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.
Holy Donuts: A Marketing And Donor Engagement Podcast For Christian Non-Profits
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 a rut, unable to make a meaningful impact.
My special guest is Caroline Stoltzfus
Caroline Stoltzfus, the founder and strategist at Homecoming Creative, possesses a strong background in journalism and extensive experience working with nonprofits. Her expertise lies in leveraging the power of storytelling to enhance donor engagement and foster genuine relationships. With a focus on aligning culture and communication strategy, Caroline offers valuable insights into donor retention experiences and acquisition strategies. Her approach emphasizes the importance of coherent messaging that authentically reflects an organization's internal values to its external audience. Caroline's dedication to helping nonprofits strengthen their donor engagement experiences positions her as a respected authority in the realm of nonprofit marketing and donor relations. Her proven track record and commitment to driving impactful and sustainable donor relationships make her a notable figure in the nonprofit sector.
Key Moments
- Master the art of Christian nonprofit storytelling to captivate donors and drive impact.
- Discover effective strategies to boost donor retention and create lasting connections with supporters.
- Embrace change management in nonprofit marketing to stay relevant and reach new audiences.
- Explore the pivotal role of technology in nonprofit communication for increased engagement and outreach.
- Learn the secrets to building genuine, meaningful relationships with donors for sustainable impact.
Quotes From This Episode
The true way to change people's hearts and minds is through storytelling. - Caroline Stoltzfus
Are we growing for the sake of growth? Are we growing for the sake of the kingdom? - Caroline Stoltzfus
Consider the discipleship cost of what you're doing, along with the bottom line cost of it. - Caroline Stoltzfus
Recommended Resources
- Visit wegive.com for a world-class donor experience and innovative engagement tools to enhance donor relationships and stewardship.
- Connect with Caroline Stoltzfus on LinkedIn for regular updates on industry trends and insights into discipleship through marketing and storytelling in the nonprofit space.
- Check out the Switch book by Chip and Dan Heath for a change management approach to marketing and collaborative change creation.
- Listen to the We Are For Good podcast and Future Nonprofit podcast for valuable insights from nonprofit fundraisers and industry experts.
- Explore The Convivial Society newsletter from the Christian Thought Center for thought-provoking content on the intersection of technology and culture in discipleship.