DBD Podcast

Bruce Berglund interviews TJ Joyce (CEO) and Abby Farris-Rogers (CAO) of the YMCA of Greater Richmond on how they pivoted their case for support to focus on the immediate needs brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and how they've shared that case with their organization's supporters.

A conversation between Bruce Berglund of DBD Group and Bob Westfall of Westfall Gold about maintaining and advancing major donor relationships during this time... or any time of crisis.

How can you connect with donors during a time of great uncertainty? DBD Group offers a unique way of looking at your organization's supporters and a simple three-question framework for connecting.

Learn more at dbd.group/uncertainty

Bruce Berglund of Donor By Design interviews Shelly McTighe-Rippengale of the YMCA of the San Diego County. They discuss cultivating young leaders, managing a complex comprehensive campaign, and making the most of your NAYDO conference experience.

In this episode of NAYDO 365, Bruce Berglund speaks with J. David Schmidt about the importance of connecting your strategic plan to your fundraising goals... a critical step that too many nonprofits miss.

An interview with Gary Laermer of Pace University (formerly of YMCA of Greater New York). Bruce and Gary discuss ways to think of developing your list of prospects. How can you best utilize volunteers? What role can prospect screening play? How do you connect a first time donor to your cause? This conversation covers these questions and more.

Bruce Berglund interviews Sara Luke and Lora Dow of Donor By Design Group. They've crafted over 100 cases for support for YMCAs and other nonprofit organizations, including capital, annual, endowment, grants and comprehensive case statements. In this session they share the techniques they employ to help organizations find the words and images that inspire generosity.

In this episode of NAYDO 365, Bruce Berglund interviews Howard Tellepsen about what motivates and inspires donors.

In this episode of NAYDO 365, Bruce Berglund and Eric Ellsworth discuss the challenges and rewards of YMCA collaborations with health care systems.

In this episode of the What Matters Podcast from Donor By Design Group, Jim Mellor and Bruce Berglund explain how New Market Tax Credits can help organizations bridge funding gaps in their work to revitalize communities.