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[Podcast] Andrew Olsen on Building Donor Trust & Scaling Growth

 

Andrew Olsen joins us to talk about the decreasing trust that Americans have in NGOs to “do what is right”, what nonprofits should do to proactive build donor trust, and his suggestions on how a nonprofit’s posture toward donors directly impacts their ability to deliver on the mission.

Andrew is a #1 Best Selling author, speaker, and nonprofit marketer. He’s helped raise more than $250 million for nonprofits. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, he currently advises nonprofit leaders, boards, and development teams through strategic consultation, coaching, and classroom instruction. Andrew is a Senior Vice President at Newport ONE and a frequent speaker at nonprofit industry events.

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