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Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts

Grant Miller

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led expert podcast focused on planned giving and nonprofit fundraising, typically featuring experienced gift-planning professionals, attorneys, fundraising authors, journalists, and nonprofit leaders. PR agencies could credibly pitch planned giving specialists, estate-planning attorneys, philanthropic advisors, fundraising researchers, and nonprofit executives with distinctive legacy-giving results; booking difficulty is medium because the show seeks credible niche experts rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 33

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@sharpegroup.org

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Host

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.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
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.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of planned giving or development programs, Authorship of fundraising or gift-planning books, National speaking, teaching, or research experience, Board or committee leadership in philanthropic organizations, Successful campaigns or initiatives involving legacy and planned gifts

Recent Guest Discussions

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

Recent Topics

Planned Giving, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Estate Planning

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts
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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...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts?

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.

What is the email for Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts?

The publicly listed email for Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts: info@sharpegroup.org.

How many listeners does Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts have?

Podseeker estimates Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts?

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.

How hard is it to get booked on Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts?

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

What topics does Sharpe Insights: Conversations With Your Planned Giving Experts cover?

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.

Publicly listed emails

info@sharpegroup.org

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