In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter is joined by Brittan Stockert, a seasoned fundraising coach at DonorBox with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and social impact sector. As nonprofit leaders brace for the critical year-end giving season, Brittan provides an encouraging, realistic, and highly practical guide to making the most of it—without adding to your burnout.

From revitalizing donation forms to simplifying your follow-up communications, Brittan shares smart, actionable strategies that can significantly boost donor engagement and retention. With a strong emphasis on simplicity, authenticity, and relationship-building, this episode is filled with ideas that will help you elevate your year-end giving campaign—whether you’re a one-person shop or part of a larger team.

Key Topics Include:

• Why now is the perfect time to start planning your year-end giving campaign
• How donation forms can be powerful relationship builders—and how to optimize yours
• Three easy tweaks to turn one-time donors into long-term supporters
• Simple, low-lift follow-up strategies that build donor trust and engagement
• Why you might want to skip Giving Tuesday this year—and what to do instead
• How to authentically engage top donors in your year-end campaign
• Using clear data and donor feedback to pivot your strategy effectively

Mentioned in This Episode:

• DonorBox
• DonorBox Podcast Resources: https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-podcasts

This Episode is Sponsored By:

• DonorBox

Links to Resources:

• Interested in Leadership and Life Coaching? Visit Rob’s website: RobHarter.com
• Find us on YouTube: Nonprofit Leadership Podcast YouTube Channel
• Suggestions for the show? Email us at nonprofitleadershippodcast@gmail.com
• Request a sample coaching session: Email Rob at rob@robharter.com

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