{"podcast":{"title":"What the Fundraising","slug":"what-the-fundraising-4083661","podcast_index_feed_id":4083661,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/what-the-fundraising","website_url":"https://malloryerickson.com/Podcast/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/da8b9e20-daa4-11eb-bb81-87d9ee1fa7bb/image/What_the_Fundraising_-_podcast_artwork.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Mallory Erickson","episode_count":312,"summary":"What the Fundraising is the podcast for impact leaders and change-makers who are tired of doing things the old school way and are looking for best practices to raise money, run their organization, and think about the nonprofit sector in a whole new way. Every Tuesday for 40-60 min, your host, Mallory Erickson, will be having real and raw conversations with some of the best personal and professional development experts, many of whom are outside the nonprofit sector. These are bestselling authors, world-renowned researchers, and TEDx experts, most of whom have never spoken to a non-profit audience before. They have come ready to share expertise, lessons, and stories that will fundamentally change the way you show up as a leader and fundraiser. There are so many valuable lessons nonprofit leaders are missing because they are outside of their typical orbit, but no more. Mallory is bringing them in and helping to apply her guest's expertise to disrupt the nonprofit sector once and for all. So if you are ready to learn how to upgrade your fundraising strategy, leadership skills, energy, habits, and mindset to bring in more funding and actually have some fun doing it, then this is the ri…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T22:17:44.649319+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-the-fundraising-4083661"},"episode":{"title":"297: Why Big Giving Falls Short and How Fundraisers Can Push Back with Glen Galaich","slug":"297-why-big-giving-falls-short-and-how-fundraisers-can-push-back-with-glen-galaich","published_at":"2026-04-28T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-the-fundraising-4083661/297-why-big-giving-falls-short-and-how-fundraisers-can-push-back-with-glen-galaich","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-the-fundraising-4083661","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ICAAL4636337462.mp3?updated=1777341343","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ICAAL4636337462.mp3?updated=1777341343","summary":"What happens when philanthropy becomes more about control than community? Can generosity still be called generosity when tax benefits and personal recognition take center stage? Join us for today's episode to question the hidden dynamics behind modern fundraising and explore what true public stewardship really looks like! This conversation features Glen Galaich, a respected philanthropy leader with more than 25 years of experience in donor education and fundraising. As the founder of the Stupski Foundation, which works across San Francisco, Oakland, and Hawaii, Glen has spent years examining how wealth shapes giving. He is also the author of the book Control: Why Big Giving Falls Short, in which he challenges traditional philanthropic systems and calls for greater accountability, trust, and honesty in the sector. Throughout the conversation, Glen unpacks the idea of donor-centric fundraising and its historical roots, tracing it back to Andrew Carnegie's \"Gospel of Wealth.\" He discusses how philanthropy often becomes tied to power, ego, and tax advantages rather than genuine generosity. Glen explains the psychological shifts that can happen when people gain significant wealth, often leading to insecurity and a stronger desire for control. He also explores trust-based philanthropy, participatory grantmaking, and the importance of unrestricted funding. Furthermore, Glen emphasizes that donors should act as public stewards, staying accountable to the communities they aim to serve, while fundraisers must create honest conversations and challenge unhealthy power dynamics within philanthropy. In this episode, you will be able to: - Recognize the difference between generosity and philanthropy. - Learn how donor control can affect community impact. - Understand the importance o…","meta_description":"What happens when philanthropy becomes more about control than community? 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