Mastering Fundraising – Details, episodes & analysis

Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels. Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers. Episode 3 is a conversation with John O'Gorman, an extraordinary fundraiser and development professional, who shares tips and guidance around donor engagement over an extended period of time. Mastering Fundraising is a collaboration between Fulcrum Nonprofit Leadership and The Five Tool Fundraiser. #fundraising #masteringfundraising #development @advancement #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitleader #nonprofitleadership #nonprofits @FulcrumNonprofitLeadership @The5ToolFundraiser

Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels.

Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers.

Episode 1 is a conversation with Bill Littlejohn, a truly extraordinary fundraiser and development professional, who shares tips and guidance on fundraising fundamentals like acquisition, retention, and growing giving levels. Mastering Fundraising is a collaboration between Fulcrum Nonprofit Leadership and The Five Tool Fundraiser.

#fundraising #masteringfundraising #development @advancement #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitleader #nonprofitleadership #nonprofits @FulcrumNonprofitLeadership @The5ToolFundraiser ​

Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels. Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers. Episode 1 is a conversation with Claudia Looney, a truly extraordinary fundraiser and development professional, who shares tips and guidance on engaging board members successfully in the fundraising process. Mastering Fundraising is a collaboration between Fulcrum Nonprofit Leadership and The Five Tool Fundraiser. #fundraising #masteringfundraising #development @advancement #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitleader #nonprofitleadership #nonprofits @FulcrumNonprofitLeadership @The5ToolFundraiser

Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels. Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers. Today on the Mastering Fundraising Podcast, we’re joined by Jim Boyle, who serves as the chief fundraiser on staff with the Charles Darwin Foundation based in the Galápagos Islands. Jim is working on one of the most ambitious and inspiring fundraising campaigns in the world to restore ecological balance to islands that are home to some of the planet’s most unique species. Beyond the boldness of that vision, Jim brings a deep perspective on what it takes to remain hopeful, optimistic, and motivated in the face of enormous challenges—whether it’s the soaring number of unhoused individuals in our communities, unchecked habitat loss, or the staggering scale of global ecosystem collapse. He reminds us that the fundraising journey isn’t just about dollars raised, but about sustaining our own spirit and energy for the long road ahead. Please like and follow this channel and the Mastering Fundraising Podcast as well as the Lead for Good and Nonprofit Edge Podcasts.

Today on the Mastering Fundraising Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Duane Rohrbacher, Executive Director of Development at UC Irvine. With extensive experience leading development operations in a major research university setting, Duane has been at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies — including artificial intelligence — to streamline fundraising processes, enhance donor engagement, and drive philanthropic impact. In this conversation, we’ll dive into how AI is transforming fundraising operations, what fundraisers need to know to leverage AI effectively, and the practical steps to adopt AI tools without losing the personal touch that makes philanthropy meaningful.

Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels. Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers. Today on Mastering Fundraising, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Sheryl A. Bourgeois, President and CEO of the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation in Santa Monica, California. Since her appointment in May 2023, Dr. Bourgeois has led the Foundation through its 50th anniversary year and surpassed its ambitious 2024 fundraising goal, raising more than $41 million to advance cutting‑edge medical care, research, and patient services. With a background in philanthropy leadership and a passion for community-driven impact, she guides strategic initiatives that fuel innovation at Providence Saint John’s Health Center—supporting areas from oncology and neuroscience to women’s health and community wellness. In our conversation, we’ll explore what inspired her journey into healthcare philanthropy, how she attempts to reinvent organizations that she leads, builds a culture of philanthropy, and build strategic planning with proper reporting. Mastering Fundraising is a collaboration between Fulcrum Nonprofit Leadership and The Five Tool Fundraiser. #fundraising #masteringfundraising #development @advancement #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitleader #nonprofitleadership #nonprofits @FulcrumNonprofitLeadership @The5ToolFundraiser

Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels. Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers. Episode 4 is a conversation with Dyan Sublett, an extraordinary fundraiser and development professional, who shares about all the things she wished she knew as a fundraiser when she got her start in nonprofit leadership. She calls these the lessons learned from a fundraiser who followed her heart. Specifically, the audience will learn about the following concepts: The power of Yes; The importance of No; Staying or Leaving; Hiring for Grit; Budgeting and Building a Nontraditional Team; and Listening and Silence. Mastering Fundraising is a collaboration between Fulcrum Nonprofit Leadership and The Five Tool Fundraiser. #fundraising #masteringfundraising #development @advancement #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitleader #nonprofitleadership #nonprofits @FulcrumNonprofitLeadership @The5ToolFundraiser