In this episode of Beyond the Donation, host Matt Bitzegaio welcomes Steve Lausch and Sarah Sebastian from OneCause to discuss their 2025 Fundraising Outlook Report and the Giving Experience Study. The conversation covers key strategies for enhancing donor relationships, leveraging AI, managing events and recurring giving programs, and overcoming challenges faced by smaller nonprofits. 

The guests share actionable tips and insights backed by this data to help nonprofit organizations improve their fundraising tactics, enhance the donor experience, and drive impact.

 00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Donation

00:28 Meet the Guests: Steve Lausch and Sarah Sebastian

01:02 Overview of One Cause and Its Role

03:01 Insights from the 2025 Fundraising Outlook Report

05:23 Understanding Donor Motivations and Trends

10:29 Strategies for Effective Fundraising Events

17:36 Recurring Giving: Building Long-Term Donor Relationships

22:11 Leveraging AI in Nonprofit Fundraising

27:19 Personalizing Donor Communications

30:11 Addressing Staffing Challenges in Nonprofits

34:53 Quick Wins and Practical Tips for Nonprofits

37:57 Conclusion and Resources

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