# The Fundraising Flywheel: How to Raise Funds Without Feeling “Icky”

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Podcast: [Nonprofit Hub Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nonprofit-hub-radio-3880168)
Published: 2026-02-27T08:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Feeling uneasy about asking for money? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Duerksen, CEO of BuildGood, to break down a simple flywheel that takes the pressure off the ask and builds trust through the parts most teams skip: listening deeply, engaging like a real community, celebrating every gift, and reporting back with honesty. When those four pieces are strong, asking becomes a natural next step instead of a nerve-wracking leap. We also share how the Fundraising Academy ...

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