Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

Giving Growth

Claim This Podcast

by Greg Sobiech

5.0(1 reviews)

22 episodes

Updated Daily

Accepts GuestsHas Sponsors

Podcast Overview

The Giving Growth Podcast is about confronting the uncomfortable truth facing nonprofits today: The traditional donor pyramid is collapsing. Older donors are aging out. Younger generations aren't stepping in fast enough. And economic volatility is squeezing philanthropy from all sides. Each episode, Giving Growth features candid conversations with nonprofit leaders, funders, and innovators who are rethinking how to engage donors, build sustainable programs, and scale impact in a radically changing world. We dig into: * Why legacy fundraising models are failing * What’s working to attract and retain next-gen donors * How to use data, technology, and storytelling to drive meaningful growth * And how to future proof your nonprofit without losing your mission It’s not about hype. It’s about hard truths, and bold strategies for what comes next. If you’re a nonprofit exec or fundraiser looking to grow in a world that’s shifting under your feet, this is your show.

Language

🇺🇲

Publishing Since

12/2/2024

Visit Website View on Apple Podcasts RSS Feed

Reach the team behind Giving Growth

Verified contact details for this show aren't on file yet — sign up to get notified when they land.

Recent Episodes

February 1, 2026

Non-profits Need New Funding Models — Here’s Why

In this episode, Chaula Gupta, Vice President and Chief Program Officer at Digital Promise, joins Greg Sobiech to explain how nonprofits can move beyond short-term projects toward sustainable, scalable impact.Chaula explores alternative models like fee-for-service, non-profit/corporate partnerships, and venture-style investing, and explains how AI can shift from incremental efficiency gains to truly transformative learning experiences.Chaula and Greg discuss:- Why project-based funding fails to deliver systems change- How nonprofits can balance big, ambitious ideas with long-term execution- The case for fee-for-service and venture models inside nonprofits- Why adoption matters more than innovation in education technology- How AI can deepen learning, not just save time

December 15, 2025

Untangling Non-profit Data Chaos: Save the Children’s Omni-Channel Marketing Approach | Jon Wheeler

Jon Wheeler, Senior Director of Direct Marketing at Save the Children US, joins Greg Sobiech for a deep dive into one of the sector’s biggest challenges: how non-profits cut through overwhelming noise and deliver messages donors actually care about.Jon has spent his career at the intersection of digital marketing, data, and donor experience. In this episode, he breaks down how charities can move from siloed channels and a spaghetti mess of data to something far more powerful: a true omni-channel, donor-centric system that gets the right message to the right person at the right time.👉 Whether you're a non-profit leader, fundraiser, digital marketer, or someone trying to make sense of donor behavior in 2025, this is a must-listen conversation.Jon and Greg discuss:👉 Why donors tune out, and how to break through👉 How non-profits can escape siloed channels and think like a “symphony”👉 The real reason personalization is so maddeningly hard👉 How AI *might* finally help isolate signal from noise👉 Why data hygiene still matters in 2025👉 How donor intent and undesignated revenue collide👉 The big opportunity (and threat) in today’s giving environment📌 Chapters:Listen to more Giving Growth episodes: https://delvedeeper.com/podcast/Connect with Greg Sobiech: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsobiech/Connect with Jon Wheeler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwheeler71/Giving Growth is brought to you by Delve Deeper: https://delvedeeper.com/ 🔔 Subscribe for interviews with nonprofit leaders reshaping the sector.

December 5, 2025

Why Every Fundraiser Needs a Testing Strategy - Not Just Tech | Ethan Wasserman

Ethan Wasserman, Senior Director of Paid Media at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, joins Greg Sobiech to talk about the real forces reshaping digital fundraising, and why AI alone won’t save your strategy. With 15+ years leading large-scale digital programs, Ethan brings a rare mix of experimentation discipline, practical data skills, and a deep respect for the human side of giving.In this conversation, Ethan explains how younger donors make decisions, why “experiential giving” is rising, and what nonprofits get wrong about testing and technology. He also shares the surprising lesson he learned from a Google penalty early in his career — and how it shaped the way he approaches marketing today.👉 Whether you're a non-profit leader, digital fundraiser, or marketer trying to make sense of the AI wave, this episode will help you think sharper, test smarter, and avoid the traps of over-automation.In this episode, we explore:👉 Why AI is changing fundraising — and what it still *can’t* replace👉 How to design experiments that actually teach you something👉 What younger donors really want (it’s not what you think)👉 Why donor engagement must feel more like an experience, not a transaction👉 How to use data without becoming dependent on algorithms👉 The biggest misconception nonprofits have about technology partnersChapters📌 LinksListen to more Giving Growth episodes: https://delvedeeper.com/podcast/Connect with Greg Sobiech: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsobiech/Connect with Ethan Wasserman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanwasserman/Giving Growth is brought to you by Delve Deeper: https://delvedeeper.com/🔔 Subscribe for regular interviews with nonprofit leaders who are reshaping the not-for-profit world and tackling its challenges head-on.

22 total episodes available

Deep-dive analytics for Giving Growth

Frequently asked questions

Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

What is Giving Growth?: The Giving Growth Podcast is about confronting the uncomfortable truth facing nonprofits today:

The traditional donor pyramid is collapsing.

Older donors are aging out. Younger generations aren't stepping in fast enough. And economic volatility is squeezing philanthropy from all sides.

Each episode, Giving Growth features candid conversations with nonprofit leaders, funders, and innovators who are rethinking how to engage donors, build sustainable programs, and scale impact in a radically changing world.

We dig into:

Why legacy fundraising models are failing

What’s working to attract and retain next-gen donors

How to use data, technology, and storytelling to drive meaningful growth

And how to future proof your nonprofit without losing your mission

It’s not about hype. It’s about hard truths, and bold strategies for what comes next. If you’re a nonprofit exec or fundraiser looking to grow in a world that’s shifting under your feet, this is your show.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

Legal Disclaimer

Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.

All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.

We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.

By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.