In this episode Steve Frohelich joins Josh for a wide-ranging conversation spanning his 30+ year fundraising career: from door-to-door canvassing to leading growth at one of the largest platforms in the space. They dig into surprising data on Gen Z giving, why donor experiences need more "community," how AI is reshaping fundraising decisions, and Steve's candid reflections on career setbacks, identity, and staying optimistic about the future of philanthropy.

Content/Trigger Warnings: Mention of Grief & Loss

In This Episode

00:07 Introduction to the Guests and Their Backgrounds
00:42 The AM Radio Confession
02:55 First Job: Door-to-Door Canvassing
12:23 State of the Nonprofit Sector
17:25 Gen Z Giving Data
27:50 The Loneliness of Giving
34:13 Evaluating New Technology
40:30 AI in Fundraising
52:26 ASPCA, St. Jude & Lightning in a Bottle
1:01:22 Career Setbacks & Identity
1:11:35 GoFundMe Today
1:20:06 Closing

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