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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
194 episodes
Ep 181| 5 Simple Steps to Ease Donor Meeting Stress
Freezing Before Donor Meetings? Let’s Fix That.Why do donor meetings feel so stressful - especially at year-end? Brittan breaks down the real reason so many fundraisers dread sitting down with donors, and why it's not ab...
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Season 6
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Episode 181
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Ep 180| Your Year-End Edge: Direct Mail Fundraising That Delivers
Some tools evolve. Others endure. Direct mail does both.Cara Augspurger sits down with Joe Leach, CEO of AppealMaker...
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Season 6
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Episode 180
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Ep 179| 4 Must-Know Tips for Stronger Year-End Appeals
Year-end appeals are your nonprofit’s biggest fundraising moment - and you only get one shot.Fundraising coach Britt Stockert shares 4 smart ways to help your appeal break through the noise and connect where it counts.<...
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Season 6
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Episode 179
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17:19
Ep 178| The 3 Don’ts of October Fundraising (Year-End Roadmap)
Skip the scramble. These 3 October fundraising don’ts turn stress into strategy.October is where the pressure builds, and where many nonprofits either set themselves up for success or stumble into a December scramble.In thi...
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Season 6
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Episode 178
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Ep 177|From Year-End to Year-Round: 5 Top Recurring Giving Tips
Ready to go from year-end gifts to year-round growth?Year-end giving may steal the spotlight, but what happens after December is what determines lasting success. The nonprofits that thrive aren’t just chasing one-time gifts - they...
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Season 6
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Episode 177
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Ep 176| From Guest to Donor: Your Nonprofit Event Game Plan with Chad Barger
What if your nonprofit event did more than raise money for a night?What if it sparked long-term donor loyalty?This week, Jena Lynch sits down with master fund...
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Season 6
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Episode 176
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30:24
Ep 175| 3 Simple Strategies to Grow Donor Relationships
Tiny Touches, Big Impact: Micro-Moments That Drive Donor LoyaltyThis week, Donorbox Fundraising Coach Britt Stockert shares why “be the most human voice in the inbox” should be your year-end fundraising motto....
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Season 6
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Episode 175
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Ep 174| September Reset: Simplify Giving Season
September Reset: How to Re-Engage Donors Before Year-EndYour donors don’t remember every word from last year, but they do remember how you made them feel. Today, Jena and Cara break...
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Season 6
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Episode 174
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Ep 173| 3 Donation Form Hacks To Get More Donations
Turn your donation form into a silent fundraising powerhouse this Giving Season.This Giving Season, lighten your load and let your donation form work harder for you. Britt Stockert, Fundraising Coach at Donorbox, shares insights ...
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Season 6
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Episode 173
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Ep 172| The 4 Month Roadmap to Year-End Fundraising
Plan Your Giving Season: Four Months of Donor Engagement Strategies. In this episode, Jena walks us through a month-by-month roadmap for year-end fundraising, from September prep to December follow-through. Learn how to maximize ...
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Season 6
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Episode 172
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Ep 171| The Big Beautiful Bill: Key Tax Changes for Nonprofits
🚨 New tax rules are reshaping charitable giving - here’s what your nonprofit needs to know.The “One Big Beautiful Bill” is now law, changing the tax implications for donors giving to your cause.In this episode, Bri...
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Season 6
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Episode 171
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Ep 170| When Giving Slows: 4 Leadership Strategies for Nonprofits
What do you do when the numbers don't look good?In this episode, Cara Augspurger shares her experience leading through fundraising slowdowns. She opens...
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Season 6
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Episode 170
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Ep 169| Practical strategies for one-person nonprofit leadership
Leading a nonprofit alone can feel impossible, but with the right mindset, systems, and support, you can move the needle on your mission.In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, Jena Lynch talks with returning host
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Season 6
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Episode 169
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Ep 168| 3 Questions every nonprofit leader must ask
Busy doesn't always mean progress - here's how to tell the difference.In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, we explore the tension between busy work and true progress. Jena Lynch walks you through 3 key q...
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Season 6
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Episode 168
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Ep 167| 3 No-ask donor tactics to fuel Fall fundraising
Unlock ‘no-ask’ fall fundraising ideas that get your donors excited long before the leaves change. In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, fundraising coach Britt Stockert shows you why July is your secret wind...
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Season 6
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Episode 167
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12:20
Ep 166| 4 Power Moves to Safeguard Your Nonprofit’s Funding
4 Power Moves to Navigate Funding Cuts & Build Nonprofit ResilienceFeeling the squeeze of budget cuts and extra funding scrutiny? We've got you! In today's episode, Jena Lynch and Britton Stockert unlock ...
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Season 6
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Episode 166
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18:36
Ep 165| Why AI Visibility Matters for Nonprofits - with Raj Hegde
AI isn’t coming - it’s already deciding who gets funded.This episode is your wake-up call.Donors are turning to ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools to find and evaluate
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Season 6
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Episode 165
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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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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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Episode 166
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23:19
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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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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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Season 5
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Episode 163
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7:16
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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Season 5
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Episode 162
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