
The Fund Raising School is excited to launch the First Day Podcast from The Fund Raising School! Highlighting current news and research, this podcast provides fundraisers with the latest information in fundraising and philanthropy. Be more informed and stay up to date with the First Day Podcast from The Fund Raising School!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 432 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., takes an analytical look at the 2026 Giving USA report, which reviews charitable giving in the United States during calendar year 2025. Bill begins with the he... more
In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Morgan Jessup, Director of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the Alzheimer’s Association in Indianapolis. Bill opens with a reality many fundraisers kno... more
In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Julianne Read, founder and principal of E and E Fundraising & Events. Bill sets the stage by naming the rumors, myths, and legends that swirl around s... more
In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Christina Daniken, senior member of the research team at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and Editor-in-Chief, for Giving US... more
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Great philanthropy podcast- I always learn something new that can be put into practice immediately!
This is a great podcast covers fundraising and all the data and techniques that go into it. Keeps me on the cutting edge and focused on the stuff that actually works and allows me to use data to guide my organization. Subscribe if you are in nonprofit development!
Indiana University is unparalleled in their commitment to practical knowledge based in rigorous academic research of philanthropy.
This podcast offers insights for those just starting in philanthropy and those who have dedicated their life to it.
Thank you, Indiana University!
Z. Allen Abbott, PhD
Philanthropy Specialist
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A data-informed look at fundraising, philanthropy, and nonprofit strategy, with episodes spanning blended financing, donor-advised funds, major gifts, and the role of technology in philanthropy. Listeners can expect practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and research-backed insights from academics and senior nonprofit leaders, including legal and governance perspectives. Noteworthy angles include innovative funding instruments, leadership in fundraising, youth engagement, and the growing importance of donor data, AI tools, and cross-sector collaboration for sustained impact.
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Recent guests on First Day Podcast include:
1. Morgan Jessup
2. Julianne Read
3. Christina Danakin
4. Karen Houghton
5. Soren Kaplan
6. Jasmin Graham
7. Neelam Makhijani
8. Connie Falcone
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