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Empowering organizations with an inspiring lineup of industry leaders in fundraising and philanthropy

12/05/2025

Our first responders carry so much. Here’s the story of someone helping them carry a little less. 🎧

In this episode of the PM Podcast, meet Heidi Carman, one of CNN’s Top Five Heroes of 2025 and the founder of First Responder Therapy Dogs.

What began with Heidi and her own dog visiting local fire stations in California has grown into a nationwide mission reaching firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and law enforcement officers in forty-six states.

It’s a story of heart, healing, and the power of a friendly wag to cut through even the toughest days.

👉 Tune in to meet the woman bringing calm exactly where it’s needed most: https://hubs.la/Q03Wx1lV0

12/04/2025

With 2025 winding down, we’re wrapping up the year by spotlighting some of the conversations that shaped the Philanthropy Masterminds Series. 😌

This summer, we tackled a big one: the nonprofit staffing and burnout crisis. In this Frontlines of Social Good episode, Jay Frost breaks down new findings on how shrinking teams and rising expectations are impacting every corner of the sector.

It’s the kind of story we bring you weekly, along with:

✨ Conversations with change-makers
✨ Author interviews
✨ Stories you won’t find anywhere else

🎧 Watch on-demand episodes at any time here: https://hubs.la/Q03WF97s0

12/03/2025

Tomorrow on How To Raise, we’re diving into legacy fundraising with two fantastic guests! 👇

Dr Claire Routley from Legacy Futures and Adale Bennett from Exeter College, University of Oxford will break down what motivates legacy supporters and why now is the perfect time to strengthen your strategy.

You’ll learn:

- What drives legacy pledgers to universities vs traditional charities
- Why universities are uniquely appealing for legacy gifts
- How both sectors can learn from each other to elevate results

If you’re curious about the UK legacy market, higher ed fundraising, or great stories, you’re in for a treat.

👋 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q03WwTgg0

11/26/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Episode!

What happens when creative writing becomes a lifeline?

Debra Des Vignes, one of CNN’s Top Five Heroes of 2025 and founder of the Indiana Prison Writers Workshop, joins Jay Frost to share how one 12-week writing class grew into a multi-state movement transforming the lives of incarcerated individuals.

From reclaiming identity to rebuilding hope, Debra’s work shows the power of storytelling to change futures.

🎧 Tune in: https://hubs.la/Q03VtQhd0

11/21/2025

What do classical music, crisis leadership, and community powered innovation have in common?

They all shape the remarkable journey of Julie Yurko, President and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank.

From studying cello to raising funds for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to leading one of the country’s most impactful food banks, Julie’s story is full of unexpected turns and a whole lot of heart.

In this episode, she shares how faith, lived experience, and bold community partnerships guide her mission to create dignified and equitable access to food across 13 counties — and her vision to end hunger.

🎧 Tune in and get inspired: https://hubs.la/Q03V6gFH0

11/19/2025

What if AI could actually make your fundraising feel more human instead of more complicated? 🤔

That’s the conversation we dove into with Brent Grinna, our Founder and President at EverTrue, and it’s packed with the kind of insights every nonprofit pro should hear.

In this short clip, Brent breaks down how responsible AI opens real opportunities to move your mission forward and support the work you’re already doing. It’s inspiring, practical, and honestly a glimpse at what’s coming next for our sector.

This episode is one you’ll want to add to your queue. Tune in to hear how DonorSearch and EverTrue are reshaping the nonprofit space and get a look at Brent’s incredible journey as a leader.

🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q03TT6gb0

11/18/2025

Curious what’s happening in philanthropy right now?

Today’s "Frontlines of Social Good" brings fresh insights to your Tuesday with The NEW Bank of America Study of Philanthropy featuring Dianne Chipps Bailey from Bank of America Private Bank. 👇

We’re diving into key findings, what they mean for your fundraising strategy, and actionable ideas you can put to work immediately. Dianne will break down the data and show how it can shape donor engagement and strategy.

🔗 Want to see how these insights can inform your next move? Save your seat now! https://hubs.la/Q03TB8vK0

11/14/2025

🎙️ This week on the PM Podcast, we’re bringing you an all-star lineup of healthcare philanthropy leaders!

Jay Frost sat down with Nancy Bussani, Julie Cox, John Drake, David Flood, Bill Littlejohn, and Birgit Stumpf at the AHP International Conference to ask one simple question: What’s your biggest challenge—and your greatest opportunity—right now?

👉 Their answers are eye-opening, inspiring, and packed with insights for anyone in the nonprofit space. Don’t miss it! https://hubs.la/Q03SCjZd0

11/13/2025

Curious how AI is shaking up planned giving? Today's "How to Raise" brings the future to your Thursday with AI Powered Fundraising featuring Brantley Boyett from Giving Docs. 👇

We’re talking legacy prospects, smarter outreach, and donor relationships that still feel human even with tech in the mix. Brantley will walk through real examples, practical tools, and simple steps you can use right away.

🔗 If you want your planned giving program to feel a little more next generation, save your spot now! https://hubs.la/Q03SBTHF0

11/11/2025

What’s on your Tuesday menu? Add a little inspiration at 1 pm ET with today’s Frontlines of Social Good. 😌

Jay Frost sits down with Johnny Cooper, MPA, CFRE, for a fresh look at Notes from the Giving Institute in Chicago. If you want the inside scoop on what industry leaders are talking about, this is your front row seat.

👋 Grab your lunch or your favorite snack and tune in at 1 pm ET. See you there! https://hubs.la/Q03SByLM0

11/10/2025

Hearing how nonprofit leaders found their footing never gets old, and Lindsey Nadeau’s origin story is pure fuel for a Monday scroll.

She’s the kind of leader who mixes ambition with calm confidence, and her journey has inspired a whole wave of prospect research pros.

In this clip, Lindsey shares how she stumbled into prospect research, discovered her lane, and shaped it into the transformational role she leads today. It’s the kind of story that makes you want to level up your own work.

Grab the full PM episode on demand and enjoy the ride: https://hubs.la/Q03Ss8rk0

11/07/2025

Ever wonder how riding horses can teach you to lead a global nonprofit? 🐎🌍

Lindsey Nadeau, VP of Philanthropy Insight at UNICEF USA, turns the patience, focus, and discipline she learned from the equestrian world into data-driven strategies that deepen donor engagement and accelerate impact.

From her early days in development operations to shaping insight-driven strategy for one of the world’s top humanitarian organizations, Lindsey shows how balance and continuous improvement can drive real results—stride after stride.

👉 Hear the full episode now: https://hubs.la/Q03SbnRs0

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