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.
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The Nonprofit Podcast
Ep 161| Activate your board for fundraising success
Activate Your Nonprofit Board for Fundraising Success
If you've ever wanted your nonprofit board to take a more active role in fundraising, this episode is for you. Britt speaks with Sabrina Walker Hernandez, CEO of Building Better Boards, about how to unlock your board’s full fundraising potential.
From dispelling common board fundraising myths to introducing Sabrina’s field-tested formula, join the conversation for practical strategies to get your board members involved, motivated, and driving tangible results.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding your board's role in fundraising is key to making them active participants.
- Sabrina’s fear-free fundraising formula breaks down the board’s role into manageable tasks aligned with abilities that anyone can get behind.
- How to gamify the fundraising process to keep your board motivated and engaged.
Resources:
Grab Sabrina’s resources to help you get started with your board!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fundraising and Board Engagement
03:00 Understanding Fundraising Misconceptions
05:52 The Role of Board Members in Fundraising
11:47 Cultivating Relationships for Successful Fundraising
18:01 Gamification and Making Fundraising Fun
23:17 Personal Journey and Hope in Nonprofit Work
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