{"podcast":{"title":"The Fundraising Masterminds Podcast","slug":"the-fundraising-masterminds-podcast-6031032","podcast_index_feed_id":6031032,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/daadab08/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://fundraisingmasterminds.net","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/36588146/36588146-1676146177871-3acc1b9d44de3.jpg","author":"Fundraising Masterminds","episode_count":126,"summary":"As the #1 podcast for nonprofit leaders, the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast is the ultimate source for nonprofit leaders looking for practical solutions to their daily fundraising and development challenges. Hosted by Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski, seasoned experts with the remarkable track record of working with over 5,000 nonprofits and raising over $2 billion globally, our show focuses on instilling the right mindset in nonprofit leaders and implementing effective development strategies that will get your nonprofit FULLY FUNDED.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T08:17:48.190706+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fundraising-masterminds-podcast-6031032"},"episode":{"title":"124. The 3 Most Dangerous Board Fundraising Myths","slug":"124-the-3-most-dangerous-board-fundraising-myths","published_at":"2026-06-10T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fundraising-masterminds-podcast-6031032/124-the-3-most-dangerous-board-fundraising-myths","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fundraising-masterminds-podcast-6031032","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/episodes/124--The-3-Most-Dangerous-Board-Fundraising-Myths-e3kbdoq","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/daadab08/podcast/play/121009370/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-4%2F425514577-44100-2-f49b4069262f3.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're uncovering the 3 most dangerous board fundraising myths and how believing them will destroy your nonprofit from the inside out. Join us as we discover the paradigm shifts behind ineffective beliefs on the board. From disengagement to dysfunction, from bad fits to burnout, we're uncovering the root problem beneath the surface symptoms. Hear why “warm bodies” make weak boards. Discover the four words every board member needs to understand. Learn why equal sacrifice matters more than equal giving. And uncover the core mindset shift behind almost every board struggle. So whether you're building your board from scratch or looking for ways to improve, this episode will show you what healthy board fundraising actually looks like. Remember, your board is not a box to check — it is a vital aspect of your mission. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit mindset training! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his life…","meta_description":"In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're uncovering the 3 most dangerous board fundraising myths and how believing them will destroy…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2172,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-fundraising-masterminds-podcast-6031032/episodes/124-the-3-most-dangerous-board-fundraising-myths/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fundraising-masterminds-podcast-6031032/124-the-3-most-dangerous-board-fundraising-myths.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}