In this episode, we talk with co-founders Elaine Alowo-Matovu and Takako Mino about the founding and fundraising journey of Musizi University, a new university in Uganda, and the vision behind it.

In this episode, we talk with Joey Coleman, author of the book Never Lose and Employee Again, and discuss how do you keep great employees and make sure the new ones you hire stay.

Trevor and Tarren Bragdon discuss how to think about fundraising for a startup nonprofit.

3 phases of a Startup Nonprofit

• Idea phase - Finding the product and market fit

• Proof phase - show your idea works - pilot or small scale success

• Scale phase - figuring out how to take things that work on a small scale and make them work on large scale

In this episode, we look at the seven key steps to grow your fundraising.

1. Ask Donors Only Once a Year

2. Treat Donors Like Partners

3. Add a Few New Partner Donors Each Year

4. Have a Big Vision

5. Make a Compelling Pitch

6. Execute on the Big Vision

7. Staff with Fundraising Specialist

In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, Trevor Bragdon looks into the Psychology of Fundraising with Tarren Bragdon, co-founder of 7-Figure Fundraising and founder and CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability.

In this episode, they look at:

How you create fundraising habits.

Habits for the task you want to do but don't.

Habits for things you don't want to do but need to do.

Lastly, how do you create habits for those things you hate doing but need to get done?

In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising podcast, Trevor Bragdon and Tarren Bragdon discuss the psychology of fundraising and how it affects renewing donors. They explore the three big reasons donors give and what you can do to throughout the year so your donors are happy to renew. This is part of the series on the Psychology of Fundraising.

In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising podcast, Trevor Bragdon and Tarren Bragdon discuss the psychology of fundraising and how it applies to new donors. They look at how new donors think differently, how it's critical to establish trust, and strategies to get that first meeting. This is part of a new series on the Psychology of Fundraising.

In this episode, Trevor interviews Dan Remmenga, the Donor Relations Manager for the Foundation for Government Accountability. They discuss the 5-star system FGA uses to create and cultivate meaningful relationships with donors.

Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon interviews Megan Rose, CEO of Better Together. Megan shares how her organization developed a strong media strategy as well as how her organization dealt with the challenges of the last year.

Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon interviews Chelsea Sabo, the founder and Executive Director of the Mothers Advocacy Project. Chelsea shares the story of her nonprofit and their mission to support at-risk mothers and their children by helping mothers overcome past trauma.

In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, Trevor interviews Amy Ard, the Executive Director of Motherhood Beyond Bars. Amy shares how she got her start in advocating for pregnant women who are incarcerated, the lessons learned along the way, and how she's hoping to expand the nonprofit's mission.

In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon is joined by Dr. Sarika Kulkarni, the founder of the non-profit Raah Foundation. The podcast begins with Sarika sharing about this foundation, which is aimed at changing and providing better lives for those in the tribal communities of India. She shares her story of how she went from a professor to an entrepreneur to a nonprofit founder.

In this episode, Rory Sutherland and Maddie Croucher, marketing experts and behavioral scientists, join host Trevor Bragdon. Rory and Maddie both work for the global advertising and marketing agency, Ogilvy. They discuss why counterintuitive ideas sometimes work, building trust with donors, and creating a culture of innovation.

Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon is joined by Noemi Perez. Noemi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Immokalee Foundation, a nonprofit that provides a range of education programs focused on building pathways to professional careers. Noemi shares her advice and experience gained from leading her nonprofit throughout the challenges of the last year.

In this 7-Figure Fundraising episode, Trevor interviews Joey Coleman, the award-winning speaker and author of the #2 Wall Street Journal bestseller, Never Lose A Customer Again. During this episode, Joey speaks directly to nonprofit leaders on how to improve their donor retention strategies to achieve lifelong loyalty.

In this episode, host Trevor Bragdon is joined by Dan McGinn. Dan is an author and journalist who serves as the senior editor of the Harvard Business Review, host of the Dear HBR podcast, and is the author of the book Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed. Trevor and Dan discuss how to use the ten minutes before the big moments in your career to improve your performance.

In this episode of ​7-Figure Fundraising,​ host Trevor Bragdon interviews Judy Cook, the Development Director at the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA). Judy manages the development staff and the organization’s fundraising plan, and cultivates relationships with prospective donors. During this episode, Judy and Trevor talk through mindsets, tactics, strategies to reach new, major donors.

In this episode, Trevor interviews Sophie von Laer, the Founder and CEO of Nafs Coach. Sophie is a coach, engineer, and consultant. Sophie has vast experiences in creating sustainable solutions for her clients to empower them to achieve higher levels of personal and professional success. They discuss managing risk in your nonprofit during this episode.

Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon sits down with Joel Manby, author of Love Works: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders. Joel is also the former CEO of Sea World, Saab North America, and Herschend Enterprises. In this episode, Joel shares his experience and advice on leading major companies through times of turmoil and uncertainty.

In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising podcast, Trevor and Tarren Bragdon had a conversation about how fundraising has changed over the last few months for Tarren's nonprofit. They also discussed and previewed content from the upcoming live, online 7-Figure Fundraising workshop.