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First Day Podcast

Bill Stanczykiewicz

Booking Overview

Interview-led nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy show featuring specialized practitioners, consultants, and academic experts discussing current fundraising research and practical strategies. A PR agency could credibly pitch nonprofit executives, fundraising researchers, planned-giving specialists, donor-stewardship experts, and experts in fundraising technology or organizational sustainability; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial sector expertise and leadership credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 444

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

tfrs2podcast@gmail.com

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Host

Bill Stanczykiewicz - Fundraising educator and philanthropy expert associated with The Fund Raising School and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced nonprofit fundraising leaders, philanthropy researchers, consultants, and specialized practitioners with senior organizational roles, recognized professional credentials, or substantial subject-matter expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, or advancement, Professional fundraising or gift-planning credentials, Research or consulting expertise in donor relationships, fundraising strategy, or nonprofit management, Demonstrated experience applying specialized expertise to nonprofit organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeff Grandy - Planned Giving Strategy, Legacy Donors, Donor Loyalty, And Long-term Relationship Building.

Lisa Chmiola - Planned Giving Fundamentals, Non-cash Gifts, Gift Acceptance Policies, And Integrating Gift Planning Into Nonprofit Fundraising.

Adrian Sargeant - Donor Identity, Well-being, Relationship-centered Fundraising, And Evidence-based Stewardship Communications.

Vicki Pugh - Artificial Intelligence In Fundraising, Donor Research, Data Analysis, Responsible AI Use, And Fundraising Strategy.

Amanda Sattler - Fundraiser Burnout, Organizational Resources, Workforce Sustainability, Leadership Support, And Human-centered Nonprofit Management.

Recent Topics

Nonprofit, Fundraising, Planned Giving, Donor Stewardship, Fundraising Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
First Day Podcast
:

The Bridge to Impact: Fundraising for Intermediaries

October 11, 2026

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 intermediary organizations. Unlike nonprofits that provide direct services, intermediaries strengthen the organizations doing that work through coordination, partnerships, and capacity building. Johnson explains how the Baton Rouge Area Youth Network, known as BRAYN...

Why Great Fundraising Starts with a Great Story

October 05, 2026

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 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and the U.S.-based foundation supporting Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Knorowski shares how she became involved with fundraising for Notre-Dame shortly before the devastating April 2019 fire and how the crisis ...

How Great Fundraisers Ask Donors for Transformational Gifts

September 28, 2026

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 University, to explore how fundraisers can move beyond annual and major gifts toward transformational giving. Seaworth explains that a transformational gift is not defined by a particular dollar amount. While headlines may focus on gifts of $20 million, $50 mill...

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Frequently asked questions

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First Day Podcast
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How do I get in touch with First Day Podcast?

First Day Podcast is hosted by Bill Stanczykiewicz. Its publicly listed email is tfrs2podcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for First Day Podcast?

The publicly listed email for First Day Podcast: tfrs2podcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does First Day Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates First Day Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for First Day Podcast?

First Day Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Experienced nonprofit fundraising leaders, philanthropy researchers, consultants, and specialized practitioners with senior organizational roles, recognized professional credentials, or substantial subject-matter expertise. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, or advancement; Professional fundraising or gift-planning credentials; Research or consulting expertise in donor relationships, fundraising strategy, or nonprofit management. Recent guests include Jeff Grandy, Lisa Chmiola, and Adrian Sargeant.

How hard is it to get booked on First Day Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does First Day Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Nonprofit, Fundraising, Planned Giving, Donor Stewardship, and Fundraising Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

tfrs2podcast@gmail.com

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