What the Fundraising podcast

What the Fundraising

What the Fundraising is the podcast for impact leaders and change-makers who are tired of doing things the old school way and are looking for best practices to raise money, run their organization, and think about the nonprofit sector in a whole new way.  Every Tuesday for 40-60 min, your host, Mallory Erickson, will be having real and raw conversations with some of the best personal and professional development experts, many of whom are outside the nonprofit sector. These are bestselling authors, world-renowned researchers, and TEDx experts, most of whom have never spoken to a non-profit audience before. They have come ready to share expertise, lessons, and stories that will fundamentally change the way you show up as a leader and fundraiser. There are so many valuable lessons nonprofit leaders are missing because they are outside of their typical orbit, but no more. Mallory is bringing them in and helping to apply her guest's expertise to disrupt the nonprofit sector once and for all. So if you are ready to learn how to upgrade your fundraising strategy, leadership skills, energy, habits, and mindset to bring in more funding and actually have some fun doing it, then this is the right podcast for you. If you’re wanting to implement ideas you heard, visit MalloryErickson.com/Podcast for the top tips and tools, full transcripts, quotes, videos, and additional resources from each episode.

What the Fundraising is the podcast for impact leaders and change-makers who are tired of doing things the old school way and are looking for best practices to raise money, run their organization, and think about the nonprofit sector in a whole new way.  Every Tuesday for 40-60 min, your host, Mallory Erickson, will be having real and raw conversations with some of the best personal and professional development experts, many of whom are outside the nonprofit sector. These are bestselling authors, world-renowned researchers, and TEDx experts, most of whom have never spoken to a non-profit audience before. They have come ready to share expertise, lessons, and stories that will fundamentally change the way you show up as a leader and fundraiser. There are so many valuable lessons nonprofit leaders are missing because they are outside of their typical orbit, but no more. Mallory is bringing them in and helping to apply her guest's expertise to disrupt the nonprofit sector once and for all. So if you are ready to learn how to upgrade your fundraising strategy, leadership skills, energy, habits, and mindset to bring in more funding and actually have some fun doing it, then this is the right podcast for you. If you’re wanting to implement ideas you heard, visit MalloryErickson.com/Podcast for the top tips and tools, full transcripts, quotes, videos, and additional resources from each episode.

 

#281

273 - Behavioral Science for Better Donor Conversations with Cherian Koshy

Donors make decisions regarding generosity faster than you may think. It’s crucial that fu... more

09 Dec 2025

34 MINS

34:36

09 Dec 2025


#280

272: Giving Tuesday Through a Child’s Eyes: Lessons in Generosity and Community with Mallory & Emmie

GivingTuesday is more than just a calendar date; it’s a reminder of what generosity can do... more

02 Dec 2025

12 MINS

12:42

02 Dec 2025


#279

271: Calling All Heroes: Stronger Together with Tammy Zonker

What does it mean when we say a fundraising approach is really ‘working’? In this episode,... more

25 Nov 2025

29 MINS

29:16

25 Nov 2025


#278

270: The Cost of Standing Still: Rethinking Change in the Nonprofit World with Andrew Roger Olsen

In this episode of What the Fundraising… Change is the hardest thing to sustain but the mo... more

18 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:35

18 Nov 2025


#277

269: Beyond Passion: The Art of Leading with Skill, Not Just Spirit with David Rhode

In this episode of What the Fundraising... Fundraising isn’t just about asking; it’s about... more

11 Nov 2025

30 MINS

30:58

11 Nov 2025


#276

268: Strength in Sisterhood: Collective Leadership and Community Impact with Carmen James Randolph

In a world where leadership is often measured by individual success, today's episode shift... more

04 Nov 2025

26 MINS

26:21

04 Nov 2025


#275

267: Building a Culture That Values All Gifts and All Givers with Leslie Carmona

Fundraising is often considered to be transformational, but most of the time it’s designed... more

30 Oct 2025

45 MINS

45:45

30 Oct 2025


#274

266: From Insight to Impact: Nurturing Donor Relationships with Tyler Mallory

In an era of overloaded information, building genuine donor alignment is essential. Join w... more

29 Oct 2025

26 MINS

26:19

29 Oct 2025


#273

265: Future-Ready Fundraising: Leading with AI and Ethics with Joe Manok

The emerging technologies force the social impact world to see an uncomfortable truth: pro... more

28 Oct 2025

45 MINS

45:39

28 Oct 2025


#272

264: How Collaboration Fuels Systemic Change with Rebecca Darwent

Systemic doesn’t happen in isolation; it begins when power is shared. By placing decision-... more

21 Oct 2025

28 MINS

28:21

21 Oct 2025


#271

263: Reframing Fundraising - Unlocking Donor Potential with a Data-Driven Approach with Karen Kelly

Although people often perceive fundraising as refined conversations and confident asks, th... more

14 Oct 2025

30 MINS

30:35

14 Oct 2025


#270

262: Beyond Inclusion: Creating Safety, Power & Space to Lead with Sarah Ali

Leadership is framed around performance and results too often, ignoring the more profound ... more

07 Oct 2025

30 MINS

30:28

07 Oct 2025


#269

261: Building a Heartfelt Nonprofit with Mark Dombkins

Building a nonprofit that genuinely connects with people requires more than a compelling m... more

30 Sep 2025

37 MINS

37:15

30 Sep 2025


#268

260: Building Resilience Through Play, Love, and Community Power with Cicley Gay

This week, we have the honor of conversing with the board chairwoman of the Black Lives Ma... more

23 Sep 2025

25 MINS

25:57

23 Sep 2025


#267

259: The Analog Renaissance: Why Human Touchpoints Still Matter with Tasha Van Vlack

The promise of technology is efficiency, but the core of community building still lies in ... more

16 Sep 2025

30 MINS

30:11

16 Sep 2025


#266

258: A New Paradigm: A Preview of the FundraisingAI Global Summit with Woodrow Rosenbaum

In this week’s episode, we welcome Woodrow Rosenbaum, founder and CEO of With Intent. This... more

11 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:18

11 Sep 2025


#265

257: From Scarcity to Strategy: Building Financial Resilience in Nonprofits with Karen Houghton

Did you know a scarcity mindset can drain energy and limit your impact, but a strategy min... more

09 Sep 2025

27 MINS

27:53

09 Sep 2025


#264

256: Hiring for Impact: Aligning Talent, Well-Being, and Mission with Kishshana Palmer

Have you ever wondered why your hiring process is not as effective as you want it to be? I... more

04 Sep 2025

30 MINS

30:28

04 Sep 2025


#263

255: Beyond the Balance Myth: Motherhood, Leadership, and Letting Go with Love with Stacy Huston

In a world that often demands perfection in every role, it’s necessary to explore the cour... more

02 Sep 2025

44 MINS

44:38

02 Sep 2025


#262

254: The 1% Advantage: How Small Improvements Drive Big Impact with Adam Miller

In fundraising, success relies less on perfection and more on continuous improvement. This... more

26 Aug 2025

32 MINS

32:52

26 Aug 2025


#261

253: Money, Mission, and the Myth of Donor Fatigue with Tamara Jackson

What if doing good, and business isn’t in opposition? Ethical fundraising, value-driven sa... more

19 Aug 2025

31 MINS

31:17

19 Aug 2025