Ask Allison
The Ask Allison Podcast with Allison McElroy brings nonprofit pros together for real talk, big laughs, and aha moments! Through honest conversations, shared stories, and fresh takes on trends and best practices, Allison keeps it fun, encouraging, and full of heart.
Allison McElroy is a bubbly encourager, nonprofit strategist, and proud Arkansan who loves helping people reach big goals. Founder of The McElroy Group, she mixes heart, humor, and hard-won experience to lift others up. Fundraiser, singer, speaker, cheerleader—when in doubt, just Ask Allison!
Podcasting since 2025 • 6 episodes
Ask Allison
Latest Episodes
Ep. 6 - Legacy Gifts: Impact That Lasts with Amy McGovern
A lot of people think fundraising is just asking for money. That idea is not only wrong, it can quietly wreck your donor relationships. I’m joined by Amy McGovern, Director of Development for the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas and President ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Ep. 5 - Funding Follows Clarity: Nonprofit Marketing Secrets with Peyton Stewman
What if your marketing plan isn’t extra, it’s the engine? We sit down with Peyton Stewman, marketing strategist at the Children’s Safety Center of Washington County, to unpack how communications becomes core infrastructure for fundraising, trus...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Ep. 4 - Strategic Stillness: Simple Self-Care for Overworked Hearts
Ever feel like you’re running at 95% capacity and one small hiccup sends the whole day sideways? We’ve been there. That’s why we sat down with meditation teacher and former publisher, Leslie Zanoff, to unpack how small, simple practices can res...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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Ep. 3 - Crisis Mode: How to Lead When the Money Stops
What happens when the grant you’ve always counted on disappears? We sit down with Teresa Mills, CEO of Peace at Home Family Shelter, to unpack a calm, practical roadmap for nonprofits facing sudden funding cuts. From building a pet sanctuary th...
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Ep. 2 - From Galas To Good: Rethinking Nonprofit Events
The room goes quiet, the story lands, tears well up—and then the program shifts and the moment to give disappears. If you’ve ever watched donations evaporate in a 30-second transition, this conversation will feel like a masterclass in what to f...
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Episode 2
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