The Nonprofit Podcast

Send us a textWhere do donor relationships go after the gift?Donor retention is shaped by what carries the relationship forward over time. When that continuity isn’t intentionally supported, donors don’t disengage all at once...they slowly lose their sense of connection. In this episode, Jena Lynch unpacks how simple, repeatable structures, not more asks, help relationships hold between campaigns, especially for small teams.Join Jena to discover:What fills the space between gifts and campaignsWhy donor relationships drift without clear structureHow consistency supports retention without adding more workWhere intentional engagement replaces reactive communicationAnd don't forget to download our handy, free resource here:Sample Stewardship Plan: Plan Out Your Stewardship Activities for Maximum Donor Engagement📑  https://library.donorbox.org/sample-stewardship-plan/A practical starting point for mapping follow-up and stewardship so supporter relationships don’t fade over time.What makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox’s nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact.Discover how Donorbox can help you help others!The Nonprofit Podcast, along with a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials, expert advice, tips, and tactics, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel. Subscribe today and never miss an episode:The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all popular podcast platforms.🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTubeSupport the show

Send us a textMost teams learn pretty quickly what happens when they give feedback and adjust accordingly.   When people feel safer being honest anywhere except work, trust isn’t the issue...safety is.Britt Stockert chats with Tasha Van Vlack, founder of The Nonprofit Hive, about psychological safety in nonprofit teams...and why silence often shows up long before burnout or turnover.Together, they unpack what psychological safety really looks like in day-to-day nonprofit work: the ability to speak up, ask for help, name concerns, and make mistakes without fear of backlash.We explore:Why nonprofit staff often feel safer processing challenges outside their own organizationsHow well-intended leadership behaviors can unintentionally shut people downThe difference between performative care and real psychological safetyWhat silence is actually signaling inside teamsWhat helps rebuild trust after it’s been brokenRather than offering quick fixes, this episode invites nonprofit leaders and teams to look honestly at how trust is built - or eroded - through everyday actions, follow-through, and response.Where do honest conversations actually happen on your team, and what has speaking up led to in your organization?  Share your experience with us, and join the broader conversation:Connect with Tasha Van Vlack on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasha-van-vlack/Learn more about The Nonprofit Hive:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nonprofit-hive/Contact Tasha:tasha@thenonprofithive.com What makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox’s nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact.Discover how Donorbox can help you help others!The Nonprofit Podcast, along with a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials, expert advice, tips, and tactics, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel. Subscribe today and never miss an episode:The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all popular podcast platforms.🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTubeSupport the show

Cara Augspurger, frontline fundraiser and executive director of the Grace Care Center Foundation, explains donor-advised funds and how they shape modern giving. Short takes on why DAF holders give thoughtfully, common misconceptions that create friction, and simple steps nonprofits can take to be clearer, more visible, and DAF-ready.

Send us a textJanuary is framed as a reset in many fields. Nonprofits know it isn’t. Budgets are set, programs are already moving, and fundraising goals don’t wait for the calendar. Strategy doesn’t usually break in the planning – it frays later, in the small decisions that stretch capacity and make sustainability harder.In this energy-sustaining focused episode, fundraiser coach Britt Stockert shares one grounding question fundraisers can use as a gut-check for strategy, capacity, and energy – especially when everything feels urgent.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why a grounding question works better than a resolutionHow it supports more sustainable fundraising decisionsWhere leaders quietly leak capacity during the yearPlus, three practical moments to use the question to stay on track, especially when you’re tempted to add just “one more thing”!If you’ve ever wondered what actually deserves your “yes” in fundraising, or how to keep your strategy sustainable when the year gets messy, this one’s for you.What makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox’s nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact.Discover how Donorbox can help you help others!The Nonprofit Podcast, along with a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials, expert advice, tips, and tactics, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel. Subscribe today and never miss an episode:The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all popular podcast platforms.🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast 🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTubeSupport the show

Nonprofit leaders are quietly reshaping their fundraising strategies for 2026. They're prioritizing predictable revenue to build stability and rethinking donor onboarding for better retention. Reducing friction in donation processes proves more effective than just improving messaging. Transparency in communication is evolving towards regular updates instead of waiting for polished reports. Finally, technology choices are shifting to enhance capacity rather than chase trends, emphasizing simplification over complexity.

Send us a textFinal Episode of 2025! Jena sits down with Jessica LaMesa, Co-CEO of The Life You Can Save, for a powerful, action-oriented conversation on how strategic, evidence-based giving translates into life-saving impact.In this episode, you’ll discover:The Power of Rapid Response: How The Life You Can Save mobilized over $13 million in just six months, funding critical healthcare and nutrition across Sub-Saharan Africa and saving over 4,000 lives, amid U.S. foreign aid cuts.Behind-the-Scenes Strategy: Get an exclusive look at the partnerships, data, and trust that enabled lightning-fast action without sacrificing rigor.Lessons for Leaders: Essential takeaways for nonprofit leaders on navigating uncertainty, maximizing impact with lean teams, and building a foundation of donor trust.Before you go! The Nonprofit Podcast returns on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with new episodes and a deep dive into 2026 trend insights you won't want to miss!The full video episode is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel.  Resource Links:Free Download: The Better Giving Guide 2025 — Get the free, practical, evidence-informed resource to support smarter, higher-impact giving from The Life You Can Save. Download hereLearn More: Explore the work of The Life You Can Save here.What makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox’s nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact.Discover how Donorbox can help you help others!The Nonprofit Podcast, along with a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials, expert advice, tips, and tactics, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel. Subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTubeThe Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all popular podcast platforms.🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast Support the show

Feeling down after a slow Giving Tuesday? Don’t panic! Discover why December is still packed with potential. Learn to read vital data signals and reconnect with donors emotionally instead of pushing harder. Small, smart adjustments can revitalize your fundraising efforts. Dive into tangible storytelling techniques like updates and personal notes to re-engage supporters. They emphasize the importance of gradual tweaks rather than complete campaign overhauls to drive donations. It's time to turn setbacks into momentum!

Send us a textDecember is where your year-end campaign is won or lost - and today, we’re making sure you stay steady, strategic, and connected all the way through December 31.Jena and Cara Augspurger walk through the two actions that shape your final numbers: follow-through and follow-up.Get ready for pro-tips covering:Stay consistent with your December communication rhythmWhy tight messaging keeps donors engaged (especially this month)How to steward donors well with thoughtful, timely follow-upWhy a January touchpoint strengthens trust and sets up the new yearHow recurring giving fits naturally into this momentWhether you're running your first year-end campaign or your fifteenth, this episode gives you the rails to stay steady, show donors their impact, and finish the year with clarity, care, and momentum.Helpful Resource LinksLearn more at Donorbox.org Try Recurring Upsell:Donorbox Recurring Upsell feature seamlessly converts one-time donors into monthly supporters with a gentle ask. Donors who upgrade to a monthly gift stick around, with 96% of upgraded donors surpassing their original one-time gift amount.Explore Donorbox's monthly giving tools and what they can do for your organization here.What makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox’s nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact.Discover how Donorbox can help you help others!The Nonprofit Podcast, along with a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials, expert advice, tips, and tactics, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel. Subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTubeThe Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all popular podcast platforms.🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast Support the show

Send us a textHappy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Nonprofit Podcast. 🦃Today’s episode is simply a pause - a moment to acknowledge the people who keep showing up, even in a year that’s felt heavier than most.If you’re writing the extra email, answering the late call, carrying more need than resources, or holding hope for someone else when your own feels thin… this is for you.Your work is noticed. Your impact is real. And we’re grateful for the way you keep moving your mission forward.Next week, we’ll be back with post–Giving Tuesday stewardship insights and focused fundraising strategies for the remainder of the year-end.What makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox’s nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact.Discover how Donorbox can help you help others!The Nonprofit Podcast, along with a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials, expert advice, tips, and tactics, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel. Subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTubeThe Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all popular podcast platforms.🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast Support the show

Send us a textGiving Tuesday Is Days Away - Here’s Your Game PlanGiving Tuesday is almost here…and yes, you still have time to show up with clarity, confidence, and zero panic.In this episode, Cara Augspurger walks you through the final steps that make the biggest difference – the practical moves, the strategic choices, and the calm mindset that help your nonprofit show up and shine in one of the biggest giving moments of the year.You’ll discover:Why Giving Tuesday is absolutely worth showing up forWhat to focus on when time is shortHow to show up authentically without getting lost in the noiseSmart steps from the Donorbox year-end checklistHow to use Giving Tuesday to set up December successThe monthly giving move most orgs forgetThe three things you must do on the day itselfPlus: Cara’s favorite low-lift ideas for creating real momentum – without a big team, big budget, or big stress.Create your comprehensive last-minute checklist with this great blog: Your 2025 Giving Tuesday Checklist to Raise More You’ve got this – and we’re here to help every step of the way.Sponsor thanks: This episode is sponsored by AppealMaker - an easy, simple, and stress-free way to send direct mail campaigns that feel personal and powerful. Set up your free account (no credit card needed!) at AppealMaker.com today.What makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox’s nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact.Discover how Donorbox can help you help others!The Nonprofit Podcast, along with a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials, expert advice, tips, and tactics, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel. Subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTubeThe Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all popular podcast platforms.🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast Support the show