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"Funding the Future NOW" Podcast

Dr. Randy Dirks
Fundraising
PTSD
Nonprofit Leadership
Nonprofit Organization
Donor Trust
Philanthropy
Donor Engagement
Donor Psychology
Little Brothers, Friends Of the Elderly
Invisible Wounds Project
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Mission Drift
Kids Food Basket
Veterans
Albertus Magnus Institute
Warrior Freedom Service Dogs
Hope For the Community
Education
Forest Lake
Stronger Than My Father

Funding the Future is where fundraising meets real-world expertise. Hosted by Dr. Randy Dirks, a fundraising practitioner with 25 years of experience and StoryBrand certification, this podcast brings you practical, tactical insights you can use immediately to increase your effectiveness.

Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts from diverse fields—from storytelling and data analy... more

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In this episode of Funding the Future Now, Dr. Randy Dirks talks with Christine Mangino, president of Queensborough Community College (CUNY), about earning donor trust through radical transparency. Rather than hiding hard numbers, she shows her found... more

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In this episode of Funding the Future Now, Randy Dirks talks with Bob Dees, president of the National Center for Healthy Veterans, about how to fund and lead work that takes years to show results. Bob argues that sophisticated donors don't actually e... more

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Dr. John Fuchko closed a nearly 10% budget gap at Dalton State College by opening the books to his campus instead of handing down cuts from the corner office. He also posted the highest giving year in school history, more than $7 million, without a c... more

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Marcus Meneese has been running a nonprofit for fourteen years, and when asked what quietly destroys donor trust, he did not hesitate for a second. Marcus Meneese Sr. founded Stronger Than My Father fourteen years ago in Nashville to serve young men ... more

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Christine Mangino
President of Queensborough Community College (CUNY)
Queensborough Community College, City University of New York
Episode: Christine Mangino - Turning Radical Transparency Into Donor Trust
Bob Dees
President at the National Center for Healthy Veterans
National Center for Healthy Veterans
Episode: Bob Dees - Your Donors Are Smarter Than Your Timeline
Dr. John Fuchko
President of Dalton State College; former senior education system leader and Georgia Army National Guard Colonel
Dalton State College
Episode: Dr. John Fuchko - The Power Is in the Question
Marcus Meneese
Founder, Executive Director of Stronger Than My Father
Stronger Than My Father
Episode: Marcus Menesse - The Fastest Way to Lose a Donor Is Also the Easiest to Fix
Wesley Laws
Head of School at Redeemer Christian Academy
Redeemer Christian Academy
Episode: Wesley Laws - Don't be the Hero, be the Helper
Ja'Lah Willingham
Executive Director of Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly (Cincinnati, OH)
Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly
Episode: Ja'Lah Willingham - Make It Impossible to Ignore
Renee Flagler
President of the National CARES Mentoring Movement
National CARES Mentoring Movement
Episode: Renee Flagler and Stephen Powell - Open the Heart, and the Wallet Follows
Stephen Powell
Chief Programs and Partnerships Officer, CARES Mentoring Movement
National CARES Mentoring Movement
Episode: Renee Flagler and Stephen Powell - Open the Heart, and the Wallet Follows
Paul Fisher
Founding head of Capstone Classical Academy in Fargo; founder of AGIAS Education
Capstone Classical Academy; AGIAS Education
Episode: Paul Fisher - The Mission Has to Matter More Than the Organization's Survival

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Dr. Randy Dirks
Host of Funding the Future NOW Podcast; fundraising practitioner with 25+ years of nonprofit leadership experience; StoryBrand certified

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Kerrie Holschbach - The Goat Gets Us in the Door: How to Fundraise to Change Lives
Q: What makes your funding model scalable without losing depth or soul?
Focus on embedding depth-first practices—listening, relationship-building, and empowering families—while creating systems that allow the community to teach others, thus multiplying impact rather than simply expanding numbers.
Kerrie Holschbach - The Goat Gets Us in the Door: How to Fundraise to Change Lives
Q: How do you fundraise for the thing that actually drives the outcome when donors want to fund the tangible item like a goat?
By educating donors about the broader impact beyond the goat itself, telling stories of life transformation, and showing how the goat serves as a doorway into deeper work such as trauma-informed care, dignity restoration, and community strengthening.
Caleb Spitler - How to have Effective Donor Conversations
Q: How can nonprofit leaders apply a connect-first approach to turn one-time donors into long-term partners?
Focus on the long-term relationship, go deep to create strong emotional connections, look for genuine shared values, and aim to become the trusted advisor rather than merely pursuing the next donation.
Caleb Spitler - How to have Effective Donor Conversations
Q: What's the main communication mistake development people make that creates disconnection, and how would you fix it?
The biggest errors are hiding and trying to impress—avoid eye contact, hedge, or perform; instead stay fully present, acknowledge the person, ask great questions, and connect on shared human interests to build genuine rapport.
Monica Piper - Helping a Donor Feel the Mission — Not Just Understand It.
Q: Can you describe the 10-step process for a veteran to join the program and why it's designed that way?
The process creates buy-in from the veteran and their support system, ensures medical and therapeutic compatibility, and aligns expectations through interviews, background checks, open houses, home visits, kennel hours, and training classes before graduation.

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A pragmatic, practitioner-focused show that translates fundraising theory into repeatable actions. Episodes center on donor psychology, major gifts, nonprofit leadership, and mission-driven storytelling, often featuring guests who lead large ministries, Christian schools, or mission-focused nonprofits. The conversations emphasize practical frameworks, relationship-building, donor stewardship, and sustainable fundraising strategies that listeners can apply immediately, with a strong emphasis on ethics, trust, and mission alignment. A notable throughline is translating complex concepts (like StoryBrand, trauma-informed mentorship, and governance) into concrete steps for frontline fundraisers and organizational leaders. This blend of hands-on ... more

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2. Bob Dees
3. Dr. John Fuchko
4. Marcus Meneese
5. Wesley Laws
6. Ja'Lah Willingham
7. Renee Flagler
8. Stephen Powell

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