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The ENGAGE Podcast

Kristen Bellanger, Kate Averett Anderson, Sally Ehrenfried, Christine Newman

Booking Overview

This is a social-impact and nonprofit interview show featuring practitioners, organizational leaders, researchers, and corporate-purpose executives, alongside occasional solo episodes from Blackbaud experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch nonprofit executives, corporate philanthropy and CSR leaders, volunteer-management specialists, donor-engagement experts, and social-impact researchers; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need direct sector expertise and organizational credibility.

Metrics

Episodes: 124

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 5.2k subscribers

Instagram: 6.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rainy.schermerhorn@blackbaud.com

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Host

Kristen Bellanger - Podcast host at Blackbaud.

Kate Averett Anderson - Research and Publications Lead at the Blackbaud Institute.

Sally Ehrenfried - Podcast host at Blackbaud.

Christine Newman - Podcast host at Blackbaud.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Direct leadership or professional experience in nonprofit operations, social impact, corporate purpose, philanthropy, volunteer management, or related sector practice.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Robin Kuehn - Nonprofit Technology, Conference Participation, Mission-driven Work, And Practical Strategies For Small Nonprofit Teams.

Topher Lovell - Nonprofit Technology, Conference Participation, Mission-driven Work, And Practical Strategies For Small Nonprofit Teams.

Kate Stobbe - Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Giving, CSR Leadership, And Stronger Company-nonprofit Partnerships.

Martin O'Neill - Volunteer Engagement, Recognition, Retention, And Systems For Creating A Thriving Volunteer Culture.

David Lapp - Volunteer Engagement, Recognition, Retention, And Building Volunteer Culture In Nonprofit Organizations.

Recent Topics

Nonprofit, Social Impact, Fundraising, Corporate Philanthropy, Volunteer Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The ENGAGE Podcast
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Attendee to Advocate: What I Learned from bbcon with Wolf Conservation Center

August 24, 2026

In this episode of the Engage podcast, Kristen Bellanger hosts Topher Lovell and Robin Kuehn from the Wolf Conservation Center to discuss their experiences attending bbcon, Blackbaud's annual conference for the social impact community. The guests share how the conference has helped them bridge technology and mission-driven work, including gaining practical tips from super user sessions and networking with other small-team nonprofit leaders. They discuss the benefits of sending diverse team me...

Donor Perspectives on AI, Trust, and Transparency

August 12, 2026

In this episode of The ENGAGE Podcast, host Kate Averett Anderson and Blackbaud research scientist Dr. Laurene Currie discuss new research from the Blackbaud Institute regarding how donors perceive and interact with artificial intelligence. The research reveals significant generational divides: Millennials and Gen Z are more comfortable with AI, viewing transparency as a signal of authenticity, whereas Baby Boomers are the most cautious, prioritizing human connection and explicit disclosure. ...

From Transactional Giving to True Partnership with CECP

July 21, 2026

Sally Ehrenfried is joined by Kate Stobbe, Chief Executive for Corporate Purpose (CECP), to discuss how corporate responsibility and corporate giving are evolving, what pressures CSR leaders are navigating, and how companies and nonprofits can build stronger partnerships that create measurable impact for communities and the business.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
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How do I get in touch with The ENGAGE Podcast?

The ENGAGE Podcast is hosted by Kristen Bellanger and Kate Averett Anderson. Its publicly listed email is rainy.schermerhorn@blackbaud.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 The ENGAGE Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The ENGAGE Podcast: rainy.schermerhorn@blackbaud.com.

How many listeners does The ENGAGE Podcast have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The ENGAGE Podcast?

The ENGAGE Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct leadership or professional experience in nonprofit operations, social impact, corporate purpose, philanthropy, volunteer management, or related sector practice. Recent guests include Robin Kuehn, Topher Lovell, and Kate Stobbe.

How hard is it to get booked on The ENGAGE Podcast?

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

What topics does The ENGAGE Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Nonprofit, Social Impact, Fundraising, Corporate Philanthropy, and Volunteer Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rainy.schermerhorn@blackbaud.com

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