The Nonprofit Boost: Leveraging Corporate Support for Fundraising Success
The Nonprofit Boost is a podcast focused on helping nonprofits grow revenue and advance their missions. Hosted by Double the Donation, it features conversations with expert guests who share data-driven fundraising strategies and tactics. Episodes cover capital campaigns, major gifts, corporate giving, matching gifts, workplace giving, and donor profiling. Listeners get actionable advice on challenge matches, corporate sponsorships, and employer data to support modern fundraising.
Episodes
How AI & CRM Data Unlock Hidden Corporate Donations
Are standard donation tiers costing your organization critical revenue? Default ask amounts either leave major donor giving capacity on the table or scare away grassroots supporters with sticker shock.On this episode, we speak with Addie Olson, Deputy Director of AI Services at CauseMic, about using dynamic gift suggestions to personalize digital fundraising in real time, how algorithms combine re
The Future of Philanthropy: Blended Capital, Partnerships, and New Paths to Support
Are conventional grant writing walls and direct mail fatigue capping your organization's revenue?When traditional fundraising stalls, mission-driven organizations must look beyond standard check-writing.On this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Dr. Michal Tyra, Philanthropy & Capital Strategist and Senior Consultant with The Phoenix Philanthropy Group.Here, Dr. Tyra explains
Moving from "Charity" to "Partner": Leveraging Data and Radical Kinship for Corporate Investment
Are you exhausted from feeling like you're holding out a tin cup every time you meet with potential corporate partners?When organizations position themselves as charities begging for handouts rather than equal partners, they leave millions in funding on the table.In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Stephen Minix, Vice President for Community at Upmetrics, to discuss how fu
The ROI of a Strong Nonprofit Brand: How Clear Messaging Boosts Donor Trust and Revenue
Is your board dismissing website refreshes as mere cosmetic expenses?When leadership views brand identity as an overhead cost rather than a core revenue driver, organizations lose critical funding. In crowded campaign seasons, inconsistent messaging increases donor friction, forcing teams into false urgency that harms donor stewardship.In this episode, we sit down with Farra Trompeter, Co-Director
3 Things Every Nonprofit Must Master: Revenue Stress-Testing, Operational Slack, And Automation
What would your nonprofit do if your largest funding source vanished overnight?Too many organizations stretch every dollar until it breaks, leaving development teams burnt out and vulnerable to sudden economic downturns, unexpected budget cuts, or sudden donor loss.In this Podcast episode, we sit down with Susan Madon—CEO of Minerva Nonprofit Management, Columbia MBA, CFRE, and author of The Disap
Donor Retention Strategies: How to Cultivate Donors Effectively
Are rising donor acquisition costs draining your nonprofit's fundraising efficiency?Many development teams focus heavily on acquiring new supporters while overlooking the active and lapsed donors already sitting in their database.In this episode, we sit down with Chad Engelgau, CEO of Market Holdings and Innovairre, to unpack how mission-driven organizations can shift from transactional campai
Beyond Cash Gifts: How to Grow In-Kind and Financial Support
Are your fundraising campaigns losing supporters because cash asks feel disconnected from real-world impact?When nonprofits treat contributions purely as financial transactions, they miss out on modern generosity and risk donor churn.On this episode, we are joined by Givelink Co-founders Panos Kokmotos and Antonis Politis to discuss how integrating physical gifts into your strategy transforms give
Great Campaigns Don’t Follow a Script
Are rigid fundraising checklists causing your organization to stall when major donors hesitate or economic shifts strike?Relying on an unbending script leads to lost revenue, missed milestones, and frustrated board members.On this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, Michelle Buchanan of Dini Spheris breaks down how to build an adaptable campaign strategy. Michelle shares real-world insights on using a
Funding Your Vision: Crucial Steps for Your First Campaign
Does launching your organization's first major campaign feel like jumping off a cliff?Transitioning beyond standard annual giving to plan a multi-year effort can feel as terrifying as it is exciting.When internal operational gaps are left unaddressed, embarking on a high-stakes fundraising drive will only amplify those weaknesses rather than solve them.To help nonprofits navigate this transfor
The AI-Reality Check: Principles for Responsible Innovation in Fundraising
Are stretched-thin development teams rushing into AI automation at the cost of donor trust and data privacy?While generative tools offer relief for overworked staff, unvetted workflows risk exposing sensitive profiles and damaging supporter relationships.Katrina Seidel, Chief Growth Officer at Vera Solutions, joins The Nonprofit Boost to share actionable frameworks for responsible AI adoption.Katr
Building a High-Quality Major Donor Pipeline
Are your fundraisers searching for new donors while ignoring opportunities inside your database?Nonprofits often struggle to scale revenue because they mistake a list of wealthy names for an actionable strategy. True pipeline growth isn't about chasing outside prospects—it's about transforming existing supporters into high-value partners.In this episode, we sit down with Lee Ernst, CEO and
Gold-Medal Philanthropy: USA Water Polo's Playbook for Corporate Partnerships
Staring at a massive funding gap and wondering how other nonprofits seamlessly land major corporate deals?Sending out cold pitches that only get swallowed by gatekeepers is frustrating, exhausting, and leaves serious revenue on the table. But securing reliable funding doesn't have to feel like shouting into the void.In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we are joined by Grant Jones, Head of
Who Owns the Campaign? Navigating the Executive Director, Development Director, and Board Dynamic!
Is your organization's major fundraising initiative stuck in an elongated pause? When large-scale capital campaigns stall, it is rarely due to a lack of passion—it is almost always driven by a phenomenon called "role blur." A lack of clarity surrounding ownership can completely demotivate your internal staff and board of directors, stalling momentum when you need it most.On this epis
Developing an Early-Stage Fundraising Program & Integrating Workplace Giving
Are you tired of leaving money on the table because your team rushes the ask?Many nonprofits struggle to secure major gifts simply because they move straight to solicitation without laying the groundwork. When you fail to build a relationship, donors walk away, leaving your organization with a major funding gap and plummeting donor retention rates. On this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit do
From Data Collection to Donor Connection: What Nonprofits Should Really Measure to Strengthen Donor Relationships
Many organizations confuse extensive data collection with genuine donor connection, leading to extractive surveys that alienate their community. When you ask deeply personal questions without offering transparency or actionable value, you build a wall of friction rather than a bridge of trust.In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Giland sits down with Meena Das, CEO of Namaste Data and Data
Beyond the Check: Shifting from Transactional Asks to Transformational Partnerships
Are your corporate sponsorships generating one-time donations instead of long-term revenue growth? Too many nonprofits approach corporate giving, corporate sponsorships, and workplace giving as transactional opportunities—resulting in missed funding, weaker relationships, and untapped growth potential.In this conversation on The Nonprofit Boost, host Kathleen welcomes Heather Nelson, Founder and P
From Mediocre to Mission-Ready: Elevating Your Nonprofit's AI Outputs
Are you using Chat GPT, Gemini, or Claude as a glorified search engine, or are you treating it like a collaborative digital team member?Many fundraising professionals fall into the trap of accepting mediocre first drafts, leaving critical strategy gaps wide open. In this dynamic conversation, host Kathleen sits down with Remy Reya, Director of AI and Thought Leadership at Compass Pro Bono, to demy
The 2025 Tax Shift: Harnessing New Tax Realities to Empower Your Strategic Philanthropy
Are shifting tax laws leaving your nonprofit's fundraising strategy in limbo? US tax policies undergo massive overhauls roughly every decade, and the implementation of the 2025 HR 1 tax reform is already fundamentally changing how supporters approach philanthropy.In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Immaculate sits down with Lauren Costello Ekmekjian, Senior Vice President at CCS Fundr
Matching Gift Marketing & Automated Email Customization: What Other Organizations Are Doing
Are you tired of leaving free money on the table because donors simply don’t realize their employers will match their contributions?The massive awareness gap surrounding corporate philanthropy is a constant hurdle for fundraising teams—nearly 78% of corporate-eligible donors have no idea their workplace programs exist, resulting in thousands of dollars in lost revenue.To solve this critical challe
The Data-First Approach to Modern Donor Engagement
Are your mass messages drowning out the real humans behind your donor list?Many organizations think that becoming data-driven requires collecting an overwhelming mountain of information. The reality is that stacking up disorganized data sets creates internal clutter and inaccuracies that distance your team from your supporters. True donor stewardship isn’t about quantity over quality—it’s about le
Beyond the Ask: Empowering the Team to be Donor Cultivators and Stewards
Are your non-fundraising staff members suffering from "the ick" when it comes to talking about money? Many organizations silo their development efforts, but the truth is that donors don't fall in love with gift officers—they fall in love with your mission. When program staff, front-desk teams, or board members don't see themselves as part of the donor journey, you are leaving mas
Why Donors Respond: Challenge Grants and the Psychology of Giving
Are you leaving money on the table because your fundraising appeals lack urgency? Many organizations struggle to move the needle with donors, often falling back on repetitive internal messaging that leads to audience fatigue. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Michael Stein of Laguna Creek Consulting to dive deep into the psychology of why donors respond to specific incentive
The Gift Leak: Harnessing Data To Scale Your Major Gift Pipeline and STOP the Leak
Are you data rich but insight poor? Your CRM is a gold mine, but right now it might feel like a maze where major gifts and high-potential supporters are slipping through the cracks. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we tackle the "gift leak"—the critical moment where mid-level donors are either accelerated or lost. We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Clough, Chief Strategy Officer and
Clean Data and Literacy for Nonprofit Revenue Diversification
Is your database a goldmine or a cluttered mess? Most nonprofits are sitting on a wealth of information but struggle to turn raw numbers into actionable growth. When data is outdated, missing, or siloed, you aren’t just losing records—you’re losing the chance to deepen relationships and diversify your funding streams.In this Podcast Episode, we are joined by Carlie Mason (Director of Lead Generati
The Do’s and Don’ts on How You Can Secure Your Mission
Is your organization stuck in a cycle of "emergency mode," constantly reacting to the latest global shift or funding curveball?When resources are tight and the landscape is unstable, it’s easy to let mission creep set in, draining your team’s energy and your nonprofit’s impact.In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Immaculate sits down with Elizabeth Grant, Senior Consultant at Sch
How High-Quality Data Unlocks the 5 Love Languages of Donor Experience
Is your CRM a "data graveyard" or a goldmine for donor stewardship? Most nonprofit professionals admit their data feels more like a messy closet than a strategic asset, leading to a "data paralysis" that kills donor retention.In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Immaculate sits down with Salvatore Salpietro, Chief Growth Officer at Dataro, to discuss how to bridge the t
Unlocking Corporate Giving: The Role of Employee Engagement in Nonprofit Success
Is your nonprofit tired of chasing one-off annual checks that leave employees disconnected and donor retention low? Many organizations struggle to bridge the gap between corporate CSR goals and actual employee participation. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Moses Abudarham, Chief Executive Officer of Good Today, to discuss why the traditional "top-down" model of c
Cultivating & Stewarding Major Donors (The Matching Gift Twist)
Are you treating your high-net-worth supporters like ATM machines or true partners? Many nonprofits lose out on significant revenue because they rely on "cookie-cutter" outreach rather than personalized donor stewardship. In this episode, we sit down with Jill Anderson, Principal and Founder of Jill C. Anderson Consulting, LLC, to dismantle the dangerous assumptions that stall major gift
Bigger Impact, Same Donors: Rethinking Revenue Streams
Are you tired of the endless cycle of bake sales and high-pressure donation appeals? Most nonprofit leaders feel the weight of "donor fatigue," yet millions in potential funding are left on the table because we rely solely on traditional asks. In this episode, we explore a transformative approach to donor stewardship that turns everyday grocery lists into a passive recurring revenue stre
Hitting Your Stride: Strategies for Scaling Individual Giving When Results are Stable
Is your nonprofit’s growth hitting a plateau even though you're doing everything "by the book"? We all love the prestige of a major gift or a massive gala check, but the true heartbeat of sustainable revenue is the individual donor. The challenge isn’t just finding new supporters in a crowded attention economy; it’s moving from maintaining a donor base to truly scaling it.In this epi
The Great Wealth Transfer: How to Future-Proof Your Fundraising with Planned Giving and Workplace Automation
Is your nonprofit prepared for the largest tectonic shift in economic history? With an estimated $125 trillion set to change hands, the "Great Transfer of Wealth" isn't just a future concept—it’s a present-day mandate for every fundraising professional. Many organizations risk losing out on this massive revenue because their systems are built for a fading donor model. In this episode
From Stalled to Soaring: Reigniting a Major Gifts or Capital Campaign
Is your fundraising momentum starting to fizzle out? It’s a common nightmare: your capital campaign starts with a bang, but suddenly the board feels the slump, the staff is exhausted, and the donor pipeline stops moving.In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Giland sits down with Don Souhrada, President and CEO of TWB Fundraising, to discuss how to diagnose and fix a stalled campaign. Don re
Maximizing Corporate Social Responsibility: How Nonprofits Can Unlock High-Impact Sponsorships and Strategic Partnerships
Are you still asking companies to be your "charity of choice"? It’s time to retire that old-school language. In today’s landscape, corporations aren't just looking for a place to drop a logo—they are seeking sophisticated business partners who can help them meet specific social impact goals. If your nonprofit is struggling to cut through the noise, you might be missing the fundraisin
Leveraging AI in Fundraising and Workplace Giving
Is your nonprofit flying blind with inconsistent data and manual outreach? Many organizations struggle with "garbage in, garbage out," leading to missed opportunities in major gifts and stagnant donor retention. In this episode, host Emma Fleet sits down with Dr. Lisa Rau, Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder of Fionta, to bridge the gap between AI as a buzzword and AI as a high-growth re
The Kick-Off: How to Market Your Challenge Match for Maximum Impact
Are you ready to take your capital campaigns public but worried about your momentum fizzling out?Many nonprofits struggle to make smaller donors feel essential when a few major gifts dominate the headlines. In this episode, host Immaculate sits down with Mark Marshall, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-owner of BWF, to discuss how to transform your fundraising into a "team sport."Mark shares
From Setup to Success: Best Practices for Your DTD Account
Are you just "set up" in your platform, or are you set up for success?Many nonprofits leave thousands in workplace giving revenue behind because they treat their technology as a background tool rather than a strategic partner.In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Trisha Tan, a Client Experience Specialist at Double the Donation, to reveal the high-impact tweaks that tr
How to Build Donor Relationships for Capital & Fundraising Success
Are your most vital donor connections getting pushed to the back burner while you scramble to hit ambitious revenue goals? Many organizations treat their CRM like a digital filing cabinet rather than a roadmap to the supporter's heart, leading to stalled missions and lost funding. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Jennifer Lehmann, President & CEO of Mission Advancem
The Future of Fundraising: Navigating 2026 Capital Campaigns
Are you holding back on a capital campaign? Many nonprofit leaders worry that launching a major fundraising push will cannibalize their annual fund, but the data tells a different story.In this episode, we sit down with Steven Shattuck, Director of Engagement and Technology at Capital Campaign Pro, to debunk the biggest myths surrounding large-scale fundraising in 2026. Steven shares exclusive ins
Faces of Impact: Putting People First in Nonprofit Storytelling with Pearl Impact Media
Are your nonprofit’s videos failing to move the needle on your fundraising goals? Too often, organizations invest thousands into content that feels bland or transactional, missing the emotional spark required for long-term donor retention. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Matt Pearl, President and CEO of Pearl Impact Media, to discuss how to transform your outreach through
Capital Campaigns: Feasibility and the Employee Data Edge
Are you leaving millions on the table because you're following a rigid, outdated fundraising map? Many nonprofits treat a feasibility study as a one-time "green light" check, but as expert guest Jill Anderson explains, it should be the living foundation of your entire capital campaign.In this episode, Jill dives deep into the "art and science" of multimillion-dollar fundrai
Data Governance for Success in Workplace Fundraising
Is your fundraising potential being held hostage by messy spreadsheets and "shadow databases"? We love to focus on the art of the ask, but without a foundation of fundraising intelligence, even the most flashy campaigns will fall flat. In this episode, Colleen Carroll sits down with Griffin Homan and Jeffrey Wat from Huron Consulting Group to demystify data governance.They explore why si
Gathering Money Left on the Table: Lapsed Donors, Corporate Matching Gifts, and Donation Page Optimization
Are your digital systems accidentally turning donors away? We spend countless hours crafting the perfect appeal, yet many nonprofits are losing significant revenue at the very last hurdle. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Colleen Carroll sits down with Mark Becker, Founding Partner of Cathexis Partners, to identify the friction points causing donors to bounce. Mark shares how a clunky
Major Gift Strategies: Incorporating Donor-Centric Stories with Matching Gifts and More
Are your donors treated like partners in your mission, or just another line item on a spreadsheet? Many nonprofits struggle to move past the "ask," failing to build the authentic donor relationships that lead to long-term loyalty and transformational funding. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Matt Gill, Client Experience Leader at Veritus Group, to explore how to b
Smart Stewardship Integrating Data & Donor Strategy
Many organizations struggle with "dirty data," yet fail to realize that operational excellence is the foundation of high-impact fundraising. In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Sasha Lewis, President & CEO of Moves Management Consulting, to discuss how to bridge the gap between back-end data entry and front-end relationship building. We explore why a strategic pl
Relationship Building: Cultivating High-Value Volunteer & Corporate Partnerships
Are you leaving money on the table by viewing your fundraising events as purely transactional? Many nonprofits miss the crucial opportunity to use events—and even volunteer programs—as powerful platforms for donor stewardship and securing high-value corporate sponsorships.In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Amelia Baumann welcomes AJ Steinberg, founder of Queen Bee Fundraising, to dive de
Workplace Giving Infrastructure & System Readiness with Canvas Cloud's Benjamin Dolar
Are your development officers spending more time wrestling with spreadsheets than building relationships with major donors? It is a common struggle: You want to pursue corporate sponsorships and increase fundraising revenue, but your data is trapped in disconnected systems that don't talk to each other. When your team is burned out by manual entry and "garbage in, garbage out" proces
Building a Matching Gift Strategy at Your Nonprofit
Is your organization leaving free money on the table? Most nonprofit professionals dream of landing a massive corporate sponsor, but the true revenue revolution lies in optimizing the donors you already have. If you have ever felt the pinch of flat donation numbers or watched potential corporate partners slip by because of engagement gaps, this episode is your blueprint for growth. We are going de
Unlocking Recurring Revenue: Next-Level Payroll Giving Strategies for Nonprofits
If you are ready to stop treating payroll donations as an afterthought and start treating them as a core pillar of your fundraising strategy, this episode provides the blueprint you need. From marketing ideas for nonprofits to technical implementation, we cover the essential steps to turn passive interest into active, recurring support. Visibility & User Experience: Discover why placing payrol
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