Episode 79

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Published on:

21st Mar 2024

Community Impact: The Power of Giving Circles

Have you ever wondered how you can make an even bigger impact in your community? šŸ¤” Or how everyday people like you and me can become catalysts for change in our communities?

In my latest episode of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast, we delve into the world of giving circles with Emily Rasmussen, the founder of Grapevine. We explore how giving circles are reshaping philanthropy, fostering community, democratizing giving, and amplifying the impact of small nonprofits.

Tune in to discover:

  1. The transformative impact of giving circles on nonprofits and communities.
  2. Strategies for overcoming challenges in starting and managing a giving circle.
  3. Insights into the future trends of philanthropy and the role of giving circles.

Listen now and join the movement of meaningful giving!

Don't forget to share this episode with fellow fundraisers and nonprofit leaders. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change. šŸŒ

With heaps of gratitude, Tammy

Guest: Emily Rasmussen, Founder & CEO, Grapevine

Resources: Show notes, links and resources mentioned in this episode.


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Tammy Zonker
Major Gift Expert & Keynote Speaker

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Tammy Zonker

Hey, There! Iā€™m Tammy Zonker.

I'm the Founder and President of Fundraising Transformed and host of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast.

Iā€™ve been a major gifts strategist and fundraising expert for more than 25 years. Iā€™m also a certiļ¬ed AFP Master Trainer and international speaker.

Iā€™ve Led and trained thousands of nonproļ¬t social service organizations, private schools, colleges and universities, and healthcare organizations to collectively raise more than a half-billion dollars ā€” and counting ā€” including a single gift of $27.1M.

I have served as adjunct faculty at Indiana University and technical editor for Wiley Publishingā€™s ā€œFundraising for Dummiesā€ third edition.

I currently serve as Dean at the Institute for Charitable Giving, a member of the AFP International Conference Education Committee, a member of the Nonproļ¬t Quarterlyā€™s Editorial Advisory Board, a contributing writer to NonProfit PRO, and an advisor at Capital Campaign Pro.

I would love to learn more about the amazing work you do and explore how we can work together to take your fundraising to the next, next level.