DBD Podcast: Fundraising ForwardBruce Berglund and Jon Simons discuss moving away from a scarcity mindset and into a strategic mindset. /episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/36273900
DBD Podcast: Servant Leadership with Jon KidwellBruce Berglund, CEO and Founder of DBD Group, interviews Jon Kidwell, CEO of Leadwell, on the topic of servant leadership. What is it and how can you incorporate its principles in your leadership? Learn more about Jon at leadwell.com. /episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/30962778
DBD Podcast: Trust & Leadership with Cory ScheerBruce Berglund, CEO and Founder of DBD Group interviews Cory Scheer, Founder of TrustCentric about the role of trust in leadership. In this conversation, they talk about strategies to measure, build and repair trust in teams and organizations./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/29853738
DBD Podcast - Show and Tell Works - Season 4, Ep 2How do we invite people into the change we want to make? DBD Group's Jon Simons, Sara Luke, and Jason Fry discuss how to share your organization's stories for maximum impact and connection (and inspire partners, volunteers, and donors) through "show" and "tell". /episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/23572064
DBD Podcast - Activate Your Volunteers - Season 4 Ep 1DBD's Jon Simons and Mary Ramirez discuss ways to engage and activate your nonprofit board and program volunteers. /episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/21900251
DBD Podcast - Fall Forward Part 3 - Season 3, Ep 18In the third and final part of the Fall Forward podcast series, Jon Simons interviews founder and President of DBD Group Bruce Berglund about reconnecting with his "why" and how to lead with confidence during times of uncertainty./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/20937017
DBD Podcast - Fall Forward Part 2 - Season 3, Ep 17How do teams and organizations fall forward with purpose and planning in difficult times? In part 2 of the Fall Forward podcast series, DBD Group's Jon Simons interviews fellow partner at DBD Group, Kellie Wardman, about strategic thinking and planning for the modern era. /episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/20859737
DBD Podcast - Fall Forward Part 1 - Season 3, Ep 16In part 1 of the Fall Forward series, DBD Group's Jon Simons interviews Justin Ihne, CEO of the YMCA Plattsburgh about creative problem solving and community support in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/20705846
DBD Podcast - Engaging Local Government as a Major Donor/Partner – Season 3, Ep 15DBD Group’s Jon Simons interviews two leaders about building partnerships with local government and elected officials; Abby Farris Rogers, CEO and President of the YMCA of Greater Richmond and Eva Colen, Manager, Office of Children and Families for the city of Richmond, VA./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/19635818
DBD Podcast - The Future For Nonprofits - Season 3, Ep 14DBD Group's Laurie De Vries and Bruce Berglund discuss timing and the outlook for non-profits for 2021 and into 2022./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/18921638
DBD Podcast - Collaborations & Partnerships - Season 3, Ep 13Bruce Berglund chats with Kelly Wardman and Jon Simons of DBD Group talk about effective partnerships and what’s changing in how non-profits collaborate today./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/18459527
DBD Podcast - DBD Axioms 4 - Season 3, Ep 12Jon Simons and Bruce Berglund of DBD Group share part four of their DBD Axioms series. Bruce breaks down the Axiom “Vision Leaks” and how it relates to inspiring others in the vision of an organization. Jon investigates the connection between the Axiom “Program and Purpose”, and rounds out the episode with the Axiom “Names and Numbers” as a useful way to convey program scope with personalization and connection./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/18081794
DBD Podcast - DBD Axioms 3 - Season 3, Ep 11Jon Simons and Bruce Berglund of DBD Group share new DBD Axioms this week. Bruce takes us back to High School Chemistry class and how it relates to this week’s Axiom of “Blue Flame Case”, Jon explores the simple yet highly effective Axiom “Who Really Cares?”/episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/17735048
DBD Podcast - Nonprofit Financial Management in 2020-21 - Season 3, Ep 10Jon Simons talks to DBD teammates Brian Keel and Jim Mellor about managing nonprofit finances in the coming year. From budget forecasting to working with your bank, their forthright advice will help you make better decisions now and in the future./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/17196899
DBD Podcast - "DBD Axioms 2 - Interest and Capacity" Season 3, Ep 9Jon Simons and Bruce Berglund of DBD Group share more DBD Axioms, including "Interest and Capacity" and "Dollars and Change"./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/16411556
DBD Podcast - "DBD Axioms 1-Leadership is Everything"- Season 3, Ep 8In this episode, Bruce Berglund and Jon Simons from DBD Group explore several DBD axioms around leadership./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/16206779
DBD Podcast - "Drop the Paddle" - Season 3, Ep7Bruce Berglund talks with TJ Joyce about the concept of "dropping the paddle" in order to reach your ultimate goal. /episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/15866111
DBD Podcast - "Strategic Planning In A Crisis" - Season 3 Ep 6In this episode of the DBD Podcast. DBD's Bruce Berglund and Kellie Wardman talk to Laurie Goganzer, CEO of the YMCA of Monmouth County, about why strategic planning - or reviewing your existing strategic plan - is critical for nonprofit organizations in this changing landscape. /episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/15118733
DBD Podcast - The New Shape of Philanthropy - Season 3, Episode 5Bruce Berglund of DBD interviews Julie Sistrunk, CDO of YMCA of Middle Tennessee, about her perspective on how philanthropy is changed by a crisis, and how our plans need to shift accordingly. /episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/14181206
DBD Podcast - "Rethinking Financial Strategies" - Season 3 Ep 4Bruce Berglund and Jim Mellor from DBD Group discuss what the current crisis has revealed about nonprofits financial situation, and what we can learn to better prepare ourselves for the future./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/14092472
DBD Podcast - "Pivoting Your Case for Support" - Season 3 Ep 3Bruce Berglund interviews TJ Joyce (CEO) and Abby Farris-Rogers (CAO) of the YMCA of Greater Richmond on how they pivoted their case for support to focus on the immediate needs brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and how they've shared that case with their organization's supporters. /episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/13839791
DBD Podcast - "Major Gift Conversations During a Crisis" - Season 3 Ep 2A conversation between Bruce Berglund of DBD Group and Bob Westfall of Westfall Gold about maintaining and advancing major donor relationships during this time... or any time of crisis. /episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/13802711
DBD Podcast - "In the Tent" - Season 3 Episode 1How can you connect with donors during a time of great uncertainty? DBD Group offers a unique way of looking at your organization's supporters and a simple three-question framework for connecting.
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NAYDO 365 | Episode 14 | Shelly McTighe-RippengaleBruce Berglund of Donor By Design interviews Shelly McTighe-Rippengale of the YMCA of the San Diego County. They discuss cultivating young leaders, managing a complex comprehensive campaign, and making the most of your NAYDO conference experience./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/12876008
NAYDO 365 | Episode 13 | David SchmidtIn this episode of NAYDO 365, Bruce Berglund speaks with J. David Schmidt about the importance of connecting your strategic plan to your fundraising goals... a critical step that too many nonprofits miss./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/12876014
NAYDO 365 | Episode 12 | Gary LaermerAn interview with Gary Laermer of Pace University (formerly of YMCA of Greater New York). Bruce and Gary discuss ways to think of developing your list of prospects. How can you best utilize volunteers? What role can prospect screening play? How do you connect a first time donor to your cause? This conversation covers these questions and more./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/12876017
NAYDO 365 | Episode 11 | Sara Luke & Lora DowBruce Berglund interviews Sara Luke and Lora Dow of Donor By Design Group. They've crafted over 100 cases for support for YMCAs and other nonprofit organizations, including capital, annual, endowment, grants and comprehensive case statements. In this session they share the techniques they employ to help organizations find the words and images that inspire generosity./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/12876020
NAYDO 365 | Episode 10 | Howard TellepsenIn this episode of NAYDO 365, Bruce Berglund interviews Howard Tellepsen about what motivates and inspires donors./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/12876023
NAYDO 365 | Episode 9 | Eric EllsworthIn this episode of NAYDO 365, Bruce Berglund and Eric Ellsworth discuss the challenges and rewards of YMCA collaborations with health care systems./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/12876029
New Markets Tax Credits | Episode 9 | What Matters PodcastIn this episode of the What Matters Podcast from Donor By Design Group, Jim Mellor and Bruce Berglund explain how New Market Tax Credits can help organizations bridge funding gaps in their work to revitalize communities./episode/index/show/dbdgroup/id/12876032
