Running With the Bulls

Brooke Jenkins, Partner at Moss+Ross, joins Running With the Bulls to discuss what nonprofits should know before launching a major capital campaign. Drawing on her experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and nonprofit consulting, Brooke breaks down the key elements every organization should consider: an inspiring goal, a compelling case for support, strong donor prospects, and committed leadership.

In this episode, Brooke and Matt explore how nonprofits can prepare for campaigns, engage major donors, use feasibility studies, and define success beyond simply hitting a fundraising number. Brooke also shares why campaigns can strengthen annual giving, deepen donor relationships, and build a stronger culture of philanthropy across an organization.

The conversation content touches on leadership, organization, AI as a fundraising tool, and the importance of bringing your genuine self to nonprofit work. Whether you’re preparing for a campaign or thinking about long-term fundraising strategy, this episode offers practical insight for nonprofit leaders and teams.

Tune in to hear more about what makes a successful nonprofit campaign, as well as fundamental processes that support incremental growth practices!

Chris Budnick, Executive Director of Healing Transitions, joins the show to share his personal path into recovery work and the long-standing mission behind one of Raleigh’s most impactful organizations. With more than two decades of leadership at Healing Transitions, Chris reflects on the people, relationships, and moments that shaped his commitment to serving individuals experiencing addiction and homelessness.

In this conversation, Chris and Matt discuss what makes Healing Transitions’ model different, why peer support and community are central to recovery, and how hope can become the first step toward lasting change. They also explore the connection between addiction and homelessness, the importance of redefining success, and the powerful ripple effects recovery can have on families, systems, and the broader community.

Listeners will also hear how they can support Healing Transitions through tours, events, and simply choosing to believe that recovery is possible. This episode is a thoughtful look at dignity, resilience, and the human stories behind nonprofit impact.

Listen along for powerful stories of success and retribution, along with intriguing comments on community betterment and providing resources for those in need!

In this episode, co-founder Matt Elliott is joined by Maggie Kane, founder & executive director of A Place at the Table, Raleigh’s first pay-what-you-can café. Maggie shares the story behind creating a space where everyone, regardless of means, can gather around good food, dignity, and community.

The conversation explores the power of nonprofit collaboration, building authentic community connections, and the impact A Place at the Table has had across the Triangle. Maggie also reflects on volunteer engagement, leadership, and why creating spaces of belonging matters just as much as addressing food insecurity.

Plus, hear about some of the exciting community events happening around the café, including Singles Pitch Night and the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo. Whether you’re passionate about nonprofits, local impact, or community-building, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Listen in for a high-energy start to your day plus thought provoking content around growing a nonprofit business and community connections!

In the debut episode of the Data Bull Video Series, Matt Elliott sits down with Kristine Sloan, Executive Director of Leadership Triangle, to discuss the current state of the nonprofit sector across North Carolina’s Triangle region.

Together, they explore the growing challenges nonprofits are facing, including declining funding, increased demand for services, donor engagement shifts, burnout, collaboration opportunities, and the importance of measuring long-term community impact. Kristine shares insights from working with hundreds of nonprofits locally, while Matt brings perspective from Data Bull’s work helping organizations simplify and better utilize their data.

The conversation also dives into common misconceptions around nonprofit fundraising, how organizations can build stronger donor relationships, and why outcome-driven storytelling is becoming more important than ever in today’s funding environment.

Tune in for a practical and candid discussion for nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and community organizations navigating change in a rapidly evolving sector!