The Focused Fundraiser

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Your Fundraising Problem could be a Bookkeeping Problem | Germeen Guillaume

October 20, 2026

Most fundraisers treat the finance office like the department down the hall. Germeen Guillaume wants to tear down that wall, because your books can win you gifts or cost you them.Germeen spent years doing audits in public accounting and banking before founding Visionary Accounting Group, a firm that works only with nonprofits on accounting, grant management, and audit prep. Her firm has recouped more than $2.8 million in receivables for its clients, much of it grant reimbursements that organi...

72 Teens Paid to Paint, Zero Tuition: Fundraising Alongside Earned Revenue | Laura Wetter

October 06, 2026

When your nonprofit earns revenue, some donors assume the sales cover everything. Laura Wetter, Development Director at Urban ArtWorks in Seattle, answers that by being specific about who pays for what.Urban ArtWorks gets paid to paint commissioned murals, and that money supports the artists and staff. Foundations and individual donors fund the youth programs, which are free and pay teens a stipend to take part. Last year, 172 teens completed the mural apprentice programs, and every one of th...

Mission Drift vs. Mission Evolution: How Nonprofits Lose Their Way | Sharmon Lebby

September 22, 2026

Most nonprofits chase funding before they've built anything strong enough to hold it. Sharmon Lebby has spent two decades watching mission-driven organizations either build infrastructure or run on passion until it breaks down, and she's done both herself.In this episode of The Focused Fundraiser, Sharmon shares the story of applying for a multimillion-dollar federal grant when her organization's budget was about $5,000, and why her board saying no was the best thing that happened to her. She...

Nonprofits On A Mission · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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The Focused Fundraiser is hosted by Rob Burke. Its publicly listed email is matt@donordock.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 Focused Fundraiser?

The publicly listed email for The Focused Fundraiser: matt@donordock.com.

How many listeners does The Focused Fundraiser have?

Podseeker estimates The Focused Fundraiser reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Focused Fundraiser?

The Focused Fundraiser typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Experienced nonprofit fundraisers, development directors, nonprofit founders, fundraising consultants, and specialists in donor stewardship, technology, communications, or mission-driven growth. Common among recent guests: Leadership of nonprofit fundraising or development programs; Practical experience improving donor retention, stewardship, or revenue strategy; Founding or leading a nonprofit consultancy or mission-driven organization. Recent guests include Colleen Mitchell, Tim Lockie, and Mary Rockwell Thon.

How hard is it to get booked on The Focused Fundraiser?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Focused Fundraiser cover?

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