
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 | 416 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In this practical and timely episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Ruth Hansen, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, for a smart conversation about checkout c... more
In this thoughtful and deeply human episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Alison Jane Martingano, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, for a fascinating conver... more
In this lively international edition of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. welcomes Lynda Harwood-Compton, Director of Latch Fundraising, for a smart and spirited conversation about what it really takes to eng... more
In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Jeff Spitko, CFRE, Senior Director of Integrated Fundraising at the San Diego Foundation and a leading voice on digital fundraising strategy. Rig... 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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The program centers on practical fundraising strategies, research, and data-driven insights for nonprofit professionals. Across episodes, listeners hear about AI applications in fundraising, donor-advised funds trends, and leadership dynamics, with guests ranging from university researchers to nonprofit executives and fundraisers sharing actionable frameworks, case studies, and market observations. A notable strength is the emphasis on evidence-based approaches (e.g., benchmarking reports, DAF research) and the steady inclusion of high-profile collaborations and real-world experiments, like AI-enabled workflows and large-scale fundraising partnerships. The show often pairs accessible explanations with tactical takeaways (prompts, planning p... more
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Recent guests on First Day Podcast include:
1. Ruth Hansen
2. Alison Jane Martingano
3. Linda Harwood-Compton
4. Jeff Spitko
5. Chris Strom
6. Dr. Dan Heist
7. Dr. Genevieve Shaker
8. Rick Shadyac
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