Rainmaker Fundraising

Building a Culture of Generosity

Dr. Clark Dickerson has led more than 250 capital campaigns over 40 years. Every one of them has rested on the same three principles: * God is the owner of all * We’r

97% of wealth in America is non-cash

This might be the most important information you hear today for your nonprofit’s growth. The majority of wealth in the U.S. is held outside of cash, in other assets lik

Securing $100K gifts (in the mail!)

Justin Wheeler, Founder/CEO of Funraise and I talking about the realities of activating major giving behavior through high-touch direct mail outreach. Get full acces

Practivated: Your Virtual Fundraising Coach

Every fundraiser on the planet has, at some point, wished they could have a prep conversation with a donor before they actually sit in front of them to make an ask of any

Nonprofit Leader Burnout

“How are you?” Simple question, right?  If you lead a nonprofit organization, a ministry, or work inside one, this probably feels like a loaded question. A trap, if you w

Driving innovation at charity: water

With access to clean water remaining a pressing issue in our world, charity: water stands out as a beacon of innovation and change. Brady Josephson, VP of Marketing and G

Fundable & Findable with Kevin L. Brown

Should you invest in branding, OR, should you invest in fundraising?  What creates greater impact for your cause?  The answer often depends on who you ask. There are plen

Virtuous 2025 Benchmark Report

Do you know the 7 key donor performance metrics that drive organizational fundraising success in your nonprofit?  My friends Gabe Cooper and Carly Berna from Virtuous hel

A Journey Into Generosity

Do you know what sets the most generous fundraisers apart from the rest? In this episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Andrew Olson sits down with David Duxbury,

What does it take to be a great fundraising organization?

What does it really take to become a great fundraising organization? In this powerful episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Andrew Olson is joined by Alan Clayto

The Rise of Sustainable Giving

Is your nonprofit leaving long-term donor value on the table? In this episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Andrew Olson talks with Dave Raley, founder of Imago C

Digital Storytelling for Nonprofits

Are you telling stories that truly inspire donor action? In this episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Andrew Olson talks with Tayloe Clements, Director of Digita

Major Gift Fundraising as a Trade

Could treating fundraising like a skilled trade transform your results? In this episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Andrew Olson sits down with Jason Zwang, fou

Embracing Failure: Learning from Setbacks

How can failure become a catalyst for growth in nonprofit leadership? In this honest and empowering episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Andrew Olson is joined b

PR and Fundraising: Working Together to Raise Your Profile and Revenue

Are your fundraising and PR efforts working in harmony—or getting in each other’s way? In this episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Andrew Olson sits down with J

Nonprofit Institutional Rot, with Jim Langley

Is your organization suffering from quiet decline—and would you even know it if it was? In this episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Andrew Olson talks with Jim

Generous Relationships Are Key to Major Gift Success

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Nonprofit Failures with Erik Tomalis

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Exploring Failure with Clay Buck

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The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Leaders Make

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