"Funding the Future NOW" Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p><b>Funding the Future</b> is where fundraising meets real-world expertise. Hosted by Dr. Randy Dirks, a fundraising practitioner with 25 years of experience and StoryBrand certification, this podcast brings you practical, tactical insights you can use immediately to increase your effectiveness.</p><p></p><p>Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts from diverse fields—from storytelling and data analytics to leadership and donor psychology. Randy bridges the gap between their specialized knowledge and your fundraising challenges, translating cutting-edge strategies into actionable approaches for donor relations, major gifts, annual campaigns, and nonprofit leadership.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're cultivating relationships with major donors, crafting compelling campaign narratives, or leading a fundraising team, you'll walk away from every episode with concrete tools and fresh perspectives drawn from proven practitioners. This isn't theory—it's battle-tested wisdom applied directly to the work you do every day.</p><p></p><p><b>Funding the Future</b> is your resource for becoming a more effective, confident, and strategic fundraising professional.</p>
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1/28/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 21, 2026
Randy Dirks - Building Trust in Nonprofits
<p>So the whole issue is building collateral over a long period of time. And that's what leads to trust. And trust is indispensable in the success of a nonprofit because as donors trust you, they say, I'm trusting you with my most valuable resources, the money, the assets that I have earned. And I want to give it to you and to your organization because I trust you.</p>
June 12, 2026
Randy Dirks - 3 Indispensable Skills
<p>To be an effective development professional, all you need are three skills. And it is not about being a good talker or promoter. Mark and Shiela's first gift of $10,000 has now grown to annual gifts totaling $400,000! It occurred due to using these three skills. They are: deep listening, being a philanthropic advisor and engaging in the long game. </p>
June 5, 2026
Ja'Lah Willingham - Make It Impossible to Ignore
<p>Ask most donors what they want to fund, and "isolated older adults with no family" rarely makes the list. Ja'Lah Willingham, Executive Director of Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly in Cincinnati, Ohio, response to the question: "How do we make this <i>not</i> invisible?"</p><p></p><p>The organization is volunteer-based, built around a single mission: relieving the loneliness and isolation of older adults — with a specific focus on those who have little to no family support. </p><p></p><p>What follows is a conversation about making an invisible problem visible, turning first-time volunteers into lifelong advocates, and measuring the things that resist measurement.</p>
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- What is "Funding the Future NOW" Podcast?
<p><b>Funding the Future</b> is where fundraising meets real-world expertise. Hosted by Dr. Randy Dirks, a fundraising practitioner with 25 years of experience and StoryBrand certification, this podcast brings you practical, tactical insights you can use immediately to increase your effectiveness.</p><p></p><p>Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts from diverse fields—from storytelling and data analytics to leadership and donor psychology. Randy bridges the gap between their specialized knowledge and your fundraising challenges, translating cutting-edge strategies into actionable approaches for donor relations, major gifts, annual campaigns, and nonprofit leadership.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're cultivating relationships with major donors, crafting compelling campaign narratives, or leading a fundraising team, you'll walk away from every episode with concrete tools and fresh perspectives drawn from proven practitioners. This isn't theory—it's battle-tested wisdom applied directly to the work you do every day.</p><p></p><p><b>Funding the Future</b> is your resource for becoming a more effective, confident, and strategic fundraising professional.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
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