Around with Randall

About Around with Randall

Listen to the weekly podcast “Around with Randall” as he discusses, in just a few minutes, a topic surrounding non-profit philanthropy. Included each week are tactical suggestions listeners can use immediately to make their non-profit, and their job activities, more effective. Email Randall with a topic for a show: podcast@hallettphilanthropy.com Email Randall with a thought regarding specific a show: reeks@hallettphilanthropy.com

Publisher

Hallett Philanthropy

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Nov 2020

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

323 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Episode 303: Realizing the Requirements of the Role You Want, i.e. CDO, vs the One You Have

   Moving into nonprofit leadership requires more than excelling at fundraising. It demands fluency in how the entire organization works. Chief development and philanthropy officers must understand finance, strategy, governance, technology, reputation, and the external forces shaping their mission. The central challenge is not becoming an expert in everything, but learning enough to ask better questions, seek trusted guidance, and make decisions through an organization-wide lens. It is a thoughtful invitation to reconsider what genuine readiness for leadership looks like.

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Episode 302: The Why and How to Say NO to a Philanthropic Gift

   When should a nonprofit say no to a gift? Financial pressure, donor relationships, reputational risk, and long-term obligations can complicate what first appears to be an easy yes. Thoughtful gift acceptance is not an obstacle to philanthropy; it is a safeguard for the organization, donor, and mission. A disciplined process can turn a difficult decision into an act of responsible leadership.

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Episode 301: Integrating Program Staff Into Donor Relationships Without Diluting the Philanthropic Process

   Major donor conversations are strongest when fundraisers stop treating program experts as an afterthought and start building the relationship together. Shared planning, a unified case for support, clear roles, rehearsal, training, and accountability can turn technical expertise into donor trust. It confronts what can go wrong when teams make promises they cannot keep. The result is a practical look at how nonprofits can connect relationships, mission expertise, and measurable impact without losing sight of the donor.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

98

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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