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Nonprofit Lowdown

Rhea Wong
Fundraising
Nonprofit Sector
Donor Engagement
Nonprofit Fundraising
Fundraising Strategies
Major Gifts
Donor Retention
Giving Tuesday
Nonprofit Leadership
Email Marketing
Nonprofit Management
Philanthropy
Donor Trust
Board Engagement
Burnout
Engagement Fundraising Operating System
Consent-Based Fundraising
Relationship Building
Community Building
Nonprofits

This is Nonprofit Lowdown where I review and recommend the best ideas, resources, tools, tricks and tips to run your nonprofit like a pro!

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One of my favorite parts of this work is watching nonprofit leaders grow into fundraisers not because they become slick salespeople, but because they discover that fundraising is really about relationships.

That's exactly what happened with my guest... more

Ever feel like your major gifts program is held together by spreadsheets, good intentions, and crossed fingers?

This week, I'm joined by my client and friend Amy Lester, Major Gifts Officer at Polar Bears International, for a candid behind-the-scene... more

This episode honestly changed the way I think about planned giving.

I sat down with Tess Conrad and walked away realizing that planned giving isn’t just for giant institutions with fancy development teams. Tess made the case that even small nonprofi... more

In this episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, I sat down with Janine Quijije to talk about AI but probably not in the way you’re used to hearing about it.

Instead of asking, “How can AI help us do more?” Janine asks a much more important question: How can A... more

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Recent Guests

Tess Conrad
Founder and principal consultant of Full Potential Fundraising
Full Potential Fundraising
Episode: #390- The Fundraising Strategy Too Many Nonprofits Ignore with Tess Conrad
Janine Quijije
Vice President of Development for America on Tech
America on Tech
Episode: #389- The Human Side of AI with Janine Quijije
Lauren Carson
Founder and executive director of Black Girls Smile
Black Girls Smile
Episode: #387- The Real Mental Health Crisis No One Is Talking About
April Walker
Founder of Philanthropy for the People and development lead for Black Girls Smile
Black Girls Smile
Episode: #387- The Real Mental Health Crisis No One Is Talking About
Tina Young
Founder of Impact ProTech
Impact ProTech
Episode: #386- How to Actually Use Wealth Screening (Without Getting Burned) with Tina Duong
Kyle Woody
Founder of Jack's Caregiver Coalition
Jack's Caregiver Coalition
Episode: #382- Cracking the Oprah Effect with Kyle Woody
Marcia Beckner
Founder and CEO of Culture Cares Global
Culture Cares Global
Episode: #381- Building Trust and Psychological Safety in Fundraising with Marcia Beckner
Maria Rio
CEO and founder of Further Together Fundraising; host of the Small Nonprofit Podcast (Canada)
Further Together Fundraising; Small Nonprofit Podcast
Episode: #380- No More Poverty Porn in Fundraising with Maria Rio
Amy Eisenstein
CEO and co-founder of Capital Campaign Pro; author, podcaster, YouTuber
Capital Campaign Pro
Episode: #379- So You're Thinking About a Capital Campaign with Amy Eisenstein

Hosts

Rhea Wong
Host of the show; provides leadership and fundraising expertise for nonprofits
Ria Wong
Host of the show; focuses on fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and nonprofit leadership

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • So nice and real...

    Such an honest and refreshing discussion on why boards struggle with fundraising and how leaders can approach it in a more human way. I really enjoyed listening to this episode, especially the point about shifting from “asking for money” to inviting people into the mission.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Burruss
    United Statesa month ago
  • Politics out of Nonprofits

    I’ve been a long time listener, have followed Rhea’s book and now I am signing off. If your business is politics, then be in politics. If your business is helping nonprofits grow, leave politics at the door. We’ve all been inundated with the bombardment of political scum. Most of us look to you to be the light.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Concerned&Citizen
    United Statesa year ago
  • So helpful!!

    I am a new ED at a startup nonprofit and Rhea’s podcast has been so helpful at teaching me how to do this job!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiCo85!
    United States2 years ago
  • Rhea means business

    Love this podcast. Rhea approaches the non profit world with an actual business mentality. Some of the other podcasts in this space seem too “cheerleady” for me, but Rhea’s actually functions to get me focused like any other business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vanthiel
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic Content to Level Up

    So inspiring! As someone who has fairly recently fallen into fundraising, this podcast has really opened up so many conversations for me and my organization on how we view fundraising. I’m excited for every episode because I know I’m going to learn something new or think about an aspect of fundraising from a new perspective. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EHCortes
    United States2 years ago

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#387- The Real Mental Health Crisis No One Is Talking About
Q: What should listeners do during Mental Health Awareness Month to support nonprofit teams and clients?
Adopt year-round storytelling that honestly reflects ongoing challenges and progress, provide simple mental health supports like breathing and micro-rest breaks in meetings, and engage with funders and communities to build sustainable, trauma-informed programs.
#387- The Real Mental Health Crisis No One Is Talking About
Q: What concrete steps can leaders take to protect mental health while maintaining program delivery?
Prioritize rest and boundary setting, lean on mentors and peers, delegate more effectively, and create predictable funding narratives and reporting that reduce constant fundraising stress. Also, be honest with funders about needs and timelines and actively seek collaborative partnerships.
#382- Cracking the Oprah Effect with Kyle Woody
Q: What was it like to meet Oprah?
Kyle describes the awe and surreal energy of meeting Oprah, the one-on-one time, and how Maya Angelou's lessons about bringing everyone who loved you into a big moment influenced his approach to the encounter and its aftermath.
#380- No More Poverty Porn in Fundraising with Maria Rio
Q: What's the best way to balance donor education with protecting the dignity of service users when sharing stories?
Use a strict, dignified storytelling formula: focus on one person's experience, ensure the storytelling is trauma-informed, and build questions that let service users describe themselves and their journey without being reduced to a label or a trauma.
#380- No More Poverty Porn in Fundraising with Maria Rio
Q: How do we as fundraisers engage in storytelling that feels ethical and values-aligned rather than falling into poverty porn?
Maria explains that fundraisers have power to shift from guilt-based messaging to inspiration and advocacy, and suggests a framework: tell one person's problem, show the solution your organization provides, and then demonstrate both short-term and long-term impact, while ensuring consent and agency for the storyteller.

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What is Nonprofit Lowdown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

High-signal episodes center on sustainable fundraising systems, volunteer leadership, and ethical storytelling for nonprofits. Hosts draw from hands-on experience to expose common failures—burnout, broken processes, and unclear donor pipelines—and offer concrete frameworks, such as operating systems and consent-based fundraising, to improve retention, major gifts, and board involvement. Notable guests tend to be seasoned nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and social-sector strategists who share practical, scalable tactics for fundraising, governance, and culture. The show's strength lies in actionable takeaways, realistic budgeting, and a willingness to critique traditional approaches in favor of modern, humane fundraising practices. Potential... more

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4. April Walker
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