
Holy Donuts: A Marketing And Donor Engagement Podcast For Christian Non-Profits
Bite into the rich center of donor engagement with 'Holy Donuts: A Donor Engagement Podcast for Christian Nonprofits.' Savor insightful interviews with leaders in nonprofit marketing and donor development, who are glazing the way for innovative strategies and successful campaigns. Tune in to this podcast and let your fundraising efforts rise like a perfectly baked donut, all while serving a higher purpose.
Episodes
35 episodes
Holy Donuts EP 35 - Simeon Lohrmann- Automating Empathy? AI's Role in Nonprofit Communications
In this episode of the Holy Donuts podcast, host Matt Lombardi dives into the integration of AI in nonprofit communications with Simeon Lorman from Novo. The conversation starts with a lighthearted intro about Novo's mission, then segues into a...
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Holy Donuts EP 34: Unlocking the Power of Planned Giving: A Conversation with Christopher McGown
Hey there, nonprofit pros! Ever feel like you're doing everything to engage planned giving donors, but still coming up short? You've probably been told to bombard them with complex plan giving information, leaving you feeling frustrated and ove...
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Holy Donuts EP 33 - Dane Barnett - Disruptive Innovation: What Dying Nonprofits Can Learn from Startups
Want to level up your nonprofit's donor engagement game and create impactful fundraising strategies? I've got just the solution to help you achieve that result. Let's dive into some game-changing insights to enhance your donor relationships and...
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Holy Donuts EP 32 - Kaitlynn Watkins - Unlocking New Donors Through Podcast Ads: A Nonprofit Leader Shares Her Strategy
Have you heard these myths about nonprofit collaboration for greater impact? Myth 1: Collaboration means sacrificing autonomy. Myth 2: Collaboration is too time-consuming and complex. Myth 3: Collaboration leads to diluted impact. I'll reveal t...
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Holy Donuts EP 31 - Eddie Laing - From Zero to $2.5k: Your Step-by-Step Meta Ads Blueprint
From Zero to $2.5k: Your Step-by-Step Meta Ads BlueprintDiscover the surprising $2,500 digital marketing secret that Christian nonprofits are overlooking. Uncover the advanced meta ad tactics that build new donor audiences and dr...
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Holy Donuts EP 30: Bryce Hillhouse Fundraising Gold: An Expert Shares His Top Tips for Nonprofit.
Are you ready for a surprising twist? Brace yourself, because you're about to discover the unexpected strategy that's revolutionizing nonprofit fundraising. Get ready to uncover the game-changing approach that's turning heads and leaving tradit...
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Holy Donuts EP 29 - John Walsh- The Good and Bad of Digital Fundraising: Concerns and Hopes From An Expert
John Walsh serves as the director of annual giving at a seminary, where he orchestrates comprehensive strategies for donor acquisition and engagement. With a background in music therapy, he transitioned to the realm of digital marketing and fun...
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Holy Donuts EP 28 - David Schwab - Integrated Marketing: The Key to Nonprofit Fundraising Success
Uncover the unexpected secrets behind skyrocketing donor engagement and improved fundraising. Dive into this intriguing conversation with David Schwab, where he unveils the game-changing digital strategies that are reshaping the nonprofit lands...
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Holy Donuts EP 27 - Dave Raley: The Subscription Economy: How Recurring Donations are Changing Nonprofit Fundraising
The Subscription Economy: How Recurring Donations are Changing Nonprofit FundraisingIn this episode of Holy Donuts, host Matt Lombardi welcomes Dave Raley, founder of Imago Consulting, to dive into the realm of recurring giv...
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Holy Donuts EP 26 - Caroline Stoltzfus: Beyond Transactions: Building Genuine Donor Relationships
Does it sound familiar to be told to just copy and paste best practices from other nonprofits to improve donor engagement? Let's face it, taking that approach often leads to frustration and disappointment, leaving us feeling like we're stuck in...
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Holy Donuts EP 25 - Lauren Wright: Turning Social Media into Come and See: Leveraging Platforms for Deeper Engagement
Uncover the unexpected secret to nonprofit fundraising success that's got experts buzzing! Dive into this podcast transcript to discover how one professional's unconventional storytelling approach revolutionized donor relationships. You won't b...
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Holy Donuts EP 24 - Cory Akin: The Personal Touch: Building Donor Relationships that Matter
From aerospace and defense to nonprofit ministry leadership, this corporate exec's unexpected journey will leave you in awe. Embracing faith and relinquishing control, his story of divine intervention will inspire you. But the real surprise? Ho...
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Holy Donuts EP 23 - Adam Buzzard: Beyond the Ask: Creating Mutual & Meaningful Church-Nonprofit Relationships
Hey there, non-profit professionals! Ever heard these myths about church-nonprofit partnerships? Myth 1: Churches only want financial support from nonprofits. Myth 2: Nonprofits struggle to engage with churches due to differing priorities. Myth...
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Holy Donuts EP 22 - Emily Blackledge- Breaking the Old Paradigms: Rethinking International Development
If you're feeling frustrated with the lack of impact from your International Development strategies, then you are not alone! Many organizations face the challenge of trying to implement strategies that just don't seem to work out as planned. In...
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Holy Donuts EP 21- Corey Unger- A.I. For Good
"If you're in the world of solutioning whatever it may be, whether it's digital or it's working with donors, if you raise your empathy, you'll find that you start to understand the audience you're trying to reach. That counts for digital. It al...
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Holy Donuts EP 20: How One NYC Nonprofit Quadrupled Clients with Empathetic Digital Transformation
"Solid marketing outcomes come from listening and research. If you can listen well to your audience and get out of your own headspace of what you think they need and hear what they actually say they need, you'll be amazed at the areas of alignm...
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Holy Donuts EP 19 : Building Donor Communities Beyond the Screen with Carla Della Femina
"I think when it comes to marketing strategies, any marketing expert will tell you: Add value. Add value. Add value. However that may be!" - Carla Della FeminaIf you're feeling frustrated with the struggle to create authentic and engagi...
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Holy Donuts EP 18 : Empowerment & Translating Dignity with Seth Hinz
"It's not about the emergency, it's the dignity, and it's the process, and we can walk alongside people and make an impact." - Seth HinzSeth Hinz serves at Lutheran Bible Translators as Director for Branding + Marketing. Fo...
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Holy Donuts EP 17 : Switching from Outputs to Outcomes with Nathan Mayo
"The hunger is legitimate. What was missing is the path, the resource to take you to the next step, to measure outcomes, to improve your programs, what have you. And it's just a blessing to be able to see that that is coming to fruition." - Nat...
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Holy Donuts EP 16 : The Unconventional Path to Nonprofit Growth with Chris Whitney
"If you're a disciple of Jesus, you ought to be giving your money and serving somewhere. And giving and serving are a byproduct of discipleship, not the other way around." - Chris WhitneyChris Whitney, the founder and CEO of One Generat...
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Holy Donuts EP 15 : The 3-5 Word Secret to Capturing Donor Attention with Mark MacDonald
"We have to make sure that in order to rise above the noise and to also say it as quickly as possible, we've got to figure out what we call here the thread. - Mark MacDonald"Discover the secret to captivating nonprofit messaging that ke...
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Holy Donuts EP 14 : Not Just Taking Donations, We're Rolling Out the Red Carpet with Jonathan Beck
"When people donate, they're purchasing something, actually, and they're purchasing meaning for themselves by giving and knowing that you're an agent of action behind some kind of positive thing that's going to happen in the world. You're purch...
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Holy Donuts EP 13 : The Art of Storytelling in Nonprofit Marketing with Brady Josephson
"Don't chase a title, chase experience... If any industry should be able to embrace freedom and risk, it's us in our space. - Brady Josephson"Uncover the secrets to enhancing your nonprofit's donor engagement in this comp...
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Holy Donuts EP 11 : Building a Loyal Community of Nonprofit Fans with Scott Harris & Caleb Crider
If you're feeling frustrated and discouraged because your efforts to build a passionate and engaged community of supporters for your nonprofit are falling flat, then you are not alone!In this episode of the Holy Donuts podcast, we have ...
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Holy Donuts EP 10 : Beyond Monetary Gifts with RJ Caswell
In the world of nonprofit fundraising, building genuine relationships is the key to success.RJ has extensive experience serving in multiple professional capacities, but primarily in the faith-based nonprofit space. After receiving a mas...
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