How much should you actually ask a donor for? Don’t be the fundraiser that lets capacity scores, intuition, or organizational need determine the answer. Take a more disciplined approach: quantify the…
Naming opportunities can be one of the most valuable and most easily mishandled tools in philanthropy. But, before putting a donor's name on a building, you need a process that protects the donor…
Gift officers can easily become isolated in the very work that requires the most strategic thinking. Moves management meetings often become reporting sessions instead of collaborative problem-solving…
Great leaders are often hired to create change but organizations want transformation without the discomfort that comes with it. In this episode, Randall explores the “familiarity trap” and why boards,…
The next great shift in philanthropy may not be about younger donors. It may be about who makes the decisions. Women increasingly influence financial decisions and are positioned to inherit (and…
The difference between a good gift and a transformative one is not a donor’s generosity, it is the way we help them see what is possible. This episode explores how a fundraiser helped a donor move…
What happens when a trusted gift officer leaves and someone new inherits the portfolio? Too often, new fundraisers worry they're replacing a beloved relationship when, in reality, they're continuing a…
22 Jul 2026
In part two of our planned giving series we talk about bequests and CGAs. These items can be intimidating for gift officers, but in reality are quite easy to manage. Listen to this podcast to learn…
22 Jul 2026
Does your organization have a planned giving officer? Do you focus on planned giving as part of your annual plan? This podcast addresses planned giving and how you can become more comfortable…
22 Jul 2026
Is leadership in your DNA or can you learn to be a good leader? Listen to Randall's thoughts on this important topic.
