After years of only knowing each other on social media. T. Clay Buck and Paul Nazareth finally have a chance to sit down and have a meaningful conversation. In this episode we started with the intention of talking about donor retention and as you can imagine with Clay and Paul the conversation takes off.

What does systems thinking, leadership, board recruitment and staff retention have to do with your annual fund? Clay and Paul take us WAY upstream and touch on so many aspects connected with systemic fundraising:

Democratizing philanthropy

Engaging the right people

Storytelling

Political Fundraising

Crappy Bosses

Retirement

Professional Development

Being invested in the success of your team

Working in Silos

Yes there is a lot! Mostly Kimberley just basks in the company of hanging out with two of coolest guys in our sector. 

Clay is an experienced fundraiser with proven knowledge in all aspects of development. He has expertise in developing the systems and infrastructure that support donor-centered fundraising, particularly with individual donors and annual giving.

Clay is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), an AFP Master Trainer and was recently named among the top 20 Charity Influencers online.  He teaches in the Fundraising and Nonprofit Management Certificate programs at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Is incredibly generous and active on social media and welcomes new connections just follow @tclaybuck on twitter Please join us in welcoming Clay to the hub.

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