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Hey Nonprofits!

HGA Fundraising
Fundraising
Nonprofit Fundraising
Fundraising Strategies
Donor Engagement
Event Planning
Fundraising Events
Nonprofit Events
Donor Relationships
Non-Profit Fundraising
Community Building
Community Engagement
Linkedin
Non-Profit Organizations
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Sector
Live Auction
Sponsorship
Nonprofit Management
Auction Strategies
Nonprofit Leadership

The 'Hey Nonprofits!' podcast is here to help fundraisers and event professionals Raise More Money. Each week, we bring on an industry expert to highlight important tips and strategies, and you can use them effectively to grow your organization. Whether you simply need help communicating with donors or need advanced tactics with setting up live auctions and fundraising events—host Trevor Nelson is... more

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Most fundraising events are planned like logistics problems. Rick Toone plans them like Hollywood shoots them.

Rick spent 20 years in Los Angeles as an art director and lighting designer for A-list clients — Ridley Scott, David Fincher, over 50 Supe... more

Most CEOs of nonprofits have opinions about boards. Christy Casey-Moore has a 100% give rate and a $1.2M gala to back hers up.

Christy is the CEO of Heart Gift, a global nonprofit that brings children from other countries to the United States for li... more

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Most fundraising galas leave money on the table for reasons the people running them never see.

Chris Hensley and Brett Higgins, two of the most in-demand fundraising auctioneers in the country, join Trevor to work through five of the sharpest questi... more

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Most nonprofits spend months curating the perfect live auction lineup — and then assume their guests will figure it out when they get to the event.

Claire Murad of Murad Auctions joins Trevor to make the case that this is leaving serious money on th... more

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Recent Guests

Brett Higgins
Auction expert and fundraiser
HGA Fundraising
Episode: What Two Auctioneers Wish Every Nonprofit Knew Before Their Gala | Chris Hensley & Brett Higgins
Claire Murad
Founder of Murad Auctions
Murad Auctions
Episode: How to Market Your Live Auction Before the Event | Claire Murad
Lucas Hunt
President of Hunt Auctioneers, a fundraising company
Hunt Auctioneers
Episode: The Theater of Giving: How to Move Donors From Information to Emotion | Lucas Hunt
Brittany Pilcher
Quest Inc fundraising lead discussing WineQuest and the golden ticket strategy
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Episode: Easiest $10K You Can Add to Your Next Event | Brittany Pilcher
Elise Woodworth
Board-building expert; author of Business Not Battle for Nonprofit Boards
Business Not Battle for Nonprofit Boards
Episode: Your Board Won't Fundraise? Stop Asking Them To | Elise Woodworth
Kristen Bowles
Frontline fundraiser for the National MS Society
National MS Society
Episode: Events are the Vehicle, Not the Destination | Kristen Bowles
Emily Preble
Fundraising consultant and auctioneer
Emily Preble Auctions
Episode: Why 3 Events in a Row Creates Lifelong Donors | Emily Preble
Phil Sanger
CEO and founder of HelloFund
HelloFund
Episode: The Silent Auction Mistake Costing You Revenue | Phil Sanger
Rob Giardinelli
Fundraising expert focused on gala guest experience; hosts Fun in Fundraising podcast
Fun in Fundraising
Episode: After 2,000 Galas, Here's What Actually Makes Donors Give More | Rob Giardinelli

Host

Trevor Nelson
Host of Hey Nonprofits!; guides conversations on fundraising, live events, and donor engagement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Best Fundraising Podcast

    Best information for raising more money!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sifu Joel
    Canadaa year ago
  • Best podcast for non-profits EVER!!!

    Really awesome stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crystal.Gt
    United States4 years ago
  • Thank you for this!!!

    This podcast has really saved me. Thank you, Trevor & Jason

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sasha4801
    United States4 years ago
  • Very informative

    Love hearing these guys talk. I learn something new every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nonprofitgrl27
    United States4 years ago
  • Best non profit podcast to date!!!!

    Trevor and jason have really helped me learn so much about the non profit space. I recommend this to any non profit professional !!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    claireowiti
    United States4 years ago

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Professional and practical tone resonating with nonprofit fundraisers.
Listeners praise energy and real-world examples; strong resource for event teams.
Excellent mix of live auction and donor psychology insights.
Guests bring actionable tactics, not just theory.

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What Two Auctioneers Wish Every Nonprofit Knew Before Their Gala | Chris Hensley & Brett Higgins
Q: Storytelling vs. celebration—which should dominate and why?
Celebration tends to motivate more generous giving because people feel good about contributing to a successful outcome, though storytelling has its place if it directly supports understanding the impact and fuels the emotional connection.
What Two Auctioneers Wish Every Nonprofit Knew Before Their Gala | Chris Hensley & Brett Higgins
Q: What part of a fundraising program is often in the wrong place?
Many organizations place fundraising at the end, after a long speech; instead, every element should build toward fundraising throughout the program, with the paddle raise and donor recognition integrated at moments of peak emotional engagement.
What Two Auctioneers Wish Every Nonprofit Knew Before Their Gala | Chris Hensley & Brett Higgins
Q: What piece of advice would you give every nonprofit leader before their next event?
Start thinking now about how we can affect their emotional connection to what you're accomplishing immediately, not six months from now, and tailor every element to build that connection toward fundraising momentum.
Easiest $10K You Can Add to Your Next Event | Brittany Pilcher
Q: How long before the event did you start selling the golden tickets?
They went live three days before WineQuest, creating a 72-hour window that led to a rapid sell-out and significant pre-event engagement.
Easiest $10K You Can Add to Your Next Event | Brittany Pilcher
Q: What was the hesitance before using the golden ticket?
The hesitance centered on whether enough tickets would be sold, concerns about covering the cost without sponsorship, and whether the concept would resonate with attendees, balanced against the potential for strong pre-event revenue.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hey Nonprofits!

What is Hey Nonprofits! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on fundraising strategy for nonprofits, with a strong emphasis on live auctions, galas, donor psychology, and event timing. Episodes frequently feature seasoned auctioneers, fundraising consultants, and technology leaders who share practical, data-driven tips to boost giving, optimize donor experiences, and streamline event operations. Listeners can expect tactical guidance on pre-event planning, guest engagement, post-event stewardship, and ways to blend human connection with tech tools. A notable strength is the breadth of guest expertise—from experienced auctioneers to nonprofit tech founders—providing both hands-on tactics and broader fundraising frameworks. This mix makes it particularly valuable for professionals resp... more

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Recent guests on Hey Nonprofits! include:

1. Brett Higgins
2. Claire Murad
3. Lucas Hunt
4. Brittany Pilcher
5. Elise Woodworth
6. Kristen Bowles
7. Emily Preble
8. Phil Sanger

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