Reading the mail is one of the best ways to get an idea what techniques are working and gain inspiration for your next campaign test. Who's Mailing What! has been helping commercial and nonprofit mailers keep track of what's in the mail since 1984. Direct Mail Evangelist and content creator Paul Bobnak joins the show for a deep dive into the Who's Mailing What! database and to share some trends that nonprofits should be aware of. Paul's perspective will be invaluable, insightful, and inspiring for any fundraiser who is focused on trying to raise money in the mail. Topics Covered Include: - The ..read more

In this special edition of the Direct Mail Review, Dan breaks down a political fundraising email which may be the best he's ever seen. It was enough to break through the noise and earn the "Direct Mail Review" treatment. Have a listen and continue the conversation on LinkedIn... https://www.linkedin.com/in/dansonners ..read more

Fundraising thought leader Dave Raley drops by the show for a casual chat about innovation...more specifically what's holding innovation back in the nonprofit sector. Much deeper than a philosophical discussion, Dave and Dan dig into innovation tactics and shifts which can benefit nonprofits of all sizes (some of which require little to no overhead to implement). Dave also touches on the role of leadership and why understanding your "working genius" type holds the key to driving a culture of innovation. Dan also asks Dave how his background in direct mail influences his approach to innovation ..read more

These days it seems like there are more answers than questions for the nonprofit sector. There are tactics, solutions, and strategies for just about every challenge that nonprofit organizations face. There are so many answers that it can be overwhelming and lead to decision paralysis. Enter Jon DeLange and his essay series "12 Rules For Fundraisers". With over a decade of relationship based fundraising under his belt, Jon is on a mission to help nonprofits cut through the noise and focus on growth oriented strategies that help organizations cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships with ..read more

We cover a lot of ground on the Dynamic Nonprofits Podcast, but some of our favorite discussions are when we deep dive into tactics and practical tips that can help transform your fundraising program. If you're an email fundraiser, or just a fundraiser who shares our passion for A/B testing, you'll love Dan's conversation with email GURU Jay Schwedelson. Jay's combination of passion, candor, and practicality make for an entertaining discussion that will provide you with pages full of tips that can transform your organization's approach to email (some of which are surprisingly simple and coun ..read more

There are a lot of books about fundraising, but one in particular has driven conversation within the nonprofit sector this year - The Generosity Crisis. Co-Author Nathan Chappell joins Dan to look back on a year of The Generosity Crisis and what he's learned from '10,000 conversations' since the book's release. They discuss what's driving the crisis and focus on solutions for solving it, some of which are surprisingly human and practical. Nathan also talks about radical connection techniques that nonprofits can borrow from commercial brands (who borrowed them from us first) and shares his in ..read more

Renown speaker and non-profit champion Tim Sarrantonio joins the show for a high energy conversation about the state of philanthropy and actionable steps small to mid-sized non-profits can take to rise above the economic headwinds. Dan's interview with Tim is a fast paced, information packed chat that will leave you feeling equally informed and inspired to take on the challenges fundraisers are facing. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsarrantonio/ https://afpglobal.org/FundraisingEffectivenessProject https://neonone.com/ https://fundraising.ai ..read more

There's a trust crisis in America. According to Gallup, trust is down in institutions ranging from government, to the media, schools, and just about everything in between. Unfortunately, non-profit organizations aren't immune from this decline in trust. In fact, the Edelman Trust Barometer shows that non-profits are now trusted less than businesses for the first time in 40 years. The trust crisis has real world implications for non-profits and the beneficiaries they serve as demonstrated by RKD Group's new study "Non-Profit Marketer's Guide to Trust". Their findings show a direct relationshi ..read more

Dan shares his thoughts from last week's Multi-Channel Mini-Con and discusses the ongoing renaissance in nonprofit / fundraising education ..read more

There's a trust crisis in America. According to Gallup, trust is down in institutions ranging from government, to the media, schools, and just about everything in between. Unfortunately, non-profit organizations aren't immune from this decline in trust. In fact, the Edelman Trust Barometer shows that non-profits are now trusted less than businesses for the first time in 40 years. The trust crisis has real world implications for non-profits and the beneficiaries they serve as demonstrated by RKD Group's new study "Non-Profit Marketer's Guide to Trust". Their findings show a direct relationshi ..read more