{"podcast":{"title":"Fun In Fundraising","slug":"fun-in-fundraising-6056439","podcast_index_feed_id":6056439,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/funinfundraising/feed.xml","website_url":"https://funinfundraising.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15911404/Fun_In_Fundraising_Logo_f97mxg.jpg","author":"Rob Giardinelli","episode_count":179,"summary":"Fun in Fundraising is a podcast that gives you behind-the-scenes access to the people behind top fundraising galas. Ranked Number 6 in FeedSprouts’ list of Top Fundraising Podcasts, each episode features host Rob Giardinelli talking with the leaders behind the top gala and signature fundraiser event chairs, honorees, producers, and non-profit executives. These events featured on Fun In Fundraising raise significant sums of money by producing fun, memorable experiences with guests and attendees returning year after year. Each conversation highlights how top leaders facilitate raising large sums of money to positively impact their communities in a fun, organic way. Rob Giardinelli is a sales executive turned ”professional guest on duty” through his work at esteemed publications The Society Diaries and Society Texas. During the past 15 years, Giardinelli has attended/chronicled over 2,000 galas, kick-off events, and parties that have raised over $250 million for some of the world’s top nonprofits. To learn more about or work with Rob, visit EventMindset.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:19:56.160263+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439"},"episode":{"title":"The Art Of Combining Photography And Philanthropy With David Yarrow","slug":"the-art-of-combining-photography-and-philanthropy-with-david-yarrow","published_at":"2026-07-21T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/the-art-of-combining-photography-and-philanthropy-with-david-yarrow","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439","url":"https://funinfundraising.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-combining-photography-and-philantrhopy-with-david-yarrow/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6hdhjtb3k2fzsiny/David_Yarrow_-_Photography_And_Philanthropy_-_FINAL6ac7v.mp3","summary":"How does a nonprofit effectively create relationships with talented artists to compel them to provide works that drive event awareness and fundraising? Today, I talk with world-renowned photographer and author David Yarrow to talk about how philanthropy has been a part of his business model, as well as sharing amazing tidbits on his book David Yarrow: The Collection. This includes the late movie legend and nature lover Robert Redford, who had his essence photographed by Yarrow on numerous occasions. For many years, top art and photography patrons have clamored for David's incredible eye for capturing the essence of both land and nature. His iconic works have gained him a devoted following around the world that has allowed people to look at nature in a different way. His largesse has extended to philanthropy, and he has donated over $20 million of his works to various top nonprofits from around the world. David provides valuable insights on a range of topics, including where his passion for giving back comes from, what compels him to support a particular organization, what inspired him to create his latest book, creating an environment to make high-profile individuals comfortable, and so much more. This is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.","meta_description":"How does a nonprofit effectively create relationships with talented artists to compel them to provide works that drive event awareness and fundraising? To…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2560,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/episodes/the-art-of-combining-photography-and-philanthropy-with-david-yarrow/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-in-fundraising-6056439/the-art-of-combining-photography-and-philanthropy-with-david-yarrow.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}