In this episode of Beyond the Donation, host Matt Bitzegaio welcomes Steve Lausch and Sarah Sebastian from OneCause to discuss their 2025 Fundraising Outlook Report and the Giving Experience Study. The conversation covers key strategies for enhancing donor relationships, leveraging AI, managing events and recurring giving programs, and overcoming challenges faced by smaller nonprofits. The guests share actionable tips and insights backed by this data to help nonprofit organizations improve their fundraising tactics, enhance the donor experience, and drive impact.
00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Donation
00:28 Meet the Guests: Steve Lausch and Sarah Sebastian
01:02 Overview of One Cause and Its Role
03:01 Insights from the 2025 Fundraising Outlook Report
05:23 Understanding Donor Motivations and Trends
10:29 Strategies for Effective Fundraising Events
17:36 Recurring Giving: Building Long-Term Donor Relationships
22:11 Leveraging AI in Nonprofit Fundraising
27:19 Personalizing Donor Communications
30:11 Addressing Staffing Challenges in Nonprofits
34:53 Quick Wins and Practical Tips for Nonprofits
37:57 Conclusion and Resources
Downloads:
2025 Fundraising Outlook Report
To Connect with OneCause:
OneCause | Sarah LinkedIn | Steve LinkedIn
To Connect with Beyond the Donation Podcast:
BTD Podcast | DonorDock LinkedIn | Matt LinkedIn
