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NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange

Russ Phaneuf, Melissa Cowley Wolf

Booking Overview

An interview-led nonprofit advancement show focused on fundraising, philanthropy, donor acquisition, communications, and organizational leadership, typically featuring external founders, consultants, executives, and subject-matter experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch nonprofit executives, fundraising strategists, philanthropic advisors, impact-investing leaders, and purpose-driven communications professionals; booking difficulty is medium, as guests are established experts but generally accessible industry professionals rather than celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 93

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 33 subscribers

Instagram: 17 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rphaneuf@ipmadvancement.com

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Host

Russ Phaneuf - Co-founder of IPM Advancement and its managing director and chief strategist, with a background in higher education development at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thund...

Melissa Cowley Wolf - Strategic advisor, executive coach, author, and speaker focused on leadership, organizational impact, and philanthropic strategy. She is the founder of MCW Projects, an advisory firm serving missio...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Nonprofit executives, fundraising and philanthropic strategy experts, foundation leaders, communications strategists, media and advertising specialists, and consultants with demonstrable experience improving organizational impact, donor engagement, visibility, governance, or funding outcomes.
Required Achievements:  
Founding or leading a nonprofit, foundation, consultancy, or purpose-driven business, Authoring books, columns, or other recognized thought leadership, Serving as a foundation chair, board leader, or philanthropic advisor, Delivering measurable fundraising, revenue, communications, or organizational results, Speaking publicly or advising organizations across the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors

Recent Guest Discussions

Dave Raley - Recurring Giving, Sustainer Programs, Donor Retention, Major-gift Development, And Sustainable Nonprofit Finance.

Jaimie Mayer - Funder-nonprofit Relationships, Grounded Leadership, Next-generation Philanthropy, Impact Investing, And Values-aligned Giving.

Kris Johns - Connected Television Advertising, Donor Acquisition, Nonprofit Marketing, Integrated Campaigns, And Measuring Advertising Impact.

Brian Loevner - Nonprofit Organizational Change, Governance, Transformation, Fundraising, Team Building, And Expanding Organizational Impact.

Jenn DeBarge Goonan - Nonprofit Visibility, Strategic Communications, Thought Leadership, Media Relations, Messaging, And Fundraising Through Stronger Public Presence.

Recent Topics

Nonprofit, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Donor Acquisition, Nonprofit Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Your Next Major Donor Will Come from Your Recurring Giving Program (with Dave Raley)

September 23, 2026

What do you do when total charitable giving hits an all-time high but your donor file keeps shrinking? The answer might be a strategy you've assumed isn't for your organization — recurring giving. In this episode, Russ Phaneuf interviews Dave Raley, founder and CEO of the Center for Sustainable Giving. Learn why your next major donor (and legacy donor) might already be giving you $10 a month, why recurring giving is more accessible to more nonprofits now than at any other point in history, ho...

The Conversation That Will Change How You Talk to Funders (Grounded Leadership with Melissa Cowley Wolf and Jaimie Mayer)

August 31, 2026

Too many nonprofits still act as if funders hold all the power. In reality, many of today's most generous foundations and donors are actively looking for bold, aspirational partners who can help them create meaningful change. In this episode, Melissa Cowley Wolf talks with Jaimie Mayer, founder of Middle Child Philanthropy and former chair of the Nathan Cummings Foundation, about what it looks like when nonprofits stop behaving like "grantees" and start showing up as strategic partners. You'l...

The Acquisition Channel That Lifts All Others — And Most Nonprofits Ignore It (with Kris Johns)

August 11, 2026

Nonprofits are facing unprecedented funding volatility, shrinking donor files, and increased pressure to prove impact, forcing them to rethink how they build trust with new and current donors. In today's episode, Kris Johns discusses how nonprofits can tap into television as a surprisingly accessible, highly trusted channel for donor acquisition and long-term relationship building — often at a cost lower than social media advertising. Tune in to learn how television amplifies every other chan...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange?

NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange is hosted by Russ Phaneuf and Melissa Cowley Wolf. Its publicly listed email is rphaneuf@ipmadvancement.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 NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange?

The publicly listed email for NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange: rphaneuf@ipmadvancement.com.

How many listeners does NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange have?

Podseeker estimates NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange?

NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Nonprofit executives, fundraising and philanthropic strategy experts, foundation leaders, communications strategists, media and advertising specialists, and consultants with demonstrable experience improving organizational impact, donor engagement, visibility, governance, or funding outcomes. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading a nonprofit, foundation, consultancy, or purpose-driven business; Authoring books, columns, or other recognized thought leadership; Serving as a foundation chair, board leader, or philanthropic advisor. Recent guests include Dave Raley, Jaimie Mayer, and Kris Johns.

How hard is it to get booked on NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange?

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

What topics does NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange cover?

Recent episodes cover Nonprofit, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Donor Acquisition, and Nonprofit Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rphaneuf@ipmadvancement.com

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