Let's Talk Fundraising
Welcome to "Let's Talk Fundraising" with Keith Greer, CFRE! This podcast is your go-to resource for mastering the essentials of fundraising while discovering how innovative tools and technology can supercharge your efforts. Whether you're a new fundraiser looking to level up your skills or a seasoned professional seeking timely reminders and fresh insights, each episode is packed with practical advice, creative ideas, and inspiring stories.
Join Keith as he explores the core principles that drive successful fundraising and uncovers the latest strategies to make your job easier, more enjoyable, and incredibly impactful. From relationship-building and storytelling to leveraging the newest tech, "Let's Talk Fundraising" is here to help you transform your approach and achieve remarkable results for your organization.
Subscribe now and be part of a community dedicated to elevating the art and science of fundraising. Together, we'll make a bigger impact, one episode at a time.
Episodes
41 episodes
The Sunday Countdown and the Fundraiser’s Rhythm That Brought Relief
The Fundraiser's AI Starter SuiteIf Sunday nights feel like the slow countdown to another heavy Monday, you’re not alone. I know that tightening in your ches...
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37:11
Turn Prompts into AI Assistants: CustomGPTs for Fundraisers
Ever wish you could clone yourself on Monday morning?In this mini-episode, I’ll show you how to turn your favorite prompts into something far more powerful: CustomGPTs—personalized AI assistants trained on your best fundraising la...
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12:36
Instant Donor Insights: One ChatGPT Prompt Replaces 17 Research Tabs
Your browser groans under the weight of countless tabs while your prospect's name stares at you from the CRM dashboard. The research rabbit hole keeps getting deeper, consuming hours of your day with diminishing returns. Sound familiar?...
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25:31
Don’t Drown Your Board in Data—Do This Instead
Every nonprofit leader knows the struggle: that moment when your calendar reminder pops up – "Board packet due tonight." You export columns of numbers from your CRM, spend hours wrestling with spreadsheets, triple-checking figures, and aligning...
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21:11
Inbox Freedom: AI‑Powered Donor Replies
Drowning in donor emails while struggling to craft thoughtful, personalized responses? You're not alone. Fundraisers everywhere face this daily challenge—balancing the need for authentic communication with the reality of limited time and mounti...
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29:15
Why Accuracy Is the Hidden Superpower of Stewardship
Every fundraiser faces the same dilemma: we need efficiency, but we can't sacrifice accuracy. When that major donor asks for one critical data point before finalizing their six-figure gift, the pressure to respond quickly meets our professional...
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20:43
Why Momentum Beats Perfection in Fundraising Writing
Ever found yourself paralyzed by a blinking cursor, struggling to craft the perfect donor message? You're not alone. Fundraising writing can be deeply intimidating—it needs to reflect understanding, empathy, clarity, and warmth all at once whil...
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25:30
How to Use ChatGPT Without Compromising Donor Privacy
Every fundraiser knows that donor trust is the foundation of successful philanthropic relationships. But in our rush to embrace powerful AI tools like ChatGPT, we risk compromising that trust through accidental exposure of sensitive information...
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25:17
More Donor Time, Less Desk Time: The Case for AI in Your Fundraising Week
Trapped in an endless cycle of drafting donor emails while meaningful connections take a backseat? The silent crisis of administrative drag is depleting fundraisers' energy and passion nationwide. What if reclaiming hours every week could be as...
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Episode 14
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32:01
You’re Not for Everyone—And That’s a Good Thing
Have you ever left a donor meeting wondering, “Why did I say it like that?”Or felt that quiet pressure to be more agreeable, more polished, more… perfect?In this episode, Keith shares a story fresh from the road—an alumni re...
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Episode 13
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11:47
Whose Voice Is In Your Head? Releasing Inherited Limiting Beliefs
Ever poured hours into a project only to watch it get worse, not better? That frustrating cycle of diminishing returns might be fueled by a deeply-held belief that's actually holding you back.Growing up, I absorbed my father's working-c...
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Episode 12
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14:43
Stop Wrestling with Technology and Start Connecting with Donors
Have you ever left a donor meeting, recorded quick thoughts on your phone, then spent hours translating those scattered notes into a proper contact report? There's a better way.At AFP Icon in Seattle last month, I watched a room full of...
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Episode 11
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10:17
Behind the Ask: Navigating Your First Major Gifts Role
The journey from behind-the-scenes prospect researcher to frontline major gift officer can feel like jumping into the deep end without a life vest. In this illuminating conversation, Matt Stokes
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Episode 10
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36:31
Quiet Power: The Introvert's Guide to Fundraising Success
When you picture a successful fundraiser, do you imagine someone who commands the room, speaks eloquently without hesitation, and thrives in crowds of donors? That stereotype has dominated our field for decades—but what if the most powerful fun...
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Episode 9
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45:04
Ditch Fear, Choose Joy: The Fundraising Shift You Need to Make
Fundraising shouldn’t feel like manipulation. It shouldn’t leave donors feeling drained, guilty, or pressured into giving. Yet, so much of our industry—especially certain political campaigns—leans into fear as a motivator. And while fear might ...
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Episode 8
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13:09
Using AI to Amplify the Personal Side of Fundraising
Can AI really enhance human connection in fundraising, or is it just a high-tech distraction? Let's tackle this question head-on, revealing how AI can be a transformative force in the nonprofit sector. This episode isn't about replacing the per...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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12:07
Are You Fundraising or Just Panhandling? The Right Way to Inspire Giving
Have you ever felt like fundraising was just begging for money? Like you were throwing out asks and hoping someone would say yes? If so, you’re not alone—but there’s a reason it feels that way. And it’s not just you.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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10:48
Building Trust and Belonging: Transforming Nonprofit Fundraising Teams with Bri Gerzevske
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Bri Gerzevske, an expert in nonprofit fundraising leadership, as she shares her transformative approach to creating high-functioning teams. Ever wondered how to step into a new leadership role and i...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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47:34
Transforming Holiday Generosity: Sustaining Impact Beyond the Season with Leanne Baumel
What if holiday generosity could transform lives beyond the festive season? Leanne Baumel, Chief Development Officer at Casa de Esperanza de los Niños, joins us to share her insights from the frontline of holiday fundraising. We'll unravel the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:30
Beyond Quick Fixes: Real Solutions for Fundraiser Burnout with Raiya Sankari-Diaz
Ever wonder why so many fundraisers are burnt out and how to truly support their well-being? Join us as we engage with Raiya Sankari-Diaz, a global HR expert, to uncover the hidden cau...
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Episode 3
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33:45
Redefining Board Success: From Recruitment to Engagement with Phelosha Collaros
Unlocking the secrets to managing effective nonprofit boards, our episode promises to transform your approach to board recruitment and engagement. With our insightful guest, Phelosha Collaros, we uncover how to transcend the traditional focus o...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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47:10
Becoming a Gratitude Champion
Unlock the secret to unlocking donors' hearts and wallets with gratitude! Discover how practicing genuine appreciation can transform your fundraising efforts and create lasting partnerships. Dive into the "rule of seven" and learn how consisten...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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29:52
From Skepticism to Collaboration: AI in Nonprofits
Unlock the transformative potential of AI in fundraising, as we explore how technology is reshaping the nonprofit landscape. From the initial skepticism and concerns of job security that accompanied the launch of ChatGPT, to the innovative stri...
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Episode 18
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29:13
Transforming Workplaces: The Power of Authentic Leadership with Lasha Murray
Unlock the secrets of authentic leadership with Lasha Murray, the visionary founder of The Unapologetic Leadership Coach. Lasha introduces her groundbreaking BANG framework—Belonging,...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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49:05
Harnessing AI for Nonprofit Success: Unlocking ChatGPT's Potential
Unlock the future of nonprofit success with ChatGPT as your intelligent ally. Ever wondered how artificial intelligence can do more than just draft emails? Dive into a world where ChatGPT revolutionizes nonprofit operations, from automating dat...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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19:36