In this new episode we talk with Aubrey Bergauer, Executive Director of California Symphony Orchestra, and creator of the Long Haul Model. Aubrey shares with us how she and her team applied the Long Haul Model to create five consecutive years of growth at California Symphony Orchestra -- and how you can apply the same techniques to improve outcomes at your organization. Aubrey is also a contributing author to the new Amazon #1 Best Seller, 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make And How You Can Avoid Them. As a special bonus for our Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast listeners, you can download Aubrey's chapter here!Download the show transcript here

In this new episode we talk with Aubrey Bergauer, Executive Director of California Symphony Orchestra, and creator of the Long Haul Model. Aubrey shares with us how she and her team applied the Long Haul Model to create five consecutive years of growth at California Symphony Orchestra -- and how you can apply the same techniques to improve outcomes at your organization. Aubrey is also a contributing author to the new Amazon #1 Best Seller, 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make And How You Can Avoid Them. As a special bonus for our Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast listeners, you can download Aubrey's chapter here!Download the show transcript here

Dan Reed is CEO at Seed Fundraisers, a unique training and consulting firm serving fundraisers of all skills and experience levels. In our conversation, Dan shares his passion for the vocation of fundraising, and for training and developing individual fundraisers so that they can thrive in their organizations and careers. Dan takes a fresh look at the importance of training in our sector, and the fact that it creates value for the individual fundraiser, not just for the organizations that employ them. I think you'll enjoy this interview and learn a lot!

Dan Reed is CEO at Seed Fundraisers, a unique training and consulting firm serving fundraisers of all skills and experience levels. In our conversation, Dan shares his passion for the vocation of fundraising, and for training and developing individual fundraisers so that they can thrive in their organizations and careers. Dan takes a fresh look at the importance of training in our sector, and the fact that it creates value for the individual fundraiser, not just for the organizations that employ them. I think you'll enjoy this interview and learn a lot!

In this episode of The Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast I chat with my good friend Greg Warner. Greg is CEO of MarketSmart and author of Engagement Fundraising. Greg's a natural pot stirrer and loves to challenge the status quo. That led him to create a company that helps nonprofits think and act differently in identifying potential major and legacy giving donors -- and to engage them in ways that are meaningful and valuable to them. You'll learn so much from him in this episode!Greg is also a contributing author to the new Amazon #1 Best Seller, 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make And How You Can Avoid Them. You can download the first 10 chapters FREE.

In this episode of The Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast I chat with my good friend Greg Warner. Greg is CEO of MarketSmart and author of Engagement Fundraising. Greg's a natural pot stirrer and loves to challenge the status quo. That led him to create a company that helps nonprofits think and act differently in identifying potential major and legacy giving donors -- and to engage them in ways that are meaningful and valuable to them. You'll learn so much from him in this episode!Greg is also a contributing author to the new Amazon #1 Best Seller, 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make And How You Can Avoid Them. You can download the first 10 chapters FREE.

Over the last six years Lisa Notaro, CFRE (Arizona AFP Fundraiser of the Year for 2018) has led philanthropic efforts to raise over $120 Million for St. Mary's Food Bank, the nation's first ever food bank. Her dynamic style, constant positive attitude, and deep experience are keys to her success. In this episode, she shares various tips from her own experience to help any nonprofit leader raise more money for their cause.

Over the last six years Lisa Notaro, CFRE (Arizona AFP Fundraiser of the Year for 2018) has led philanthropic efforts to raise over $120 Million for St. Mary's Food Bank, the nation's first ever food bank. Her dynamic style, constant positive attitude, and deep experience are keys to her success. In this episode, she shares various tips from her own experience to help any nonprofit leader raise more money for their cause.

In this episode we talk with our good friend Ben Stroup, Director of Strategic Development at Christian Broadcasting Network. Ben shares with us about the importance of embracing data and analysis, how CBN bested industry fundraising trends in 2018, and what it takes to innovate and drive change in a large and established nonprofit organization. There's a ton of value packed into this episode for you!

In this episode we talk with our good friend Ben Stroup, Director of Strategic Development at Christian Broadcasting Network. Ben shares with us about the importance of embracing data and analysis, how CBN bested industry fundraising trends in 2018, and what it takes to innovate and drive change in a large and established nonprofit organization. There's a ton of value packed into this episode for you!