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May 15, 2024

Protecting the Earth with Zak Smith, Sr Attorney - Natural Resources Defense Council

Zak Smith leads NRDC's global strategy to tackle the two primary drivers of nature's decline: ecosystem destruction and direct exploitation of species. He focuses on engaging with international agreements that are coordinating a global response to the biodiversity crisis and works to ensure that the United States and China do…

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May 1, 2024

Winning Grants with Alex Dunn, Founder of Millionaire Grant Lady

Eskin Fundraising Training's 120th Non-Profit Empowerment Series Webinar on Winning Grants, featured Alex Dunn, Founder, Millionaire Grant Lady. Key take-aways: (1) Grants are often the largest gifts raised by non-profits. (2) Requests for Proposals that are searchable online make up less than 1% of total foundation grant funding. (3) Government…

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April 18, 2024

Monthly Means More Money with Erica Waasdorp, President, A Direct Solution

Eskin Fundraising Training's 119th Non-Profit Empowerment Series Webinar on Monthly Means More Money features Erica Waasdorp, President, A Direct Solution and author of Monthly Giving -- The Sleeping Giant and Monthly Giving Made Easy. Key take-aways: Key Points of this Episode 1) Monthly giving programs are especially effective to engage…

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April 4, 2024

Fundraising Across the Big Pond with Bernard Ross, Director, =mc consulting, London

Welcome to a milestone episode of our podcast, where we go transatlantic! Today's show features an array of guests who bring their unique perspectives on philanthropy, fundraising, and social change. Introduction to Special Guest: We kick off with the introduction of April Phillips, founder of Fro Professionals. Her nonprofit was…

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March 20, 2024

First Capital Campaigns featuring Success Stories All Across the Country

Eskin Fundraising Training's 117th Non-Profit Empowerment Series Webinar on First Capital Campaigns featured Marv LeRoy, Founder and CEO, Institute for Philanthropic Excellence and reports on first capital campaigns from across the country. This episode also features participation of the Regional Coaches for the Institute for Philanthropic Excellence Mike Buckley, Northeast…

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March 6, 2024

Making Good Impressions with Kelli Newman, APR, President, Newman & Newman Inc.JES 03062024

In a matter of seconds, you may be evaluated on your appearance, smile, handshake and demeanor. In virtual communication, first impressions can be even more complicated and nuanced. In all venues, they are absolutely essential. Fundraisers have a keen appreciation of this reality. But people in all lines of work…

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Feb. 23, 2024

Destreesing Your Job with Dr Julie Wiernik, CEO Texas Center for Sports Psychology

On this episode, host Jim Eskin welcomes Dr. Julie Wiernik, CEO of the Texas Center for Sports Pchychology to share techniques on stress relief in the workplace as well as how to deal with difficult bosses and peers at work. Destreesing Your Job with Dr Julie Wiernik, CEO Texas Center…

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Feb. 22, 2024

Destreesing Your Job with Dr Julie Wiernik, CEO Texas Center for Sports Psychology

On this episode, host Jim Eskin welcomes Dr. Julie Wiernik, CEO of the Texas Center for Sports Pchychology to share techniques on stress relief in the workplace as well as how to deal with difficult bosses and peers at work.

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Feb. 7, 2024

Stronger Together with Scott McAninch - CEO of The Nonprofit Council

Eskin Fundraising Training's 114th Non-Profit Empowerment Series Webinar on Stronger Together featuring Scott McAninch, CEO, The Nonprofit Council. Key take-aways: (1) Launched in 2015, the mission of The Nonprofit Council is to support, connect and strengthen the leadership of nonprofit organizations throughout the South Central Texas region; (2) There are…

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Jan. 24, 2024

Let's Agree to Disagree with Jimmy LaRose, Founder of NANOE

Eskin Fundraising Training's 113th Non-Profit Empowerment Series Webinar on Let’s Agree to Disagree featuring Jimmy LaRose Co-Founder of NANOE ((National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives) and author of RE-IMAGINING PHILANTHROPY. Key take-aways: (1) Money is Oxygen (Money is More Important Than Mission [or Ministry]); (2) Donors Are More Important…

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Dec. 6, 2023

Jim Eskin Webcast: Holiday Parties on All Budgets with Dona Liston, owner of Lambermont Events

This special webcast featured a discussion with Dona Liston, owner of Lambermont Events. With over 30 years of experience in event management and over 1,000 events to her credit, Liston is renowned for her exceptional skills in the field. The session was formatted around a series of questions aimed at…

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Dec. 1, 2023

Jim Eskin Webcast Presents...10 Ways to Boost Your Year-End Push

In this exclusive webcast, Jim shares his tried and true methods to help get you to your year end goals with 10 Ways to Boost Your Year-End Push!

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Nov. 30, 2023

Fundraising for Introverts with Brian Saber, President of Asking Matters

On this episode, Jim discusses Fundraising for Introverts with Brian Saber, President of Asking Matters and author of his latest book, Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters (https://tinyurl.com/BrianSaberBook)

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Nov. 8, 2023

From The Fundraising Trenches

On this episode our host, Jim Eskin delves into the frontline experiences of fundraising with an esteemed panel of guests. Featuring Nikisha Baker, the strategic powerhouse behind SAMMinistries; Anne Krause, the transformative leader of Hemisfair Conservancy; and Karl Miller Lugo, the advancement visionary VP at The University of Texas at…

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Oct. 26, 2023

Winning Grants featuring Alex Dunn, Founder &CEO at Millionaire Grant Lady

Eskin Fundraising Training's 109th Non-Profit Empowerment Series Webinar on Winning Grants, featured Alex Dunn, Founder, Millionaire Grant Lady. Key take-aways: (1) Grants are often the largest gifts raised by non-profits. (2) Requests for Proposals that are searchable online make up less than 1% of total foundation grant funding. (3) Government…

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Oct. 12, 2023

Giving Internationally with Kacy Lowe, Senior Director of Development, Water4

On this episode, Jim welcomes Kacy Lowe, Senior Director of Development for Water4 to discuss the processes, challenges and importance of international giving. Water4, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a non-profit organization that fervently works towards resolving the global water crisis, primarily focusing on providing sustainable water solutions to…

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Sept. 28, 2023

Communicating with Donors with Kelli Newman, APR, President of Newman & Newman, Inc.

On this episode, host Jim Eskin has a candid conversation with Kelli Newman, APR, President of Newman & Newman, Inc. on how to effectively communicate with donors to your nonprofit organization.

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Aug. 17, 2023

The Power of Collective Giving Circles with Angelle St. Germain - President, Impact San Antonio

Eskin Fundraising Training’s 106th Non-Profit Empowerment Series Webinar on The Power of Collective Giving Circles featured Angelle St. Germain, President, Impact San Antonio. Key take-aways: (1) Collective Giving Circles are a growing movement across the globe, contributing as much as $1.29 billion since inception in the 1990s. In the U.S.…

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June 22, 2023

What is Your Dream Job? with Don Gleason, President & CEO of Achieve New Heights

On this episode of The Jim Eskin Show, Jim has a conversation with the CEO & President of Achieve New Heights, Don Gleason about finding your dream job.

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June 8, 2023

Hard Asks Made Easy with Laura Fredricks

Laura Fredricks is known as an expert in the field of philanthropy and fundraising. She is an author, speaker, and consultant who has dedicated her career to the art of asking for money. Fredricks has written multiple books about strategic philanthropy, including "THE ASK: How to Ask for Support for…

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May 25, 2023

Getting Past No with Abbie J. von Schlegell, Principal a von schlagell & co

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May 11, 2023

Keeping Good Employees featuring Sally Bryant, CEO, BRYANT GROUP

On this episode of The Jim Eskin Show, Jim welcomes Sally Bryant, CEO of BRYANT GROUP to discuss keeping good employees. To learn more about this episode's guest, visit www.bryantgrp.com

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April 27, 2023

Monthly Means More Money with Erica Waasdorp, President, A Direct Solution

On this episode of The Jim Eskin Show, Jim has a conversation with Erica Waasdorp, President, A Direct Solution about the art and science of effective monthly giving.

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April 13, 2023

Gen Z Non-Profit Leaders featuring Hunter Beaton - Founder, Day 1 Bags

In this episode, host Jim Eskin engages in an enlightening conversation with the founder of Day 1 Bags, Hunter Beaton and his mission as a Generation Z Non-Profit leader.

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