"Funding the Future NOW" Podcast

About "Funding the Future NOW" Podcast

Funding the Future 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. 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. 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. Funding the Future is your resource for becoming a more effective, confident, and strategic fundraising professional.

Publisher

Dr. Randy Dirks

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jan 2026

Latest episode

3 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

78 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Clara Reynolds - Nobody Calls You on Their Best Day

   Clara Reynolds, a leader in crisis funding, shares insights on managing burnout and navigating financial pivots, revealing how relinquishing the need for all answers fosters trust and team problem-solving in this interview.

2. 

   20 Aug 2026

   Jessie Dowsakul - How the Columbia Jewish Federation Turns Community Trust Into Consistent Giving

   Jessie Dowsakul, Executive Director of the Columbia Jewish Federation, shares how she builds community trust and proactive infrastructure to drive consistent giving in this interview.

3. 

   13 Aug 2026

   Rich Armenia - The World Doesn't Have a Food Shortage. It Has a Logistics Problem

   Rich Armenia, Executive Director of Feeding Charlotte, discusses food rescue and logistics challenges in an interview with the "Funding the Future NOW" podcast host.

Who has been a guest on "Funding the Future NOW" Podcast

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• Clara Reynolds
• Jessie Dowsakul
• Rich Armenia
• Christine Mangino
• Bob Dees

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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