By Christina Tzavaras Edwards
Ready to build donor movements, not just transactions? Join nonprofit growth expert Christina Tzavaras Edwards as she helps leaders like you engage supporters, grow generosity, and drive sus
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Did you catch last week’s episode on ditching formality? I'm so excited to dive a little deeper into the concept today with the idea of breaking the fourth wall and why it's so crucial, especially as we approach the critical year-end fundraising season. Breaking the fourth wall is all about ditching the formality and inviting your audience, your donors, to be a true part of the narrative.
By creating these interactive, authentic moments, you can build deeper, more lasting relationships, not just transactional interactions. You’ll hear about examples from TV, film, and businesses that have mastered this approach, showing how it earns trust, boosts organic reach, and ultimately drives higher donations and retention. You’ll learn how to identify ways you can incorporate breaking the fourth wall into your upcoming campaigns and communications, whether it's a vulnerable email, a behind-the-scenes social post, or getting your team and advocates involved. The key is taking that first step to make your donors feel truly connected to your mission. Ready?
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Today on the podcast, you're going to hear a recording of a webinar I knew I needed to share with you. I'm sharing the three phases of campaign success – pre-game, launch, and taking your victory lap – but most organizations skip to phase 2, stay in phase 2, and never make it to phase 3.
So as you prepare for the busiest time fundraising this year, think about how you can make sure that you move through phase one, into phase two, and finally landing in phase three. Throughout the episode, you’ll learn how to build buzz during your campaign launch and maintain that momentum and close strong for donor retention.
Just a note that we recorded this training on Zoom, and we had so many great questions come in, like I said, I couldn't keep it a secret. So please enjoy and you're going to hear me mention the club and if you want to know more about what we do or if it’s right for you, the best thing you could do right now is book a call with me, the show notes will have a link to my calendar. Book a call with me, so we can make this year your most successful one yet.
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Formality is keeping your funding stuck and your superfans from finding you. Many nonprofits come to me with growth goals, but their efforts feel stale and engagement is low. The problem? Safe, formulaic approaches. Formality creates a barrier, making your stories and fundraisers fall flat. You’re stuck in the Zone of Indifference. In this episode, learn how to break free, stand out, and create campaigns that surpass your fundraising goals.
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Welcome to today’s episode with Michelle Boggs. As an executive nonprofit industry advisor, Michelle has her finger on the pulse of what’s working—and what’s not—in our sector. I’m thrilled to have her on the show to share how she’s integrated these insights into her impactful work with GoFundMe and Classy. In the episode, you’ll learn the power of creating and mobilizing your community to advocate fundraise, and lift your message alongside you (this is also what I teach in my Social Street Team™ method) and this idea of personal style, storytelling one human to another human, instead of the ominous brand that has been stripped of your voice.
This episode will motivate you to see there are so many generous people in the world, and not get hung up on one or two doom scrolly headlines, instead, look at the generosity that's happening every single day on these different sites and ask yourself, what am I missing?
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Is mindset more important than natural ability for achieving success? This idea is what I’m chatting about in today’s episode of The Purpose & Profit Club™ Podcast using examples from the Olympics and Neflix’s SPRINT documentary – specifically Noah Lyles’ belief in his inevitable success. Even more, I argue that mindset, rather than just pure athletic ability, is what drives success. I back this up with scientific studies showing how our beliefs and perceptions can actually influence our physical outcomes. When you listen in, you’ll learn the importance of claiming your goals publicly, reframing negative thoughts, and approaching your work with a growth mindset. By the end of the episode, I hope that you will feel encouraged to adopt strategies like journaling, meditation, and joining my coaching program to develop a "mindset ninja" approach to unlock the true potential of you and your nonprofit organization.
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The Kyle Pease Foundation has been on my radar for a very long time as a Georgia native and as someone who notices when a nonprofit is just doing it right. Because of this, I’m so excited to have Zach Watson, the Operations Manager at the Kyle Pease Foundation with me today on the podcast. The purpose of the Kyle Pease Foundation (KPF) is to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through sports and beyond. Throughout our conversation, Zach shares the incredible work they do to empower individuals with disabilities through endurance sports, offering opportunities from 5Ks to Ironman Triathlons. Zach also highlights the sense of community and inclusivity the foundation fosters and why this is the core of all of their programming success. This conversation was a powerful testament to the transformative power of sports and community.
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Already crossing your fingers when it comes to examining year end growth? There’s a way to make the growth of your organization more sustainable (and definitely more of a sure thing). I’m excited to share with you today a method that many of my clients have used with great success – as much as 5xing their campaign goals. Introducing The Social Street Team™ Method, where your mission, your target audience, and your biggest advocates collide. Your Social Street Team™ is similar to influencer marketing, but it has your organization at the heart of it all. Listen to this episode to learn more about this method and how to get started – even if you’re B2B, even if you’re international, even if your organization isn’t fully community based. This is also something that I extensively teach in The Purpose & Profit Group Coaching Program, and we would love it if you joined us!
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I’m coming to you after just arriving home from my month-long trip to Panama, blending remote work with family vacation. I thought I would share the mixed reactions we received about our adventure and relate this to how organizations often face skepticism when trying new ideas. The main theme revolves around the concept of how thoughts become our reality and how our beliefs drive our actions towards achieving goals. I’m touching on the think-feel-do cycle, illustrating it with inspiring examples like athlete Anna Hall’s use of affirmations to qualify for the Olympics. I also share a cautionary tale from a local restaurant in my neighborhood that failed due to poor marketing strategies, highlighting the importance of proactive customer engagement. Through these stories, I emphasize the power of positive thinking and visualization in overcoming challenges and achieving success. If you’re ready to become the hero of your cause rather than being stuck in resignation, this episode is for you.
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joey Goone from Utopia Experience, an event management company for nonprofit organizations. From the beginning of our conversation, we explore how neuroscience and psychological safety play pivotal roles in creating memorable and impactful events. Joey shares his unique approach to using technology as a conduit for deeper connections and how important it is to foster a sense of community and purpose. We also discuss common pitfalls in fundraising events, emphasizing the need for a clear purpose, targeted audience, and effective storytelling.
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I’m excited to have a repeat guest on the show today, Holly Rustick. Holly’s previous episode where she told us how to transition from your toxic nonprofit job to freelancing freedom is one of our most downloaded episodes, so I’m happy to have her back on to dig a bit deeper into her expertise of grant writing. In our conversation, we discuss the significant advantages of hiring freelance grant writers over staff members, and the strategic approach necessary for success in this field. Holly shares valuable insights into her program, which helps new and seasoned grant writers replace their full-time income through flexible freelance work. We also touch on the importance of having a master grant template, the benefits of specialized training, and how to create a high-impact grant strategy. And the episode wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t bring up the role of AI in grant writing. Holly’s expertise and passion for creating equity in the space made for an engaging and informative conversation that will leave you feeling more confident when you write your next grant (or hire it out)!
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