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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

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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/

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Year-End Donor Retention: The Crucial First 30 Days

Did you know 80% of first-time donors don’t return the following year? This is especially true for year-end donors, where the first 30 days after their gift can make or break their decision to stay engaged. In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, Britt Stockert and fundraising expert Katherine Lacefield discuss how nonprofits can turn one-time donors into lifelong supporters through practical, actionable strategies.

Top Highlights:

✅ Build Trust Through Personalization: Simple, personalized communication shows donors they matter.

✅ Stand Out with Handwritten Notes: They convey authenticity and genuine care.

✅ Leverage CRMs for Deeper Connections: Organize donor data to personalize and streamline outreach.

Join us for an episode packed with advice that nonprofits of any size can implement immediately to improve donor retention and engagement.

🎄Thank you so much for your loyal support throughout 2024, we’ll be back on January 16, 2025, with a new season of tips, tools, and tactics to take your nonprofit to the next level from January to December. Happy holidays!

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Donor Retention Challenges

02:51 – The Importance of the First 30 Days

05:48 – Personalization in Donor Communication

09:07 – Strategies for Effective Donor Engagement

11:47 – Common Mistakes in Donor Outreach

15:11 – Final Thoughts and Resources

Connect with Katherine Lacefield:

🌐 Website: Just Be Cause Consulting

🔗 LinkedIn: Katherine Lacefield

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

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Year-end performance reviews are here—are you ready to turn them into a game-changer for your team? This essential (and often daunting) task is a golden opportunity for nonprofit leaders to inspire growth, strengthen accountability, and drive meaningful results for your organization.

In this episode, Jena and Britt break down how to approach year-end reviews with confidence and purpose. Whether you’re striving to celebrate wins, provide constructive feedback, or align individual goals with your nonprofit’s mission, this session is packed with actionable insights to help you succeed.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why reviews matter: Boost morale, accountability, and alignment.
• Feedback that works: Honest, empathetic, and trust-building.
• Celebrate wins: Motivate your team with recognition.
• Stay focused: Using SMART goals for clarity.
• Avoid missteps: Clear feedback, and two-way conversations.
• Engage your team: Build trust and collaboration.

Year-end reviews are more than a formality—they’re a chance to deepen connections, strengthen your team, and set the stage for a successful new year.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to make your nonprofit performance reviews meaningful, impactful, and motivating!

Resources Mentioned:

• 20 KPIs for Nonprofits to Track Over Time (includes a section on HR performance metrics): https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/kpis-for-your-nonprofit

Chapters

• 00:00 Reflecting on Year-End Performance Reviews
• 02:57 Balancing Accountability with Compassion
• 06:12 The Importance of Open Dialogue
• 08:52 Preparing for Productive Reviews
• 11:47 Common Pitfalls in Performance Reviews
• 15:07 Constructive Feedback Techniques
• 17:56 Creating a Two-Way Conversation
• 20:48 Setting Intentional Goals for the New Year

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/

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📊 Maximize your Giving Tuesday donations by unlocking the full potential of your donor data. Jena and Britt dive into how nonprofits can analyze critical metrics like ROI, donor acquisition, and retention rates to create smarter fundraising strategies.

This episode also explores how nonprofit CRM tools and AI can streamline donor management, personalize outreach, and set data-driven goals for 2025. Packed with actionable insights, it’s a must-listen for nonprofits ready to optimize their impact.

Chapters:
00:00 - Unlocking the Power of Data for Nonprofits
10:00 - Key Metrics for Evaluating Fundraising Success
17:02 - Applying Insights for Future Campaigns

Listen now to turn your data into action!

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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/

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🦃 This Thanksgiving, we’re gathering around the podcast table to celebrate you—the nonprofit heroes changing lives every day.

As we reflect on gratitude, we’re thankful for your passion, your hard work, and the impact you create. We are so grateful for your continued support. 💙

Today, we raise a toast to your wins, your dedication, and the difference you make in the world. Happy Thanksgiving! 🥂

We’ll be back next week with more tips, tactics, and tools, so don’t forget to subscribe, download, and write us a review!

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/

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Nonprofit burnout isn’t just stress—it’s a threat to your mission! But, it doesn’t have to define your work.

In this episode, Britt Stockert gets honest about the emotional weight of nonprofit work and reveals actionable strategies to build resilience and a supportive workplace culture—together.

✨ What you’ll learn:

• How to recognize burnout as a shared challenge, not an individual failure.
• Practical tools for creating a work culture rooted in collective care.
• The power of structured, intentional conversations to lighten emotional burdens.
• How to build peer support networks that actually make a difference.
• Steps to advocate for wellness resources that your team truly needs.

Burnout doesn’t have to define your work. Listen now for real solutions to build a resilient nonprofit team that thrives—together.

And, to take this collective approach upline as well as to your team, head back to:

Ep 127| Engage Your Board: Avoid Year-End Fundraising Burnout https://youtu.be/kWEQRhBobNQ?si=-6BuQ3E3d4bij4_A

Plus, we have a great guide to recognize the causes, identify the symptoms, and 11 effective techniques to manage burnout, here:

Nonprofit Burnout: How to Recognize And Manage It: https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-burnout?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast_42

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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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