Ryan's Ruminations

It’s inescapable! We are surrounded by technology and it’s an integral part of our everyday lives. In fact, you are probably reading this on a device that fits into your pocket or purse, and which is more powerful than the spaceship that got the first man to the moon!

You’ve got questions. Our goal is to offer solutions! Not every Development Professional has colleagues they can turn to for guidance. Being able to rely on someone for counsel is profoundly important to our growth and effectiveness as fundraisers. In this episode we answer questions from the audience and offer opportunities for audience members to offer their own novel solutions.

For any questions of your own, please feel free to reach out at [email protected] and let's discuss your specific challenges and how I can guide you through them.

While we didn't find out why the chicken crossed the road, comedian Mark Schiff gave us some fascinating insights into the intersection of comedy and fundraising on yesterday's rh Strategic webinar. And along the way we had a couple of great laughs with Mark making fun of my dad jokes and him sharing some hilarious stories about being chased off the stage by a legitimate mobster (how's that for an oxymoron?!?!)

Should your organization be looking for a hysterical — and 100% clean — comedian for your next event, please reach out to Mark at markschiff.com. Let him know you found out about him from Ryan's webinar/podcast! And if you would like to purchase his book, Why Not? Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah, you can find it on Amazon here.

A discussion with master storyteller, Sarah Weintraub of the SW Strategic Group, about WOWing your supporters with your stories. More than facts and figures, a well crafted story is profoundly powerful in creating and strengthening your organization's relationship with your donors.

Moves Management works! It’s strategic. It’s methodical. It leads Development Professionals and their organizations to success!! But what is it? And what twist will I learn on this webinar?

This podcast was recorded as a live webinar. Please email me at [email protected] for the slidedeck.

I was honored to appear as a guest on Jennifer Glass's podcast, MOJO: Meaning of Life & Business. Jennifer and I discussed the not-for-profit world from multiple different perspectives and even got into a passionate discussion about the role the IRS should/should not play in regulating organizations with overlapping services. 

This episode of MOJO: Meaning of Life & Business podcast is being shared on Ryan's Ruminations with permission from Jennifer Glass.

How do you nearly guarantee that you're going to blow a $500,000 capital gift solicitation? One surefire way to achieve this is by not listening to your donor!! In this episode I tell the story of how a half million dollar capital gift solicitation didn't have the desired outcome.

A discussion with Dave "The Gratitude Dude" Linn about the power of gratitude and how to use it in a genuine way to create stronger connections with your donors.

Typically, schools begin their development cycle with the start of the school year. The summer is a fantastic time to map out the upcoming annual cycle. But what if its August and you don't have your plan in place. This webinar/podcast gives you actionable tips and ideas to help your organization flourish, even at the last minute!