Conference (IFC)Slovak Fundraising Centre Connect with our guest onlineLinkedin / Website / EmailTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.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.

On this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I’m delighted to be talking with Jason Ellinger of Beard & Bowler Productions.When asked to describe himself, Jason says first and foremost he’s a husband to his beautiful wife and father to an amazing 2-year-old.Of secondary importance, he’s co-founder of Beard & Bowler. He is a Commercial Filmmaker. A Magic Maker. Along with his co-founder Matt Carpenter, they help nonprofits raise funds & awareness through the power of storytelling through video.He has worn all the hats building his business, including an English bowler. And has been privileged to work with an impressive list of organizations. Starting out as a hard-news journalist, fast-forwarding to Beard & Bowler, Jason says the best is yet to come!I met Jason at the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference last year in San Antonio. We were both speakers. And I was blown away. He’s a phenomenal storyteller. He’s curious, generous, big-hearted, and humble. He’s also hard to miss! This very tall man, with a thick beard, wearing a black bowler hat that exudes the warmest, most inviting energy you’ll ever encounter.He has dedicated himself to making a positive and lasting ding in the world, through storytelling.Resources mentioned in this episode Nonprofit Storytelling ConferenceNonprofit Marketing Summit: The Big Innovation, free, 3-day high-impact virtual eventBuilding a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald MillerFind Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team by Simon Sinek Connect with our guest onlineTwitter / Instagram / Facebook / Linkedin / Youtube / Website / EmailTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.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.

There's been a lot of crystal ball gazing lately as many researchers, experts, and thought leaders looking at the economic forecast. Looking at giving USA data research, surveys, and assessing general nonprofit sentiment, trying to predict what 2023 may have in store for the sector and specifically for charitable giving.I tackled this topic in my live training with members of my Transformers Community last week. That session was titled, "Predictions & Preparations for 2023 Fundraising." I say predictions and preparations for an important reason. It's one thing to predict or anticipate what may likely happen, but those predictions are useless unless we prepare for those likely scenarios.As Abraham Lincoln once said, "The best way to predict the future is to create it." In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I want to share my five predictions informed by many brilliant minds and bodies of research across the sector. While I took a deeper dive into my live class with members of my Transformers Community, I'll share a lighter version of how we may best prepare for what will likely, probably, and possibly happen. Take a listen.Resources mentioned in this episode Donor Advised Fund Search30. A Conversation with AFP Global's New Board Chair with guest Birgit Burton17. Philanthropy in Communities of Color with guest Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman, Ph.D.Fundraising Transformers Community of fundraisers and nonprofit leadersTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.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.

One week ago today, on January 25, 2023, the Fundraising Transformed team hosted Transform23 – our first annual Fundraising Transformation Virtual Summit. It was phenomenal. Not flawless, but phenomenal.My heart is still so very full. In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I want to unpack that experience for you for a number of reasons.First, there were ten incredible speakers sharing exceptional research, insights, and innovations. I want to share a few of the highlights with you and let you know where you can get free access to a collection of the recordings.Many of you stayed for the marathon of a day starting at 9 AM and ending at 8:15 PM eastern. Some of you would come-and-go based on your affinity for the speaker and interest in the topic. Some of you attended as you were able, based on your schedule. Some of you just couldn’t attend. Your schedule wouldn’t allow you to participate. Or the time zone didn’t work for you. Or you simply couldn’t get registered. I mean, we only had 1,000 spots available. In fact, so many people reached out after we reached our maximum of a thousand attendees, asking “can you pleeeeeease get me in?” – as a result, we expanded registration to 1,400.Secondly, I want to unpack Transform23 to give you a glimpse behind the scenes. Just like you with your fundraising events, so often there are unexpected bumps along the way that your guests would never be aware of – and you rose to the occasion.I want to pull back the curtain and tell you about those unexpected challenges, and how they were eventually resolved by surrounding ourselves with a great community, our collective tenacity, and frankly a lot of grace.It happens to all of us, and it’s completely survivable. Believe in your ability to figure things out.And lastly, I have a lot of people to thank. And some additional free resources for you from our incredible speakers and sponsors.Take a listen.Resources mentioned in this episode Join our Transformers community and get free access to the Transform23 collection of recordings and slidesThe Executive Summary for ‘Meaningful Philanthropy in the 21st Century: The Role of Self’Free Digital Copy of Human-Centered CommunicationCreate a free BombBomb account for nonprofitsTransform23 session notes captured and produced by Charissa Burns Studio.Book the amazing Dileonte Jones to perform at your next eventGet notified when we open registration for Transform24 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.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.