In this episode, Dennis Kelly interviews Pedro J Rivera, Esq., a fundraising expert with a focus on major gift planning. Pedro shares his career journey and how he transitioned from law to fundraising. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with donors and understanding their … Read more about Data Gathering in Fundraising with Direct Mail and QR Codes with Pedro J Rivera #24

In this episode of Print to Pixel, Dennis Kelly interviews Aquanetta Betts, the Director of Planned Giving at George Mason University. Aquanetta shares her journey to her current role and discusses the importance of planned giving in the nonprofit sector. She explains that planned giving involves … Read more about Effective Marketing Strategies for Planned Giving with Aquanetta Betts #23

In this episode of Print to Pixel, Dennis Kelly interviews Nathan Chappell, Senior Vice President at DonorSearch AI, about the impact of AI on fundraising. Nathan shares his journey into the nonprofit sector and how his background in technology and business led him to the intersection of AI and … Read more about Responsible and beneficial use of AI for fundraising with Nathan Chappell #22

In this episode of Print to Pixel, Dennis interviews Mark Becker, founding partner of Cathexis Partners, about the role of technology in the nonprofit industry. They discuss the importance of selecting and implementing the right technology stack, the impact of well-defined technology projects on … Read more about Exploring the Landscape of Nonprofit Tech Vendors with Mark Becker #21

Eliza Slone, VP of Strategy at MKDM, shares her journey in the nonprofit world and the importance of storytelling and brand in fundraising. She emphasizes the need for nonprofits to simplify their message and evoke emotion to make a lasting impact. Eliza also discusses the challenges faced by … Read more about Storytelling and Brand in Nonprofit Fundraising with Eliza Slone #20

Erica Waasdorp, president of A Direct Solution, shares her expertise in helping nonprofits convert one-time donors into monthly donors. She discusses her background in direct mail and how she got involved in monthly giving. Erica emphasizes the importance of tailoring the monthly giving program to … Read more about The Power of Monthly Donors and Sustainable Revenue with Erica Waasdorp #19

Tim Oleary, CEO of NextGen Fundraising, discusses the evolution of fundraising in the nonprofit sector and the importance of integrating digital channels with traditional print methods. He emphasizes the need for a coordinated approach to fundraising, using data science, automation, and creative … Read more about The Evolution of Fundraising in the Nonprofit Sector with Tim Oleary #18

Steve Smith, Chief Revenue Officer of Live Oak Fiber, discusses his background in the telecom industry and the founding of Live Oak Fiber. He emphasizes the importance of connectivity in rural areas and the impact it can have on communities. Smith also talks about the marketing strategies used by … Read more about Understanding Customer Needs in the Telecom Industry with Steve Smith #17