Have you ever felt like you've made a huge mistake when agreeing to something? Steve did at around the 8:45 mark in this episode he agreed to do.

You've probably heard the fundraising phrase, "People give to people". It's true, but not just about the people (or animals) your organization is trying to help. "People give to people" also applies to the person signing the letter from your organization.

Also on this episode:

Ryan wonders if he's bitten off more than he can chew.

Why you should give to other organizations (and which ones).

(Most of the regular segments were skipped this week because we knew it was going to be long)

We created a guide to developing Leader Voice for your organization after the recording of the episode. If the strategies we talked about sound interesting but you're not sure how to apply it to your leader and organization, email podcast@oneicity.com and we'll send you the guide.

Episode 1: Why You Might Be Thanking Your Donors Too Much

Not Your Father’s Fundraising PodcastBy Ryan ThomasMar 29, 2021