Fundraising is Funny (2025)

06/06/2025

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Help us celebrate 15 years of sharing, gratitude, and game-changing donor communication. ❤️

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30/03/2025

Our friends at Fundminer are conducting a comprehensive survey to capture the current state of fund management and stewardship across the nonprofit sector. Your participation will help build meaningful benchmarking data to improve performance and drive greater impact.

As a thank-you, organizations that complete the survey will receive one free ticket to the Future of Fund Management Conference—an exciting opportunity to engage in conversations about where the field is headed

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17/01/2025

Get ready—it’s back and better than ever! 🚀 Don’t miss our 8-hour, intensive virtual Reporting Bootcamp on March 4-5, led by experts Lynne Wester and Liz Menne. This comprehensive program is your fast track to reporting excellence—it's like getting a degree in reporting in two days.

Last year’s Bootcamp sold out quickly, so don't wait—only 50 spots available!

Register: https://ow.ly/fhRI50UIwPp

25/11/2024

It’s the grand finale of Season 2, and we’re not holding anything back!

This episode lands squarely in the “if we don’t laugh, we’ll cry” category—because we’re tackling the complex and all-too-real topic of performative allyship. Join us as we shine a light on the gap between championing DEI initiatives in fundraising and rolling up our sleeves for the real, often uncomfortable work of true inclusion. It’s candid, it’s necessary, and yes, it might get a little uncomfortable.

Episode 20: Performative Allyship is available now:
https://www.fundraisingisfunny.com/performative-allyship/

19/11/2024

In this episode we dive into the sometimes cringeworthy world of performative allyship. Join us as we unpack the difference of waving the DEI banner in fundraising while sometimes sidestepping the real, hard work of inclusion.

👊 Punchline: We have to be fearless in standing up to our leadership. If we want to be inclusive, what are we actually doing to help? Ask tough questions and start bringing these issues forward.

Episode 20: Performative Allyship
https://www.fundraisingisfunny.com/performative-allyship/

Here’s how can support the show, and make sure you don’t miss out on any laughs this season:
✅ Subscribe to Fundraising is Funny wherever you listen to
✅ Leave a review on your favorite podcast network
We’d like to give special thanks to our presenting sponsors Bloomerang and DonorPerfect Fundraising Growth Platform for underwriting this season so we could bring it to you for free, and to all of our additional sponsors at Wired Production Group, MSP Cultivate, Kindsight, Givebutter, and Storyraise.

05/11/2024

Get ready to dive into everyone’s favorite topic: those cringe-worthy, facepalm moments we all wish we could erase from existence. You know, the kind that make you want to melt into the floor? Yeah, we’ve been there, too. Tune in for our personal horror stories that’ll make you laugh, cringe, and maybe feel a little better about your own.

👊 Punchline: We're all human, and embarrassing things happen to the best of us. Be the person who helps others out, extends some grace, and makes those moments a little less mortifying. Because we’ve all been that person!

Episode 19: Take Your Seats is available now!
https://www.fundraisingisfunny.com/take-your-seats/

Here’s how can support the show, and make sure you don’t miss out on any laughs this season:
✅ Subscribe to Fundraising is Funny wherever you listen to
✅ Leave a review on your favorite podcast network

We’d like to give special thanks to our presenting sponsors Bloomerang and DonorPerfect Fundraising Growth Platform for underwriting this season so we could bring it to you for free, and to all of our additional sponsors at Wired Production Group, MSP Cultivate, Kindsight, Givebutter, and Storyraise.

24/10/2024

Sometimes you just need to let it all out! In this lighthearted rant and rage Brace yourselves for a fun ride down a tech rabbit hole where we discuss the different ways people approach and think about technology, and how hilariously frustrating it can be. We share humorous stories about tech mishaps and misunderstandings.

👊 Punchline: Technology is just a tool, but if you don’t know how to use it, it can feel more like a torture device. Patience and crystal-clear communication are key.

Episode 18:EXCELing At Our Jobs is available now!

Here’s how can support the show, and make sure you don’t miss out on any laughs this season:
✅ Subscribe to Fundraising is Funny wherever you listen to hashtag
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✅ Leave a review on your favorite podcast network

We’d like to give special thanks to our presenting sponsors Bloomerang and DonorPerfect Fundraising Growth Platform for underwriting this season so we could bring it to you for free, and to all of our additional sponsors at Wired Production Group, MSP Cultivate, Kindsight, Givebutter, and Storyraise.

08/10/2024

Sometimes you just need to let it all out! In this lighthearted rant and rage session, we discuss the highs, lows, and downright ridiculousness of fundraising life. Remember it's okay to vent, and we'll be here to listen every step of the way.

👊 Punchline: Fundraising is hard work. It's essential to take a step back, destress, and rethink our strategies.

Episode 17: R&R is available now!
https://www.fundraisingisfunny.com/rr/

Here’s how can support the show, and make sure you don’t miss out on any laughs this season:
✅ Subscribe to Fundraising is Funny wherever you listen to
✅ Leave a review on your favorite podcast network

We’d like to give special thanks to our presenting sponsors Bloomerang and DonorPerfect Fundraising Growth Platform for underwriting this season so we could bring it to you for free, and to all of our additional sponsors at Wired Production Group, MSP Cultivate, Kindsight, Givebutter, and Storyraise.

30/09/2024

Happy ! 🎙️ Every other week you can join us to share laughs (and cringe-worthy case studies) as we unpack the most ridiculous (and positively shocking) situations that happen within our sector. Because sometimes we just have to laugh at ourselves in order to learn.

We believe in the power of generosity to change the world. And something tells us you do too. At the root of each of these stories is a serious ethical question, a system or structure or person that allowed it to happen, or an outdated practice just ready for disruption.

We are so grateful for the community we've built together! 💬 If you haven’t tuned in yet, now’s the perfect time to join the conversation. 🎧

Episode 16: A Beautiful Bromance is available now where ever your listen to podcasts!

https://www.fundraisingisfunny.com

24/09/2024

What can we learn from a GoFundMe campaign that raised over $517,000 to throw a frat party? Turns out, a clever and comedic call to action can have donors throwing down cash faster than a solo cup at a kegger. Let’s dive into how a little humor, emotion, and simplicity turned an ordinary ask into a viral fundraising success.

👊 Find humor and emotion in everyday moments. Keep your messages short, direct, and make giving easy for your donors.

Episode 16: A Beautiful Bromance is available now!
https://www.fundraisingisfunny.com/a-beautiful-bromance/

Here’s how can support the show, and make sure you don’t miss out on any laughs this season:
✅ Subscribe to Fundraising is Funny wherever you listen to
✅ Leave a review on your favorite podcast network

We’d like to give special thanks to our presenting sponsors Bloomerang and DonorPerfect Fundraising Growth Platform for underwriting this season so we could bring it to you for free, and to all of our additional sponsors at Wired Production Group, MSP Cultivate, Kindsight, Givebutter, and Storyraise.

17/09/2024

Save the Date for the CNL Celebration of the Sector 2024!

📅 Tuesday, November 19 | 4:30 – 7 p.m.
📍Museum of Ventura County | 100 e. Main Street Ventura, CA 93001
⭐ Keynote: Lynne Wester & T. Clay Buck
Co-hosts of the #1 fundraising podcast, Fundraising is Funny

RSVP: https://www.callutheran.edu/centers/nonprofit/

11/09/2024

"When a donor's actions clash with your organization's core values, how do you respond? In the nonprofit world, standing up for what's right can feel daunting, especially when donations are on the line. But here's the truth: You can say no. You can uphold your principles. Join us as we explore the power of drawing the line and always standing up for what truly matters.

👊 You can say no. Hold on to your values, stand on principle, and always stand up for what's right. "

Episode 15: I Don't Even Like Cats is available now!
https://www.fundraisingisfunny.com/i-dont-even-like-cats/

Here’s how can support the show, and make sure you don’t miss out on any laughs this season:
✅ Subscribe to Fundraising is Funny wherever you listen to
✅ Leave a review on your favorite podcast network
We’d like to give special thanks to our presenting sponsors Bloomerang and DonorPerfect Fundraising Growth Platform for underwriting this season so we could bring it to you for free, and to all of our additional sponsors at Wired Production Group, MSP Cultivate, Kindsight, Givebutter, and Storyraise.

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