A Legacy of Generosity

Legacy Is About Values, Not Just Wealth: Rethinking Donor Relationships, with Jeffrey Prottas

Legacy giving isn't a gift planning conversation — it's a relationship conversation that happens long before anyone talks about an estate. In this episode, hosts Kristi A

Mission-Driven and Built to Last: Growing a Startup Nonprofit, with Pablo Waissbluth

What does it look like to launch an international nonprofit from lived experience — and build it to outlast its founder? In this episode, host Kristi Ackley of Growth By

Beyond the Check: Unlocking Major Gifts Through Estate Planning, with Eddie Thompson

Most nonprofits are leaving millions — sometimes billions — on the table by asking donors for the wrong thing. In this episode, hosts Kristi Ackley and Jen Emerick-Cayton

Stronger Together: The Power of Collaboration in Nonprofit Fundraising, with Jennifer Pinske

In a sector where competition for donors and dollars can feel fierce, one fundraising leader is making the case for a radically different approach — one built on partners

The State of American Giving: What the 2025 Giving USA Report Means for Your Nonprofit, with Josh Birkholz

Every year, one report shapes how the nonprofit world understands philanthropy in America — and this year's findings are worth paying attention to. In this episode, hosts

The Sponsorship Playbook: How to Attract and Retain Corporate Partners with Mike Esposito

Corporate sponsorships can be a game-changer for nonprofit events — but only if you know how to pursue them strategically. In this episode, hosts Kristi Ackley of Growth

More Than a Will: The Human Side of Estate Planning With Rachel Schromen

Estate planning isn't just a legal task — it's one of the most meaningful acts of care you can take for the people (and animals) you love. In this episode, hosts Kristi A

Built on Trust: The Heart of Fundraising

Fundraising isn’t just about dollars raised — it’s about trust earned. In this thoughtful conversation, host Kristi Ackley sits down with fundraising professionals Rebecc

Wisdom from the Archives: Planning for a Successful Year

As the new year gets underway, we’re revisiting this timely conversation to help you pause, plan, and move forward with clarity. The insights here are as relevant now as

The Great Wealth Transfer: What it Means for Rural Communities, with Ben Winchester and Janel Fredericksen

The Great Wealth Transfer: What It Means for Rural Communities with Ben Winchester and Janel Fredericksen Over the next two decades, America will see the largest transfe

Coaching for Good: Empowering Nonprofit Leaders

Great leadership doesn’t just happen — it’s cultivated. In this inspiring conversation, host Ali Schneider talks with business coach and master trainer LuAnn Buechler, bo

Operation Wild Horse: Healing, Hope, and Horses, with Patti Gruber

This Veterans Day, discover how the bond between horses and humans is helping veterans find peace, purpose, and connection. Patti Gruber, Executive Director of Operation

Engaging Your Board in Fundraising Without the Struggle, with Hillary Frances

Getting your board involved in fundraising doesn’t have to feel like pushing a boulder uphill. In this episode, hosts Camille Pearson Walz and Kristi Ackley sit down with

Fueling Change: Donors, Advocacy, and Community, with Kelsey Polcher

What happens when advocacy and generosity work hand-in-hand? In this powerful conversation, Ali Schneider from Animal Humane Society and Kelsey Polcher from Save the Boun

Donor-Advised Funds & Community-Driven Giving, with Chris Beach

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are shaping the future of philanthropy—but how can nonprofits and donors harness them more effectively? Hosts Camille Pearson Walz and Kristi A

Women in Philanthropy & The Great Wealth Transfer, with Jennifer Vickerman Akaolisa

Women are shaping the future of giving at an unprecedented scale. Hosts Gay Gonnerman and Camille Pearson Walz talk with Jennifer Vickerman Akaolisa about how the great w

The Heart of Generosity: How Smart Planning Fuels Giving, with Kyle Wesely

Generosity grows when it’s planned with intention. In this episode, Kristi Ackley and CPA Kyle Wesely reveal how strategic tax and financial planning can transform charit

Fundraising Trends: What’s Shaping the Future? with Rebecca Petersen & Katrina Pierson

The future of fundraising is already unfolding — are you ready for it? Guest host Rebecca Lynn Petersen sits down with Katrina Pierson to explore the trends, skills, and

The Long-Term Impact of Thoughtful Estate Planning, with Sherrie Beal of The Nature Conservancy

Thoughtful planning today can shape legacies for generations to come. Host Ali Schneider talks with Sherrie Beal, a leader in one of the nation’s most established planned

Giving Back to Your Hometown with Chris Haarstick

Your roots can inspire your greatest impact. In this conversation, Kristi Ackley talks with Chris Haarstick about how he started a community fund in his 20s to invest in