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The Nonprofit Podcast
The Nonprofit Podcast is your weekly dose of real-talk fundraising, designed for the doers, dreamers, and difference-makers powering today’s nonprofit world.
Hosted by Jena Lynch, Donorbox’s Education & Community Engagement Manager, and fundraising strategist Britt Stockert, CFRE, each episode delivers clear, practical insights you can act on right away, no fluff, no filler.
You’ll also hear from Cara Augspurger, Ed.M., CFRE, ED of Grace Care Center Foundation, sharing field updates and frontline perspectives.
Whether you’re building something new or leveling up your impact, we bring you bold ideas, honest conversations, and tools to help you fundraise smarter and lead with confidence.
Information. Inspiration. Implementation. Impact.
That’s the energy we bring…every week.
Let’s get to work.
Episodes
177 episodes
Grow Your Grant Potential with Gauri Manglik (Summer Repeat)
Nonprofit grant applications can be time-consuming, complex, and discouraging, but they don’t have to be. That’s exactly what inspired Gauri Manglik to co-found Instrumentl...
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Season 5
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17:05
Stable nonprofit funding: The smart approach in 2025 (Summer Repeat)
In this summer throwback, we’re revisiting one of your favorites: Stabilizing Your Fundraising. Ready to reset and recharge your fundraising strategy for the rest of 2025? Take just 15 minutes to gain fresh clarity and confidence, ...
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Storytelling in tough times - The trust factor with Maria Bryan (Summer Repeat)
The Nonprofit Podcast is taking a breather before Season 6 kicks off on June 26, but we’re not leaving you hanging! We’re rewinding to one of our most-loved episodes with Maria Bryan, packed with powerful insights for challenging times.<...
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Beyond Donations: Why strategic fundraising plans matter (Summer Repeat)
Strategic fundraising that anchors usFundraising looks different in 2025, but smart strategy remains essential. This insightful (and practical) replay from June 2024 delivers evergreen tips and tools to help your nonprofit stay fo...
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Episode 166
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Nonprofit Resilience: A Conversation (Summer Repeat)
We’re on summer hiatus, but we're bringing back one of our most popular episodes, 'Nonprofit Resilience: A Conversation.' Originally released after the federal funding cuts were first announced in February, this episode digs ...
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Episode 165
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Ep 164| From summer slump to donor retention win!
Make summer your donor loyalty season, and set the stage for a better-funded fall.The summer slowdown doesn’t have to mean lost momentum. It’s the perfect time to deepen donor relationships and build long-term support.<...
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Episode 164
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13:50
Ep 163| The timing tightrope: Donor messaging in uncertain times
Is starting ‘the funding uncertainty’ conversation early, “crying wolf,” or leading with honesty and foresight?Nonprofit leaders are walking a tightrope between transparency and alarm. In this episode, Jena unpacks how sma...
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Episode 163
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Ep 162| Unlocking the power of nonprofit phone engagement - Bart Lillie
Are your nonprofit emails and social posts falling flat? It’s time to pick up the phone!Jena chats with Bart Lillie from Synergy Direct Marketing Solutions about how texting and strategic phone outreach can overc...
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Episode 162
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24:18
Ep 161| Activate your board for fundraising success
Activate Your Nonprofit Board for Fundraising SuccessIf you've ever wanted your nonprofit board to take a more active role in fundraising, this episode is for you. Britt speaks with
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Episode 161
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Ep 160| How Email Automation Drives Giving - Chris Barlow
Is your email strategy helping you raise funds, or just filling inboxes?Jena sits down with Chris Barlow of
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Episode 160
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Ep 159| Stable nonprofit funding: The smart approach in 2025
2025 has already thrown nonprofits a curveball. So what now?That’s why this week, we’re taking a moment to breathe and break down the tools, tactics, and mindset shifts that are actually helping nonprofit...
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Episode 159
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Ep 158| Boost your nonprofit's impact with smart time management - Kelly McLaughlin
Ever finish your day feeling exhausted but unproductive? You're not alone! Join Jena and Kelly McLaughlin...
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Episode 158
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Ep 157| Nonprofit interdependence: Smarter strategy for sustainability?
What if the future of nonprofit success isn’t about doing more alone, but about doing better together?Britt sits down with Michelle F. Vryn, CFRE, to explor...
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Episode 157
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Ep 156| 5 Strategies to strengthen donor stewardship with Mike Esposito
Stewardship Isn’t a One-and-Done—It’s a RelationshipIt takes care, consistency, and a team. Here’s how to make it doable!Join fundraising expert Mike Esposito CFRE and Britt to break down simple, practical ways to ...
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Episode 156
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Ep 155| 10 Tips to win back lapsed donors
Lapsed donors aren’t lost forever—you just need the right approach to bring them back. This episode covers why donors disengage, how to prioritize outreach, and offers 10 simple, low-pressure ways to rebuild trust. Discove...
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Episode 155
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Ep 154| Storytelling in Tough Times - The Trust Factor with Maria Bryan
Building donor trust is essential for nonprofit engagement, especially in times of crisis. Join Jena and a favorite guest, Maria Bryan, a...
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Episode 154
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20:43
Ep 153| How to Build Strategic Nonprofit Fundraising Partnerships
Stronger Together: Unlocking the Power of Collective Fundraising 🤝Partnerships aren’t just a buzzword—they’re a game-changer. Jena and Britt break down how nonprofits can team up for bigger wins, with real strategies for find...
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Episode 153
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21:48
Ep 152| 5 Fundraising Tools Top Nonprofits Use
5 Game-Changing Nonprofit Tools to Boost Fundraising & Donor SupportFundraising fuels your mission—but the right tech can supercharge it. Jena and Britt unpack five powerful nonprofit tools that make giving effortless, boost ...
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Season 5
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Episode 152
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Ep 151| Fundraising Forward: Practical Strategies to Grow Your Impact
Inspiration is great—but implementation is what moves your mission forward.At the inaugural Donorbox Fundraising Forward Summit, nonprofit leaders gathered to share the real, no-fluff strategies that drive results.&n...
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Episode 151
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Ep 150| The Power of Nonprofit Love Languages
Happy Valentine’s Week! 🩷Love isn’t just for relationships—it’s what keeps nonprofit communities strong. Listen as Britt translates love languages into practical nonprofit strategies, showing how si...
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Episode 150
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149| Nonprofit Resilience: A Conversation
How do you build nonprofit resilience in times of uncertainty?The recent federal funding freeze confusion has left many nonprofits facing tough questions about their future. In this episode, Jena and Britt explore ho...
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Episode 149
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Ep 148| 5 Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2025
What if the key to fundraising success in 2025 isn’t just about raising more money—but fundraising smarter? Fundraising is evolving, and nonprofits that stay ahead of the trends will be best positioned ...
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Episode 148
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22:52
Ep 146| How Authentic Storytelling Drives Nonprofit Growth - Project Street Vet
Dr. Kwane Stewart’s mission is as impactful as it is inspiring. As co-founder of Project Street Vet, he provides free veterinary care to pets of unhoused individuals. I...
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Episode 146
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Ep 147| Nonprofit Leadership & Management: Why Passion Isn’t Enough
Are you leading your nonprofit on passion alone? Here’s why that might not be enough.What if the secret to true sustainability lies in smarter nonprofit management and leadership strategies? Britt sits down wit<...
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Episode 147
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Ep 145| Top 5 Tactics to Retain New Year-end Donors
Year-End Donor Retention: The Crucial First 30 DaysDid you know 80% of first-time donors don’t return the following year? This is especially true for year-end donors, where the first 30 days after their gift can make or bre...
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Episode 145
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