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First Day Podcast

by The Fund Raising School

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Planned Gift Fundraising: The Time Is Now

October 18, 2026 · 19 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Christy Coulter, MA, CFRM, CEO of Apex Legacy Consulting and a faculty member at The Fund Raising School, to discuss the growing…
The Bridge to Impact: Fundraising for Intermediaries

October 11, 2026 · 20 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Jasmin Johnson, executive director and founding staff member of the Baton Rouge Area Youth Network, to discuss fundraising for…
Why Great Fundraising Starts with a Great Story

October 5, 2026 · 21 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Carla Knorowski, Ph.D., a veteran fundraiser and advancement leader whose work has included institutions such as The Henry Ford, the…
How Great Fundraisers Ask Donors for Transformational Gifts

September 28, 2026 · 19 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Angela Seaworth, Ph.D., MBA, ACFRE, Instructional Associate Professor at the Bush School of Government & Public Service, Texas A&M…
Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Planned Giving Strategy

September 20, 2026 · 27 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Jeff Grandy, Vice President of Client Development at Catapult Fundraising, to discuss why every nonprofit should be thinking seriously…

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Understanding Planned Giving: A Beginner's Guide

September 14, 2026 · 25 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Lisa Chmiola, MS, CFRE, CSPG, Director of Legacy and Gift Planning for Children’s Medical Center Foundation in Dallas, to discuss how…
The Heart of Fundraising: Why Experts Prioritize Donor Relationships

September 6, 2026 · 18 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Adrian Sargeant, Ph.D., co-director of the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy and a pioneering researcher in donor relationships…
AI in Fundraising: Opportunities, Risks, and Reality

August 30, 2026 · 21 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Vicki Pugh, CFRE, CAP, CEO of Advancement Experts and longtime faculty member with The Fund Raising School, to explore how fundraisers…
From Burnout to Balance: A Fundraiser's Guide

August 24, 2026 · 23 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Amanda Sattler, PhilD, consultant and researcher with Amanda Sattler Consulting, to examine fundraiser burnout and why solving it…
The Hidden Influence of Nonprofit Boards on Donors

August 16, 2026 · 20 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Ted Grossnickle, CFRE, Senior Consultant and Chairman at JGA Counsel, to explore one of the nonprofit sector’s perennial challenges…
Securing Major Gifts: Timing Is Everything

August 9, 2026 · 13 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., tackles one of the most persistent questions in major gift fundraising: when is the right time to make the ask? Fundraisers may know the classic…
The Untapped Opportunity of Non-Cash Giving

August 2, 2026 · 20 min

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Jeremy Wells, Senior Vice President of Philanthropic Services at the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation, to explore one of fundraising’s…

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About the show

The Fund Raising School is excited to launch the First Day Podcast from The Fund Raising School! Highlighting current news and research, this podcast provides fundraisers with the latest information in fundraising and philanthropy. Be more informed and stay up to date with the First Day Podcast from The Fund Raising School!