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"Funding the Future NOW" Podcast

"Funding the Future NOW" Podcast

Von: Dr. Randy Dirks
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Funding the Future is where fundraising meets real-world expertise. Hosted by Dr. Randy Dirks, a fundraising practitioner with 25 years of experience and StoryBrand certification, this podcast brings you practical, tactical insights you can use immediately to increase your effectiveness.

Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts from diverse fields—from storytelling and data analytics to leadership and donor psychology. Randy bridges the gap between their specialized knowledge and your fundraising challenges, translating cutting-edge strategies into actionable approaches for donor relations, major gifts, annual campaigns, and nonprofit leadership.

Whether you're cultivating relationships with major donors, crafting compelling campaign narratives, or leading a fundraising team, you'll walk away from every episode with concrete tools and fresh perspectives drawn from proven practitioners. This isn't theory—it's battle-tested wisdom applied directly to the work you do every day.

Funding the Future is your resource for becoming a more effective, confident, and strategic fundraising professional.

2026 Dr. Randy Dirks Management & Leadership Ökonomie
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  • Dr. Brandon Schmidly - VP for Advancement at Crown College

    Dr. Brandon Schmidly - VP for Advancement at Crown College
    Feb 9 2026

    Dr. Brandon Schmidley, Vice President for Advancement at Crown College, shares his journey from a small town in Missouri to higher education and fundraising. His background in philosophy has equipped him to navigate the ambiguity and analytical aspects of fundraising. He emphasizes the importance of critique and learning from failures, and finds recharging in family connections.

    Takeaways

    • Diverse Backgrounds in Advancement
    • Embracing Critique and Learning from Failures
    • Recharging Through Family Connections

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Learning from Failures and Recharging
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    35 Min.
  • Tyler Van Eps - National Christian Foundation

    Tyler Van Eps - National Christian Foundation
    Feb 9 2026

    The conversation covers the introduction and background of Tyler Van Epps, the mission of the National Christian Foundation, the importance of creating value before asking, the relationship between confidence and giving, working with donors and appreciated assets, and personal insights and advice. The key takeaways include the importance of providing value before asking and the impact of confidence on driving giving.

    Takeaways

    • Value Before Asking
    • Confidence Drives Giving

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Personal Insights and Advice
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    23 Min.
  • From Donors to Disciples: A Conversation on Faith-Based Fundraising

    From Donors to Disciples: A Conversation on Faith-Based Fundraising
    Feb 7 2026

    The conversation delves into the world of nonprofit fundraising, emphasizing the importance of relationships in donor engagement and the significance of involving donors in the mission. It explores effective communication strategies, personal growth through failure, and the value of relaxation and recharging for nonprofit professionals.

    Takeaways

    • Relationships are key to donor engagement
    • Engaging donors in the mission leads to deeper involvement

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Nonprofit Fundraising
    • 10:45 Moving Beyond Financial Support
    • 18:06 Effective Communication with Donors
    • 24:03 Learning from Failure and Personal Growth
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    26 Min.
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