Cornerstone Unplugged Podcast

Cultivating Philanthropic Fundraising With Ryan Flickinger


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Ryan Flickinger is the Executive Director of GCSAA Foundation, a philanthropic organization of GCSAA. He has over fifteen years of fundraising strategy and management consultant experience and was the CEO for over a decade with the Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation. He was previously the Director of Development and Campaigns for OmegaFi, and the Campaign Manager for Omega Financial, Inc. 

Ryan graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, with a degree in administration of justice and political science. He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and enjoys golfing, cycling, and spending time with his family.

In this episode…

How can you drive and nurture a culture of giving back within your organization? Is it possible to work with donors to advocate for educational and environmental opportunities? 

According to Ryan Flickinger, developing culture is an art form. When trying to enhance internal and external factors, creating awareness and understanding is the first step to driving change. Ryan recommends transparency and constant communication to help donors and prospective members recognize the value of their contribution. This can impact the design and drive of your organization's advocacy. 

In this episode of Cornerstone Unplugged, JP Cavaliere sits down with Ryan Flickinger, the Executive Director of the GCSAA Foundation, to talk about how to make an organization successful at fundraising. Ryan discusses why he became interested in fundraising and non-profit organizations, creating better educational opportunities for students, and why the ability to listen is crucial for solving complex problems. 

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