Blake Talks Good
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Podcast Overview
<p>Discover how to MAXIMIZE THE GOOD you do in your community, whether as an individual or as part of a charity, church, or any other organization. This podcast will help you turn COMPASSION into ACTION, doing GREATER GOOD for those in need in our world. You owe it to yourself to make the greatest impact possible with your limited time and resources. Blake and his guests will share their decades of experience in the non-profit sector to help you do exactly that.</p><p></p><p>Blake left the field of automotive engineering to serve as a Teaching Pastor of a local multisite church for seventeen years, where he discovered first hand the opportunities and challenges of serving those in crisis and need. This led to the founding of OnRamp, a non-profit that has donated reliable vehicles to hundreds of hard-working families in need to help them on the road to self-sufficiency. Through OnRamp, Blake has partnered with and consulted for many non-profit and faith-based ministries serving a wide range of needs. He's coached organizations in strategic planning, client care, program development and measurement, board leadership, staffing, fundraising, marketing, church relations, and community partnerships. His guests come from a wide range of non-profits, ministries, churches, businesses, and universities.</p>
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May 5, 2026
Advice for Churches on How Best to Help the Poor
<p>When someone can't pay rent, buy groceries, or afford a medical bill, they often turn to a local church for assistance. Yet many church leaders - pastors, elders, deacons, staff, volunteers - have never been trained in how best to help a person or family struggling with material poverty. That lack of knowledge can be devastating; you can actually do more harm than good in these crucial moments. So in this episode, Blake shares his six rules for how churches can have the greatest impact and cause the least harm when serving those in financial need. This is essential information for everyone in church leadership, whether on staff or a volunteer.</p><p></p><p>Rule 1: Educate yourself</p><p>Rule 2: Begin with strengths, not deficiencies</p><p>Rule 3: Keep your eyes on the 3 types of poverty intervention: relief, rehabilitation, development</p><p>Rule 4: Practice the 80/20 rule</p><p>Rule 5: Always include required action steps</p><p>Rule 6: Follow assistance with relationships</p>
April 13, 2026
Top 10 Things to Know Before Starting a Non-Profit
<p>Here are my Top 10 truths to know before starting a non-profit or choosing to work at a non-profit. These are things that I either wish I would have known before starting OnRamp or was grateful that I already knew. Some of these are good news; some are bad; but all are critical to know before investing your life in non-profit work. Most apply to working at a church as well. <br /><br />Outline:</p><ol><li>It's easier than you think... administratively</li><li>People WILL judge how you spend your money</li><li>It's very lonely work</li><li>Those you serve will inspire you</li><li>Those you serve will disappoint you</li><li>Burnout is real</li><li>Nothing matters more than choosing the right board</li><li>The negatives of work still apply</li><li>Payroll is scary!</li><li>You will almost certainly not regret it</li></ol>
March 24, 2026
How to Fundraise without Losing your Soul
<p>In this episode we talk about something most people hate as much as having teeth pulled - fundraising! How do you get over that terror and effectively, confidently raise money for your charity, church, ministry, mission, or project? How do you raise money without exploiting those you hope to serve? How can you turn donors into true, long-term partners? Find out as I share my top 5 lessons learned while raising fund for OnRamp these last ten years.</p><p></p><p>Outline:</p><p>How to fundraise effectively without losing your soul</p><p></p><ul><li>You’ve got to be passionate about the mission</li><li>You are pitching an investment, not panhandling <ul><li>We are not beggars looking for handouts - we are visionaries showing people how they can make the greatest possible impact with their lives</li></ul></li><li>Your clients’ dignity infinitely outweighs any donation<ul><li>Your clients should be the owners of their stories and the heroes of their stories</li><li>Be careful about exaggeration - bending the truth will cost your organization in the long run</li></ul></li><li>Your donors are people, not prospects<ul><li>DO NOT view them as bank accounts, see them as unique individuals whose lives matter as much as your clients’ lives</li><li>Care about their journey and their growth</li></ul></li><li>Stories outperform events</li></ul>
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- What is Blake Talks Good?
<p>Discover how to MAXIMIZE THE GOOD you do in your community, whether as an individual or as part of a charity, church, or any other organization. This podcast will help you turn COMPASSION into ACTION, doing GREATER GOOD for those in need in our world. You owe it to yourself to make the greatest impact possible with your limited time and resources. Blake and his guests will share their decades of experience in the non-profit sector to help you do exactly that.</p><p></p><p>Blake left the field of automotive engineering to serve as a Teaching Pastor of a local multisite church for seventeen years, where he discovered first hand the opportunities and challenges of serving those in crisis and need. This led to the founding of OnRamp, a non-profit that has donated reliable vehicles to hundreds of hard-working families in need to help them on the road to self-sufficiency. Through OnRamp, Blake has partnered with and consulted for many non-profit and faith-based ministries serving a wide range of needs. He's coached organizations in strategic planning, client care, program development and measurement, board leadership, staffing, fundraising, marketing, church relations, and community partnerships. His guests come from a wide range of non-profits, ministries, churches, businesses, and universities.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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