The Portrait of a Graduate - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast, Brad and Max Layland discuss "A Portrait of a Graduate", why they matter and which nonprofits do them best.
Episodes
Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast
Taking Donors Seriously® is a time-tested, sustainable framework for relational fundraising. Hundreds of nonprofits and schools have used TDS over 30+ years to successfully raise the funds that are critical to their missions.
Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group shares insight, stories, and tips on this podcast.
Episodes
The Prince Dilemma w/ Ted Rodgers - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
Today on The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast, Brad Layland and Ted Rodgers talk through a case study of improper estate planning.
The Mid-Course Correction - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland discusses a common mistake many organizations make when contacting their donors.
Partners in Blessings w/ Dr. Scott Rodin - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland and special guest Dr. Scott Rodin walk through the 5 handy ways to make sure your giving partners are blessed.
Why Fundraising is (NOT) Scary! w/ Tom MacAdam - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland and special guest Tom MacAdam talk about their approaches to fundraising. Turns out, it's not as scary as it seems!
Focus! - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. How focused is your fundraising? Today, Brad and Max Layland discuss the importance of intentional, focused planning in both fundraising and life.
The 3 B's of Fish-raising w/ Jamie Sellers - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
Welcome back to the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast. Today, Brad Layland and special guest Jamie Sellers talk fishing, funding, and financing. If either fish or fundraising strike your fancy we've got a great episode lined up for you!
Making the Case w/ Ame Eldredge - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
Welcome to another episode of the Taking Donors Seriously podcast. Today, Brad is joined by Ame Eldredge to discuss the function and benefits of a well made case.
Boards and Fundraising w/ Ted Rodgers - The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast - TDS
Ted Rodgers joins us on The TDS Podcast to share his wisdom on the role of boards in fundraising.
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Live From ZoomLand
The FOCUS Group Podcast returns! Today, Brad and Max Layland talk through 7 tips to enhance your mission using Zoom.
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Letting Donors Be Who They Are
In this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max discuss how best to raise money and spirits in these scary times. Stay safe everyone; you can do this!
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - The Waffle House Approach
On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max praise the Waffle House's perfect efficiency and explore how these same practices can be used in our fundraising projects. But mainly we talk about how good the Waffle House is.
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Heresy & Compounding Interest
On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad speaks to the future value of ministries while Max raises charges of blasphemy.
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - The Role of an Ant (and a Fundraiser)
On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max discuss the varying roles each person involved in fundraising must play... They also talk about ants.
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Why Fundraisers Are Fed Up... and How to Fix it!
On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad speaks to the frustration many fundraisers experience in their work and how best to circumvent it.
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Running From Lions
On this episode of the TDS Podcast Brad and Max discuss the challenges of running races in Kenya and fundraising. (Please note that we at The Taking Donors Seriously Podcast are not qualified zoologists and, as such, any and all advice pertaining to dangerous African wildlife should be taken with a grain of salt.)
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Finding New Donors
In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad responds his most frequently asked question: "How do I find new donors." The answer may surprise you!
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Going to the Moon
In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad and Max discuss the power of vision to inspire donors and how this can be utilized. Link to Max's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSMau6OT5JI5HoAwr2B9C-w/featured?disable_polymer=1
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Salad Dressing
In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad illustrates what salad dressing can teach us all about fundraising. I promise this is not a joke.
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - How to Get a Free Mercedes
In this episode of the Taking Donors Seriously Podcast Brad and Max Layland discuss the benefits of donor based fundraising. A Mercedes may or may not be one of them.
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - Dyson Vacuum Fundraising
What can we learn about fundraising from a Dyson vacuum? More then you may think.
Taking Donors Seriously - TDS - New Years Resolutions
As the New Year arrives, it seems like people everywhere are feeling reflective and talking about their goals, resolving that this year will be a turning point. In light of that atmosphere, today I want to share a few resolutions I have for myself. They are not new. Actually, I have the same resolutions every year! For the last fifteen years or so, I have had four simple disciplines that I do every morning. These four things are really the only things I need to accomplish each day – and honestly...
Taking Donors Seriously (TDS), The Power Of Vision
On this episode Brad Layland, CEO of the FOCUS Group, shares about the importance of incorporating vision into an effective Case Statement.
Considering a Capital Campaign?
Brad Laylland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. shares the information you need in a step-by-step system if your thinking of a capital campaign.
Year End Appeals
Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. covers the good, the bad and the ugly year end appeals that he received at the end of the year and how to use end of the year appeals most effectively.
People Give When...
Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. helps you understand some of the deeper reasons why people give and how you can change their lives.
The Two Most Important Rules About Asking
Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, Inc. shares the two most important rules of fundraising. Follow these two principles and increase your effectiveness with relational, sustainable fundraising.
The Best Time to Raise Money
Brad Layland, CEO of the FOCUS Group, Inc. discusses the best to raise money and how to go about it.
Events
Brad Layland discusses the downside of events and how to best use events to further your cause in ways that really work.
A Few Do a Lot
Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, discusses how to use the principle of "A few do a lot and a lot do a little" to fundraise.