The Nonprofit Podcast

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

Send us a textWriter’s block for Christmas? You’re not alone. Try these Giving Season AI writing prompts that actually workIn this short, informative easy listen, Britt Stockert shares how AI can be the creative writing partner you didn’t know you needed this Giving Season.She walks through how to use AI prompts to beat the blank page, keep your tone real, and save time on those endless donor messages.What’s inside:Why, and how, AI can be your creative sidekick for campaign writing3 prompts to get unblocked fastHow to keep your messages sounding real, not roboticThe ethical line you should never crossThis episode’s a little lighter and perfect for when your Giving Season coffee has gone cold and your cursor’s been blinking too long.And, to take your full fundraising strategy to the next level, check out JayAI here, or head to our blog for a breakdown of AI for Nonprofits: How to Use Artificial Intelligence for Good to round out your AI knowledge base.Listen now and make writing the easiest part of your Giving Season.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 textNovember is Giving Season Go TimeIt’s here - now is the time to transition your year-end campaigns from planning to performance. Your message is live, donors are active, and every touchpoint counts.In this episode, Jena and Cara break down how to confidently lead your campaign, stay engaged, and keep supporters connected through every moment of Giving Season.What you’ll learnA simple 3-step rhythm to lead your campaign with clarityThe mistake that quietly stalls year-end fundraisingHow often to check campaign performance (and what to look for)Smart mid-month touchpoints that keep donors engagedPerfect for nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, campaign managers, and anyone running year-end appeals.Don’t forget your free featured resource from our sponsor, AppealMaker, The 2025 State of Direct Mail Survey, packed with fresh insights into donor behavior and communication trends.Download it here, and take a moment to explore how AppealMaker can strengthen your direct mail outreach.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

Explore the critical importance of managing your nonprofit's online presence to build donor trust and organizational credibility. Discover how inaccuracies can hinder visibility in AI and search engines, confusing potential supporters. Jena Lynch shares actionable steps for auditing your digital footprint, claiming vital directory listings, and ensuring consistent donation links. With year-end campaigns approaching, this is the perfect time to refresh your online strategies for maximum impact.