About this episode

Mary Hagen, CEO of Colossal, shares innovative approaches to fundraising that combine community engagement and impactful philanthropy.

“Putting The Fun In Fundraising” Join me and my guest Mary Hagen, CEO of Colossal (https://colossal.org), a global leader in modern giving, offering a unique and powerful alternative method for charities to raise money and awareness for their organizations and the important work they do. With her extensive experience in business development, Mary’s primary role is contributing her expertise as a leader in business to help grow Colossal’s positive reach and value. From expert marketing insights, perceptive consulting, innovative growth plans, and leadership coaching, Mary continues to greatly contribute to the longevity and growth of the company. From the time she was initially hired in 2020, Colossal has quadrupled in size and is ongoing in effectively promoting and assisting charitable causes and organizations from all around the planet. SHOW NOTES SPONSORED BY: Soul of Business™ Experience Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/sobecommunity Summary In this episode, Mary Hagen, CEO of Colossal, shares innovative approaches to fundraising that combine community engagement, fun campaigns, and impactful philanthropy. Discover how her team creates viral competitions…

People in this episode

Host: Blaine Bartlett

Guest: Mary Hagen

Topics covered

• fundraising strategies
• community engagement
• philanthropy
• creative campaigns
• business development

Keywords

• fundraising
• charity
• community
• philanthropy
• business development
• campaigns
• growth strategy

Sponsors

Soul of Business™ Experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Colossal

Places: global

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