Hey Nonprofits!

By HGA Fundraising

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The 'Hey Nonprofits!' podcast is here to help fundraisers and event professionals Raise More Money. Each week, we bring on an industry expert to highlight important tips and strategies, and you can use them effectively to grow your organization. Whether you simply need help communicating with donors or need advanced tactics with setting up live auctions and fundraising events—host Trevor Nelson is here to guide you toward success. Be sure to tune in for a new episode every Tuesday! Brought to you by HGA Fundraising.

Episode Date
Your Board Won't Fundraise? Stop Asking Them To | Elise Woodworth
Jun 09, 2026
Events are the Vehicle, Not the Destination | Kristen Bowles
Jun 02, 2026
The Neuroscience of Why People Give | Matt Roben
May 26, 2026
Why 3 Events in a Row Creates Lifelong Donors | Emily Preble
May 19, 2026
The Silent Auction Mistake Costing You Revenue | Phil Sanger
May 12, 2026
After 2,000 Galas, Here's What Actually Makes Donors Give More | Rob Giardinelli
May 05, 2026
The Small Things Costing Your Gala BIG Money
Apr 28, 2026
Consignment Fundraising: What Every Nonprofit Should Know Before Their Next Gala
Apr 21, 2026
Why Event Timing Is Make-or-Break for Fundraising Success
Apr 07, 2026
Mastering Fundraising Events: Timing and Engagement With Dan Lyles and Mark Schustrin
Mar 31, 2026
Gala Fundraising Timeline: What's Actually Working in 2026 ft. Jordan Campbell & Chris Hensley
Mar 24, 2026
Donor Acquisition Cost, Stock Gifts & the Nonprofit Finance Conversation Nobody's Having
Mar 17, 2026
Gala Run of Show: The Emotional Roller Coaster Strategy That Maximizes Fundraising
Mar 10, 2026
These 3 Pre-Event Pillars are CRUCIAL for Fundraising Success
Feb 27, 2026
Your Best Donors Already Exist (Here's How to Get Them Back)
Feb 26, 2026
Discussing Burnout, Recurring Giving, and Stewardship With DonorDock's Rob Burke
Feb 24, 2026
Ask Without Fear - Getting the Most Out of Your Fundraising Event
Feb 17, 2026
Build and Grow Your Donor Pipeline With Intentional Fundraising Events
Feb 10, 2026
Our Conversation With Rob Burke From Fundraising Lab
Feb 03, 2026
Raise More Money at Your Live Auction With This One Phrase
Jan 27, 2026
An Auctioneer's Journey to Success: Growth Through Relationships and Trying New Things
Jan 20, 2026
Answering Your Nonprofit Fundraising Questions
Jan 13, 2026
Remove Internal Resistance And Build Fundraising Momentum
Jan 06, 2026
Raise More Money With the Paddle Drop - a Step by Step With Chris Hensley
Dec 30, 2025
Are Fundraising Events Dying? The Truth Every Nonprofit Needs for 2026
Dec 16, 2025
The Secret to High-Performing Fundraising Events
Dec 09, 2025
How She Raised $1M in 48 Hours to End the Literary Crisis
Dec 02, 2025
Fundraising Is Changing: The New Rules No One Is Talking About
Nov 25, 2025
The Real Reason Your Donors Aren't Giving at Capacity - And How to Fix It
Nov 18, 2025
The Hidden Power of Donor Advised Funds (and How Nonprofits Can Benefit)
Nov 11, 2025
The Modern Nonprofit's Guide to Attracting Young Donors
Nov 04, 2025
The #1 Investment for Your Nonprofit's Growth
Oct 28, 2025
The 'Superhero Ask': Use This To Raise An Extra $110,000 At Your Next Event
Oct 23, 2025
Great Fundraising Leaders Do This!
Oct 21, 2025
Event Fundraising Do's & Don'ts (Mistake #1 is Losing You Sponsors)
Oct 14, 2025
The Anatomy of a 6-Figure Charity Golf Tournament
Oct 07, 2025
The Secret to Fundraising on LinkedIn (Without Creating Any Content)
Sep 30, 2025
100 Tickets, $10,000: A Beginner's Guide to Your First Golden Ticket Fundraiser
Sep 25, 2025
Half Your Donors Already Give Monthly (But Not To You)
Sep 23, 2025
Board Members Won't Fundraise? Try This Proven Method
Sep 16, 2025
The Biggest Storytelling Mistake Nonprofits Make
Sep 09, 2025
The Most Creative Fundraising Idea We've Ever Heard
Sep 02, 2025
The AI Breakthrough That Rewrites Every Rule of Fundraising
Aug 28, 2025
Nonprofit vs. For-Profit: What a Silicon Valley CTO Learned
Aug 26, 2025
Why Nonprofits That Don’t Adapt Are Failing (And How to Fix It)
Aug 19, 2025
How Nonprofits Win on LinkedIn: Best Strategies
Aug 14, 2025
How Nonprofits Can Attract Major Donors (Step-by-Step Guide)
Aug 12, 2025
The Secret to Winning Over Donors (Even in a Competitive Nonprofit World)
Aug 05, 2025
The Real Reason Donors Give (According to a Pro Auctioneer)
Jul 29, 2025
Are Nonprofits Losing Credibility? Here’s How to Restore It
Jul 22, 2025
How Top Nonprofits Push Past the Fear of ‘The Ask’
Jul 15, 2025
From Candy Bars to Big Donations: Secrets of Successful Fundraisers
Jul 10, 2025
Why Most Fundraisers Struggle with Trust - Here’s How to Fix It
Jul 08, 2025
Use LinkedIn to Find More Funding | Expanding Your Donor Network to Raise More Money
Jul 01, 2025
How to Make Your Board Care About Fundraising Today!
Jun 24, 2025
The Fractional Queen - Why Saying No Could Be the Best Decision for Your Nonprofit Career
Jun 23, 2025
Planning a fundraising event? Focus on the PEOPLE!
Jun 19, 2025
How to Host Better Fundraising Events (According to Real Donor Data)
Jun 10, 2025
How to Boost Fundraising with a Golden Ticket Strategy
Jun 05, 2025
Raise More Money For Nonprofits Using Proven Techniques
Jun 03, 2025
Struggling to Raise Funds? The Secret to Nonprofit Collaboration Revealed!
May 27, 2025
The Donor Retention Secret: How The One Thing Transforms Fundraising Results
May 20, 2025
Every Nonprofit Needs To Try These Major Donor Engagement Strategies
May 13, 2025
4 Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make When Thanking Donors (And How to Fix Them)
May 06, 2025
Stop Letting Awkwardness Ruin Your Nonprofit Pitches
Apr 29, 2025
Write Grant Proposals That Get Funded: Clarity and Precision Matter
Apr 22, 2025
How to Get Your Nonprofit Board to Take Fundraising Seriously
Apr 15, 2025
How Successful Nonprofits Build Community and Fundraise for Growth
Apr 08, 2025
How to Turn Event Attendees Into Loyal Monthly Donors - A Step-by-Step Guide
Apr 01, 2025
Why 70% of Your Fundraising Needs to Be Done Before the Event
Mar 25, 2025
How One CEO Raised Over $1,000,000 for Cancer Research
Mar 18, 2025
How to Raise More Money at Your Live Auction
Mar 11, 2025
Susanna Doyle's Smart Approach to Donor Engagement
Mar 04, 2025
Losing Funding for Your Organization? Instead of Overthinking It, Do This
Feb 25, 2025
Analyzing 2024 Data for Social Giving: The Giving Experience Study by OneCause
Feb 18, 2025
Auction Items Are NOT Created Equal - What Questions to Ask to Prevent Wasted Time & Money
Feb 11, 2025
Should You Worry About Overlapping Fundraising Events? - Nonprofit Fundraising
Feb 04, 2025
(BONUS) How to Build, Motivate, and Retain Your Board - Webinar w/ David Rhode
Jan 31, 2025
The Four Pillars of Effective Fundraising w/ Jason Ledlow
Jan 28, 2025
(Throwback) The #1 Attribute That ALL Successful Fundraisers Have
Jan 21, 2025
These Nonprofit Mistakes Are Hurting Your Impact... With Author, David Rhode
Jan 14, 2025
Relatable Story Marketing for Nonprofit Teams - With Seth Donlin
Jan 09, 2025
(Re-upload) How Schools Can Raise More Money in 2025 - Talking School Fundraising With Elizabeth Bordelon
Jan 09, 2025
Becoming a Better Leader With Former NFL Athlete, Jeremiah Brown
Dec 31, 2024
How to Engage With Your Stakeholders to Raise More Money in 2025
Dec 18, 2024
Effective Phone Calling Tips to Raise More Money for your Non-profit - w/ Kel Haney
Dec 17, 2024
Year-End Productivity & Time Management - w/Chelsey Newmyer
Dec 10, 2024
Giving Tuesday is Over...Now What?? - w/ Jason Ledlow
Dec 04, 2024
Talking Nonprofit Sponsorships, Relationship Building, and Fundraising Events w/ Victoria Emily-Bapp
Nov 26, 2024
"How I Created a Nonprofit that Empowers Survivors" w/Susan Norris from Rescuing Hope
Nov 19, 2024
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising With Sam Staley
Nov 13, 2024
HGA Impact Report - Nov 13th
Nov 13, 2024
Leveraging LinkedIn to Build High-Value Partnerships - Nonprofit Podcast with Michelle Benson
Nov 12, 2024
Setting Your Brand Apart From Other Nonprofits - Podcast w/ Nikki Barjon
Nov 05, 2024
The Link Between Leadership and Endurance Sports - With Nathan Whittacre
Oct 29, 2024
Talking Fundraising With Giving4Good's Erin Kienzle
Oct 25, 2024
The Importance of Email Marketing for Nonprofits w/ Kristi Scott
Oct 15, 2024
Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit Model with Ben Erwin from Charity Buzz
Oct 08, 2024
Who is Responsible for Fundraising?
Oct 01, 2024
Fail-Proofing Your Fundraising Event: How to Maximize Success
Sep 24, 2024
The Future of Non-Profits: Tackling Burnout, Activating Volunteers, and more with Amber Melanie Smith
Sep 19, 2024
Fundraising Perfectives We All Need to Hear with Christa Stelzmuller, CTO of Charity: Water
Sep 12, 2024
Fast, Fluid, & Flexible: Fundraising Gold with Dan Delawyer from Ducks Unlimited
Sep 09, 2024
The Fund A Need with Susan Adams from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oklahoma
Sep 09, 2024
How to stop $1,000s in donations from leaving your next event
Aug 07, 2024
A $10,000 Lesson
Aug 06, 2024
How your tiny staff can raise 600k
Jul 31, 2024
5 Must haves to raise more money
Jul 23, 2024
How to raise more money at your live auction with one item!
Jun 25, 2024
Balancing the Bold
Jun 18, 2024
Unveiling the Power of Software
May 28, 2024
Crafting Your Non-profits identity
May 14, 2024
Rising to the Challenge
May 07, 2024
Unlocking the Potential of Volunteers and Committees
Apr 30, 2024
Impact Report #30
Apr 24, 2024
Lights, Camera, Action: Mastering Video for Non-profit Fundraising
Apr 16, 2024
Origin Stories: Trevor and Jason's Journey into Fundraising
Apr 09, 2024
The Queen of Grants
Apr 04, 2024
Impact Report #29
Apr 03, 2024
Mastering Focus: The Key to Non-profit Success
Mar 27, 2024
Unlocking Fundraising Potential: The Power of CRM for Non-Profits
Mar 21, 2024
Maximizing Non-profit Impact Through Software
Mar 14, 2024
Impact Report #28
Mar 13, 2024
Embracing Consistency, Resilience, and Self-Care in Non-Profit Success
Feb 29, 2024
Impact Report #27
Feb 28, 2024
Raising More: The Pre-Event Fundraising Playbook Unveiled
Feb 22, 2024
Impact Report #26
Feb 15, 2024
Everlasting Impact of Fundraising Software
Feb 08, 2024
Impact Report #25
Feb 07, 2024
Dive into the Live Auction with Jordan Campbell
Feb 01, 2024
Impact Report #24
Jan 31, 2024
Impact Report #23
Jan 24, 2024
Start Today, Thrive Tomorrow
Jan 11, 2024
Impact Report #22
Jan 10, 2024
Impact Report #21
Jan 03, 2024
Heartfelt Impact: Empowering Non-Profits to Raise More Money with HandWrytten
Dec 21, 2023
Impact Report #20
Dec 20, 2023
Impact Report #19
Dec 20, 2023
Fundraising Essentials with Christian Scott
Dec 11, 2023
Impact Report #18
Dec 08, 2023
Revolutionizing payment processing with Chase Harmer
Nov 28, 2023
Breaking Records and Raising Funds with Tasha Whitener
Nov 20, 2023
Blueprint for Auction Success with Elizabeth Bordelon
Nov 13, 2023
Breaking the Stigma with Celeste Mergens
Nov 06, 2023
Avoiding toxic relationships with your donors with Eric Ressler
Oct 30, 2023
HGA impact Report #16
Oct 25, 2023
Auction Success Secrets: Elevating Your Non-Profit Revenue with Dean Crownover
Oct 23, 2023
Unlocking Passion, Life Outlook, and Leadership: A Conversation with Julian Harris
Oct 16, 2023
HGA Impact Report #14
Oct 11, 2023
HGA Impact Report #13
Oct 04, 2023
Tension Unveiled: Fueling Growth in Non-Profits
Oct 02, 2023
HGA Impact Report #12
Sep 27, 2023
Discover Your Donors
Sep 25, 2023
HGA Impact Report #11
Sep 20, 2023
The Art of Recurring Donations and Donor Communication with Christi Jeffreys
Sep 18, 2023
HGA Impact Report #10
Sep 13, 2023
Webinar Recap Special
Sep 11, 2023
Empowering Nonprofits with Google with Joe Khoei
Sep 07, 2023
HGA Impact Report #9
Sep 06, 2023
Turning Discomfort into Impact
Sep 05, 2023
Money Whole Podcast Special Part 2
Aug 31, 2023
HGA Impact Report #8
Aug 30, 2023
Money Whole Podcast Special
Aug 28, 2023
Unlocking Auctioneer Insights with Abra Annes
Aug 24, 2023
HGA Impact Report #7
Aug 23, 2023
Gratitude in Ink with David Wachs
Aug 21, 2023
Behind the Bid with Jordan Campbell
Aug 17, 2023
HGA Impact Report #6
Aug 16, 2023
Embracing Challenges and Finding Joy
Aug 14, 2023
Small Non-Profits, Big Fundraising Wins with Matt Ashley
Aug 10, 2023
HGA Impact Report #5
Aug 09, 2023
Sponsor Events with Matt Ashley
Aug 07, 2023
HGA Impact Report #4
Aug 02, 2023
Domestic VS International
Jul 31, 2023
FUND-A-NEED & Knowing your market
Jul 28, 2023
HGA Impact Report #3
Jul 26, 2023
Super Silent Auctions
Jul 25, 2023
The Culture of Asking for More Money
Jul 20, 2023
Impact Report #2
Jul 19, 2023
There's ALWAYS an Opportunity to Raise Money
Jul 18, 2023
Impact Update #1
Jul 12, 2023
Overcoming the Fear of Failure in Non-Profit Fundraising
Jul 10, 2023
Focus on Your Mission!
Jul 07, 2023
The Power of Giving: Exploring Generosity, Growth Mindset, and Non-Profit Success
Jun 29, 2023
P1: Beyond Fundraising Misconceptions: Insights from Chris Lamm on Non-Profit Success
Jun 22, 2023
Insights from Life Event Staffing's Event Tech Experts
Jun 15, 2023
The Power of Streamlined Processes and Client-Centricity in Non-Profits
Jun 12, 2023
Building Bridges of Success: Nurturing Patience in the Non-Profit Journey
Jun 08, 2023
Make Sure Your Vendors Align with Your Mission
Jun 05, 2023
Start Planning for a Successful Event NOW!
Jun 01, 2023
Setting the Table: Unlock Your Fundraising Potential
May 22, 2023
Bad-A$$ Revenue Generators
May 18, 2023
P2: From Struggles to Success: A Candid Conversation with Jon Sommervold, Executive Director of Tallgrass Recovery
May 15, 2023
From Struggles to Success: A Candid Conversation with Jon Sommervold, Executive Director of Tallgrass Recovery
May 11, 2023
P2: From Vision to Reality: How the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation is Making an Impact
May 08, 2023
P1: From Vision to Reality: How the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation is Making an Impact
May 04, 2023
P2: The Many Faces of Leadership: Exploring Styles and Strategies with Beth Napleton
May 01, 2023
P1: The Many Faces of Leadership: Exploring Styles and Strategies with Beth Napleton
Apr 27, 2023
Mission-First Fundraising
Apr 24, 2023
Boot Camp Day 1 Debrief
Apr 13, 2023
How to Come Up with a Bulletproof Financial Plan
Apr 10, 2023
Business Principlies in the Non-Profit World with Matt Shoup
Apr 10, 2023
3 Strategies to Develop a Winning Mindset in Fundraising
Apr 06, 2023
Adapting in a Changing Business World
Mar 30, 2023
The Power of Underwriting!!!
Mar 28, 2023
P2: Building Relationships with KC Smurthwaite
Mar 20, 2023
Building Relationships with KC Smurthwaite
Mar 16, 2023
The Big Reveal: HGAFundraising Boot Camp
Mar 06, 2023
Establishing & Retaining Donor Relationships with Tim Kachuriak
Feb 27, 2023
Turn ONE Auction Item Into a SUPER Revenue Generator
Feb 23, 2023
Invest in Yourself
Feb 20, 2023
P2: What's the Deal with Consignment?
Feb 16, 2023
P1: What's the Deal with Consignment?
Feb 13, 2023
Self Awareness in the Non-Profit Space
Feb 09, 2023
P2: Initial Donor Outreach with Lori Zoss Kraska
Jan 30, 2023
Initial Donor Outreach with Lori Zoss Kraska
Jan 26, 2023
Donor Relations: the Dos & Don'ts
Jan 23, 2023
Let's talk 2023 fundraising! with Kevin Spykerman
Jan 19, 2023
Donations: How to Ask & Maintain
Jan 16, 2023
P2: Interview with Becky Felak, The Goodtimes Project
Jan 12, 2023
P1: Interview with Becky Felak, The Goodtimes Project
Jan 09, 2023
Part 2: The Different Perspectives of Leadership
Jan 05, 2023
Part 1: The Different Perspectives of Leadership
Jan 02, 2023
Strategic vs. Tactical Decision-Making
Dec 22, 2022
Part 2: Set Attainable Goals and Win! with Nicholas Harris
Dec 15, 2022
Set Attainable Goals and Win! with Nicholas Harris
Dec 12, 2022
Why Wait for the Season of Giving?
Dec 08, 2022
Part 2: Event Fundraising & Fundraising Technology Trends with Matt Burnell
Dec 05, 2022
Part 1: Event Fundraising & Fundraising Technology Trends with Matt Burnell
Dec 01, 2022
Remember Your "Why" with Jake Mangas
Nov 28, 2022
Part 2: 2022 Event Fundraising Trends with Ellen Toscano
Nov 24, 2022
Part 1: 2022 Event Fundraising Trends with Ellen Toscano
Nov 21, 2022
Why You Should Be Asking Your Donors for Feedback
Nov 17, 2022
Raise More Money by Being an Equal Opportunity Receiver
Nov 14, 2022
3 Questions to Ask Yourself As a Non-Profit Professional
Nov 09, 2022
Get the RIGHT People at Your Event!
Nov 07, 2022
It's NEVER a Bad Time to Advance Your Mission
Nov 02, 2022
Who is HGAFundraising?
Oct 27, 2022
Does Your ____ Really Have Your Organizations Best Interest in Mind?
Oct 22, 2022
Ask Us Anything! Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Fundraising
Oct 18, 2022
Importance vs. Urgency
Oct 11, 2022
J & T Riff: Prepare Your Donors to Give
Oct 07, 2022
The #1 Attribute to Possess as a Non-Profit Professional: Consistency
Sep 30, 2022
Plan for Your Event to Have Great Energy
Sep 26, 2022
J & T Riff: Don't Let the Size of Your Non-Profit Dictate the Size of Your Fundraising Goals
Sep 16, 2022
J&T Riff: Competition and Why We Think It's Good
Sep 09, 2022
They Say NO Because They Don't KNOW
Aug 31, 2022
J & T Riff: Stop Getting Stuck on the Value of Your Auction Items
Aug 24, 2022
J & T Riff: Find Your "Jazz and a Good Book"
Aug 16, 2022
Keep Your Ships in Order with Coach Shawn Shenk
Aug 10, 2022
Friendly Reminder: The Missing Ingredient is Encouragement!
Aug 02, 2022
J&T Riff: The Power of Optimism
Jul 21, 2022
Using Fund-A-Need with Dean Crownover
Jul 18, 2022
Different Ways to Use the Golden Ticket and Raise More Money! with Dean Crownover
Jun 28, 2022
Jason & Trevor Riff: Pressure is a Privilege
Jun 14, 2022
Jason & Trevor Riff: Stop Worrying About What Other Non-Profits Are Doing!
Jun 10, 2022
Jason & Trevor Riff: Keep Your Politics OUT of Your Fundraising!
May 27, 2022
Jason & Trevor Riff: It's Never Too Late to Say YES!
May 19, 2022
WD: How Using Consignment Could Go Wrong and Hurt Your Event
May 09, 2022
Jason & Trevor Riff: It's Hard Because It's Worth It!
Apr 15, 2022
Details Matter! How Minor Overlooked Details Can Cost You Thousands in Lost Donations
Apr 12, 2022
Stop Leaving Money on the Table and Make Your Mission the Star of the Show!
Mar 28, 2022
Put Blinders On and Focus On Your Mission and Event!
Mar 14, 2022
These board members are sucking the life out!
Mar 04, 2022