DBD Podcast: Fundraising Forward
Bruce Berglund and Jon Simons discuss moving away from a scarcity mindset and into a strategic mindset.
Apr 23, 2025•31 min
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Episodes
DBD Podcast: Servant Leadership with Jon Kidwell
Bruce Berglund, CEO and Founder of DBD Group, interviews Jon Kidwell, CEO of Leadwell, on the topic of servant leadership. What is it and how can you incorporate its principles in your leadership? Learn more about Jon at leadwell.com.
Apr 24, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 2
DBD Podcast: Trust & Leadership with Cory Scheer
Bruce Berglund, CEO and Founder of DBD Group interviews Cory Scheer, Founder of TrustCentric about the role of trust in leadership. In this conversation, they talk about strategies to measure, build and repair trust in teams and organizations.
Feb 08, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 1
DBD Podcast - Show and Tell Works - Season 4, Ep 2
How do we invite people into the change we want to make? DBD Group's Jon Simons, Sara Luke, and Jason Fry discuss how to share your organization's stories for maximum impact and connection (and inspire partners, volunteers, and donors) through "show" and "tell".
Jun 29, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 2
DBD Podcast - Activate Your Volunteers - Season 4 Ep 1
DBD's Jon Simons and Mary Ramirez discuss ways to engage and activate your nonprofit board and program volunteers.
Jan 26, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 1
DBD Podcast - Fall Forward Part 3 - Season 3, Ep 18
In the third and final part of the Fall Forward podcast series, Jon Simons interviews founder and President of DBD Group Bruce Berglund about reconnecting with his "why" and how to lead with confidence during times of uncertainty.
Oct 25, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 18
DBD Podcast - Fall Forward Part 2 - Season 3, Ep 17
How do teams and organizations fall forward with purpose and planning in difficult times? In part 2 of the Fall Forward podcast series, DBD Group's Jon Simons interviews fellow partner at DBD Group, Kellie Wardman, about strategic thinking and planning for the modern era.
Oct 18, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 17
DBD Podcast - Fall Forward Part 1 - Season 3, Ep 16
In part 1 of the Fall Forward series, DBD Group's Jon Simons interviews Justin Ihne, CEO of the YMCA Plattsburgh about creative problem solving, innovating, and community support in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oct 04, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 16
DBD Podcast - Engaging Local Government as a Major Donor/Partner – Season 3, Ep 15
DBD Group’s Jon Simons interviews two leaders about building partnerships with local government and elected officials; Abby Farris Rogers, CEO and President of the YMCA of Greater Richmond and Eva Colen, Manager, Office of Children and Families for the city of Richmond, VA.
Jun 28, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 15
DBD Podcast - The Future For Nonprofits - Season 3, Ep 14
DBD Group's Laurie De Vries and Bruce Berglund discuss timing and the outlook for non-profits for 2021 and into 2022.
Apr 30, 2021•16 min•Season 13Ep. 14
DBD Podcast - Collaborations & Partnerships - Season 3, Ep 13
Bruce Berglund chats with Kellie Wardman and Jon Simons of DBD Group about effective partnerships and what’s changing in how non-profits collaborate today.
Mar 26, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 13
DBD Podcast - DBD Axioms 4 - Season 3, Ep 12
Jon Simons and Bruce Berglund of DBD Group share part four of their DBD Axioms series. Bruce breaks down the Axiom “Vision Leaks” and how it relates to inspiring others in the vision of an organization. Jon investigates the connection between the Axiom “Program and Purpose”, and rounds out the episode with the Axiom “Names and Numbers” as a useful way to convey program scope with personalization and connection.
Feb 26, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 12
DBD Podcast - DBD Axioms 3 - Season 3, Ep 11
Jon Simons and Bruce Berglund of DBD Group share new DBD Axioms this week. Bruce takes us back to High School Chemistry class and how it relates to this week’s Axiom of “Blue Flame Case”, Jon explores the simple yet highly effective Axiom “Who Really Cares?”
Jan 29, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 11
DBD Podcast - Nonprofit Financial Management in 2020-21 - Season 3, Ep 10
Jon Simons talks to DBD teammates Brian Keel and Jim Mellor about managing nonprofit finances in the coming year. From budget forecasting to working with your bank, their forthright advice will help you make better decisions now and in the future.
Dec 15, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 10
DBD Podcast - "DBD Axioms 2 - Interest and Capacity" Season 3, Ep 9
Jon Simons and Bruce Berglund of DBD Group share more DBD Axioms, including "Interest and Capacity" and "Dollars and Change".
Oct 15, 2020•14 min•Season 3Ep. 9
DBD Podcast - "DBD Axioms 1-Leadership is Everything"- Season 3, Ep 8
In this episode, Bruce Berglund and Jon Simons from DBD Group explore several DBD axioms around leadership.
Sep 29, 2020•13 min•Season 3Ep. 8
DBD Podcast - "Drop the Paddle" - Season 3, Ep7
Bruce Berglund talks with TJ Joyce about the concept of "dropping the paddle" in order to reach your ultimate goal.
Sep 03, 2020•18 min
DBD Podcast - "Strategic Planning In A Crisis" - Season 3 Ep 6
In this episode of the DBD Podcast. DBD's Bruce Berglund and Kellie Wardman talk to Laurie Goganzer, CEO of the YMCA of Monmouth County, about why strategic planning - or reviewing your existing strategic plan - is critical for nonprofit organizations in this changing landscape.
Jul 07, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 6
DBD Podcast - The New Shape of Philanthropy - Season 3, Episode 5
Bruce Berglund of DBD interviews Julie Sistrunk, CDO of YMCA of Middle Tennessee, about her perspective on how philanthropy is changed by a crisis, and how our plans need to shift accordingly.
Apr 28, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 5
DBD Podcast - "Rethinking Financial Strategies" - Season 3 Ep 4
Bruce Berglund and Jim Mellor from DBD Group discuss what the current crisis has revealed about nonprofits financial situation, and what we can learn to better prepare ourselves for the future.
Apr 22, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 4
DBD Podcast - "Pivoting Your Case for Support" - Season 3 Ep 3
Bruce Berglund interviews TJ Joyce (CEO) and Abby Farris-Rogers (CAO) of the YMCA of Greater Richmond on how they pivoted their case for support to focus on the immediate needs brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and how they've shared that case with their organization's supporters.
Apr 03, 2020•30 min
DBD Podcast - "Major Gift Conversations During a Crisis" - Season 3 Ep 2
A conversation between Bruce Berglund of DBD Group and Bob Westfall of Westfall Gold about maintaining and advancing major donor relationships during this time... or any time of crisis.
Apr 01, 2020•26 min
DBD Podcast - "In the Tent" - Season 3 Episode 1
How can you connect with donors during a time of great uncertainty? DBD Group offers a unique way of looking at your organization's supporters and a simple three-question framework for connecting. Learn more at dbd.group/uncertainty
Mar 24, 2020•13 min•Season 3Ep. 1
NAYDO 365 | Episode 14 | Shelly McTighe-Rippengale
Bruce Berglund of Donor By Design interviews Shelly McTighe-Rippengale of the YMCA of the San Diego County. They discuss cultivating young leaders, managing a complex comprehensive campaign, and making the most of your NAYDO conference experience.
Mar 04, 2019•15 min•Season 2Ep. 15
NAYDO 365 | Episode 13 | David Schmidt
In this episode of NAYDO 365, Bruce Berglund speaks with J. David Schmidt about the importance of connecting your strategic plan to your fundraising goals... a critical step that too many nonprofits miss.
May 12, 2018•20 min•Season 2Ep. 14
NAYDO 365 | Episode 12 | Gary Laermer
An interview with Gary Laermer of Pace University (formerly of YMCA of Greater New York). Bruce and Gary discuss ways to think of developing your list of prospects. How can you best utilize volunteers? What role can prospect screening play? How do you connect a first time donor to your cause? This conversation covers these questions and more.
May 11, 2018•23 min•Season 2Ep. 13
NAYDO 365 | Episode 11 | Sara Luke & Lora Dow
Bruce Berglund interviews Sara Luke and Lora Dow of Donor By Design Group. They've crafted over 100 cases for support for YMCAs and other nonprofit organizations, including capital, annual, endowment, grants and comprehensive case statements. In this session they share the techniques they employ to help organizations find the words and images that inspire generosity.
May 11, 2018•20 min•Season 2Ep. 12
NAYDO 365 | Episode 10 | Howard Tellepsen
In this episode of NAYDO 365, Bruce Berglund interviews Howard Tellepsen about what motivates and inspires donors.
Mar 05, 2018•22 min•Season 2Ep. 11
NAYDO 365 | Episode 9 | Eric Ellsworth
In this episode of NAYDO 365, Bruce Berglund and Eric Ellsworth discuss the challenges and rewards of YMCA collaborations with health care systems.
Apr 14, 2017•18 min•Season 2Ep. 10
New Markets Tax Credits | Episode 9 | What Matters Podcast
In this episode of the What Matters Podcast from Donor By Design Group, Jim Mellor and Bruce Berglund explain how New Market Tax Credits can help organizations bridge funding gaps in their work to revitalize communities.
Mar 14, 2017•23 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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