The Million Dollar Nonprofit Podcast
Are you leaving money on the table at your fundraising events? Most nonprofits, schools, and churches run the same auction year after year and wonder why the numbers barely move. The answer is almost never the cause — it is the strategy. And strategy is exactly what this show delivers. Million Dollar Nonprofit is the daily podcast for fundraising practitioners who want one specific, actionable tip they can use before their next event. Every episode is under 10 minutes. Every episode delivers a tactic you can implement immediately — no fluff, no inspiration without execution. This show is for development directors trying to hit their annual fundraising goal, school auction chairs planning their biggest event of the year, gala organizers who want to raise more without spending more, and nonprofit leaders who know their events could perform better. Hosted and sponsored by CharityAuctions.com — the platform behind thousands of live fundraising events every year. Every tip on this show is backed by real data from real auctions, not theory. New episode every weekday. Under 10 minutes. One tip you can use today. Subscribe now and grab your free Silent Auction Toolkit at CharityAuctions.com/resources/
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Live vs. Silent Auctions: The Data Behind the Hybrid Model
AUGUST 13, 2026
Your board wants a live auction because they think it brings more energy. You want a silent auction because it is easier to run and lets guests mingle. It is the most common debate in event planning, and today we are ending it with data.A live auction generates twenty to thir...
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What Donors Think in the 60 Seconds Before They Give
AUGUST 11, 2026
A donor lands on your giving page, holding their credit card, ready to give. Then they pause, look at the form, and close the tab. You just lost a gift that was ninety-nine percent complete because you did not understand the sixty-second internal monologue happening before the transaction....
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The Post-Event System That Captures $41,000 in Hidden Revenue
AUGUST 06, 2026
Your gala just ended, the room was full, and the paddle raise hit your goal. You go home feeling like you won. But a second revenue window opened the moment your event ended — and for most nonprofits, it closes without a single dollar coming through.Organizations that underst...
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