Explore every episode of the podcast Fundraising Unfiltered
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| Ep 4 - āCrack the Code to a Successful Year-End Fundraisingā | 14 oct. 2025 | 00:12:52 | |
How to Finish the Year Strong (Without Losing Your Mind) Summary: Overwhelmed by all the āshouldsā of year-end fundraising? Take a breath ā Danielle Lockeās here to help. In this episode, she walks you through how to use what you already have ā your stories, your donors, your mission ā to create a heartfelt, high-impact campaign. Because effective fundraising isnāt about doing it all. Itās about doing what matters most, with purpose. In this episode, youāll learn:
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| Ep 3 - Tech Tools That Actually Save You Time (Even If You're Not Techie) | 31 juil. 2025 | 00:11:01 | |
š§ Episode 3 ā āTech Tools That Actually Save You Time (Even If You're Not Techie)ā Think youāre too busyāor too ānon-techieāāto use AI and tech tools in your nonprofit? Think again. In this episode of Fundraising Unfiltered, I'll break down the no-fluff, real-life tech tools I actually use in my day-to-day to save time, stay organized, and build stronger donor relationships. From AI note takers and file sharing to CRMs and ChatGPT, sharing the practical ways tech can help you do more without doing the most. š„ If youāve ever felt overwhelmed by the tech talk, this oneās for you. šÆ Youāll learn:
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| Ep 2 - There's Still Money, Honey: Funding Sources Youāre Overlooking | 30 juil. 2025 | 00:09:22 | |
In this eye-opening episode, weāre unpacking where the real money is hidingāand spoiler: itās not just federal grants. Weāre talking about underestimated goldmines like churches, local businesses, small family foundations, giving circles, and service clubs that are still giving generously. Whether youāre new to fundraising or a seasoned pro, this episode is your reminder: š” Takeaways include: ā Subscribe to my email newsletter.ā Share this with your nonprofit bestie who needs the pep talk! ā
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| Ep 1 - The Time I got Fired and Started Locke Step Partners | 18 juil. 2025 | 00:10:21 | |
Kicking off Fundraising Unfiltered with the story that started it allāwhere we trade in sugar-coated nonsense for real talk, hard-earned wisdom, and the occasional F-bomb (because fundraising is not for the faint of heart). Iām Danielle Locke, your Nonprofit Success Partner, and in this very first episode, Iām taking you behind the scenes of the moment that flipped my life upside down... and set me on a path to build a thriving business helping nonprofits like yours stop scrambling and start scaling. Ā Hereās the tea:
Ā Then one day? BOOMāfired. No warning. But hereās the thing: getting fired was the best damn thing that ever happened to me. Ā In this episode, I spill: Whether youāve ever been blindsided by leadership drama, underestimated by your board, or just wondered how the hell to turn your nonprofitās big messy mission into something funders can actually get behindāthis oneās for you. Ā And because this podcast isnāt just about me and my dramatic origin story, Iām also handing over the practical advice your strategic plan forgot to include: š Why you need to toot your own damn horn š How to break down your impact so donors actually understand it š What fundraising is really about (hint: not sales, not manipulation, just meaningful connections with the people who care most) Ā So, pour yourself a strong one, hit play, and letās go! š„BONUS: When youāre ready to dig deeper, hit up ā ā www.LockeStep.comā ā for tools, training, and totally doable strategies to help your nonprofit grow without the grind. Subscribe to my email newsletter. Share this with your nonprofit bestie who needs the pep talk!
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