Welcome to Next Donor, a podcast about what it takes to lead a nonprofit organization and grow your donor base. Next Donor is hosted by Andy Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Roundtree.

In this episode, we talk with Brian Grasso, founder and CEO of Simple Charity, a nonprofit that helps Christians practice solidarity with the global poor.

Through our conversation with Brian, you'll learn a ton of practical tips and insights, including:

Brian's story of starting Simple Charity and what it means to live in solidarity with the poor (02:15)

How Simple Charity helps American Christians remember the poor (05:00)

From a practical standpoint, why Justin started the organization (06:20)

How they provide content, community, and charity recommendations (07:00)

How poverty became a central issue for Brian (08:45)

How Brian launched Simple Charity in high school and college (12:45)

The five habits that will help others practically live in solidarity with the poor (15:40)

How Simple Charity encourages college students to live in solidarity with the poor (18:26)

What Brian's learned about leading and growing a nonprofit (22:40)

What Andy's learned about leading and growing an organization (26:00)

Why nonprofits should find their niche and get good at solving ONE problem (29:00)

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Next Donor is a production of Roundtree, a marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations clarify and amplify their marketing to grow their donor base. Learn more at RoundtreeAgency.com.

Welcome to Next Donor, a podcast about what it takes to lead a nonprofit organization and grow your donor base. Next Donor is hosted by Andy Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Roundtree.

In this episode, we talk with Andy Weigel, President of a commercial real estate investment company and a noted Kingdom Investor. Additionally, Andy serves on the board of Strategic Resource Group and Mission Increase.

Through our conversation with Andy, you'll learn a ton of practical tips and insights, including:

What Andy does for living (02:21)

How he got involved with Strategic Resource Group and Mission Increase (5:51)

As a donor, why Andy was drawn to the Mission Increase model (08:31)

What distinguishes a "good financial ask" from a "bad financial ask" (12:46)

Why Andy travels the world to see the work he supports (19:21)

Advice for nonprofit leaders on interacting with potential donors (21:31)

What American evangelicals should know about Pakistan (26:11)

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Next Donor is a production of Roundtree, a marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations clarify and amplify their marketing to grow their donor base. Learn more at RoundtreeAgency.com.

Welcome to Next Donor, a podcast about what it takes to lead a nonprofit organization and grow your donor base. Next Donor is hosted by Andy Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Roundtree.

In this episode, we talk with Karl Johnson, Executive Director of the Consortium of Christian Study Centers and founder of Chesterton House at Cornell University.

Through our conversation with Karl, you'll learn a ton of practical tips and insights, including:

Karl's story prior to starting Chesterton House (02:37)

Karl's preferred outdoor activity (04:35)

What led Karl to start Chesterton House (05:49)

Karl's journey of faith (09:11)

Where the name "Chesterton House" comes from (11:15)

What makes Christian Study Centers unique (13:15)

What Karl has learned about fundraising (16:50)

The Consortium of Christian study centers (21:15)

Karl's advice to others interested in starting a nonprofit (28:45)

What trends Karl is seeing as it relates to work and rest (32:35)

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Next Donor is a production of Roundtree, a marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations clarify and amplify their marketing to grow their donor base. Learn more at RoundtreeAgency.com.

Welcome to Next Donor, a podcast about what it takes to lead a nonprofit organization and grow your donor base. Next Donor is hosted by Andy Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Roundtree.

In this episode, we talk with Mark Atkinson, Founder and Executive Director of Durham Opportunity and Justice Incubator (DOJI). DOJI helps entrepreneurial attorneys launch financially sustainable legal practices that improve access to justice.

Through our conversation with Mark, you'll learn a ton of practical tips and insights, including:

How DOJI creates opportunities for attorneys and improves access to justice (02:58)

The problem many attorneys face that DOJI solves (06:00)

The story behind Mark starting DOJI (07:50)

How Mark went from being an electrical engineer in the Navy to a nonprofit founder (12:18)

What Mark's learned about what it takes to grow a nonprofit (18:30)

The value of having an engaged board (20:45)

The state of justice in the South (24:00)

How to talk about justice without being drawn into the cultural crossfire (28:45)

If you enjoyed the show, please give us a rating and review in iTunes. It'll help more people find the show.

Next Donor is a production of Roundtree, a marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations clarify and amplify their marketing to grow their donor base. Learn more at RoundtreeAgency.com.

Welcome to Next Donor, a podcast about what it takes to lead a nonprofit organization and grow your donor base. Next Donor is hosted by Andy Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Roundtree.

In this episode, we talk with Jeff Latture, chairman of the board of Strategic Resource Group and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Barnhart, a crane and rigging company.

Through our conversation with Jeff, you'll learn a ton of practical tips and insights, including:

What Jeff does for a living (03:18)

What Strategic Resource Group is and does (05:33)

How Jeff got involved with the Strategic Resource Group (06:53)

How Jeff and SRG do due diligence to discern where to make an investment (09:25)

The most common organizational issues nonprofits should fix (12:13)

What Jeff's learned about picking the right ministry partners (14:33)

What God is doing in the Middle East (18:18)

The primary responsibility of a board chair (20:59)

How SRG finds high-capacity givers (23:03)

The power of referrals and turning donors into ambassadors (24:03)

If you enjoyed the show, please give us a rating and review in iTunes. It'll help more people find the show.

Next Donor is a production of Roundtree, a marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations clarify and amplify their marketing to grow their donor base. Learn more at RoundtreeAgency.com.

Welcome to Next Donor, a podcast about what it takes to lead a nonprofit organization and grow your donor base. Next Donor is hosted by Andy Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Roundtree.

In this episode, we talk with Justin Narducci, President and CEO of CURE International, Inc. Before that, Justin served as the CEO of Lifewater International, a Christian nonprofit bringing clean water and community health to children and families around the world.

Through our conversation with Justin, you'll learn a ton of practical tips and insights, including:

How Justin went from working at Boeing to leading a global nonprofit (02:25)

What it’s like to lead a medical ministry during a global pandemic (04:49)

Why strategies are important to growing a nonprofit organization (09:30)

The most helpful tools to track your business strategy (14:45)

How to fundraise effectively and leverage the power of story (16:00)

Why showing donors what their gifts achieved is crucial (18:00)

The importance of being honest and transparent with donors (19:00)

How CURE does ministry through medical work (22:00)

What people in third-world countries have taught him (26:30)

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Next Donor is a production of Roundtree, a marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations clarify and amplify their marketing to grow their donor base. Learn more at RoundtreeAgency.com.

Welcome to Next Donor, a podcast about what it takes to lead a nonprofit organization and grow your donor base. Next Donor is hosted by Andy Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Roundtree.

In this episode, we talk with Cole Costanzo, Chief Executive Officer at DB&A Executive Search & Recruitment.

Prior to consulting, Cole spent nearly 20 years working internationally, first in the corporate and public sectors and then in private philanthropy and non-profit leadership. His passion and personal calling are to serve those who serve. Through his time overseas with Coca-Cola, the US Government, and NATO, and then as a grant-maker and Executive Director, Cole has been privileged to work alongside leaders from nearly every continent and culture.

Through our conversation with Cole, you'll learn a ton of practical tips and insights, including:

Cole's career journey, including his stints with Coca-Cola, the US Government, NATO, and the Maclellan Foundation (00:25)

What the nonprofit talent landscape looks like (07:58)

The top qualities of effective fundraisers (12:45)

Why DB&A provides a two-year guarantee for every executive placement (18:50)

Advice to organizations beginning an executive search (25:25)

Why fundraising is crucial to the long-term flourishing of your nonprofit (31:35)

If you enjoyed the show, please give us a rating and review in iTunes. It'll help more people find the show.

Next Donor is a production of Roundtree, a marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations clarify and amplify their marketing to grow their donor base. Learn more at RoundtreeAgency.com.

Welcome to Next Donor, a podcast about what it takes to lead a nonprofit organization and grow your donor base. Next Donor is hosted by Andy Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Roundtree.




In this episode, we talk with Tracy Nordyke, Vice President of Training and Curriculum Development at Mission Increase, which helps ministries grow by offering training, coaching, and consulting rooted in a biblical approach to fundraising—all at no cost to ministries.




Through our conversation with Tracy, you'll learn a ton of practical tips and insights, including:




1. The history of Mission Increase and Tracy's work there (4:20)

2. The core principles behind MI's fundraising approach—and why that approach is so effective (10:50)

3. Why formal training in fundraising is necessary (19:35)

4. The 3 qualities that make for a good fundraiser (24:20)





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Next Donor is a production of Roundtree, a marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations clarify and amplify their marketing to grow their donor base. Learn more at RoundtreeAgency.com.

In this episode, we talk with Chris Horst, Chief Advancement Officer at HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving families in poverty throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.

Chris also serves on the boards of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work and the Mile High WorkShop. He co-authored Mission Drift, Entrepreneurship for Human Flourishing, and Rooting for Rivals with Peter Greer. Chris graduated with both a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University and an MBA from Bakke Graduate University.

Through our conversation with Chris, you'll learn a ton of practical tips and insights, including:

The mission of Hope International and what Chris does there (02:57)

How HOPE brings together banking and missions (4:42)

Why Chris has stayed at HOPE for 15+ years (6:42)

The two expectations HOPE has for their fundraising team (8:42)

What Chris looks for in fundraising candidates (10:42)

What Chris would say to college grads considering a career in fundraising (13:12)

How COVID impacted fundraising for HOPE (14:42)

Overview of his new book, "The Gift of Disillusionment" (19:57)

Where Chris finds the time to write (24:42)

The importance of integrating faith and work (26:42)

If you enjoyed the show, please give us a rating and review in iTunes. It'll help more people find the show.

Next Donor is a production of Roundtree, a marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations clarify and amplify their marketing to grow their donor base. Learn more at RoundtreeAgency.com.

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