Nonprofit Expert

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.”

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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Former National Philanthropic Trust CEO Eileen Heisman joins host Robbe Healey to share her remarkable journey from politics to leading one of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations. Along the way, she reflects on the pivotal $650,000 check that changed her view of fundraising — and the lessons that shaped her decades of leadership. From mentorship to emotional IQ, her story offers inspiration for nonprofit leaders at every stage.

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Art Taylor, President of AFP Global, joins host Robbe Healey to share lessons from his distinguished career and his vision for the sector’s future. From donor intent and board dynamics to collaboration, innovation, and the power of hope, this conversation offers practical wisdom for today’s leaders and tomorrow’s changemakers.

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Effective development is about inspiring shared values. In this episode – the last of our “Respect, Relationships, and Resources” series – Robbe Healey highlights advice from nonprofit leaders about treating donor values as mission-critical information. Discover how to drive fundraising results through authentic connections with your donors and meaningful engagements with your staff, creating a culture of respect within your organization.

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Robbe Healey and Michelle Gollapalli dive into the operational realities of fundraising leadership, from evaluating red flags in new roles to engaging executives in development. Learn how to align values, build trust across departments, and cultivate donor relationships that are ethical, strategic, and rooted in organizational mission and outcomes.

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Hesitant to ask your board for fundraising help? Join Andrea McManus, former AFP Chair, to challenge conventional thinking about board engagement. Through enlightening stories and insights, she urges fundraisers to see their board as a group of unique individuals, rather than a collective, to reframe their engagement as a shared, mission-driven process that goes beyond solicitation.

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