{"podcast":{"title":"The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast","slug":"the-intentional-fundraiser-podcast-4795105","podcast_index_feed_id":4795105,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-intentional-fundraiser/","website_url":"https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/blog/tag/TIFP","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b0411188-d3d0-46fa-887e-587bc9fca92f/2026-Podcast-Cover.png","author":"Tammy Zonker","episode_count":152,"summary":"Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast. I'm your host, Tammy Zonker, and I'm thrilled you're here. I've spent nearly three decades specializing in major gifts. I’ve seen how major gifts often form the backbone of an organization’s financial stability, and yet, I know many of us find this area particularly challenging. Time and again, I’ve been approached by fundraisers and nonprofit leaders eager to establish or supercharge their major gift programs. It’s become crystal clear that there’s a growing hunger for training and expertise in this area. I’ve had the incredible privilege of working with nonprofits from all around the world helping organizations collectively raise nearly one billion dollars. During this time, I’ve developed strategies and tools that have consistently helped organizations transition their mid-level donors into major donors through meaningful engagement. It’s a process that, when done consistently, can truly catapult an organization’s major gift fundraising to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned major gift officer looking to refine your approach, a development director aiming to build a powerhouse program, an executive director looking to scale y…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T02:19:21.156884+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-intentional-fundraiser-podcast-4795105"},"episode":{"title":"Creating Immersive Experiences that Move Donors to Action","slug":"creating-immersive-experiences-that-move-donors-to-action","published_at":"2025-11-18T18:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-intentional-fundraiser-podcast-4795105/creating-immersive-experiences-that-move-donors-to-action","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-intentional-fundraiser-podcast-4795105","url":"https://the-intentional-fundraiser.captivate.fm/episode/creating-immersive-experiences-that-move-donors-to-action","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/00c082bb-10d6-48f5-88f8-3309bd5ecec5.mp3","summary":"Donors don’t remember stats. They remember how you made them feel! My keynote titled \"Casting Your Donors in a Lead Role: The Power of Immersion,\" which I delivered last week at the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference , generated so much conversation. Last week, I witnessed 800 nonprofit professionals moved to tears and action by stories that make our missions come alive. It’s clear our field is hungry for ways to move beyond transactions and ignite true empathy. From water walks to blindfolded dinners, immersive donor experiences can change everything. Here's what I know: Donors want to feel your mission, not just fund it. In this episode, I share some inspiring examples ( charity: water , Leader Dogs for the Blind , Covenant House Michigan , and MADD ) that have changed my perspective on fundraising. Donor empathy skyrockets, support deepens, and fundraising transforms. Listen and share it with your leadership and team or a colleague! Review my show: Please review my show . After you click the link, scroll to the bottom, first tap to rate with five stars, and then tap “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this particular episode or how you find my podcast helpful, valuable, insightful, or inspiring in some way.  Privacy Policy: See Privacy Policy at https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/policies   Newsletter: Subscribe to my Scaling Major Gifts weekly newsletter.","meta_description":"Donors don’t remember stats. They remember how you made them feel! My keynote titled \"Casting Your Donors in a Lead Role: The Power of Immersion…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":784,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-intentional-fundraiser-podcast-4795105/episodes/creating-immersive-experiences-that-move-donors-to-action/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-intentional-fundraiser-podcast-4795105/creating-immersive-experiences-that-move-donors-to-action.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}