The Development Download Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Want to know what it's like to attend the Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference, now in its 31st year in Houston, TX? In this episode, we interviewed attendees throughout the day in "man on the street" style interviews. Special thanks are due to Darrell Jimerson Jr. for his expert help in audio mixing this episode. 

The keynote speaker and book referenced in the episode is "Be the Unicorn" by William Vanderbloemen. 

When you hear fundraisers talk about how they got into the profession, almost all say they 'fell into it."  In the latest episode of The Development Download, "Fundraising As a First Choice," guests Allison Bryant and Abby Trahan, MPA, CFRE,  speak with your host, Sarah Brown Rankin about how they chose Fundraising First!

In partnership with Charitable Gift Planners of Houston, we discuss the importance of planned giving amidst a pandemic. Guests will share their department's short and long-term adjustments in response to COVID-19.

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On this episode of The Development Download podcast, we are sitting down with mentor Tom Moore, CFRE, to learn more about his path into development, the resources that have helped shaped his career, and his advice for fundraising professionals.

For more information about Tom Moore and for more resources, please visit afpghc.org.

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On this episode of the Development Download Podcast, we have a panel discussion about rethinking how we do events during times of crisis. You'll hear from development professionals from small and large shops about how they executed or are planning their next special event in the time of COVID-19.

For more information about our guests and for more resources, please visit afpghc.org.

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Join Houston-area consultants as they collectively share "real time" experiences with organizations across all sectors. The panelists will discuss best and next practices, lessons learned, and fundraising trends being seen locally, across Texas and nationwide. 

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A successful annual giving program is essential to the success of your fundraising operations, so what are the key elements that make up an annual giving program? How do you get started in a career focused on annual giving and what are some great resources for those interested in this field? Join our guest, Nick Stinson and we answer these questions and dive into annual giving.

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On this episode, we interview Alice Ferris and Jim Anderson of
GoalBusters about effective story telling. We are all receiving so much information in today's environment. We'll discuss how to
use storytelling techniques to better communicate your why and engage your audiences in your cause.

For more information about GoalBusters and today's guests please visit: https://www.goalbusters.net/

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On this episode of the Development Download Podcast, we interview three of Houston's fundraising
leaders from large, medium, and small shops to discuss different responses to COVID-19 and the current economic
uncertainty our community faces. This is from a previously recorded webinar.

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On this episode of the Development Download Podcast, we sit down with Melissa Simon and Liz Bear to
discuss leadership. Our guests share tools on how to build relationships within your organization and share a 90 day plan
that will help you become an effective leader.

To view the presentation and access referenced resources from today's podcast, please visit: afphouston.org/page/podcast.