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
The Role of Emotion in Fundraising
In this episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I’m talking with Francesco Ambrogetti about "The Role of Emotion in Fundraising" and how emotions drive our decisions and shape our behaviors.
Fr…
The Surprising Gift of Doubt
Listen in as I talk with Marc A. Pitman about his book, "The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be."
Marc is the founder of The Concord Leader…
The Future of Individual Giving
In this episode of Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I'm talking with Tim Sarrantonio, the Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One. They're a provider of innovative, end-to-end nonprofit software solut…
Fundraising In a Challenging Economy
In this episode of The intentional Fundraiser podcast, I'm talking with my good friend and brilliant fundraiser Cherian Koshy. He is the principal and consultant with Endowment Partners, an investmen…
Going International
Today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, I’m talking with Daryl Upsall.
Daryl is the President of Daryl Upsall International Consulting & Daryl Upsall International Recruitment. He’s been working …
Future-Proofing Your Social Media & Digital Marketing Strategy
Today we are thrilled to welcome my friend Julia Campbell. Julia is a digital marketing and fundraising expert, a nonprofit consultant, and author.
In this episode, Julia talks about future-proofing …
Reimagining Fundraising & Leadership in Central & Eastern Europe and Everywhere
Today on The Intentional Fundraiser podcast we are HONORED to welcome Kay Sprinkel Grace. Kay is a renowned consultant to nonprofits and NGOs around the world through her company Transforming Philant…
Your Case Is More About the Donor Than Your Organization
Today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, we are honored to welcome Tom Ahern. Tom modestly refers to himself as a fundraising copywriter. And the truth is he is the best fundraising copywriter on…
Who the Movers-and-Shakers Call When They Want Something Big to Happen
Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast where we’ll be talking with Melanie Sabelhaus. I wanted you to hear from Melanie, because she’s who “movers-and-shakers” call when they want something BI…
The Importance of Creating & Maintaining Heart-Centered Connections with Our Donors
I am thrilled to have Steven Shattuck on the show today! I wanted you to hear from him because he lives at the intersection of strategic data and relationship development. He really gets it, and I kn…
Reimagining Fundraising for Arts & Culture Post-Shutdown
Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast where we’ll be talking with Matthew Morse. Matthew serves as Executive Director, leading Strategy & Programs at Creative Partnerships Australia.
They brin…
Understanding Your Donor’s Perspectives, Unspoken Concerns and Questions
We are delighted to have none-other than Harvey McKinnon join us today on The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast.
I invited Harvey to the show, because he’s one of North America’s leading fundraising exp…
A Conversation with The Godfather of Relationship Fundraising
Ken Burnett is an international fundraising legend. He quite literally wrote the book on relationship fundraising. He's the founder of SOFII. That's the showcase of fundraising innovation and inspira…
Make It A Happy New Year–Start to Finish
Welcome to 2022!
I love a New Year!
A fresh start.
A new beginning.
An opportunity to create and reimagine the future.
To dream new dreams.
To set new goals.
The truth is, you and I both know we can start f…
The Honor of Thanking Donors
Gratitude. Here we are at the end of December. How crazy is that? This year is flying by! We just celebrated Thanksgiving here in the U.S. not long ago.
You’ve likely have been giving thanks for the j…
About Your Case for Support
Today we’re talking about your Case for Support. A critically important tool in every organization’s fundraising toolkit.
Fundraising legend, Jerry Panas had a lot to say about the Case for Support.
“…
5 Important Lessons I Learned in 9 Years as a Chief Philanthropy Officer
If you've attended a conference where I've spoken in the last several years, you've likely heard me talk about The Children's Center in Detroit. I've had the pleasure of working with The Children's …
Official Trailer
Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, hosted by Tammy Zonker.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the world through your work in the nonprofit sector, this podcast is tailo…