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The Nonprofit Leadership Podcast discusses important issues facing nonprofit leaders in our community and features real stories from real leaders about what strategies and practices have made them successful. Enjoy the show!
In this kickoff to a special four-week fundraising series, host Rob Harter welcomes Seb Boyer, President of Zeffy, a 100% free fundraising platform built for nonprofits. Seb, a former tech entrepreneur and AI startup founder, shares his insights into why Zeffy was created, how it sustains a completely free model, and what the latest fundraising data reveals about giving trends across the nonprofit sector.
Rob and Seb dive into Zeffy's recent benchmark reports, including findings on seasonal giving patterns and recurring donor behaviors. Seb explains why fall is the prime giving season, how different sectors experience unique donation trends, and why retaining recurring donors is both a challenge and a major opportunity. This data-driven episode equips nonprofit leaders with actionable strategies to elevate their year-end campaigns and rethink donor engagement through the lens of smart data.
Key Topics Include:
How Zeffy operates as a truly free platform with no fees for nonprofits
Insights from Zeffy’s benchmark report on seasonal giving trends
Why fall is the most active fundraising season—and how to prepare now
Differences in donor patterns across nonprofit sectors
Surprising data on recurring donor retention and drop-off rates
How nonprofits can use data to guide smarter fundraising decisions
The importance of using simple, integrated tech tools for donor engagement
Mentioned in This Episode And More Resources:
Zeffy
Benchmark Study
Seasonal Giving Trends Data
Contact Seb Boyer: sebastien@zeffy.com
This Episode is Sponsored By:
Zeffy – The 100% free fundraising platform for nonprofits: https://zeffy.com
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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
The Nonprofit Leadership Podcast discusses important issues facing nonprofit leaders in our community and features real stories from real leaders about what strategies and practices have made them successful. Enjoy the show!
