Purpose & Profit Club® – The Nonprofit Fundraising Podcast

Christina Tzavaras Edwards

Weekly podcast. Next episode on Tuesday.

Ready to stop fundraising the old way and start doubling results? Join nonprofit strategist Christina Tzavaras Edwards for bold, fast-action tactics that help you 2X your next fundraiser and build a community fueled by generosity. From leveraging the Social Street Team®: Influencer Marketing Method to mastering courageous fundraising asks, this podcast equips you with the mindset and strategies needed to spark deep engagement and sustainable growth—no extra workload required.

Music by The Selmanaires, featuring "Selmanaire Rock." Visit http://www.splendidatl.com/podcast for more.

140 episodes • 0 archived •

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139: How a Retirement Community Raised $5M in 18 Months

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April 1

38 mins

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138: From AI to Bold Asks: 10 Nonprofit Marketing & Fundraising Trends Shaping 2025

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March 25

32 mins

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137: The 2 Skills You Need to Raise 5 Figures Every Time You Fundraise

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March 18

35 mins

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136: Part-Time Executive Director? How to Raise Enough to Go Full-Time (and Quit Your Day Job)?

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March 11

30 mins

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135: It’s Not Your CRM: 3 Real Reasons You’re Missing Your Fundraising Goals

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March 4

24 mins

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134: Funding Red Flags: When Grants Disappear & Other Signs Your Strategy Needs a Shift

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February 25

25 mins

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133: How a VA Can Save Your Sanity & Scale Your Impact with Sara Wiles

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February 18

44 mins

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132: Breaking the Board Barrier: Why Outdated Leadership is Costing You Millions

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February 11

32 mins

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131: Ditch The Gala: Fundraise Smarter, Faster, and Bigger

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February 4

31 mins

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130: Get Your Board on Board or Get Left Behind

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January 28

29 mins

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129: Creating Influencer Partnerships on Zero Budget: The Secret to Fundraising Success

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January 21

38 mins

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128: Old School Fundraising Won’t Get You New School Money: What to Do Instead

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January 14

45 mins

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127: Raising Major Funds Without a Social Media Audience

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January 7

26 mins

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126: 10 Key Trends in Nonprofit Fundraising & Marketing for 2025

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Dec 31, 2024

28 mins

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125: 5 Reasons Donation Plateaus Happen & How to Fix Them

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Dec 24, 2024

25 mins

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124: 3 Questions Every Donor Asks Before They Give

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Dec 17, 2024

24 mins

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123: Grassroots Giving: Women & Collective Philanthropy with Catherine Curry-Williams & Dr. Theresa Ashby

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Dec 10, 2024

48 mins

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122: Go All In: How Improv Transformed My Fundraising Mindset

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Dec 3, 2024

25 mins

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121: Win Giving Tuesday: 10 Ways to Create Record Breaking Campaigns

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Nov 26, 2024

26 mins

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120: Building a Thriving Monthly Giving Program (and Donor Base) with Dana Snyder

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Nov 19, 2024

36 mins

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119: Increasing Your Monthly Donors with Recurring Giving Expert, Erica Wassdorp

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Nov 12, 2024

37 mins

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118: Recurring Giving Trends: Unlocking Sustainable Revenue for Nonprofits with Abby Jarvis

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Nov 5, 2024

46 mins

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117: The Growing Power of Influencer Marketing in Nonprofits: Get in Before You’re Left Behind

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Oct 29, 2024

22 mins

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116: Purpose First: Amplifying Your Impact for More Income with Floyd Jones

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Oct 22, 2024

52 mins

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115: Courageous Conversations and Inclusive Leadership with Jenn Graham [The Investor Mindset Series]

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Oct 15, 2024

47 mins

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114: Finding the Right Yeses: Kendra Koch on Rejection, Persistence, and Building a Neurodivergent Community [The Investor Mindset Series]

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Oct 8, 2024

40 mins

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113: VC Secrets: How Women Can Fundraise with Confidence with Naseem Sayani [The Investor Mindset Series]

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Oct 1, 2024

34 mins

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112: Beyond Formality: How Breaking the Fourth Wall Can Revolutionize Your Donor Relationships

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Sep 24, 2024

28 mins

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111: Driving Donor Action: Navigating 3 Phases of Campaign Growth

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Sep 17, 2024

38 mins

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110: Shedding Formality with Donors to Fuel Funding and Engagement

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Sep 10, 2024

28 mins

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109: Adapting Crowdfunding Strategies for Nonprofit Growth—Insights from GoFundMe's Success

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Sep 3, 2024

35 mins

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108: Mindset vs. Ability: Where to Put Your Focus for Success

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Aug 27, 2024

28 mins

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107: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Your Path to Winning Big feat. The Kyle Pease Foundation

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Aug 20, 2024

40 mins

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106: Influencer Marketing: What it is and why you should be using it

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Aug 13, 2024

27 mins

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105: Choosing to be the Hero Rather Than Wallowing in Resignation

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Aug 6, 2024

26 mins

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104: Crafting Meaningful Events: Neuroscience, Storytelling, and Fundraising with Joey Goone

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Jul 30, 2024

47 mins

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103: Master Grant Writing with These Strategies from World-Renowned Grant Writing Expert, Holly Rustick

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Jul 23, 2024

35 mins

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102. Discover Your Differentiator: How to Make Your Nonprofit Stand Out

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Jul 16, 2024

21 mins

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101: Revolutionizing Board Engagement and Fundraising with The Nonprofit Fixer, Sean Kosofsky

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Jul 9, 2024

34 mins

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100. Celebrating 100 Episodes: Top 10 Lessons for Nonprofit Success

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Jul 2, 2024

30 mins

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99. Maximizing Donor Engagement by Challenging Assumptions

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Jun 25, 2024

21 mins

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98: Influential Storytelling: Revolutionize Your Communication with Mike Ganino

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Jun 18, 2024

41 mins

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97: Channeling Unwavering Belief to Accomplish Your Goal

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Jun 11, 2024

20 mins

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96: How to Monitor the Health of Your Organization with Stephanie Skryzowski

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Jun 4, 2024

49 mins

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95: [Training Replay] The #1 Shift to Make to Your Lead Gen & Ask Process

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May 28, 2024

27 mins

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94: Donor Advised Funds: What they are and why you need to know about them with Mitch Stein

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May 21, 2024

42 mins

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93. Sneak Peek: The Profitable Partnerships Challenge

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May 14, 2024

16 mins

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92. Soothe Your Stress With Havening® and Iffermations feat. Karena of Hello Inner Light

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May 7, 2024

42 mins

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91. The 2 Tried and True Things to Help Your Organization Grow: Prospecting & Outreach

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Apr 30, 2024

20 mins

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90. Breaking Down the “Never Skip a Day” BS

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Apr 23, 2024

21 mins

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89. Laura Belgray on Momentum, Engaging Emails, and Quieting Your Inner Critic

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Apr 16, 2024

45 mins

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88. Overestimating Yourself & Your Organization for Rapid Growth

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Apr 9, 2024

27 mins

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87. Common Roadblocks to Confidently Investing In Your Nonprofit’s Growth

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Apr 2, 2024

23 mins

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86. How Kathy Doubled Her Fundraising Using the Purpose & Profit Club™ Method

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Mar 26, 2024

41 mins

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85. Channeling Your Main Character Energy as an Introvert

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Mar 19, 2024

23 mins

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84. Courageous Codes: 3 Childhood Traits That Create Success

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Mar 12, 2024

16 mins

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83. Million Dollar Thinking: The Profit & Impact Flywheel Method

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Mar 5, 2024

35 mins

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82. Where Mission Meets Measurable Success [Open Coaching Replay]

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Mar 1, 2024

1h 4m

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81. Becoming a Super Thinker and Better Problem Solver [Live Coaching Session]

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Feb 27, 2024

15 mins

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80. [Client Success Story] The Nonprofit Growth Playbook with FOTCOH's Nathan Ruby

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Feb 20, 2024

43 mins

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79. Boosting Fundraising: Choosing Between a Coach vs. Consultant

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Feb 13, 2024

24 mins

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78. [Client Success Story] How Wendy Faust Doubled Her Fundraising Goal

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Feb 6, 2024

46 mins

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77. Psychology of Inspiring Action: The Role of Audience and Influence

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Jan 30, 2024

17 mins

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76. Behind the Scenes: What Your Ideal Supporter Really Thinks About Giving

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Jan 23, 2024

24 mins

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75. Talent vs. Tenacity: The Hidden Path to Sustainable Success

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Jan 16, 2024

18 mins

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74. Building IRL Connections: Hinge's $1 Million Grant for Social Impact

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Jan 9, 2024

34 mins

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73. Transitioning from Toxic Nonprofit Jobs to Freelancing Freedom with Holly Rustick

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Jan 2, 2024

44 mins

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72. Momentum Makers: 12 Lessons for Social Impact

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Dec 26, 2023

27 mins

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71. How to Handle the Biggest Challenges Nonprofit Leaders Face

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Dec 19, 2023

41 mins

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70. Hidden Revenue: Engaging Repeat Customers and Forgotten Prospects

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Dec 12, 2023

19 mins

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69. Do This Before Your Next Campaign

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Dec 5, 2023

29 mins

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68. The Paradox of Action: When Effort Doesn't Equal Results

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Nov 28, 2023

17 mins

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67. Shrinking to Standing Tall: Find Your Inner Power

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Nov 21, 2023

17 mins

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66. Energizing Self-Talk: Overcoming Resistance for Purposeful Action

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Nov 14, 2023

16 mins

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65. Introvert's Guide to Selling, Marketing, and Scaling

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Nov 7, 2023

34 mins

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64. Cracking the Code of Motivation: Cultivating Donor and Volunteer Loyalty

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Oct 31, 2023

19 mins

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63. The High Impact Approach: Low Effort, Big Results in Life and Business

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Oct 24, 2023

13 mins

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62. 10 Hidden Keys to Make Events Engaging and Profitable

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Oct 17, 2023

21 mins

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61. The Major Gift Ask: Courage, Conviction, and Creativity in Fundraising

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Oct 10, 2023

28 mins

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60. 5 Ways to Rev Up Funding This Year End

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Oct 3, 2023

18 mins

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59. Embracing Social Entrepreneurship: Fear, Funding, and Digital Advocacy

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Sep 26, 2023

19 mins

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58. From Cold Outreach to Champion Influencers: Unlocking Donor Motivation

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Sep 19, 2023

15 mins

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57. [Client Case Study] Beyond Bullying: Stepping into the Spotlight and Activating Courage with Andi Kay

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Sep 12, 2023

36 mins

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56. Facebook's Fundraisers: Navigating the BIG Changes to Year-End

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Sep 8, 2023

14 mins

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55. FOMO-Fueling Success: Inside Barbie's Marketing Campaign

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Sep 5, 2023

16 mins

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54. Unraveling the Imposter Complex: From Self-Doubt to Iconic Impact with Tanya Geisler

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Aug 29, 2023

48 mins

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53. Redefining Efficiency: Habit Stacking, To-Do Lists, and the 4-Day Workweek

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Aug 22, 2023

26 mins

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52. The Messaging Gap: 3 Critical Components You're Missing

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Aug 15, 2023

26 mins

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51. 'Sewing the Pockets Shut' for Better Presence, Productivity, and Results

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Aug 8, 2023

17 mins

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50. Don't Be Normal. Why Average is Boring and How to Stand Out with Authenticity

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Aug 1, 2023

25 mins

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49. Turning Audiences into Engaged Communities: Online Community Building with Carrie Melissa Jones

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Jul 25, 2023

42 mins

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48. Troubleshooting the Path to Success: From Vision to Victory [Courage Series PT 4]

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Jul 18, 2023

26 mins

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47. Success Anxiety: Building Courage and Embracing Wins [Courage Series PT 3]

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Jul 11, 2023

38 mins

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46. Turning Setbacks into Comebacks - Navigating Rejection & Disappointment [Courage Series PT 2]

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Jul 4, 2023

20 mins

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45. The Courage Sandwich [Courage Series PT 1]

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Jun 27, 2023

25 mins

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44. Emailing for Good: Next Level Donor Communication with Abby Jarvis

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Jun 20, 2023

44 mins

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43. Shattering Norms: 10 Rules Every Changemaker Should Break

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Jun 13, 2023

33 mins

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42. 5 Ways to Achieve Your Goals with Joy, Ease, and Tenacity (& My Big Goal Check-in)

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Jun 6, 2023

25 mins

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41. Using a Mid-Year Check-In to Get Clear on Your ROI

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May 30, 2023

28 mins

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40. Revolutionizing Board Dynamics & Empowering Nonprofit CEOs with Sarah Olivieri

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May 25, 2023

47 mins

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39. Stats and Self-Worth: Escaping the Numbers Trap of Comparison

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May 23, 2023

16 mins

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38. Confidence Unleashed: Embracing Your Salesy Side with Manu Muraro from Your Social Team

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May 18, 2023

46 mins

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37. Activate Your Main Character Energy to Conquer the Fear of Rejection

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May 16, 2023

8 mins

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36. The Power of a Compelling Brand Voice with Yessy Downs of Oxford Comma Co.

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May 11, 2023

48 mins

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35. Email Marketing, Reinvented: Back to Basics with an Edge

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May 9, 2023

13 mins

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34. Understanding Donor Motivation: What Makes Your Supporters Take Action with Emily Taylor

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May 4, 2023

51 mins

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33. The Magic of Being an Underdog: Turning Failure into Fuel

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May 2, 2023

13 mins

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32. Maximizing Your ROI: Identifying Hidden Opportunities For Easy Lead Gen

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Apr 27, 2023

14 mins

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31. Finding Bravery to Unlock Your Storytelling Potential with Email Marketing Expert Tarzan Kay

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Apr 25, 2023

53 mins

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30. Anxiety-Proof Your Lead Generation: Find Calm and Courage in 2 Steps

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Apr 20, 2023

22 mins

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29. Approval-Seeking and Other Unhelpful Thought Spirals

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Apr 18, 2023

15 mins

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28. Ethical Storytelling: Stop Making the Donor the Hero

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Apr 13, 2023

12 mins

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27. The Easy Side of Fundraising (Yes, really!)

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Apr 11, 2023

15 mins

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26. Avoiding Lead Gen? Find Out How to Prospect Without Feeling Icky!

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Apr 6, 2023

18 mins

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25. The Power of Partnerships with The Adventure Project's Becky Straw

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Apr 4, 2023

50 mins

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24. Combining Organic & Paid Marketing for Major Growth with Caroline Griffin

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Mar 30, 2023

54 mins

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23. How AI Can Help You Fundraise

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Mar 28, 2023

11 mins

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22. Building a Brand That Resonates from YouTube Pro Heather Ramirez

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Mar 23, 2023

55 mins

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21. Asking the 5 Whys: The Simple Method to Problem Solve

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Mar 21, 2023

20 mins

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20. Amplify Social Impact: Course Tour & Case Studies

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Mar 16, 2023

16 mins

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19. Get Noticed. Get Funded. Demystifying Influencer Marketing for Nonprofits

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Mar 14, 2023

1h 9m

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18. Relentless Optimism & 7-figure Success with Fearless CEO Founder Mariah Coz [Pt 2]

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Mar 9, 2023

29 mins

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17. 4-Day Workweek For All with Fearless CEO Founder Mariah Coz [Pt 1]

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Mar 7, 2023

42 mins

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16. Features vs. Benefits: The One Key Change to Make to Increase Your Impact

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Mar 2, 2023

20 mins

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15. Skyrocket Visibility with Upstream Thinking (& the Low-Value Questions Keeping You Stuck)

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Feb 28, 2023

23 mins

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14. How to Handle the Spiral of "I'm not ready," and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves

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Feb 23, 2023

11 mins

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13. Bringing Ideas to Life with Highbrow Hippie Co-Founder, Myka Harris

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Feb 21, 2023

45 mins

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12. Best Year Ever: Organic Marketing for Nonprofits [part 2]

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Feb 16, 2023

21 mins

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11. Best Year Ever: Organic Marketing for Nonprofits [part 1]

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Feb 14, 2023

33 mins

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10. How to Market Your Buns Off Without Feeling Salesy

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Feb 9, 2023

21 mins

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9. The Simple Trick to Write Better Emails, Appeals, and Social Content (and why you shouldn't sweat the unsubscribes!)

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Feb 7, 2023

23 mins

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8. Become a Better Storyteller by Watching Stand-up Comedy (seriously, this works!)

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Feb 2, 2023

22 mins

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7. When Scripts Go Wrong and How to Get a "Yes" Without Sounding Like a Robot

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Jan 31, 2023

20 mins

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6. Don't Follow the Leader: Part 2

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Jan 25, 2023

23 mins

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5. Don't Follow the Leader: Part 1

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Jan 24, 2023

20 mins

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4. How to Stop Making Decisions "By Committee" and Create Self-Confidence First

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Jan 19, 2023

14 mins

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3. Chasing the "How" and What to Do When You're Stuck & Nothing is Working

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Jan 19, 2023

23 mins

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2. Gold Medal Thinking and My #1 Strategy to Double Your Impact

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Jan 17, 2023

54 mins

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1. How to Stop Planning and Take Action Today with the MVP Method

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Jan 17, 2023

29 mins

Purpose and Profit Club Trailer

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Dec 28, 2022

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