In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Mintzer, CEO and Founder of Youth Mentoring Partnership, a youth development organization that has experienced remarkable programmatic and fundraising growth by combining mission-driven passion with data-informed decision-making.

Mintzer shares how mentorship changes lives, why understanding community needs shapes effective messaging, and how a business-minded approach to strategic planning has strengthened their fundraising operations. In this episode, you will learn practical steps for building sustainable giving programs, improving donor stewardship, and using tools like donor data, updated forms, and monthly giving strategies to support long-term organizational growth.

In this episode of Nonprofit Expert, we dive into how nonprofits can transform digital interactions into lasting donor relationships. Join Constant Contact’s Matthew Montoya and DonorPerfect’s Darryl Moser as they share essential nonprofit fundraising tips on leveraging clicks, opens, and engagement data to truly understand and engage your audience. You'll discover why click rates matter more than open rates, how to use segmentation to send targeted messages, and how thoughtful digital connection drives more meaningful and frequent giving. Whether you're new to nonprofit fundraising or looking to sharpen your marketing for nonprofits, this episode offers practical strategies for turning digital touchpoints into valuable donor connections.

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When fundraising feels overwhelming, this episode of Nonprofit Expert offers a short guided affirmation practice to help you stay grounded. Fundraising coach Mallory Erickson helps you recenter, release stress, and move forward with compassion for yourself and your donors.

Go beyond dollars raised! In the final episode of her mini series, fundraising coach Mallory Erickson introduces key relational KPIs you can start tracking in 2026 — including trust, engagement consistency, and impact awareness — to measure what truly matters and strengthen long-term donor relationships.

Stop sending one-size-fits-all messages to your donors. In this episode of Nonprofit Expert, Mallory Erickson shows you how to use donor segmentation to tailor your appeals, strengthen connections, and make every donor feel seen. Learn which segments to start with and how to track engagement in your CRM.

Learn how to overcome hesitation and confidently reach out to lapsed or quiet donors. In this episode, nonprofit expert Mallory Erickson shares practical strategies for leading with courage, authenticity, and transparency, so you can build stronger donor relationships without waiting to “feel ready.”

Boost your email open rates with curiosity-driven subject lines. In this episode, nonprofit expert Mallory Erickson explains how to use the “curiosity gap” to spark interest, inspire clicks, and motivate donors to engage more deeply with your mission, plus simple tweaks you can test in your next campaign.

Join us for a mini series hosted by fundraising coach Mallory Erickson! We’ll begin with a roadmap for integrating courage, curiosity, segmentation, and relationship-focused KPIs into your 2026 fundraising plan, showing you how to turn these insights into daily habits that deepen donor trust and sustain results.

In just a few minutes, reset your mindset to approach fundraising tasks with increased confidence. In this episode, nonprofit expert Mallory Erickson guides you through affirmations that help you quiet self-doubt, embrace authenticity, and approach each donor conversation with calm, focused courage

In this episode of Nonprofit Expert, host Julia Gackenbach sits down with internationally recognized fundraising strategist Tammy Zonker, founder of Fundraising Transformed. Tammy reveals lessons learned from her early mistakes, the story behind a $27.1 million gift, and practical steps for starting a successful major gifts program in just 90 days. From asking the right questions to building trust through transparency, Tammy offers both encouragement and actionable strategies that fundraisers of any size organization can implement today.

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