Big Ideas. Bold Voices. Fresh from Raise 2025!

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October 9, 2025 - Episode # 201

Turned Up Raise Series: Part 6

Lights, energy, impact…Raise 2025 is a wrap! But the bold ideas and breakthrough moments from the conference are still rolling. From the backdrop of the San Antonio Riverwalk, our Raise Amplifiers captured powerful conversations, bold perspectives, and fearless fundraising strategies, delivering the magic from the stage straight to you.

In the 6th episode of our special Raise Nation Radio series, we’re spotlighting dynamic voices offering fresh ideas, expert knowledge, and practical insights to drive fundraising forward.

Steve Lausch - OneCause

Frances Brooks, CFRE - Indiana University Foundation

Kevin Spykerman - Auction Packages

Get ready for fundraising fuel that’s equal parts practical and inspiring. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast platform or catch the full series on the OneCause YouTube Channel.

Highlights You'll Take Away:

Innovation, Recognition & Connection: Dive into Raise highlight, innovation in action, award-winning nonprofits, and the deep community connections that spark inspiration.

Trends that Drive Results: Discover sizzling travel experiences, emerging auction trends, and techniques to elevate engagement, bidding, and event performance.

Powerful Calls to Action: Explore how evaluating personal motivations, deepening mission alignment, and cultivating shared values build trust, strengthen teams, and create psychological safety.

Meet the Raise Amplifiers:

Dawn Lego — OneCause & Raise Nation Radio
Kevin Spykerman – Auction Packages
Samantha Swaim – Swaim Strategies & The Fundraising Elevator
Trevor Nelson – HGA Fundraising & Hey Nonprofits
And the production team: GSF Media

Resources and Upcoming:

Watch Raise 2025 On-Demand
Save the date: Raise 2026, August 31 – September 1, Chicago, IL
Raise 2026 presale tickets launch this October!