What the Fundraising

218: Empathy in Fundraising with Maarten Bout


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Meet Maarten Bout, Vice President for Major and Transformational Giving at United Way of Central Indiana, overseeing a team of 10 fundraisers. With over 12 years of experience, including major gift roles at Indiana University, he brings extensive expertise in donor engagement, team leadership, and advancing impactful philanthropic strategies. 

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Understand the significance of empathy in enhancing donor-fundraiser relationships.
  • Recognize the limitations of traditional fundraising metrics focused on short-term goals.
  • Learn strategies to foster meaningful and long-term donor engagement.
  • Identify the impact of fundraiser turnover on donor relationships and fundraising outcomes.
  • Discover how improved working conditions can lead to more engaged and effective fundraisers.

  • Get all the resources from today’s episode here


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