This episode is a rallying cry for change within the nonprofit sector—an invitation to embrace vulnerability, authenticity, and mental well-being as essential components of effective fundraising. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that challenges the status quo and offers hope for a more compassionate future in fundraising!

Patrick Kirby, Founder of Do Good Better Consulting and author of "Fundraise Awesomer!", is a dynamic figure in the nonprofit sector. Patrick has dedicated more than ten years to various roles within the nonprofit sector, spanning organizations of diverse scales and scopes. Moreover, he sincerely believes in challenging traditional approaches and champions the mantra that "we've always done it this way" is perilous.

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