It Doesn't Hurt to Ask!

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Whether you're a professional fundraiser, volunteer on the board of a non-profit organization or you're about to make your first charitable donation, we've got a podcast for you! It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! explores the world of philanthropy through a critical lens. While that might sound serious, we have a lot of fun along the way. In our first season, we're chatting with "Shift Disturbers," charitable sector leaders who are doing things differently. After listening, you won't think about our sector in the same way for our motto is: in fundraising, as in life, it doesn't hurt to ask! We...

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Recent episodes

  • Adventures in Grant Writing with Daniella SorrerntinoFeb 19, 2026 · 25 min
  • Building Capacity Without Burning Out with Scott WilliamsFeb 5, 2026 · 17 min
  • It Doesn't Hurt To Ask: Lessons from the Trenches with Sarah BassJan 22, 2026 · 22 min
  • The Data Isn't Broken—Your System is: Why Good Fundraising Plans Fail in Bad DatabasesJan 8, 2026 · 22 min
  • Corporate Courtship: Attracting Sponsors to Your Program with Logan StengelDec 11, 2025 · 19 min
  • Fundraising Culture from the Inside Out an Interview with ED Ainsley ChapmanNov 27, 2025 · 23 min
  • The Shift Hits the Fan - Dealing with Systems ChangeNov 13, 2025 · 15 min
  • Stewardship: How to Maximize Donor Reporting with Brooke EricksonOct 30, 2025 · 21 min
  • The Mysteries of Major Gifts Revealed with Deb ThompsonOct 16, 2025 · 20 min
  • No Growth Without a Game Plan: Growing Your Fundraising StrategyOct 16, 2025 · 19 min

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