
The Difference: Nonprofit Fundraising in a For-Profit World
In every community, nonprofits compete within a narrow band of funders. Many struggle to stand out and make their case the most compelling. What difference allows your nonprofit to reach fundraising goals and achieve financial sustainability? In each episode, an expert addresses what makes the difference for major investments, feasibility studies, campaigns, and effective organizations.
Podcasting since 2020 • 70 episodes
The Difference: Nonprofit Fundraising in a For-Profit World
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Rethinking Fundraising: The Donor-Driven Revolution
In this thought-provoking episode, Host Jay Werth sits down with Greg Warner, CEO and founder of MarketSmart, to explore the paradigm shift reshaping nonprofit fundraising. With nearly two decades of experience in philanthropy and tech innovati...
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The Giving Rebound: What Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know
After three years of declining donations, 2024 delivered a reversal that has nonprofit leaders everywhere asking: "Is this rebound for real?" In this insightful analysis linked to the 2025 Giving USA...
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Promise Programs: A Workforce Game Changer
In this episode, Convergent's Funding Strategist, Katie Davenport, shares her inspiring journey from middle school science teacher to Executive Director of the Greenwood Promise. She discusses how the program provides tuition-free education to ...
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Beyond Instinct: Using Feasibility Studies to Guide Campaign Strategy
Convergent's Jay Werth and Pam Reid discuss the importance of conducting a feasibility study before launching a capital or comprehensive campaign. Pam emphasizes that feasibility studies provide crucial intelligence for a c...
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