Center for Generosity Podcast

This week, we continue a series - that is also old. At the start of the pandemic, Mike Ward, GSB Partner, and Mitzie Schafer, GSB Consultant hosted a 6-week series on navigating the pandemic for congregations and nonprofits to finish strong despite the changing circumstances due to Covid. That podcast was released long before the Center for Generosity was even an idea.Now, we are getting weekly requests for that old content that was hosted on a different site and no longer exists, so we dug through our files and found them.We will be launching the "meat" from each of those 6 podcasts. The schedule is below. After revisiting each episode, we believe the content is still very relevant even though we have no idea when or if the pandemic will actually end.Congregational Vitality Episode 17: December 7 Congregational Vitality No. 1Episode 18: December 14 Congregational Vitality No. 2 - Poor Pitiful Me MessagingEpisode 19: December 21 Congregational Vitality No. 3 - Making Tough Finacial Decisions (When do you cut the budget)December 28 - OFF for the HolidaysEpisode 20: January 4 Congregational Vitality No. 4 - Evaluating Trends in Giving to Your Organization or CongregationEpisode 21: January 11 Congregational Vitality No. 5 - Is Now the Time for Planned GivingEpisode 22: January 18 Congregational Vitality No. 6 - Capital Campaign Now or Wait?The Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we continue a series - that is also old. At the start of the pandemic, Mike Ward, GSB Partner, and Mitzie Schafer, GSB Consultant hosted a 6-week series on navigating the pandemic for congregations and nonprofits to finish strong despite the changing circumstances due to Covid. That podcast was released long before the Center for Generosity was even an idea.Now, we are getting weekly requests for that old content that was hosted on a different site and no longer exists, so we dug through our files and found them.We will be launching the "meat" from each of those 6 podcasts. The schedule is below. After revisiting each episode, we believe the content is still very relevant even though we have no idea when or if the pandemic will actually end.Congregational Vitality Episode 17: December 7 Congregational Vitality No. 1Episode 18: December 14 Congregational Vitality No. 2 - Poor Pitiful Me MessagingEpisode 19: December 21 Congregational Vitality No. 3 - Making Tough Finacial Decisions (When do you cut the budget)December 28 - OFF for the HolidaysEpisode 20: January 4 Congregational Vitality No. 4 - Evaluating Trends in Giving to Your Organization or CongregationEpisode 21: January 11 Congregational Vitality No. 5 - Is Now the Time for Planned GivingEpisode 22: January 18 Congregational Vitality No. 6The Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we continue a series - that is also old. At the start of the pandemic, Mike Ward, GSB Partner, and Mitzie Schafer, GSB Consultant hosted a 6-week series on navigating the pandemic for congregations and nonprofits to finish strong despite the changing circumstances due to Covid. That podcast was released long before the Center for Generosity was even an idea.Now, we are getting weekly requests for that old content that was hosted on a different site and no longer exists, so we dug through our files and found them.We will be launching the "meat" from each of those 6 podcasts. The schedule is below. After revisiting each episode, we believe the content is still very relevant even though we have no idea when or if the pandemic will actually end.Congregational Vitality Episode 17: December 7 Congregational Vitality No. 1Episode 18: December 14 Congregational Vitality No. 2 - Poor Pitiful Me MessagingEpisode 19: December 21 Congregational Vitality No. 3 - Making Tough Finacial Decisions (When do you cut the budget)December 28 - OFF for the HolidaysEpisode 20: January 4 Congregational Vitality No. 4 - Evaluating Trends in Giving to Your Organization or CongregationEpisode 21: January 11 Congregational Vitality No. 5Episode 22: January 18 Congregational Vitality No. 6The Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we continue a series - that is also old. At the start of the pandemic, Mike Ward, GSB Partner, and Mitzie Schafer, GSB Consultant hosted a 6-week series on navigating the pandemic for congregations and nonprofits to finish strong despite the changing circumstances due to Covid. That podcast was released long before the Center for Generosity was even an idea.Now, we are getting weekly requests for that old content that was hosted on a different site and no longer exists, so we dug through our files and found them.We will be launching the "meat" from each of those 6 podcasts. The schedule is below. After revisiting each episode, we believe the content is still very relevant even though we have no idea when or if the pandemic will actually end.Congregational Vitality Episode 17: December 7 Congregational Vitality No. 1Episode 18: December 14 Congregational Vitality No. 2 - Poor Pitiful Me MessagingEpisode 19: December 21 Congregational Vitality No. 3 - Making Tough Finacial Decisions (When do you cut the budget)December 28 - OFF for the HolidaysEpisode 20: January 4 Congregational Vitality No. 4Episode 21: January 11 Congregational Vitality No. 5Episode 22: January 18 Congregational Vitality No. 6The Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we continue a series - that is also old. At the start of the pandemic, Mike Ward, GSB Partner, and Mitzie Schafer, GSB Consultant hosted a 6-week series on navigating the pandemic for congregations and nonprofits to finish strong despite the changing circumstances due to Covid. That podcast was released long before the Center for Generosity was even an idea.Now, we are getting weekly requests for that old content that was hosted on a different site and no longer exists, so we dug through our files and found them.Starting today we will be launching the "meat" from each of those 6 podcasts. The schedule is below. After revisiting each episode, we believe the content is still very relevant even though we have no idea when or if the pandemic will actually end. Congregational Vitality Episode 17: December 7 Congregational Vitality No. 1Episode 18: December 14 Congregational Vitality No. 2 - Poor Pitiful Me MessagingEpisode 19: December 21 Congregational Vitality No. 3December 28 - OFF for the HolidaysEpisode 20: January 4 Congregational Vitality No. 4Episode 21: January 11 Congregational Vitality No. 5Episode 22: January 18 Congregational Vitality No. 6The Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we start a new series - that is also old. At the start of the pandemic, Mike Ward, GSB Partner, and Mitzie Schafer, GSB Consultant hosted a 6-week series on navigating the pandemic for congregations and nonprofits to finish strong despite the changing circumstances due to Covid. That podcast was released long before the Center for Generosity was even an idea. Now, we are getting weekly requests for that old content that was hosted on a different site and no longer exists, so we dug through our files and found them. Starting today we will be launching the "meat" from each of those 6 podcasts. The schedule is below. After revisiting each episode, we believe the content is still very relevant even though we have no idea when or if the pandemic will actually end.  Congregational Vitality Episode 17: December 7 Congregational Vitality No. 1Episode 18: December 14 Congregational Vitality No. 2Episode 19: December 21 Congregational Vitality No. 3December 28 - OFF for the HolidaysEpisode 20: January 4 Congregational Vitality No. 4Episode 21: January 11 Congregational Vitality No. 5Episode 22: January 18 Congregational Vitality No. 6The Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we continue our deeper dive series into Crisis Management. Mitzie Schafer, GSB Consultant and Host of the Podcast interviews Myra Griffie, the COO of Child and Family at Lutheran Services Carolinas about Practicing Self Care during a Crisis and after.  Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Crisis Management SeriesEpisode 13: November 9: Risk Assessment Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 14: November 16: Training Procedures & Who's in Charge with Mitzie Schafer & Paul Marsh as HostEpisode 15: November 23: Maintaining Trust and Transparency with Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 16: November 30: Self Care After a Crisis - Myra Griffie - COO for Child & Family, Lutheran Services CarolinasThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we continue our deeper dive series into Crisis Management. Mitzie Schafer and Anne Rieck McFarland, GSB Consultants focus on maintaining (and building) trust and transparency for your organization so that during a crisis your constituents stand with you.  Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Crisis Management SeriesEpisode 13: November 9: Risk Assessment Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 14: November 16: Training Procedures & Who's in Charge with Mitzie Schafer & Paul Marsh as HostEpisode 15: November 23: Maintaining Trust and Transparency with Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 16: November 30: Self Care After a Crisis - Myra Griffie - COO for Child & Family, Lutheran Services CarolinasThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we continue our deeper dive series into Crisis Management. Mitzie Schafer, GSB Consultant and Host, focuses on Training Procedures for Crisis and Who's in Charge during a Crisis.  Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Crisis Management SeriesEpisode 13: November 9: Risk Assessment Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 14: November 16: Training Procedures & Who's in Charge with Mitzie Schafer & Paul Marsh as HostEpisode 15: November 23: Maintaining Trust and Transparency with Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 16: November 30: Self Care After a Crisis - Myra Griffie - COO for Child & Family, Lutheran Services CarolinasThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we begin a 4 week deeper dive series into Crisis Management. We begin our series with Anne Rieck McFarland, GSB Consultant focusing on helping organizations navigate crises and develop healthy cultures. On today's episode, Anne answers the three most critical questions about conducting a Risk Assessment, including, what it is and who sould conduct it.  Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Crisis Management SeriesEpisode 13: November 9: Risk Assessment Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 14: November 16: Training Procedures & Who's in Charge with Mitzie Schafer & Paul Marsh as HostEpisode 15: November 23: Maintaining Trust and Transparency with Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 16: November 30: Self Care After a Crisis - Myra Griffie - COO for Child & Family, Lutheran Services CarolinasThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we welcome Evan Moilan back to the podcast to close our Board Development Series with information about Strategic Planning.  Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Board Development SeriesEpisode 8: October 5: Finding Board Members with Jennie SmithEpisode 9: October 12: New Board Member Orientation with Paul Marsh Episode 10: October 19: Training & Equipping Board Members to be Fundraisers with Pete ReussEpisode 11: October 26: CEO's Relationship to the Board - Evan & Mitzie Tag teamEpisode 12: November 2: Strategic Planning with Evan MoilanThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we welcome Evan Moilan back to the podcast to tag team with Host, Mitzie Schafer on the CEO's Relationship to the Board as a part of our 5 week Board Development Series. We answer the question about the types of board relationships, what the CEO should be reporting to the board and how the board should be evaluating the CEO for healthy, transparent success.  Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Board Development SeriesEpisode 8: October 5: Finding Board Members with Jennie SmithEpisode 9: October 12: New Board Member Orientation with Paul Marsh Episode 10: October 19: Training & Equipping Board Members to be Fundraisers with Pete ReussEpisode 11: October 26: CEO's Relationship to the Board - Evan & Mitzie Tag teamEpisode 12: November 2: Strategic Planning with Evan MoilanThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, we welcome Pete Reuss to the podcast for the first time. Pete is a consultant with GSB Fundraising and is here today to talk to us about training and equipping board members to be fundraisers.  Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Board Development SeriesEpisode 8: October 5: Finding Board Members with Jennie SmithEpisode 9: October 12: New Board Member Orientation with Paul Marsh Episode 10: October 19: Training & Equipping Board Members to be Fundraisers with Pete ReussEpisode 11: October 26: CEO's Relationship to the Board - Evan & Mitzie Tag teamEpisode 12: November 2: Strategic Planning with Evan MoilanThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

This week, Paul Marsh is back to talk to us about the components of new board member orientation. This is the second episode in our 5 week series on board development.  Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Board Development SeriesEpisode 8: October 5: Finding Board Members with Jennie SmithEpisode 9: October 12: New Board Member Orientation with Paul Marsh Episode 10: October 19: Training & Equipping Board Members to be Fundraisers with Pete ReussEpisode 11: October 26: CEO's Relationship to the Board - Evan & Mitzie Tag teamEpisode 12: November 2: Strategic Planning with Evan MoilanThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

With this episode, we begin a new series on Board Development. We begin today with Jennie Smith walking us through finding new board members.  Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices. Board Development SeriesEpisode 8: October 5: Finding Board Members with Jennie SmithEpisode 9: October 12: New Board Member Orientation with Paul Marsh Episode 10: October 19: Training & Equipping Board Members to be Fundraisers with Pete ReussEpisode 11: October 26: CEO's Relationship to the Board - Evan & Mitzie Tag teamEpisode 12: November 2: Strategic Planning with Evan MoilanThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

On this episode, Mike Ward, GSB Partner changes seats with our normal host and GSB consultant, Mitzie Schafer.  Together they answer the three most critical questions related to being donor first when telling the stories of impact your organization has on the lives of those you serve. This is the final episode in a 6 weeks series on being Donor First.Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Future Series Coming Up is on Board Development:Episode 8: October 5: Finding Board Members with Jennie SmithEpisode 9: October 12: New Board Member Orientation with Paul Marsh (Recorded 8/25)Episode 10: October 19: Training & Equipping Board Members to be Fundraisers with Pete ReussEpisode 11: October 26: CEO's Relationship to the Board - Evan & Mitzie Tag teamEpisode 12: November 2: Strategic Planning with Evan MoilanThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants.To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com.Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

On this episode host and GSB consultant, Mitzie Schafer, interviews GSB Consultant Paul Marsh. Together they answer the three most critical questions related to being donor first and creative when developing a gratitude process. This is the fifth episode in a 6 weeks series on being Donor First.Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Future episodes are listed below:Episode No. 7: Tuesday, September 28th Topic: CAGA Impact Storytelling with Mitzie SchaferThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants.To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com.Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

On this episode host and GSB consultant, Mitzie Schafer interviews GSB Consultant Evan Moilan on conducting a wealth screen, whether on one donor or a full database. Together they answer the three most critical questions related to the options and process. This is the fourth episode in a 6 weeks series on being Donor First.Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Future episodes are listed below:Episode No. 6: Tuesday, September 21st Topic: Donor Recognition with Paul MarshEpisode No. 7: Tuesday, September 28th Topic: CAGA Impact Storytelling with Mitzie SchaferThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants.To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com.Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

On this episode host and GSB consultant, Mitzie Schafer, interviews GSB Consultant Jennie Smith on Moves Management. Together they answer the three most critical questions related to the model. This is the third episode in a 6 weeks series on being Donor First. Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices. Future episodes are listed below:Episode No. 5: Tuesday, September 14th Topic: Donor Research with Evan MoilanEpisode No. 6: Tuesday, September 21st Topic: Donor Recognition with Paul MarshEpisode No. 7: Tuesday, September 28th Topic: CAGA Impact Storytelling with Mitzie SchaferThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

On this episode host and GSB consultant, Mitzie Schafer, interviews Mike Ward, GSB Consultant and founder of the Center for Generosity. Together they answer the three most important questions related to donor acquisition. This is the first episode in a 6 weeks series on being Donor First. Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices. Future episodes are listed below:Episode No. 4: Tuesday, September 7th Topic: Moves Management with Jennie SmithEpisode No. 5: Tuesday, September 14th Topic: Donor Research with Evan MoilanEpisode No. 6: Tuesday, September 21st Topic: Donor Recognition with Paul MarshEpisode No. 7: Tuesday, September 28th Topic: CAGA Impact Storytelling with Mitzie SchaferThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com