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In the late 1940’s, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society made its debut as a fundraising and education organization. It was founded by Rudolph and Antoinette de Villiers following the passing of their son Robert “Robbie” Roesler de Villiers, who succumbed rapidly to leukemia in 1944. Robbie was 16 years young.

Originally known as the Robert Roesler de Villiers Foundation, the organization had humble beginnings with just a few volunteers, tiny budget, and small Wall Street office. Their mission seemed hopeless. Most leukemia patients died within 3 months of diagnosis even with the introduction of the first generation chemotherapy drugs appearing by the mid-1950's. In its 1955 annual report the Foundation stated, ” As of this date, Leukemia is 100% fatal. This is almost a unique situation among the many diseases to which man is susceptible.”

It was a formidable and heart-wrenching start. But, Rudolph and Antoinette were trailblazers, strong-willed, passionate, and boundless in their belief that leukemia and other blood cancers were curable. Driven by a fierce purpose and passion, the Foundation grew little-by-little and eventually opened its first chapter in New York City.

Guided by the same principles of its Founders, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is unwavering in its dedication to curing leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers. LLS is the world’s largest voluntary (nonprofit) health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. Since inception,. LLS has invested $1.6 billion in groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today’s most innovative approaches. The team works tirelessly and through a collaborative model with other organizations, scientists, patients, and volunteers to find cures and ensure patients can access lifesaving treatments, just as Rudolph and Antoinette did over 70 years ago.

In this episode, Troy Dunmire, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, and Coker Powell, Chief Development Officer, talk about leadership, dedication, and the LLS legacy.

Join Troy and Coker as they take listeners on a journey through recent change, innovation, achievement, and impact as they address:

• Unique characteristics that differentiate LLS in the nonprofit space.
• Fast Company’s Second Annual List of “Brands That Matter.”
• Successful campaign results in the face of change and global disruption.
• Key priorities for LLS moving into the next year facing an eminent leadership change.
• Raise 2022 Innovator of the Year.
• Dare to Dream Project.

Planned giving, legacy gifts, and bequests have the potential to sustain a nonprofit and promise future funding. There’s more good news. A successful planned giving program converts donors to major gift donors, positively impacts annual giving, deepens donor relationships, drives peer-to-peer support communities, and strengthens long-term financial stability. But foreboding may prevent nonprofits from implementing a planned giving program.

According to The Fundraising Authority, almost everyone has the ability to make a planned gift and more than 33% of Americans are willing to consider a charitable bequest. Yet among those over the age of 30, only 22% say they have been asked for a planned gift.

In this episode, Tony Martignetti, Former Attorney and Creator, Planned Giving Accelerator, shares his legal expertise and 25 years of development experience to guide nonprofits towards endowment readiness. Nonprofit Research Collaborative reveals the average charitable bequest in the U.S. is about $35,000. It’s a conversation worth having.

Tony speaks candidly about:

• Impact of a successful planned giving strategy.
• Myths that have created barriers to planned giving success.
• Mindset about communications and cultivating donor legacy.
• Simple approach to unlocking new and sustainable revenue streams.

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Join Blair, Dawn, Maggie, and Sarah from the OneCause Marketing Team as they take a look back to the nonprofit stories that inspired special connections and the work they do everyday. It’s the best of Raise Nation Radio 2022. Happy New Year!

Magical and Moving! Indiana-based, Castlewood Singers aspire to deliver high quality, uplifting performances to bring community together and serve the greater good. Tenor, Rick Seifert, President of the 501c3, takes us on a musical journey and connects the dots between his passion for singing and IT career at OneCause.

Andy Saks from Spark Presentations lifts the curtain for a behind-the-scenes look at a stage performance. Engaging the crowd is both an art and a science. Andy shares best practices, and tips. tricks, trends, and gaming ideas to optimize the whole audience's experience and participation.

Never has there been so many shifts in fundraising and supporter behavior. It’s critical for development teams to keep up in order to elevate their mission. From the OneCause product team, Stephanie Ragozzino, Chief Product Officer, and Joe Duca, Director of Product Strategy, join Raise Nation Radio for a candid chat about leading fundraising innovation, optimizing experiences, the journey at OneCause to embrace supporter-first strategies, and what’s next.

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What does it means to build inclusive communities? Heather D. Bell, Development Director for Community Living, a nonprofit organization recognized as a Raise 2022 Storyteller of the Year, speaks candidly about blossoming neurodiverse communities and how support and mindset can enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities so they can achieve their greatest potential.

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