January 2, 2026
November 21, 2025

[PODCAST] The Science Behind Major Gifts: A New Framework for Fundraising – Bill Crouch

The Science Behind Major Gifts: A New Framework for Fundraising This episode explores a scientific and psychologically informed approach to major gift fundraising with Bill Crouch, CEO of BrightDot. Bill shares his journey from higher education leadership to developing a consultancy built around understanding emotional intelligence and the balance of left-brain and right-brain thinking in fundraising. He explains how successful major gift work requires both analytical structure and creative relational engagement, and how teams can […]
November 25, 2025

How to Engage Gen Zers as Volunteers and Advocates

How to Engage Gen Zers as Volunteers and Advocates Most nonprofit leaders can agree that trying to attract younger supporters sometimes feels as foreign as deciphering an ancient scroll. Compared to the traditional methods we’re accustomed to using when engaging older generations, Gen Zers (our friends born between 1997 and 2012) demand a whole new approach to volunteer and advocate engagement. Yet, this generation is more politically and socially engaged than the generations before them. […]
November 28, 2025

[PODCAST] The Metrics That Matter Most for Giving Tuesday & Year-End Success – Carly Berna

The Metrics That Matter Most for Giving Tuesday & Year-End Success As Giving Tuesday and the year-end fundraising season arrive, now is the time for nonprofits to double down on the metrics that truly drive growth. In this refreshed episode of the Nonprofit Hub Podcast, Meghan sits down with Carly Berna of Virtuous to unpack the most essential data points every fundraiser needs to understand before year-end appeals hit full speed. From donor retention and […]
December 2, 2025

How to Recruit and Engage Event-Based Volunteers

How to Recruit and Engage Event-Based Volunteers Event-based volunteers can be your nonprofit’s secret weapon. When your organization has a major event, like a gala, concert, or auction, these volunteers jump in to save the day and help you handle the extra workload. But where do you find these individuals, and how can you keep them involved? In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of event volunteer management, showing you how to recruit and […]