The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast
Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast. I'm your host, Tammy Zonker, and I'm thrilled you're here.
I've spent nearly three decades specializing in major gifts. I’ve seen how major gifts often form the backbone of an organization’s financial stability, and yet, I know many of us find this area particularly challenging. Time and again, I’ve been approached by fundraisers and nonprofit leaders eager to establish or supercharge their major gift programs. It’s become crystal clear that there’s a growing hunger for training and expertise in this area.
I’ve had the incredible privilege of working with nonprofits from all around the world helping organizations collectively raise nearly one billion dollars. During this time, I’ve developed strategies and tools that have consistently helped organizations transition their mid-level donors into major donors through meaningful engagement. It’s a process that, when done consistently, can truly catapult an organization’s major gift fundraising to the next level.
Whether you’re a seasoned major gift officer looking to refine your approach, a development director aiming to build a powerhouse program, an executive director looking to scale your organization’s capacity for transformational giving, or a board member seeking to understand the transformative potential of major gifts, The Intentional Fundraiser podcast is your source for growth and excellence in major gift fundraising.
So, buckle up! We're about to embark on a journey to take your major gift program to the next level – and beyond. Let's get intentional about major gift fundraising!
Keep transforming,
Tammy Zonker
Major Gift Expert & Keynote Speaker
Fundraising Transformed
#ScaleRaiseDo
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 118
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
How to Tell Powerful Stories Through Video
On this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I’m delighted to be talking with Jason Ellinger of Beard & Bowler Productions.
When asked to describe himself, Jason says first and foremost he’s…
Predictions & Preparations for 2023 Fundraising
There's been a lot of crystal ball gazing lately as many researchers, experts, and thought leaders looking at the economic forecast. Looking at giving USA data research, surveys, and assessing genera…
Transform23 Highlights, Insights & Takeaways
One week ago today, on January 25, 2023, the Fundraising Transformed team hosted Transform23 – our first annual Fundraising Transformation Virtual Summit. It was phenomenal. Not flawless, but phenome…
Good is for Everyone: Corporate Philanthropy Then, Now & Future.
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I'm talking with Rachel Hutchisson, Rachel is a champion for social good.
Rachel is a social impact leader with expertise in strategic communicat…
The Case for Crypto: What We Can Learn from Challenging Times
Happy 2023 and welcome back to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast! Today we’re talking with Alex Wilson, Co-Founder of The Giving Block about The Case for Crypto: What we can learn from challenging t…
The Science of Happiness & Gratitude
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I want to talk with you about gratitude and happiness today. There have been a lot of articles and a couple of great new books published on the …
A Conversation with AFP Global's New Board Chair
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m talking with Birgit Burton. I have to say, I love this woman! She’s an incredible human. An enchanting storyteller. And a source of knowledg…
How to Be a Good Fundraising Ancestor
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m talking with my dear friend Clay Buck about his keynote How to Be a Good Fundraising Ancestor, about the people he met, and why this was suc…
Courageous Discomfort: Conversations About Race and Racism
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m talking with the completely marvelous Shanterra McBride, about Courageous Discomfort: Conversations About Race and Racism.
Resources mentione…
How to Use Stories to Drive Donor Retention & Authentic Relationships
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Bloomerang around here. They’re a leading provider of donor management software that helps nonprofits deliver a better giving experience, so they can raise more …
Transform23 because what got us here, won’t get us there.
I'm so excited to talk with you about Transform23 – our Fundraising Transformation Virtual Summit on January 25, 2023!
It's free to attend for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders everywhere!
This is whe…
Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game with Hardy Smith
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m talking with the one and only Hardy Smith.
Hardy Smith is the author of an Amazon best-selling book, Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game. As …
My Top 5 Insights from Working with Nearly 200 Australian Arts & Culture Fundraising Pros in Five Capital Cities in Ten Days
In today's episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I'm sharing my top 5 insights from working with nearly 200 Australian Arts & Culture fundraising pros in five capital cities in ten days.
Lin…
Mindset & Leadership Skills Are Pivotal to Creating Change
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m honored to be talking with Jenny Mitchell.
Jenny is an executive coach, speaker, and fundraising professional who helps not-for-profit leader…
The Power of Asking for Help
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, I’m delighted to be talking with a woman I have admired for a very long time, Andrea Kihlstedt.
Quite literally Andrea wrote THE book on capital …
The How & Why of Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Nonprofit
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I’m delighted to be talking with Michael Gorriarán (Gorr-rea-RON). Michael is the President of Arjuna Solutions.
They are an artificial intelligence tech…
Building a Diverse and Accountable Board
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I'm honored to talk with Christal Cherry, principal and CEO of The Board Pro about Building a Diverse and Accountable Board.
At The Board Pro, t…
The Current State of the Fundraising Profession
I’m delighted to be talking with Jason Lewis today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast.
Jason Lewis is the founder of Responsive Fundraising, a consultancy committed to creating places where fundra…
Working Remotely, Knowing Your Numbers & Future of Philanthropy
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I’m so happy to be talking with my good friend and fellow faculty member at the Institute for Charitable Giving, Shannon Duval about Working Remotely, K…
Philanthropy in Communities of Color
In this episode, my guest is the incredible Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman.
Dr. Freeman is a 2022 Inaugural Laureate of the Dan David Prize, known as “the largest history prize in the world.” The Dan Da…