What AI Actually Changes (and Doesn’t Change) About Nonprofit Data
TL;DR: AI can’t fix bad data. Garbage in, garbage out still applies. Your donor data is a story your supporters are telling you. Listen to it. Data security and governance
TL;DR: AI can’t fix bad data. Garbage in, garbage out still applies. Your donor data is a story your supporters are telling you. Listen to it. Data security and governance

TL;DR → Philanthropy has long emphasized targeting and segmentation, often without questioning the underlying assumption: people are best understood in groups. → The concept of N of one, rooted in

TL;DR → Choosing the best CRM for nonprofits in 2026 should match how your team fundraises today and how you plan to grow tomorrow. → Modern nonprofit CRMs go far
Learn how fundraisers can move beyond outputs and communicate real, donor-centered impact with Sonja Howden of Seed Impact on The Responsive Lab.
How relationship-first fundraising drives trust, retention, and major gift growth at scale… insights from Marc Stein of Jews for Jesus.
How smart digital engagement drives donor action, retention, and recurring giving. A practical conversation with Matt Lombardi.
Learn Kel Haney’s five-minute phone ask for mid-level donors and discover how real conversations can grow generosity for your nonprofit.
Explore the neuroscience of giving with Cherian Koshy, Scott Holthaus, and Carly Berna, and learn how to stop slowing generous brains down.

Dan Reed, the CEO and Founder of join us to talk about growing generosity and vocational conviction. He also shares what he believes the true purpose of a fundraising professional is, and a few tips on how to evolve your posture toward your…

Carter Crockett is an entrepreneur and a scholar who uses teachings from ancient philosophers to foster nonprofit growth. He works with startups and nonprofits to help people scale through

On this episode, Hilary Noon joined us to talk about the first-ever Donor Loyalty Benchmark Study, why donor loyalty is a metric fundraisers should be pursuing and a few

Storytelling is a major part of how brands connect with their audiences, but nonprofit storytelling is unique. It can be a major challenge to do it well so that

We talk to Brady Josephson of Next After about his experience helping nonprofits grow and improve donor relationships.

On the newest episode of The Modern Nonprofit Fundraiser Podcast, we feature Taylor Shanklin, the V.P. of Marketing at Pursuant. Taylor offers practical advice for nonprofits who want to

We may never know when disaster will strike. However, with the right team and proper planning, your nonprofit can make a huge impact in disaster relief. We learn how

Most nonprofit organizations understand that a website is a key communication tool that helps them state their mission, share their successes, and keep their donors up to date. A

In this episode, Gabe Cooper talks to Heather Hiscox – Co-founder and Co-director at Moves the Needle – about innovation and challenging how nonprofits think about growth, risk and

Kendra Jeffreys is the Sr. Director of US Operations at Mission to the World. This week, Kendra joined the podcast to discuss innovation, change management, and fostering a culture of
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