Just Ask - Rethinking Development

About Just Ask - Rethinking Development

How do you fundraise? Why do some strategies work while others don't? Raise more money than you ever thought possible as you journey with Greg and Bryan through the professional world of development. They share their insights and best practices gleaned through years of experience fundraising for Catholic non-profits. - New episode each Monday - Email us with comments or questions at: justaskdevelopment@gmail.com Greg Jeffrey is the Principle and Founder of Catholic Development Group. Bryan Wilburn is the President of St. Monica’s Montessori and consultant with Petrus Development.

Publisher

Just Ask Development

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2021

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

190 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Giving Donors Time to Buy In

   Is your organization waiting until every detail is finalized before inviting donors into the vision? That might be a costly mistake. Major gifts don’t happen overnight. Neither do the relationships that make them possible. In this episode of Just Ask, Greg shares a conversation with a Southern California nonprofit that raises an important question: When does careful planning become a missed opportunity? The answer might surprise you.

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   When a Donor Says They’re Giving Elsewhere

   A donor calls and tells you they’re redirecting their giving to another organization. What do you say? Do you graciously accept their decision? Ask a few more questions? Or is there a time and place to push back? And what happens when your organization’s success actually becomes a reason donors think you no longer need their support? In this episode of Just Ask, Greg and Bryan tackle a listener’s question about navigating these delicate conversations, understanding what motivates donors, and knowing when and how to make the case for continued support.

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Don’t Be a Small-Minded Fundraiser

   What happens when the biggest obstacle to a bold vision isn’t money, donors, or even the economy? What if, it’s the way we think? After a recent visit to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, Bryan had an uncomfortable realization: Even experienced fundraisers can fall into the trap of a small-minded attitude. In this episode of Just Ask, Bryan and Greg explore how small-minded thinking can quietly limit your mission’s potential. They’ll share how to recognize the attitude in yourself, break out of that mindset, and open yourself to approaching donors for your own big vision.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

87

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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