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First Day Podcast

The Fund Raising School
Fundraising
Charitable Giving
Philanthropy
Donor Engagement
Donor Advised Funds
Peer-To-Peer Fundraising
Social Psychology
Fundraising Campaigns
Artificial Intelligence
Community Building
Donor Stewardship
Global Philanthropy Tracker
Chief Development Officer
Nonprofit Sector
Ceo-Cdo Partnership
Planned Giving
Capital Campaign Pro
Mega Gifts
Household Charitable Giving
Giving USA

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!

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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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Recent Guests

Ruth Hansen
Associate Professor and founder of the Institute for Nonprofit Management Studies
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Episode: Checkout Giving: The New Face of Everyday Philanthropy
Alison Jane Martingano
Professor at University of Wisconsin–Green Bay; researcher in psychology
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
Episode: How Empathy Can Prevent Fundraiser Burnout
Linda Harwood-Compton
Director of Latch Fundraising
Latch Fundraising
Episode: International Perspective on Next Gen Giving
Jeff Spitko
Senior Director at the San Diego Foundation
San Diego Foundation
Episode: Digital Fundraising: Engaging Life Long Donors
Chris Strom
Chief Marketing Officer for Sunrise Association
Sunrise Association
Episode: The Future Is Now: Practical AI for Fundraising Success
Dr. Dan Heist
Expert in philanthropic studies and donor advised funds
Not specified
Episode: New Data on DAFS: Significant Growth
Dr. Genevieve Shaker
At Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, focuses on fundraising research
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Episode: New Data on DAFS: Significant Growth
Rick Shadyac
Former president of ALSAC St. Jude and consultant at Shadyac Strategies
Shadyac Strategies
Episode: Fundraising Leadership: From Ideas to Donations
Mladenka Majerić
CEO of the Yellow Dot Foundation in Croatia
Yellow Dot Foundation
Episode: Strategic Plans to Inspire Donors

Host

Bill Stanczykiewicz
Host of The First Day Podcast from The Fund Raising School; The Fund Raising School

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Very helpful!

    Great philanthropy podcast- I always learn something new that can be put into practice immediately!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loral Kenewell
    United States2 years ago
  • Great info

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave DooM
    United States7 years ago
  • Free access to the best philanthropy research

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Z. Allen Abbott
    United States7 years ago
  • Fundraisers‘ Channel

    Leading research findings and practical tips for The Fund Raising School. And it is Free!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    您们
    United States8 years ago

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Free access to rigorous philanthropy research is a big plus for practitioners.
Covers both data and storytelling to improve donor engagement.
Thoughtful discussion of practical fundraising strategies.
Impressive access to research-backed fundraising insights.

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How Empathy Can Prevent Fundraiser Burnout
Q: What should someone do if they are already burnt out?
Empathy helps prevent burnout but is not a cure; address organizational factors such as workload and resources; individual strategies can help in prevention but may not reverse established burnout.
How Empathy Can Prevent Fundraiser Burnout
Q: How can fundraisers apply these findings in their day-to-day work?
Focus on the other, cultivate cognitive empathy, manage distress through strategies like breathing and reframing, and ensure organizational support to prevent burnout.
How Empathy Can Prevent Fundraiser Burnout
Q: What did your study find about the relationship between empathy and burnout?
Empathy, particularly empathic concern, reduces burnout risk, while distress-based empathy can increase burnout risk; cognitive empathy is trainable and beneficial when applied to understanding others, not oneself.
Digital Fundraising: Engaging Life Long Donors
Q: Why is patience important in the donor acquisition process for digital fundraising?
Acquisition and the cultivation cycle are slow by design; ramping up donor value takes time and precision, with initial costs often not recouped in year one but delivering long-term benefits through sustained relationships.
Digital Fundraising: Engaging Life Long Donors
Q: What are best practices for engaging donors and reporting back on impact?
Use two-way communication, conduct donor surveys, and then visibly act on the results. Thank donors for their input and demonstrate how their feedback influenced program decisions and outcomes.

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What is First Day Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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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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