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First Day Podcast

The Fund Raising School
Fundraising
Philanthropy
Charitable Giving
Artificial Intelligence
Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit Sector
Donor-Advised Funds
Donor Engagement
Donor Stewardship
Planned Giving
Donor Advised Funds
Giving USA
Millennials
Indiana University Lilly Family School Of Philanthropy
Fundraising Strategies
Nonprofits
The Fund Raising School
Digital Fundraising
Universal Charitable Deduction
Donor Relations

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 episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., tackles one of the most persistent questions in major gift fundraising: when is the right time to make the ask? Fundraisers may know the classic “six rights” o... more

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Jeremy Wells, Senior Vice President of Philanthropic Services at the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation, to explore one of fundraising’s largest overlo... more

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes back Rick Dunham, founder and chairman of Dunham & Company, to unpack the firm’s latest annual survey of donors. One of the biggest findings is a disc... more

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

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Wells
Senior Vice President of Philanthropic Services
St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation
Episode: The Untapped Opportunity of Non-Cash Giving
Rick Dunham
Founder and Chairman of Dunham & Company
Dunham & Company
Episode: Decoding the Annual Survey of Donors by Dunham & Company
Morgan Jessup
Director of the Walk to End Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association, Indianapolis Chapter
Episode: Cognitive Decline and Aging Donors: A Guide for Fundraisers
Julianne Read
Founder of E and E Fundraising & Events
E and E Fundraising & Events
Episode: How Special Events Attract, Engage, and Upgrade Donors
Christina Danakin
Lead Researcher at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Episode: Giving USA 2026: The Headlines Every Fundraiser Should Know
Karen Houghton
CEO of Infinite Giving
Infinite Giving
Episode: Endowments 101: What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know
Soren Kaplan
Nationally regarded educator and consultant on organizational effectiveness
Episode: Nonprofit Collaboration for Impact and Fundraising
Jasmin Graham
Founder, president, and CEO of Minorities in Shark Science
Minorities in Shark Science
Episode: Swimming in Ideas for Effective Fundraising Leadership
Neelam Makhijani
Director of Strategy and Operations for Suvidha
Suvidha
Episode: Blended Financing

Host

Bill Stanczykiewicz
Host of The First Day Podcast, The Fund Raising School / Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 60 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 States8 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 States9 years ago

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Guest diversity and topic breadth are highlighted as major strengths.
Positive on practical fundraising insights that can be applied quickly.
Appreciated for research-backed discussions and data-driven guidance.
Listeners note accessibility of content for both newcomers and seasoned fundraisers.

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The Untapped Opportunity of Non-Cash Giving
Q: What are the first steps an organization should take to start embracing gifts of non-cash assets?
Start by educating the team with data on where wealth is held, update gift acceptance policies to include non-cash assets, build internal readiness (policy, processes, donor intent documentation), and consider partnering with experienced foundations or service providers to handle assets beyond cash, ensuring a smooth, donor-friendly experience.
The Untapped Opportunity of Non-Cash Giving
Q: Can you help us understand the distinction between income and wealth, and why gifts of wealth matter for philanthropy?
Wealth includes non-liquid assets like privately held businesses, real estate, and other tangible or intangible properties that hold value beyond cash income; donors often underestimate their own wealth, but tapping into these assets through informed conversations and policies can dramatically increase charitable giving.
Decoding the Annual Survey of Donors by Dunham & Company
Q: How should organizations adapt their fundraising approach given the findings on direct mail and online giving?
Organizations should not rely solely on mailed response cards; they should create an integrated path where direct mail acts as an entry point that drives online giving, track indirect income from the mail over a 30-day window, and optimize for a seamless online transaction with clear security signals.
Decoding the Annual Survey of Donors by Dunham & Company
Q: What is the biggest takeaway from the current survey regarding donor psychology and giving behavior?
The biggest takeaway is that donors' perceptions of the economy and personal finances strongly influence their giving behavior, sometimes more than their actual financial realities, so fundraisers should align messaging with donors' lived experiences and maintain empathy.
How Special Events Attract, Engage, and Upgrade Donors
Q: How should organizations think about the three donor types at events—social, philanthropic, and first-time donors?
Social donors seek experience and engagement at the event; philanthropic donors look for the why behind the mission and may upgrade their commitment; first-time donors are the most crucial to steward in the room to convert them into ongoing supporters.

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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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1. Jeremy Wells
2. Rick Dunham
3. Morgan Jessup
4. Julianne Read
5. Christina Danakin
6. Karen Houghton
7. Soren Kaplan
8. Jasmin Graham

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