Podcast Monetization Strategies for Purpose-Driven Creators with Katherine Lacefield

If your podcast is all about making a positive impact in the world, you might be looking for new ways to grow your reach and your influence. You may even be wondering if your podcast can help you with fundraising. The good news is, a podcast can be so much more than a way to share your message—it can be a powerful tool for strategic growth, fundraising, and creating change. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we're talking with Katherine Lacefield about how nonprofits and purpose-driven creators can leverage their shows to get more visibility, attract clients, and build a lasting impact. This week, episode 233 of Podcasting Unlocked is about podcast monetization for purpose-driven creators! 

Katherine Lacefield is a philanthropic partner with 20+ years of experience empowering organizations and individuals for positive community impact. Her expertise spans fundraising strategy, monthly and major donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, global grantmaking, animal welfare, and sustainable development. As the founder of Just Be Cause Consulting and host of The Just Be Cause Podcast, Katherine helps nonprofits re-engage with fundraising. She has supported many in establishing sustainable funding, from grassroots groups to international organizations.

In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Katherine Lacefield is sharing the importance of leveraging your podcast for more fundraising opportunities and actionable steps you can take right now to build trust with your audience while utilizing sponsorships. 

Katherine and I also chat about the following: 

• How your show can act as a strategic tool to get your message in front of potential clients and attract the people you want to work with.
• Other ways besides ads to monetize your show like live coaching sessions, affiliate marketing, or using your podcast to promote services that help you with fundraising.
• Using audience surveys to get clear on what your listeners are struggling with.
• Allowing your podcast to grow and evolve naturally over time.

Your podcast is a tool for thought leadership and creating change. By being strategic with your content and listening to your audience, you can transform your show into a powerful engine for making a positive impact.

What's one way you can use your podcast to create change this week?

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Podcast Monetization Strategies for Purpose-Driven Creators with Katherine Lacefield
• 1:15 Katherine’s Background in Nonprofit Fundraising and Podcasting
• 2:24 Structuring a Podcast for Nonprofit Leaders and Consultants
• 5:22 Using Podcasts for Lead Generation and Building Trust
• 8:15 Organic Sponsorships and Monetization Strategies
• 16:27 Leveraging Podcasts for Speaking Opportunities and Lead Magnets
• 25:27 Evolving Podcast Formats: Solo Episodes and Live Coaching