Figuring out what makes people give to a cause is a challenge for every fundraiser. Alyson Landers, Project Manager of Major Gifts for the Hudson River Museum in New York, joined Accidental Fundraiser to discuss her journey to becoming a fundraising professional.

As a former board member herself, she shared her unique perspective of engaging, educating and enabling members of the board of directors. Because without significant buy-in – financial and otherwise – fundraisers can struggle to launch and grow their initiatives. Alyson’s bonus episode will teach you how to get support from your board and excel in your initiatives.

As fundraisers, and especially accidental fundraisers, it’s easy to feel isolated. Sometimes you just need someone to help you grow and tell you, “You can do this.”

In this episode, Chany Ockert and Janet Cobb join to discuss what it takes to not just survive as a fundraiser, but thrive.

Chany and Janet have worked in the nonprofit world for decades, giving them unique perspectives on the current state of fundraising, and what it means to build relationships in a continually changing environment.

There are multiple paths to becoming an accidental fundraiser. And, let’s face it, accidental or not, fundraising is hard. But in the end, it’s worth it. Throughout this season of Accidental Fundraiser, you’ve heard story after story of...

You can’t create social impact without social media. is the Strategic Partner Manager of Social Impact at , which oversees social media properties like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and more. Michelle has a heart for fundraising and...

“What do we need to be doing to put ourselves out of business? Because if we're not working towards that, we are literally stealing from this community." is the CEO and Co-founder of an organization that walks alongside families on the path out of...

When it comes to fundraising initiatives, it’s easy to stick with what you know, but different markets call for different approaches. found this to be true when she moved from Miami, where galas were all the rage, to Santa Fe. As Executive...

Big, hairy, audacious goals can be terrifying, but that’s no reason not to set them. Nycky Miller is the Director of Development at where their goal is to end homelessness in the state of Oklahoma. Which to some may sound all but impossible, but...

As fundraisers, we often focus on the ask. Yet, sometimes it’s important to share a story and express your gratitude. For Jeff Allen, that means spreading the mission of to anyone who will listen and thanking every donor – no matter the size of...

In the nonprofit world, it's important to care about those you serve, but when it comes to fundraising, is that enough? is a nonprofit children’s theatre company dedicated to creating professional, full-scale musicals by combining quality training...

In a world where it seems like our whole lives are online, a personal touch can make all the difference. After a simple "Happy Birthday" message to a donor led to an increase in his annual contribution, realized how impactful those small details can...