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Nonprofit Lowdown

This is Nonprofit Lowdown where I review and recommend the best ideas, resources, tools, tricks and tips to run your nonprofit like a pro!

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00:25:43

#374- Building a System in 2026

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2026/02/02

If your fundraising feels scattered, exhausting, or like it all lives in your head, this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, I’m breaking down why the old fundraising model is no longer working—and why in 2026 we can’t keep relying on vibes, guesswork, or the heroics of one person. Activity isn’t a system, and burnout isn’t a strategy.I share what it actually looks like to build a donor-driven, consent-based major gift system that replaces pressure with clarity and makes fundraising feel

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00:34:06

#373- Out of the Ayahuasca Closet

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2026/01/26

This is not a normal episode of Nonprofit Lowdown.In this one, I’m sharing something deeply personal: my experience with ayahuasca and why it mattered so much to me as a nonprofit leader.From the outside, my life looked great. The business was working. The mission was working. I was working. But joy wasn’t part of the equation.I talk about burnout that doesn’t look like collapse—but like numbness. About over-functioning becoming a leadership identity. About how so many of us in the nonprofit sector

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00:23:09

#372- Worst Fundraising Advice I've Ever Heard

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2026/01/19

If your fundraising results depend entirely on one person holding everything together, that's not strategy- that's a vulnerability.And I see this all the time.Too many development programs are built on transactional asks, heroic effort, and one exhausted fundraiser keeping the whole thing afloat. That's not sustainable, and it's definitely not the future. 2026 is the year we stop doing fundraising to people and start building consent-based systems that actually work- systems that

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00:25:12

#371- Focus on What Matters: Goal Setting for...

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2026/01/12

Nonprofit friends — I’ve been thinking a lot about why so many of us feel exhausted heading into 2026. And honestly? It’s not because we’re lazy or unmotivated. It’s because we’re trying to do everything.This week on Nonprofit Lowdown, I talk about focus — real focus. Not the kind that adds another priority to the list, but the kind that asks us to choose one thing and let the rest go. The kind that replaces fundraising chaos with clarity, and pressure with consent.So much of our burnout comes from

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00:44:03

#370- The Neuroscience of Generosity (and What...

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2026/01/05

We’re kicking off 2026 with a big conversation—and the perfect guest to start the year.I’m joined by my friend Cherian Koshy, author of NeuroGiving and Vice President at Hindsight. Cherian’s journey from accidental frontline fundraiser to nonprofit tech founder to bestselling author mirrors so much of what many of us in this sector experience: curiosity, frustration with “best practices,” and a deep desire to do fundraising in a more human way.In this episode, we dig into why so many traditional

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00:10:14

#369- The Quiet Machinery of Hope

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/12/22

This final episode for 2025 has no tips, no tactics, no strategies. Just a moment to acknowledge the grief, exhaustion, and weight so many of us—especially in the nonprofit sector—are carrying right now.If leadership feels heavier than usual…If fundraising feels harder…If you’re tired but still showing up anyway…This episode is for you.Nonprofits are the quiet machinery of hope. When the world burns, we’re the ones stitching it back together. That work isn’t glamorous, but it matters deeply.You

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00:20:51

#368- What Happened in 2025?

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/12/15

2025 was a pressure cooker year. Tariffs. Funding cuts. Attacks on DEI. AI overload. Donor fatigue. Burnout everywhere.In this episode, I reflect on what 2025 revealed about leadership, fundraising, and trust—and more importantly, what to do next as we head into 2026.Here’s what I cover:- Why burnout is not a personal failure—it’s a structural reality- The 5 trends that will define successful fundraisers in 2026- Why quality conversations > mass outreach noise-Why simplification beats expansion

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00:26:50

#367- Giving Tuesday Flop...Now What?

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/12/08

If your Giving Tuesday results felt… underwhelming, you’re not alone. And more importantly—you’re not too late. In this special episode, I break down the real reasons campaigns flop and show you exactly how to course-correct for your year-end campaign.Giving Tuesday isn’t the finale.It’s the kickoff to the most important 28 days of your fundraising year.Important Links:Year-End Sprint Webinar: https://go.rheawong.com/yearendsprint Checklist:

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00:13:06

#366- A Giving Tuesday Pep Talk You Actually Need

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/12/01

I’m coming to you the Monday after Thanksgiving, still full of pie and finally catching my breath. I hope you had a moment to rest too, because I know what tomorrow means for so many of us: Giving Tuesday and the sprint to year-end.If you’re feeling the weight of it all—your goals, your board, the world in general—I just want you to know: I see you. You’re doing meaningful work in a very complicated year. Please give yourself a little grace.Before you send that Giving Tuesday email, here are three

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00:25:27

#365- Stop Drowning in Admin and Let the Robots Robot

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/11/24

In this episode, I get real about the biggest pain point every fundraiser knows too well: we’re drowning in admin and not spending nearly enough time building real relationships. I share why most of us feel burned out, overwhelmed, and disconnected from the work we came here to do.I talk about my own journey as an accidental fundraiser and how AI would’ve saved me years of stress. Today, AI can help us clear inboxes, prep for donor meetings, draft campaigns, and take back precious time if we use it

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00:14:10

#364- Giving Tuesday But Make It Major Gifts

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/11/17

In this week’s episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, I’m sharing a juicy slice of one of my free live webinars—and trust me, this isn’t your typical “Giving Tuesday tips” vibe.Instead of talking about social posts, I break down how to turn Giving Tuesday into a major donor discovery day. Yep. One day. Major donor pipeline. Let’s go.Why Giving Tuesday is secretly one of the BEST moments to surface major donor prospects.The wild fact that 3% of your Giving Tuesday audience could literally fund your next

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00:15:51

#363- Making the Case for Your Board

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/11/10

If you’ve been listening to me for a while, maybe caught one of my trainings, or you’re on my email list, this is your nudge: now is the time to work with me on your major gift strategy.I only have 20 spots left between now and the end of 2025 in my Big Ask Gift Program, and prices will increase in 2026.Let’s be real — one of the biggest blockers I see when folks reach out to me is their board. Maybe they say, “We only have $1,000 for professional development,” or they hesitate because they can’t

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00:50:45

#362- What You Need to Know Before Giving Tuesday...

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/11/03

We’re counting down to Giving Tuesday, and my good friend Jess Campbell is dropping ALL the fundraising wisdom you need to finish the year strong.She’s the queen of email 👑 — but in this convo, Jess goes way beyond inbox strategy to share the “do this, not that” of end-of-year campaigns.From securing a match donor (“matches are magic!” ✨) to building real momentum before December 31, this episode is your Giving Tuesday survival guide.Important Links:Connect with Jess:

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00:26:47

#361- Plugging Donor Leaks Before Year-End

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/10/27

We’re in what I like to call the Super Bowl of fundraising — that mad sprint to December 31st. Before you pour all your time and energy into your year-end campaign, I want to make sure you’re not losing money through hidden leaks in your donor funnel. In this episode, I break down the four biggest leaks that cost nonprofits thousands every year — and how to fix them before the giving rush begins:1️⃣ Acquisition – why prospects might not even be paying attention to you.2️⃣ Conversion – how a

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00:20:17

#360- What K-Pop Demon Hunters Taught me About...

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/10/20

As we sprint toward the Super Bowl of fundraising — year-end giving — let’s talk about something that too many of us overlook: stewardship. Recently, I joined a K-Pop Demon Hunters singalong with 250 strangers in a rainy Brooklyn room. Did I hit the right notes? Nope. Did it matter? Also nope.Because we created something beautiful together. And that’s what fundraising should feel like.It’s not about getting money. It’s about creating moments — real, human, magical moments of connection. When we

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00:43:48

#359- Accidental Fundraiser with Stephanie Roth and...

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/10/13

I sat down with Stephanie Roth and Haley Bash, co-authors of the updated Accidental Fundraiser, and we got into what it really means to fundraise when you didn’t plan on it—and maybe don’t feel totally ready for it.We talked about:Why so many people still feel uncomfortable asking for moneyHow house parties can be more effective (and fun) than galasThe power of tapping your volunteers as donorsFundraising as a form of community organizingAnd why trying to ask everyone for everything never worksOne

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00:42:37

#358- Donor Retention with Erika Carley

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/10/06

I’m so excited about this episode with the amazing Erika Carley, Chief Impact Officer at National Angels (and one of the smartest donor retention minds I know).If you’ve ever said, “We just need more donors,” STOP. What you really need is to keep the donors you already have — and Erica is here to show us how.In this episode, we dive deep into:✨ Why donor retention should be your first priority✨ The “golden donation” (spoiler: it’s the second gift)✨ How to make donors feel something — and why that

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00:40:56

#357- The Hidden Cost of Your Tech with Rachel Bearbower

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/09/29

This week, I’m chatting with my brilliant friend Rachel Bearbower, founder of the Nonprofit Automation Agency and my go-to tech guru. We’re talking all things tech stacks — the good, the bad, and the painfully expensive.In this episode, we dig into:✅ Why so many nonprofit tech setups are a hot mess✅ What tools are actually worth the money and time✅ The hidden costs (staff time, training, maintenance, etc.)✅ How to build a Lego-style tech stack that actually works together✅ Donor experience tips,

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00:40:21

#356- The Trust Crisis in Major Gift Fundraising with...

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/09/22

It’s year-end giving season — and if your strategy still relies on wealth screens and spray-and-pray asks, it’s time for a reset.On this week’s Nonprofit Lowdown, I’m joined by my friend (and fan favorite) Greg Warner, CEO of MarketSmart, to talk about why trust is your only currency — and how we’re getting it so, so wrong.💥 Why wealth screens can backfire 💥 How trust has eroded across generations 💥 The myths of donor pyramids and "burn and churn" fundraising 💥 The real role of tech

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00:37:36

#355- The Future of Fundraising and AI with Brooke...

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2025/09/15

This week on Nonprofit Lowdown, I’m joined by my business bestie and returning favorite, Brooke Richie-Babbage — strategist, executive, founder of Bending Arc, and all-around AI powerhouse.We’re diving deep into how AI is actually being used in the nonprofit space — beyond the hype.We discuss:How AI can support (but not replace) your thinkingUse cases for AI in finance, fundraising, and data analysisTools for donor segmentation and engagementWhy donor trust and ethical data use matter more than

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