Stop Feast or Famine Fundraising

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The Focused Fundraiser

Donor Dock

25 episodes

1 day ago

What if doing less made you a better fundraiser? Welcome to The Focused Fundraiser — the podcast for nonprofit leaders who are tired of the chaos and ready to prioritize what actually drives impact. Hosted by Rob Burke, each episode features honest conversations with fundraisers in the trenches who are cutting through the noise, saying no to the never-ending to-do list, and focusing on what matters most. We cover: ✔️ Fundraising strategy that doesn’t burn you out ✔️ High-touch stewardship that builds real relationships ✔️ Personal productivity and leadership in nonprofit life ✔️ Systems that help you work smarter, not harder If you’re ready to drop the “do more” mindset and lead with clarity, focus, and purpose — you’re in the right place. Live every Tuesday at 11am CT.

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Stop Feast or Famine Fundraising

The Focused Fundraiser

32 minutes 36 seconds

3 months ago

Stop Feast or Famine Fundraising

Nonprofit fundraising is changing, but donors are still giving. In this episode of The Focused Fundraiser, former Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO and current Scouting America development leader Erin Davison breaks down how to win with donor intentionality, raw storytelling, and simple focus you can sustain.

You will learn how to:

- Align with today’s more intentional donors through clear priorities and mission fit

- Use raw, phone-shot storytelling to drive real engagement across generations

- Segment communication for Boomers to Gen Z and meet donors where they are

- Build capacity when your team is stretched thin and time is scarce

- Communicate fiscal responsibility the right way, including reserves, endowments, and matching gifts

Highlights:

- Erin’s path from social work to CEO to development leadership

- Multi-generation donor reality. Letters, email, text to give, streaming, and mobile

- Raw storytelling beats polished edits when trust matters

- The three priorities every shop needs: Funding, Growth, People

- Ending the feast or famine cycle with pipeline consistency and transparent reporting