Episodes 311
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (123)
Since Jul 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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What the Fundraising is the podcast for impact leaders and change-makers who are tired of doing things the old school way and are looking for best practices to raise money, run their organization, and think about the nonprofit sector in a whole new way.  Every Tuesday for 40-60 min, your host, Mallory Erickson, will be having real and raw conversations with some of the best personal and professional development experts, many of whom are outside the nonprofit sector. These are bestselling authors, world-renowned researchers, and TEDx experts, most of whom have never spoken to a non-profit audience before. They have come ready to share expertise, lessons, and stories that will fundamentally change the way you show up as a leader and fundraiser. There are so many valuable lessons nonprofit leaders are missing because they are outside of their typical orbit, but no more. Mallory is bringing them in and helping to apply her guest's expertise to disrupt the nonprofit sector once and for all. So if you are ready to learn how to upgrade your fundraising strategy, leadership skills, energy, habits, and mindset to bring in more funding and actually have some fun doing it, then this is the right podcast for you. If you’re wanting to implement ideas you heard, visit MalloryErickson.com/Podcast for the top tips and tools, full transcripts, quotes, videos, and additional resources from each episode.

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S10E303 303: The Culture Behind Successful Fundraising Teams with Jill Anderson

Jun 09, 2026 30m

The secret to a successful campaign is a culture shaped by trust, collaboration, emotional resilience, and a shared sense of purpose. A successful implementation of a fundraising team is more than…

S10E302 302: Philanthropy's Role in Preserving Black History with Kristi Williams & Emma Willis

Jun 02, 2026 29m

History doesn't only live in books. It lives in who gets remembered, who gets silenced, and who chooses to speak anyway! Meet Kristi Williams, a descendant of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and member…

S10E301 301: Building Values-Based Alumni Relationships in Higher Education with Howard Heevner

May 26, 2026 31m

In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast, Alumni relationships are shifting from tradition-bound loyalty to something more dynamic, personal, and value-driven. In this conversation, the…

S10E300 300: Rethinking Nonprofits as Businesses: Earned Revenue, Sustainability & Innovation with Pradnya Haldipur

May 19, 2026 24m

The nonprofit world is changing faster than ever, and organizations are being forced to rethink how they survive and grow in uncertain times! This episode features Pradnya Haldipur, who brings more…

S10E299 299: What Most Fundraisers Are Doing Wrong Today with Meredith Johnston

May 12, 2026 33m

This conversation explores why modern fundraising still struggles with outdated systems despite living in a technology-driven world. It raises important questions about how fundraisers are expected…

S10E298 298: What if Fundraising Were Really About Connection, Not Money? with Matt Roben

May 05, 2026 26m

Fundraising is often seen as simply asking for money, but it is much deeper than that. What makes people truly connect with a cause? How can fundraisers create moments that donors remember long after…

S10E297 297: Why Big Giving Falls Short and How Fundraisers Can Push Back with Glen Galaich

Apr 28, 2026 46m

What happens when philanthropy becomes more about control than community? Can generosity still be called generosity when tax benefits and personal recognition take center stage?   Join us for today's…

S9E296 296: Real Talk on Confident Fundraising: Answering Your Questions with Mallory Erickson

Apr 21, 2026 45m

This episode takes a slightly different approach. Instead of the usual format, Mallory responds directly to a range of thoughtful questions from her community! She begins by discussing how to handle…

295: Breaking the Cycle: Empowerment, Stress Management, and Sustainable Leadership with Amanda Gulino

Apr 17, 2026 51m

Today's episode offers valuable insights into how to create more intentional, empowered, and balanced ways of working and living. Tune in to discover how to break the cycle of stress and start…

294: Navigating Fear: Insights from Neuroscience, Trauma Research, and Fundraising Challenges with Arash Javanbakht

Apr 16, 2026 39m

In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast, Join Arash Javanbakht, psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC), as he delves into the…

293: Fundraiser Wellness & Healing Your Nervous System with Dr. Linnea Passaler

Apr 15, 2026 49m

As a fundraiser, your ability to handle stress is constantly tested. Fundraising requires lot of hard work, sacrifice, rejection, and honestly, sometimes trauma. If you have a sensitive nervous…

S9E292 292: The Science of Stuck & How to Move Forward in Your Fundraising with Britt Frank

Apr 14, 2026 49m

We’ve all been there: Ghosted by a donor and wondering why, why, why? My guest on this episode of What the Fundraising is showing us how to redirect our minds, dismantling the reflexive responses…

291: Harnessing Your Inner Voice for Fundraising Success with Dr. Ethan Kross

Apr 13, 2026 53m

Do you hear negative, nagging, bullying voices in your head? Are they telling you you’re a bad leader or fundraiser? That you’ll never raise what you need to grow your organization? In this week’s…

290: A Fresh Look at Planned Giving with Tess Conrad

Apr 07, 2026 24m

Planned giving is often seen as complex and intimidating, but is it really that complicated?  Today's conversation takes a closer look at what planned giving truly involves and why many organizations…

S9E289 289: Smarter Missions, Stronger Impact with Darian Rodriguez Heyman

Mar 31, 2026 52m

What if the very technology that feels overwhelming today could become the strongest ally for nonprofits tomorrow? Meet Darian Rodriguez Heyman, an experienced fundraiser, social entrepreneur, and…

S9E288 288: Delusion, Disruption, and the Future of Fundraising Systems with Natalie Poindexter

Mar 24, 2026 26m

Sometimes the most meaningful innovations begin with frustration. In this conversation, Natalie Poindexter shares how questioning broken systems, both in nonprofit funding and in technology, led her…

S9E287 287: The Fundraising Reset: Patience, Gratitude, and Real Connection with Trevor Nelson

Mar 17, 2026 27m

Technology may be a powerful tool of fundraising, but human connection seems far superior to anything else.  Fundraising is a sector shaped by digital tools, automation, and constant urgency, but the…

S9E186 286: From Service to Fundraising: Lessons in Fear, Focus, and Action with Trish Davis

Mar 10, 2026 36m

Challenges, uncertainty, and high expectations are natural components of nonprofit. Its leadership is shaped by mindset, resilience, and action by focusing on what they can control, staying present,…

S9E285 285: Shaking Up Major Gift Strategies Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Meg George

Mar 03, 2026 23m

Generosity is a muscle that must be trained, but in the nonprofit sector, we often wait for donors to find us rather than building the bridges they need to cross. Real progress requires shaking up…

S9E284 284: Breaking the Stigma: Fundraising and Hope in Lung Cancer Research with Natalie Reilly-Finch

Feb 24, 2026 25m

What does it really take to raise money for a cause that many people misunderstand?  In this conversation, Natalie Reilly-Finch, the Vice President of Growth at the Lung Cancer Research Foundation…

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