239 | Is it time to shine the spotlight on fundraising in the hard places?

239 | Is it time to shine the spotlight on fundraising in the hard places?

The Fundraising Talent Podcast, a production of Responsive Fundraising

As the trial of Derek Chauvin has been playing out in the news, many of us have been reminded of the tragic events that occurred in Minneapolis last summer. Theresa and I were grateful to talk with Minneapolis resident Noah Gerding who has taken time over the last year to seriously reflect on what all this has meant for him personally and professionally. Our conversation with Noah begs the question of whether it’s time to shine the spotlight on fundraising in hard places where those on both sides of the exchange have an opportunity to show up in very meaningful and authentic ways.

A lot of what Noah challenged us with was the possibility of a professional reboot that allows us to emerge from the last year with new values and aspirations. Rather than a profession characterized by moves management techniques, warm and fuzzy appeals, and the know-how for writing a case for support, can we instead be known for having difficult conversations with donors whose extraordinary gifts really move the needle on our most systemic challenges?

As always, we are grateful to our friends at CueBack for sponsoring The Fundraising Talent Podcast. And, if you’d like learn more about partnering with a member of the team at Responsive, let’s arrange a call.

As always, we are grateful to CueBack for sponsoring The Fundraising Talent Podcast.