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Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast

Brad Layland

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused nonprofit fundraising and Christian ministry show featuring external leaders from churches, faith-based organizations, philanthropy organizations, and mission-driven nonprofits. Agencies could credibly pitch nonprofit CEOs, pastors, philanthropy experts, ministry founders, and organizational-change leaders with practical fundraising or outreach experience; booking difficulty is likely medium because guests are established sector leaders but generally not mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 98

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@tfgrp.com

brad@thefocusgroup.com

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Host

Brad Layland - Brad Layland is CEO of The Focus Group, an organization focused on relational fundraising for nonprofits and schools.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior leadership experience in nonprofits, churches, ministries, philanthropy organizations, or other mission-driven institutions, with firsthand expertise in fundraising, donor relationships, organizational development, outreach, or community impact.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Dave Aucremann - Pastoral Succession, Spiritual Reproduction, Ministry Leadership, And Preparing Churches For Future Growth

Jamie Radtke - Digital Evangelism, Technology-enabled Global Outreach, Strategic Vision, And Collaborative Impact

Julie Wilson - Women's Philanthropy, Wealth Transfer, Financial Confidence, Data-driven Giving Strategies, And Donor Communities

Aaron Abramson - Organizational And Cultural Change, Relationship-based Outreach, Strategic Pivots, And Reaching Jewish Communities

Lisa Franklin - Ministry Founding, Strategic Planning, Community Support, Housing, And Programs For Vulnerable Populations

Recent Topics

Nonprofit, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Christianity, Nonprofit Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast
:

The Power of a Father's Presence

October 08, 2026

In this episode, Dr. Garth Japhet, CEO of Heartlines in South Africa, shares his journey from creating a popular TV show to leading a movement addressing fatherlessness. Discover how media, storytelling, and community programs are transforming society by emphasizing the importance of positive male presence in children's lives. Website: https://www.heartlines.org.za/home Book Recommendation: The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance by John Trent , Gary Smalley, Kari T...

Believing Jesus When He Said, "I Will Build My Church"

September 11, 2026

Brad Layland sits down with his longtime friend and pastor for a deeply personal, surprisingly practical conversation about succession, spiritual reproduction, and what happens when a church stops waiting for the future and starts preparing for it now. Dave Aucremann, Lead Pastor of Good News Church in St. Augustine, FL, shares about the discernment process that led to his move into the lead pastor role, looking to God's vision for the future, and the challenge of giving ministry away before ...

The Founder Who Sat Next to Steve Jobs

August 20, 2026

In this episode, Jamie Radtke, CEO of ExploreGod, shares insights into how digital evangelism is transforming global outreach. She shares staggering statistics including the over 3 billion gospel presentations since 2004 and a million daily shares. Discover how strategic vision, innovative technology, and collaborative impact are driving unprecedented growth in sharing the gospel online. https://exploregod.com/    

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Frequently asked questions

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Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast?

Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast is hosted by Brad Layland. Its publicly listed emails are info@tfgrp.com and brad@thefocusgroup.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 Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast: info@tfgrp.com and brad@thefocusgroup.com.

How many listeners does Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast?

Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior leadership experience in nonprofits, churches, ministries, philanthropy organizations, or other mission-driven institutions, with firsthand expertise in fundraising, donor relationships, organizational development, outreach, or community impact. Recent guests include Dave Aucremann, Jamie Radtke, and Julie Wilson.

How hard is it to get booked on Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast?

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

What topics does Taking Donors Seriously® Podcast cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

info@tfgrp.com

brad@thefocusgroup.com

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