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Real Talk for Real Fundraisers

Veritus Group
Fundraising
Major Gifts Fundraising
Fundraising Strategies
Donor Relationships
Non-Profit Leadership
Non-Profit Sector
Major Gifts
Nonprofit Leadership
Management
Philanthropy
Donor Engagement
Nonprofit Sector
Emotional Intelligence
Relational Fundraising
Organizational Culture
Major Gift Fundraising
Non-Profit Sector Challenges
Nonprofit Fundraising
Non-Profit Fundraising
Permission-Based Asking Model

Welcome to Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, the podcast where fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, and industry experts come together to vent, laugh, and learn. Through candid storytelling and insightful interviews, we explore the highs, lows, and everything in between. With a fearless, irreverent, and conversational tone, we’re breaking down barriers, challenging the status quo, and creating a safe spa... more

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If you’ve ever looked at your caseload and thought, “I’m working hard… so why does this still feel so difficult?” — there’s a good chance qualification is the issue.

In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels is joined by Di... more

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Your donors are trying to tell you something. The question is, are you set up to actually hear it?

In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels sits down with fundraising consultant Jeff Brooks for a wide-ranging, honest conve... more

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Your donor database should make it easier to build strong relationships with donors. But for many fundraisers, the CRM ends up feeling like one more thing to maintain instead of a tool that actively supports their work.

In this episode of Real Talk... more

Grant writing is one of the most misunderstood roles in the non-profit sector, and that misunderstanding may be costing your organization serious money. In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels is joined by Holly Rustick, a ... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Brooks
Direct response fundraising creative director, author of Future Fundraising Now
Direct response fundraising (guest)
Episode: What Great Fundraisers Really Understand About Donors
Holly Rustick
Grant writing expert and author
Episode: Holly Rustick: Why Your Non-Profit Needs a Grant Strategist (Not Just a Grant Writer)
Diana Frazier
Client experience leader with over 40 years of fundraising experience, coaching frontline fundraisers.
Veritus
Episode: Diana Frazier: What Makes Great Fundraisers Great at Year-End
Marne Fauser
President and CEO of the United Way of Central Illinois
United Way of Central Illinois
Episode: Marne Fauser: How Authentic Leaders Inspire and Empower Their Teams
T. Clay Buck
Founder and principal of Next River Fundraising Strategies, and co-host of the fundraising podcast Fundraising is Funny
Next River Fundraising Strategies
Episode: T. Clay Buck: Relationships Are the Strategy
Jason Lewis
Founder of Responsive Fundraising and adjunct faculty member at York College of Pennsylvania
Responsive Fundraising
Episode: Jason Lewis: Rethinking Big Philanthropy
Laura Lang
Client experience leader at Veritus Group, coaching front-line fundraisers.
Veritus Group
Episode: Laura Lang & Lauren Centrella: Finding Resiliency During Challenging Times
Lauren Centrella
Client experience leader at Veritus Group, working with fundraisers.
Veritus Group
Episode: Laura Lang & Lauren Centrella: Finding Resiliency During Challenging Times
David Rhode
Non-profit consultant and professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: David Rhode: Navigating Non-Profit Leadership

Host

Jeff Schreifels
Host of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Self love, please stop already!

    I’ve listened to some great podcasts, but couldn’t get past the introduction of the guest speaker’s self-novel speech for her own disproportionate self-love. Good grief, what do all her self-identities have to do with fundraising?!… I really would have appreciated some balance/work/boundary tips. She’s virtue signaling and insulting those who don’t think as she does before she even began the topic. And no, these are not “stones” I’m throwing at her: they are truth that she is too self-focused.

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    whatnicknameisntalreadytakem?!
    United States3 years ago
  • College Fundraiser

    Appreciate the wisdom of seasoned MGO’s!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pwrtrip
    United States6 years ago

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Some episodes show strong viewpoints from guests, which may polarize listeners but often sparks meaningful debate and learning.
Guests provide actionable, field-tested fundraising tactics that listeners can apply quickly.
Conversations can be candid and relentlessly practical, which helps sponsors reach a mission-driven audience.

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Diana Frazier: Is Your Donor Database Actually Working for You?
Q: What is the problem with most CRM views on a donor's record?
The issue is a lack of a simple, clear demarcation of the donor's current state in the pipeline, which makes it hard to know what to do next; a mutually exclusive status that distinguishes between qualified, stewardship, and other states helps focus engagement.
Diana Frazier: What Makes Great Fundraisers Great at Year-End
Q: What are some of the characteristics that make up the best fundraisers?
The best fundraisers demonstrate curiosity, strategic thinking, good conversational skills, and follow through.
Diana Frazier: What Makes Great Fundraisers Great at Year-End
Q: If I'm a major gift officer or a mid-level officer, how do I win December?
Focus on inventorying your donors and ensuring they have the information needed for gift processing, while also staying connected to your organization's mission.
Tom Ahern: Lessons in Fundraising, Love, and the Language of Giving
Q: How important do you feel it is for a fundraiser to actually care and love the mission that they're writing about?
While you can initially fake emotional writing, ultimately a genuine connection to the cause enhances authenticity and effectiveness in advocacy.
Tom Ahern: Lessons in Fundraising, Love, and the Language of Giving
Q: What advice do you have for those young fundraisers in how to learn that craft as a good communicator to donors?
With enough training, anyone can improve their writing for fundraising by learning the formulas and engaging techniques necessary for effective donor communication.

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What is Real Talk for Real Fundraisers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical fundraising insights for nonprofits, focusing on donor qualification, major gifts, and data-driven donor management. Episodes spotlight real-world processes, from seven-step qualification and moves management to dashboards, equitable fundraising, grant strategy, and the evolving role of AI in fundraising. A recurring thread is sharing concrete frameworks and actionable tips, often anchored by seasoned nonprofit practitioners and consultants. The tone tends to be candid and approachable, with stories from frontline fundraisers and senior nonprofit leaders that help listeners translate concepts into results. Notable for its emphasis on disciplined processes, donor engagement, and authentic leadership within miss... more

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1. Jeff Brooks
2. Holly Rustick
3. Diana Frazier
4. Marne Fauser
5. T. Clay Buck
6. Jason Lewis
7. Laura Lang
8. Lauren Centrella

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