Driven by Cause with David Blyer and Jay Fiske is a podcast dedicated to showcasing thought leaders in the nonprofit space. On this show, our hosts connect with prolific philanthropists and leaders in the industry and find out who they are and what has made them so successful.

Susan Packard Orr, Prolific Philanthropist

Driven By Cause with David Blyer and Jay Fiske is an exciting nonprofit leadership podcast dedicated to showcasing thought leaders in the space. In this episode, Susan Packard Orr, Philanthropist, and discusses fundraising, volunteering, and her achievements in the field.

Liz Salton, Donor Services Technology Specialist

Liz Salton, Donor Services Technology Specialist of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, has launched countless highly lucrative fundraising campaigns, including pivoting a 600 person in-room event to a virtual event within just a week, and has years of experience working with board members and events. 

Susannah Coleman, Nonprofit Consultant

Susannah Coleman, nonprofit consultant from Dunleavy & Associates, has worked on numerous multi-million-dollar fundraising and capital campaigns in addition to partnering with many prestigious organizations, including the Institute for Advanced Study and Princeton University.

Joe McDonough, Founder

Joe McDonough, founder of the B+ Foundation. started the organization as a tribute to his son Andrew who passed from Leukemia,  and has raised millions of dollars to fight childhood cancer. They work with over 80 colleges and universities across the country and have raised over 14 million dollars.

Beth Brodovsky, Iris Creative Group

Iris Creative Group provides creative branding, marketing, and consulting to nonprofits and developed an educational program, "The Nonprofit Toolkit," which teaches organizations how to build their brand to inspire support and action while also serving their organization's strategic plan. 

Julie Packard, Executive Director

Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium,  is a trustee of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and chairs the Board of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Julie is an international leader, and groundbreaking innovator for environmental conservation. 

Kay Sprinkel Grace, Author, Consultant, and International Speaker

Kay Sprinkel Grace is a renowned author, consultant, and international speaker. The author numerous novels including Beyond Fundraising and her best-selling book, The Ultimate Board Member's Book. Kay has a built a career getting board members involved in fundraising and engagement.

Dr. Danielle R. Moss Cox, Education Equality and Social Justice Thought Leader

Dr. Danielle R. Moss Cox has been at the forefront of education reform, inspiring and motivating change as she shares her insights and perspectives on the issues with education today, as well as her ideas to positively impact the trajectory of all students, particularly students of color. 

Laurence Pagnoni, Founder, LAPA Fundraising, NYU Professor, and Consultant

Laurence is the founder of LAPA Fundraising which provides fundraising services, models, tools, and expertise to facilitate the success of nonprofit organizations around the world. He is also the author of The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution: Powerful Revenue Strategies to Take You to the Next Level.

Phil Buchanan, President, Center for Effective Philanthropy, Author, and Nonprofit Times 'Influencer of the Year'

President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy and the co-founder of YouthTruth. He is author of Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count which was named the “Best Philanthropy Book of the Year” by Inside Philanthropy. 

Sharna Goldseker & Michael Moody, Co-authors of the Bestseller, 'Generation Impact: How Next Gen Donors are Revolutionizing Giving'

Sharna Goldseker & Michael Moody uncover what is most important to the next generation of major donors and provide the strategies that you should be putting in place today to attract and retain the next generation of your organization's donors.

Katrina VanHuss & Otis Fulton, Co-Authors of 'Social Fundraising: Mining the New Peer-to-Peer Landscape'

Katrina VanHuss and Otis Fulton reveal the newest horizon in the fundraising landscape and why nonprofits are raising millions because of it.

Nathan Chappell & Brian Crimmins Co-Authors of 'The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges'

Nathan Chappell and Brian Crimmins discuss how America is on the precipice of the most alarming giving trends in the country's history.

Michael Thatcher, President & CEO, Charity Navigator

Michael Thatcher's organization, Charity Navigator rates over 200,000 nonprofit organizations across the US. 

Anne Wallestad, Purpose-Driven Board Leadership

Unleash the true potential of your board by implementing simple yet impactful strategies centered around diversity, engagement, and inclusion. Step into the world of purpose-driven boards.

Erica Waasdorp, Unleashing the Power of Monthly Giving

Discover how to utilize the untapped resource of monthly giving and learn to identify your donors who are prime candidates for recurring giving programs. 

Melanie Lockwood Herman, Nonprofit Risk Management

Discover potential threats to your organization that you never knew existed. Secure your organization's future by developing risk management plans for volunteers, cyber security, and by leveraging risk to achieve your strategic goals.

Brock Warner, From the Ground Up: Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits

In this power-packed session, Brock shares his proven formula for digital fundraising, centered around 4 key pillars: Understand It, Design It, Build It, and Burn It Down. Don't miss out on crucial insights that could be the game-changer your nonprofit needs.

Brian Quail, The Ultimate Guide for New Nonprofit CEOs

In this dynamic discussion, Brian outlines his proven formula to measure and improve nonprofit performance with his method, "the Three Ts and Gs." He shares a detailed blueprint for building a successful leadership team for any nonprofit organization, and charts a course for greatness with a timeline of goals for the first 90 days as a new nonprofit CEO.

Beth Kanter, Employee Burnout, Digital Innovations, and AI for Nonprofits

Throughout this enlightening conversation, Beth walks us through her unique path from a classical flutist to a nonprofit visionary, highlighting her pivotal role in introducing the sector to digital advancements. She emphasizes the critical role of AI in reshaping nonprofit operations, urging organizations to navigate its adoption with ethical foresight and practical applications. Gain invaluable insights on combating employee burnout, fostering next-generation leadership, and embedding digital innovations into your nonprofit's DNA.

Sara Lomelin, The Power of Giving Circles

In this episode, Sara delves into the power of giving circles, which have raised over $1.3 billion in the past 20 years, and offers practical advice for nonprofit leaders on engaging with these powerful networks. She highlights her personal experience with the Latina Peninsula Giving Circle and her passion for supporting grassroots organizations led by women and people of color. Sara also discusses the future of philanthropy, emphasizing the need for systemic change and the limitless potential of everyday people coming together for a common cause.

Dr. Una Osili, Unlocking the Future of Giving

In this session, Dr. Osili delves into the latest findings from the Giving USA 2023 Report, uncovering how economic pressures, mega-donors, and social media are reshaping the landscape of giving. She highlights the resilience and innovation demonstrated by nonprofits, explores the increasing role of international aid in philanthropy, and discusses strategies for fostering donor engagement in challenging times.

Jayme Dingler: Transforming Nonprofit Fundraising & Engagement

Dive into an inspiring episode of Driven By Cause featuring Jayme Dingler, founder and CEO of What’s Good Consulting. With a background in nonprofit marketing and fundraising, Jayme has transformed organizations by expanding donor engagement and increasing revenue. As a former development director, she played a pivotal role in growing the Talbot Interfaith Shelter’s income from $300,000 to nearly $1 million.

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Fundraising Insights with Patrick Kirby

Get ready for a fun and enlightening episode of Driven By Cause featuring Patrick Kirby, founder of Do Good Better Consulting and author of Fundraise Awesomer and Fundraise Like a Fifth Grader. With nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit development, Patrick brings a refreshing and practical perspective to fundraising and donor engagement.