It’s hard to miss the fact that 2024 is an election year. The presidential race is dominating news cycles and social media, but what does it mean for your fundraising efforts? On this episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we talk with Allegiance Group + Pursuant Chief Strategy Officer Trent Ricker about what nonprofits can expect.
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Sep 29
Public Media’s New Reality: How Stations Can Thrive Amid Funding Losses
In this episode of the “Go Beyond Fundraising” podcast, we talk with Debbie Merlino, AGP’s Executive Vice President of Client Relationships, to unpack the unprecedented funding challenges facing public media. With federal and state cuts reshaping station budgets, leaders are aski ... Show More
33m 20s
Jun 2025
Unlocking Mid-Level Giving: Precision Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Your organization’s mid-level donors are already fueling your mission by giving as much as 10x more than entry-level supporters. These donors are loyal, passionate, and just one intentional moment away from becoming major givers. However, these donors often fall through the crack ... Show More
53m 52s
May 2024
The Personal Finances of a $200M/year Ecom Business Owner (and why he’s giving away his money)
Last year, Mike Beckham donated 1 million dollars. This year, he's setting his sights even higher.He wants to give away 50% of his annual income. And that's not all—his company, Simple Modern, with a valuation of around 350 million dollars, also allocates 10% of its profits each ... Show More
44m 50s
Aug 2023
Partnering with Donors and Doers with the END Fund
Apart from your leadership, your donors and board members can also make or break your organization. But nonprofits often don’t know how to best collaborate with them. Ellen Agler, CEO of the END Fund, recognizes that everyone must be part of the solution when tackling ambitious g ... Show More
35m 27s
Dec 2023
How to Build a Start-Up — Without VC Funding
As interest rates have risen in recent years, venture capital funding has dried up. How can founders grow their companies in this new environment? In this episode, a founder who grew a $600 million company using just $10,000 of his own money, shares his strategy. Mike Salguero is ... Show More
32m 42s
Feb 2024
Why DEI Matters Behind The Numbers
In this episode, hosts Ian Dunlap, Troy Millings, and Rashad Bilal sit down with Rick Wade, Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the current landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the corporate world. Rick ... Show More
8m 34s
May 2024
All About Money? Elections, Campaign Spending and the Effects on Democracy
Election campaigns are becoming ever more expensive, with many parties and candidates spending large sums of money on advertising, campaign materials, and staff. But how does money affect campaign environment and electoral outcomes? Does more money mean better chances of winning? ... Show More
26m 22s