Fundraising is Funny

About Fundraising is Funny

Every week you can join Lynne Wester and T. Clay Buck to share laughs (and cringe-worthy case studies) as we unpack the most ridiculous (and positively shocking) situations that happen within our sector. Because sometimes we just have to laugh at ourselves in order to learn. Because here’s the thing. We believe in the power of generosity to change the world. And something tells us you do too. At the root of each of these stories is a serious ethical question, a system or structure or person that allowed it to happen, or an outdated practice just ready for disruption. Because c’mon… fundraising is funny.

Publisher

Lynne Wester and T. Clay Buck

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Mar 2023

Latest episode

19 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

21 of 41 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   19 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Performative Allyship

   In this episode we dive into the sometimes cringeworthy world of performative allyship. Join us as we unpack the difference of waving the DEI banner in fundraising while sometimes sidestepping the real, hard work of inclusion. 👊 Punchline: We have to be fearless in standing up to our leadership. If we want to be inclusive, what are we actually doing to help? Ask tough questions and start bringing these issues forward. Connect with Fundraising is Funny Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Lynne + DRG Group Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with Clay + TCB Fundraising Website | LinkedIn Our Amazing Sponsors Bloomerang Season 2 of Fundraising is Funny is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. Bloomerang offers donor management and online fundraising software that helps small to medium nonprofits, like First Tee of Greater Akron, a nonprofit that empowers kids and teens through the game of golf. After just one year with Bloomerang they doubled their unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds. Executive Director Josh Smith described their experience, “We love Bloomerang. It saves time. It’s helped us raise more funds.” Click here to listen to the full interview with First Tee of Greater Akron. DonorPerfect DonorPerfect is an all-in-one fundraising software solution that helps you manage and track relationships with donors, raise money on and offline, and automate administrative tasks – all with a single nonprofit CRM. DonorPerfect has been serving the nonprofit community for over 30 years. Clients love them, board members trust them, and industry experts (like us!) recommend them. Right now, we recommend you check out their monthly giving success kit, a free guide to creating and growing your own recurring giving program. Kindsight Kindsight is the combination of iWave, UC Innovation, and NonprofitOS delivers what has never been possible before: Fundraising Intelligence that empowers nonprofit and advancement professionals to have the right conversation, with the right donor, at the right time—every time. This solution combines big data, AI, and automation to power modern fundraising. Wired Production Group With more than 30 years of experience, Wired Production Group is the leading provider of full-service event solutions. They are award-winning event professionals who create unforgettable live, virtual, and hybrid experiences. They do more than just provide event and video production services - they create an experience that their clients will never forget. Their team stages creative projects across a broad range of markets and delivers a strategic process built to enhance, engage, and entertain your audience.

2. 

   5 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Take Your Seats

   Get ready to dive into everyone’s favorite topic: those cringe-worthy, facepalm moments we all wish we could erase from existence. You know, the kind that make you want to melt into the floor? Yeah, we’ve been there, too. Tune in for our personal horror stories that’ll make you laugh, cringe, and maybe feel a little better about your own. 👊 Punchline: We're all human, and embarrassing things happen to the best of us. Be the person who helps others out, extends some grace, and makes those moments a little less mortifying. Because we’ve all been that person! Connect with Fundraising is Funny Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Lynne + DRG Group Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with Clay + TCB Fundraising Website | LinkedIn Our Amazing Sponsors Bloomerang Season 2 of Fundraising is Funny is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. Bloomerang offers donor management and online fundraising software that helps small to medium nonprofits, like First Tee of Greater Akron, a nonprofit that empowers kids and teens through the game of golf. After just one year with Bloomerang they doubled their unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds. Executive Director Josh Smith described their experience, “We love Bloomerang. It saves time. It’s helped us raise more funds.” Click here to listen to the full interview with First Tee of Greater Akron. DonorPerfect DonorPerfect is an all-in-one fundraising software solution that helps you manage and track relationships with donors, raise money on and offline, and automate administrative tasks – all with a single nonprofit CRM. DonorPerfect has been serving the nonprofit community for over 30 years. Clients love them, board members trust them, and industry experts (like us!) recommend them. Right now, we recommend you check out their monthly giving success kit, a free guide to creating and growing your own recurring giving program. Kindsight Kindsight is the combination of iWave, UC Innovation, and NonprofitOS delivers what has never been possible before: Fundraising Intelligence that empowers nonprofit and advancement professionals to have the right conversation, with the right donor, at the right time—every time. This solution combines big data, AI, and automation to power modern fundraising. Wired Production Group With more than 30 years of experience, Wired Production Group is the leading provider of full-service event solutions. They are award-winning event professionals who create unforgettable live, virtual, and hybrid experiences. They do more than just provide event and video production services - they create an experience that their clients will never forget. Their team stages creative projects across a broad range of markets and delivers a strategic process built to enhance, engage, and entertain your audience. MSP Cultivate This episode is brought to you by MSP Cultivate. New challenges arrive on your desk every day. New trends in communications are popping up faster than you can follow them, and technology affects everything you do. Our friends at MSP Cultivate help you find the right strategy and execution to help you accomplish your most fundamental goal: engaging and connecting with your donors. Learn more at www.mspcultivate.com.

3. 

   22 Oct 2024TRANSCRIPT

   EXCELing At Our Jobs

   Brace yourselves for a fun ride down a tech rabbit hole where we discuss the different ways people approach and think about technology, and how hilariously frustrating it can be. We share humorous stories about tech mishaps and misunderstandings. 👊 Punchline: Technology is just a tool, but if you don’t know how to use it, it can feel more like a torture device. Patience and crystal-clear communication are key. Connect with Fundraising is Funny Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Lynne + DRG Group Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with Clay + TCB Fundraising Website | LinkedIn Our Amazing Sponsors Bloomerang Season 2 of Fundraising is Funny is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. Bloomerang offers donor management and online fundraising software that helps small to medium nonprofits, like First Tee of Greater Akron, a nonprofit that empowers kids and teens through the game of golf. After just one year with Bloomerang they doubled their unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds. Executive Director Josh Smith described their experience, “We love Bloomerang. It saves time. It’s helped us raise more funds.” Click here to listen to the full interview with First Tee of Greater Akron. DonorPerfect DonorPerfect is an all-in-one fundraising software solution that helps you manage and track relationships with donors, raise money on and offline, and automate administrative tasks – all with a single nonprofit CRM. DonorPerfect has been serving the nonprofit community for over 30 years. Clients love them, board members trust them, and industry experts (like us!) recommend them. Right now, we recommend you check out their monthly giving success kit, a free guide to creating and growing your own recurring giving program. Kindsight Kindsight is the combination of iWave, UC Innovation, and NonprofitOS delivers what has never been possible before: Fundraising Intelligence that empowers nonprofit and advancement professionals to have the right conversation, with the right donor, at the right time—every time. This solution combines big data, AI, and automation to power modern fundraising. Wired Production Group With more than 30 years of experience, Wired Production Group is the leading provider of full-service event solutions. They are award-winning event professionals who create unforgettable live, virtual, and hybrid experiences. They do more than just provide event and video production services - they create an experience that their clients will never forget. Their team stages creative projects across a broad range of markets and delivers a strategic process built to enhance, engage, and entertain your audience. Givebutter Taking a quick moment to share more about our sponsor: Givebutter, the all-in-one nonprofit fundraising platform that’s empowering millions of changemakers like you to raise more, pay less, and give better. Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple tools, including donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, CRM, email marketing, text messaging, and more—all for free, thanks to their 100% transparent tip-or-fee model. As the #1 rated nonprofit software company on G2 across multiple categories including donor management and auctions, Givebutter is on a mission to power the next billion changemakers. If you're a nonprofit, school, team, or any kind of group looking to raise money, sign up for your free Givebutter account to get started in minutes. Head to givebutter.com to claim your free account today.

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Performative Allyship

Published 19 Nov 2024 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We do. It's hilarious that we think that's the solution. Right. Right. It is going. Okay. So this is, you know, in some ways, a short one. But like, I'm already at the punchline. What's our punchline here? Right. Oh, my goodness. You're jumping ahead, Clay. I'm not. I don't know that I'm ready. Oh, Lynn. That tells me you're always ready. So how do we prepare for this and how as a brand? Do we incorporate these important things, but not feel like. We're tokenizing or taking advantage of them to our own benefit and merit. So first, I am going to pick on a little vocabulary. We are past the point of being able to prepare for it. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

66 ratings

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4.9 / 5

28 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100

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