Episodes: 33
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
info@sharpegroup.org
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Grant Miller - Award-winning writer and editor for Sharpe Group who creates donor interviews for client newsletters and contributes to the Sharpe blog and Sharpe Insights Newsletter.
Russell James - Donor Conversations, Estate Gifts, Terminology, Storytelling, Listening, And Expanding Planned Giving Audiences
Alexandra Pia Brovey - Donor Listening, Fundraising Success, Identifying Gift Potential, Donor-centered Conversations, And Planned Giving
Johnny Hayes - IRA Gifts, Post-death Charitable Distributions, Financial-institution Processes, And Reducing Delays In Nonprofit Gift Collection
Rasheeda Childress - Technology, Donor Trust, Damaged Relationships, Apologies, And The Human Element In Fundraising
John Jensen - Legacy Challenges, Planned-gift Campaigns, Donor Engagement, And Converting Future Gifts Into Immediate Nonprofit Impact
A Nightmare on Giving Street? Debunking the Myths of Planned Giving
October 13, 2026
Welcome to our nightmare ... we think you're going to like it! On this special Halloween episode, "Master of Fright" Barlow Mann puts our planned giving fears to rest by sharing what history and research can teach us about donor behavior, how advisors will play a greater role in the future, why not knowing the answer can be the answer, tricks for how to listen for donor concerns and some cost-effective marketing treats for expressing gratitude this fall. Panelist info: Host Grant Miller i...
Storytelling, the Hero’s Journey and Fundraising
September 29, 2026
In this episode of Sharpe Insights, we dive into the art of storytelling and its vital role in fundraising through the lens of the Hero’s Journey. Join me as I discuss with Will Dixon and Dr. Russell James how the principles of this timeless narrative can transform donor relationships. We explore how fundraisers can embody the role of the guiding sage, helping donors navigate their own philanthropic journeys, and how to create compelling asks that resonate deeply with their identities. Discov...
Before the Gift: Family, Communication and Estate Planning
September 15, 2026
Estate planning attorney Jennifer Norton joins host Grant Miller in a discussion about ways family dynamics can ruin a gift, why it's important to have a purpose statement as part of an estate plan, what fundraisers should focus on in a donor meeting and why having intentional touches with your older planned giving donors is essential. Panelist info: Host Grant Miller is an award-winning writer and editor for Sharpe Group who works closely with Sharpe clients to create compelling donor in...
Million Dollar Mission · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
The Giving Game · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts is hosted by Grant Miller. Its publicly listed email is info@sharpegroup.org. 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.
The publicly listed email for Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts: info@sharpegroup.org.
Podseeker estimates Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior experience in planned giving, nonprofit development, estate planning, philanthropy journalism, or fundraising research, supported by institutional leadership, specialized legal or technical expertise, published work, board service, or a notable charitable campaign. Common among recent guests: Leadership of planned giving or development programs; Authorship of fundraising or gift-planning books; National speaking, teaching, or research experience. Recent guests include Russell James, Alexandra Pia Brovey, and Johnny Hayes.
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Recent episodes cover Planned Giving, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Estate Planning. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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