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What if the key to fundraising success in 2025 isn’t just about raising more money—but fundraising smarter?

Fundraising is evolving, and nonprofits that stay ahead of the trends will be best positioned for long-term growth. That’s why we’re breaking down five must-know fundraising trends for 2025, giving you the insights and strategies to strengthen donor relationships, amplify your impact, and boost donations.

Jena and Lindsey Bower unpack how nonprofits can optimize nonprofit management and fundraising strategies to thrive in the coming year.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Individual Giving is Rebounding – How to engage donors and increase recurring gifts.
• Data-Driven Fundraising – Why nonprofits leveraging analytics outperform others.
• Digital Tools & AI – How automation can personalize donor relationships at scale.
• Planned Giving & The Great Wealth Transfer – Why legacy gifts are a massive opportunity. For a deeper understanding, take a listen to The Great Wealth Transfer: The Big Nonprofit Advantage here
• Corporate Giving & Partnerships – How to maximize employer gift matching and CSR funding.

Ready to dive deeper? Check out the full blog post: Read Here.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fundraising Trends for 2025

01:09 The Rise of Individual Giving

04:28 Harnessing Data-Driven Fundraising

08:55 Embracing Digital Tools for Engagement

13:49 Exploring Planned Giving Opportunities

17:48 Maximizing Corporate Partnerships and Giving

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Are you leading your nonprofit on passion alone? Here’s why that might not be enough.

What if the secret to true sustainability lies in smarter nonprofit management and leadership strategies?

Britt sits down with David Rhode—nonprofit leader, educator, and author of Passion Isn’t Enough: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders—to share actionable insights for nonprofit leaders ready to go beyond passion and embrace practical nonprofit management.

David offers honest reflections from his journey in nonprofit leadership and implementable advice for leaders navigating the challenges of team-building, volunteer engagement, organizational culture, and leadership transitions. If you’re ready to start leading smarter, this is for you.

🎯 Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Build a passionate and skilled team—your people are your greatest asset.
2️⃣ Invest in volunteers to turn them into lifelong ambassadors for your cause.
3️⃣ Foster a strong, transparent culture to reduce burnout and enhance team morale.
4️⃣ Succession planning isn’t just for corporate—it’s essential for nonprofit stability.

If you're a nonprofit leader, these strategies will empower you to take your organization to the next level in 2025 and beyond.

📚 For more on leadership strategies, David's book is available here: Passion Isn’t Enough.

📖 Resource: Need a deeper dive into planning for the future? Check out Donorbox's blog article: Your Guide to Nonprofit Succession Planning.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Nonprofit Leadership

02:56 Building the Right Team

05:49 Volunteer Development and Engagement

08:59 Creating a Strong Organizational Culture

11:51 Succession Planning and Leadership Transitions

What makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?

Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox’s nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact.

Take a tour right now and start fundraising in just 15 minutes: → https://donorbox.org/

The Nonprofit Podcast, and a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials, expert advice, tips, and tactics, are available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:

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Dr. Kwane Stewart’s mission is as impactful as it is inspiring. As co-founder of Project Street Vet, he provides free veterinary care to pets of unhoused individuals. In this powerful conversation, discover how storytelling and social media have turned his purpose into a movement.

✨ What You’ll Learn
✔️Why “no judgment, just help” is a mantra that builds trust and empathy.
✔️ How authentic storytelling fuels nonprofit visibility, networking, and growth.
✔️ Dr. Kwane’s journey from shelter veterinarian to being celebrated as CNN’s Hero of the Year.

🔥 Why It Matters Now
California’s pet shelters are in crisis during the LA fires. This episode isn’t just a story—it’s a rallying cry. Together, we can support these shelters and create brighter futures for pets and their people.

🔗 Take Action, Support Project Street Vet: https://www.projectstreetvet.org/donate

🎥 BIG NEWS! Our first video podcast is LIVE on YouTube!
You don’t want to miss this episode—it’s a game-changer. Watch and subscribe here: 🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube

Episode Highlights
00:00 Project Street Vet’s Mission and Impact
06:00 Breaking Stigmas with Trust and Empathy
12:07 Social Media and Fundraising Strategies that Work
18:02 Planning for Year-End Campaigns and Growth

What makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?

Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox’s nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact.

Take a tour right now and start fundraising in just 15 minutes: → https://donorbox.org/

The Nonprofit Podcast, and a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials, expert advice, tips, and tactics, are available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode.

The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday, be sure to follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode.

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