Welcome to Fundraising Unfiltered—my love letter to nonprofit leaders who are done with sugar-coated advice and tired tactics that don’t work. I’m Danielle Locke, your Nonprofit Success Partner. I’ve raised tens of millions for organizations of all sizes, and now I help leaders like you fund your mission with confidence—without fear or burnout. We talk fundraising, staff drama, board issues, budget cuts—even bullet holes. Real stories. Smart solutions. Laugh-out-loud moments. Let’s go.
Fundraising Unfiltered
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Welcome to Fundraising Unfiltered—my love letter to nonprofit leaders who are done with sugar-coated advice and tired tactics that don’t work. I’m Danielle Locke, your Nonprofit Success Partner. I’ve raised tens of millions for organizations of all sizes, and now I help leaders like you fund your mission with confidence—without fear or burnout. We talk fundraising, staff drama, board issues, budget cuts—even bullet holes. Real stories. Smart solutions. Laugh-out-loud moments. Let’s go.
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May 1, 2026
Ep 6 - Self-Love and Leadership
<p>In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that nonprofit leaders don’t talk about enough: burnout, energy depletion, and what it actually costs us to keep pouring from an empty cup.</p><p>I sat down with Lori Spivey, founder of Energgirl LLC, to talk about what’s really happening in our bodies when we’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly giving to everyone else. Lori shares her powerful personal story of healing after a traumatic brain injury and how that led her into energy work and holistic wellness.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on fumes but still expected to show up at 100%, this conversation is for you.</p><p><strong>💡 Key Takeaways include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Burnout often shows up physically first. This can include disrupted sleep, headaches, mood swings, and even illness.</p></li><li><p>You cannot operate at full capacity if your “energy tank” is already half empty.</p></li><li><p>Self-care is not a luxury. It directly impacts your ability to lead effectively.</p></li><li><p>Saying “yes” to everything creates resentment that your body eventually holds onto.</p></li><li><p>Healing and energy management is a practice, not a one-time fix.</p></li><li><p>Even small steps, like a 5-minute breathing exercise, can start to reset your nervous system.</p></li></ul><p><a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/j1x9w1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Subscribe to my email newsletter.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Share this with a nonprofit leader who needs this reminder.</strong><br><strong>🔗GUEST’S LINKS & RESOURCES</strong></p><p>✨ <strong>Energy Assessment Quiz</strong></p><p>Not sure where your energy levels are right now? Start here:<a href="https://quiz.theliven.com/en/9854_qbydc/quiz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://quiz.theliven.com/en/9854_qbydc/quiz</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONTACT OUR GUEST</strong></p><p>🔗 <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/lori-spivey-05911a12" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> – Lori Spivey</p><p>🌐 <a href="https://www.energgirlllc.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website</a> </p><p>📘 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088849162421" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> </p><p>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/energgirl/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p><p>▶️ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@loriberry8487" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></p><p>【ꚠ】<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lorispivey71" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tiktok</a></p><p>📩 Email: lorireeseberry@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WORK WITH ME (DANIELLE LOCKE)</strong></p><p>📅 <a href="https://scheduler.zoom.us/daniellemlocke-philanthropic-partner/discovery-call" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Book a Free 30-Minute Discovery Call</a><a href="https://www.lockestep.com/application" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Complete a Client Interest Form</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lockestep.com/nonprofit-training-programs" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Courses & Downloads</a></p><p>🌐 <a href="https://www.lockestep.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.LockeStep.com</a></p><p>📩 Email me to get it: <a href="mailto:Danielle@LockeStep.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Danielle@LockeStep.com</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br>📱 <strong>LET’S GET SOCIAL</strong></p><p>🔗 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellemlocke/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></p><p>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniellemlocke/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p><p>📘 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lockesteppartners" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p><p>▶️ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DanielleMLocke" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></p>
March 20, 2026
Ep 5 - Monthly Donor Magic!
<p>In this episode, I sit down with <strong>Ronald Pruitt, Founder of 4aGoodCause</strong>, to unpack why monthly (recurring) giving is one of the most powerful tools for small nonprofits. We dive into how monthly donors tend to stay longer, give more over time, and create a stable, predictable revenue stream.</p><p>I also share how to remove the fear around asking for recurring support, the tools that make it simple to set up, and how to invite your donors into something bigger, a community of committed, long-term supporters.</p><p><strong>💡 Key Takeaways include:</strong></p><p>- Average monthly gift between $24 and $36, that’s between $288 and $432 a year!</p><p>- 6% of monthly donors make at least one extra gift during the year, when asked</p><p>- 12% of monthly donors upgrade their monthly gift once a year, when asked</p><p>- Monthly donors are 6 (six) times more likely to leave you in their will.</p><p>- Monthly giving does not replace events or year-end giving, it complements them.</p><p>- Simplicity and automation are key to making recurring giving sustainable. A good platform matters. Not all platforms let you leave with your monthly info! </p><p>- Monthly giving is an invitation to join a community of like-minded supporters.</p><p><a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/j1x9w1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Subscribe to my email newsletter.</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Share this with your nonprofit bestie who needs the pep talk!</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Here’s the </strong><a href="https://4agoodcause.com/?via=danielle47" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>link</strong></a><strong> to avail 4aGC’s free month when you sign up.</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES FROM OUR GUEST</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>4aGC 3 "pillar articles" on monthly giving:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://4agoodcause.com/monthly-giving-programs-why-have-one/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Monthly Giving Programs: The Guide to Convincing Yourself, Team, and Board That You Need One</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://4agoodcause.com/blog-how-to-start-a-monthly-giving-program/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">How to Start a Monthly Giving Program: The Clarity You Need to Finally Do It</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://4agoodcause.com/blog-how-to-get-monthly-donors/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">How to Get Monthly Donors and Grow Your Recurring Giving Program</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>4aGC Donation Page Audit Checklist</strong></p><p><a href="https://4agoodcause.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Donation-Page-Audit-Checklist.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Use this resource to see how well your donation form is optimized.</a></p><p><strong>Why Our Charity Needs a Monthly Giving Program slide deck (from 4aGC)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGhDhJSh0s/rNgFW-vHFRUHSeCL7zY7rg/view" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Link to the slide deck.</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>CONTACT OUR GUEST</strong></p><p>🔗 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-pruitt-78930028" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> – Ronald Pruitt</p><p>🌐 <a href="http://4agoodcause.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> – 4 a Good Cause</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>WORK WITH ME</strong></p><p>📅 <a href="https://scheduler.zoom.us/daniellemlocke-philanthropic-partner/discovery-call" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book a Free 30-Minute Discovery Call</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lockestep.com/application" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Complete a Client Interest Form</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lockestep.com/nonprofit-training-programs" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Courses & Downloads</a></p><p>🌐 <a href="https://www.lockestep.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.LockeStep.com</a></p><p>📩 Email me to get it: <a href="mailto:Danielle@LockeStep.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Danielle@LockeStep.com</strong></a></p><p><br /></p><p>📱 <strong>LET’S GET SOCIAL</strong></p><p>🔗 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellemlocke/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniellemlocke/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>📘 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lockesteppartners" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p>▶️ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DanielleMLocke" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p>
October 14, 2025
Ep 4 - “Crack the Code to a Successful Year-End Fundraising”
<p>How to Finish the Year Strong (Without Losing Your Mind)</p><p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p>Overwhelmed by all the “shoulds” of year-end fundraising? Take a breath — Danielle Locke’s here to help. In this episode, she walks you through how to use what you already have — your stories, your donors, your mission — to create a heartfelt, high-impact campaign. Because effective fundraising isn’t about doing it all. It’s about doing what matters most, with purpose.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>How to focus on what truly drives donor engagement.</li><li>The art of reusing and recycling content that still resonates.</li><li>Tips for building urgency without pressure or burnout.</li><li>Why skipping Giving Tuesday might be the smartest move this year.</li><li>How to approach Q4 planning with clarity and confidence.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/j1x9w1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to my email newsletter.</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Share this with your nonprofit bestie who needs the pep talk!</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>FREE RESOURCE</strong>✅<a href="https://www.lockestep.com/post/online-donation-software-and-crm-list" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> - Online Donation Systems & CRMs - an oldie but a goodie! </a></p><p><strong>WORK WITH ME</strong>📅 <a href="https://www.lockestep.com/book-online" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Book a Free 30-Minute Discovery Call</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lockestep.com/book-online" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a></p><p>📱 <strong>LET’S GET SOCIAL</strong>🔗 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellemlocke/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniellemlocke/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>📘 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lockesteppartners" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>▶️ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DanielleMLocke" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>🌐 <a href="https://www.lockestep.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.LockeStep.com</a></p><p>📩 Email me to get it: <strong>Danielle@LockeStep.com</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>#FundraisingTips #NonprofitStrategy #YearEndAppeal #YearEndFundraising #DonorRetention #NonprofitGrowth #CampaignPlanning #EmailMarketingForNonprofits #GivingSeason #NonprofitLeadership #DonorStories #MarketingForGood #FundraisingPodcast #DanielleLocke #Lockestep</p>
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