Grow Gelt
By Elazar Green
Dancing with the Elephant
In this episode, we will dive into the three silent yet powerful aspects of communication that impact your fundraising: the messages we think but don’t say, the donor reactions we never hear, and the unspoken “elephants in the room.”
Learn how to turn mental clock-ins into real connections, why consistent outreach matters, and how addressing the hard truths can accelerate your donor relationships.
Small Towns & Big Fines
Bold Symbols, Realistic Goals: Lessons from Dixville Notch & a $20 Decillion Fine
$81 Million in 24 hours - Fundraising Lessons from Kamala Harris
In this episode, we dive into the necessity of excitement and creativity in your asks. Learn how Kamala Harris's entry into the DNC race sparked a record-breaking $81 million in donations overnight, and discover the secrets behind UC Berkeley's "Light the Way" campaign that raised over $7 billion by focusing on positive achievements and future potential.
Say goodbye to the annual gift trap and hello to unique experiences, personal touches, and compelling stories that make donors feel genuinely invested in a hopeful future. Tune in to energize your fundraising!
It's Uncomfortable in a Rocket!!
In this episode, we explore how discomfort can be a powerful catalyst for personal and organizational growth. Using the metaphor of a rocket launch, we discuss how the intense pressure and unease during takeoff are essential for reaching new heights. Elazar challenges listeners to rethink statements like "I'm not that kind of person" and to embrace the discomfort that comes with change.
The Weight of Your Words
There is a mistake in how we approach digital communications.
Learn what it is and how we can navigate you past your instincts.
The Silver Bullet Myth
Are you searching for a quick fix to your fundraising challenges? In this episode of the Grow Gelt Podcast, we debunk the myth of the silver bullet.
Your best tool
Three things you should do to make your ask easier (Part 2)
You can move around your fear of "no". Here's how.
Your fear of NO is actually causing it...
Three things Fundraisers do that cause donors to say NO!
Inward or Outward. How you talk makes a big difference.
Do you know all the short codes to orders in your favorite restaurant? No? Your donors don't know your codes either. Make sure to talk to them so they can understand you.
What would you do with your magical wand?
(War in Israel) Don't Hide in the shadows
Waiting for a good time
Your instincts can lead you astray
Sometimes you can skip the line
Your donors have self doubt too.
How to have the right confidence in your ask.
The thing you hate is the thing you need to do
Don't tell superficial stories
Same place & Same Time is a big problem
Learn about Pattern Interrupts and three things you can do to engineer them.
There is no "I" in team. But There is a "U" in fundraising.
Winter is coming
You're predatory monthly giving program will cost you big
Why this fundraiser almost fell for this common scam.
Should you ignore warning beeps?
A variety of perspectives of fundraising.
You're sending mixed signals
The prince gets tired too
Your email should not be sketchy clickbait.
Nonprofit fire sale
Your donors are ER docs
What you do when you run out of people
Listening with Levi
Red green yellow blue white color are you?
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Fear of the phone is not about the phone.
Uncomfortable moments
The #1 thing
Kids Sticky Fingers
Better than Giving Tuesday
Off loading your most important thing
You need to stop talking about the size of your apple juice.
Your negativity bias is hurting you
How you talk makes a difference.
Time management and digging
Crucial conversation
The Mystery of the Disappearing Donor
Why you fundraise in fits and spurts. What your donor means when they say "no",
You will lose donors if you ignore the bump.
54. Covid Donors are super donors