Welcome to the very first episode of the Sustainable Giving Podcast, where we explore how the subscription economy is reshaping generosity and creating new opportunities for nonprofits to grow recurring giving.

Hosted by Dave Raley—speaker, consultant, and best-selling author of The Rise of Sustainable Giving—this show will dive into the trends, tools, and tactics powering the future of nonprofit fundraising through recurring giving.

Dave is the founder of Imago Consulting, an innovation advisory firm helping organizations grow sustainable giving through forward-thinking strategies. He's also the voice behind The Wave Report, a weekly leadership and innovation briefing, and the co-host of the Purpose & Profit Podcast.

In this premiere episode, he's joined by his good friend Jon McCoy, co-founder of We Are For Good and a leader in nonprofit storytelling and innovation, to flip the script and introduce Dave to the world as the creator of this (hopefully) inspiring new podcast.

With lots of laughs and a good deal of casual storytelling, they explore why sustainable giving is more than just a buzzword—it's the future of generosity.

Key Topics They Cover:

1. The Heart Behind the Podcast

2. The Rise of the Subscription Economy

3. Defining Sustainable Giving

4. Behind the Book

5. Inspiring Real-Life Story: International Justice Mission

Also in this episode, you’ll hear:

- Childhood experiences that shaped Dave’s views on generosity

- How nonprofits can respond to the "generosity crisis"

- Practical takeaways for launching or improving recurring giving programs

- The role of community, trust, and identity in donor behavior

- Building recurring giving programs with intentionality and heart

Special thanks to our team at Sustainable Giving: Abigail, Tom, Kirsten, Grace, and Christeen.