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Lighthouse Counsel partners with respected nonprofits to develop and implement strategies that increase mission awareness, organizational effectiveness and philanthropic support.
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In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, fundraising leader Roger D. Ali, chair of AFP Global, joins Jeff Jowdy to explore how community and belonging are reshaping philanthropy. He shares why retention-first fundraising, authentic storytelling, and thoughtful use of AI are key to stronger donor engagement and lasting impact. A fresh look at the future of nonprofit leadership and fundraising strategy.
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lily Family School of Philanthropy, talks with Lighthouse Counsel Senior Advisor Dr. Lilya Wagner about changes in tax laws and in donor motivation.
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lily Family School of Philanthropy, talks with Lighthouse Counsel Senior Advisor Dr. Lilya Wagner about the Fund Raising School and its role in the charitable sector and the resources it offers to those in fundraising and nonprofit leadership; where the charitable sector is now in the evolution of its perception as being an ad hoc volunteer-based activity into a recognized, skilled profession with clear standards, training, ethics and career pathways; and what trends or changes in philanthropy he sees coming.
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Birgit Burton, founder and CEO of the African American Development Officers Network, discusses the power of mentoring and its critical role in helping fundraisers reach their highest potential both for their own success and that of the organizations they serve.
In her discussion with Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Susan Hosbach, Birgit talks about how mentoring has shaped her own professional development, how leaders can build a culture of mentoring—even when time is tight—and how mentors can be intentional about recognizing and nurturing talent that may not come from traditional backgrounds or networks.
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Advisor Lilya Wagner welcomes Art Taylor, president and CEO of AFP Global.
In their discussion, Art talks about AFP and why members of the charitable sector should join, changes in the charitable giving landscape, how AFP has evolved to address those changes and what he hopes to accomplish during his tenure as CEO.
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Content Coordinator Margaret Gardner talks with Alan Clayton about organizations that “get it” and excel at raising the money needed to make their mission a reality.
In their conversation, the author of the book “Great Fundraising Organizations: Why and How The World's Best Charities Excel at Raising Money” talks about the research that helped formulate the insights found in the book, some surprising findings, what a great fundraising organization looks like and the kind of leadership needed to help an organization excel at fundraising.
In part 2 of our interview with entrepreneur and philanthropist Maxine Clark, special guest host Parker Middleton speaks with the founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop about:
• The founding of her community impact organization, Delmar DivINe
• The benefits of nonprofit organizations collaborating and sharing a central location
• How “taking the call” resulted in a wildly successful partnership
• The importance of creating connections and nurturing relationships
• How acquiring donors in the nonprofit world is like acquiring investors in the business world?
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, special guest host Parker Middleton speaks with visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop.
In their discussion, Clark shares insights into her career, including:
• How her mother influenced her lifelong passion for entrepreneurship and problem solving
• Her community impact organization Delmar DivINe
• How communities can build to ensure sustainability
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel President Jeff Jowdy speaks with Dr. Russell James, author of “The Storytelling Fundraiser,” about storytelling and behavioral economics and how they affect fundraising.
In their conversation, Russell addresses:
• Insights on the storytelling arc as it pertains to fundraising
• How fundraisers can craft a compelling story
• How storytelling affects the brains and the actions of donors and potential donors
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel President Jeff Jowdy talks with Texas Tech’s Russell James about getting inside the mind of the planned giving donor.
During their conversation, James answers questions including:
• Why traditional fundraising methods don’t work for planned gifts
• Fascinating research on how emotions and areas of the brain are triggered by planned gift solicitations
• Top insights into how to overcome objections to planned gift conversations.
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel President Jeff Jowdy talks with Wayne Olson, author of the book, “The Disney Difference: The Complete Guide to Adding Disney-Like Magic to your Corporation or Organization.”
In their discussion, Wayne shares insights into:
• Why Disney resonated with him as a child and continues to resonate with people of all ages
• What "Disney magic" is and how it translates to nonprofit organizations in regard to leadership and fundraising
• The top takeaways from Disney that nonprofit leaders can use to create those magical experiences for donors
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Carole Carter heads up a lively conversation with Sandy Howard and Gary Everton about leading productive, engaging board meetings that lead to involvement and philanthropic support.
During their conversation, the trio talks about:
• Maintaining a structured agenda while fostering an engaging environment where board members feel comfortable sharing ideas and taking an active role
• Strategies for motivating board members to not only participate in discussions but also become more personally invested in the organization’s philanthropic initiatives
• Integrating opportunities for fun, team-building or creative thinking into board meetings without compromising the focus on strategic goals and fundraising efforts
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Joan Bahner speaks with celebrated author, entrepreneur and mentor Louis Upkins about mindful living and how it affects leadership.
In their discussion, Louis talks about:
• The definition of mindful or purposeful living
• How this mindset informs leadership and sets leaders up for success
• How this concept plays out with regard to leaders at nonprofit organizations
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel President Jeff Jowdy speaks with longtime fundraising pros Stanley Weinstein and Dr. Pamela Barden. Stanley is the author of the first three editions of "The Complete Guide to Fundraising Management,” which Pamela updated and expanded for the fourth edition.
In their discussion, they talk about:
• The impetus and goal for writing the first edition
• The reasons for updating and expanding the book
• Changes in fundraising from the time the book was written to when it was updated
Important takeaways for today’s fundraisers
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Carole Carter talks with her Lighthouse Counsel colleague, Senior Advisor Howard Cohen, about how to productively say no to a request while allowing the person to feel heard and keeping the lines of communication open.
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Carole Carter talks with fellow Senior Consultant Howard Cohen. They role-play a scenario where the board chair has to deliver the unfortunate news that the board member has not been chosen by the nominating committee for another term on the board. Then they offer takeaways to help real chairs navigate this and other tricky conversations.
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Dr. Lilya Wagner speaks with Dr. F. Willis Johnson about how faith-based fundraising is reimaging and impacting community.
In their discussion, Dr. Johnson addresses issues including:
• How churches and church-related organizations can engage in community activities and what impact that has on their fundraising
• The pros and cons of faith-based organizations having closer ties and relationships with a community and advice on how to proceed
• What community organizations might be most suitable for such a relationship
In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Carole Carter talks with her Lighthouse Counsel colleague, Senior Consultant Howard Cohen, about creating and maintaining high-functioning boards.
In their discussion, Howard addresses topics including:
• The definition of a high-functioning board
• Signs of a dysfunctional board
• Tips for board chairs on how to shape an effective board.
In today’s episode of The Beacon Podcast, Margaret Gardner talks with Willeke van Rijn, CEO of The Resource Alliance, about how unity on various levels can increase the impact of the social sector.
In their discussion, Willeke addresses issues including:
• The power of community and what that means in terms of mission, fundraising and resource development.
• The factors that affect all organizations when it comes to uniting for change.
• Conditions within an organization that might interfere with it building a sense of community among its supporters.
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