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From Charity to Investment: A Mindset Shift for Philanthropy
May 11, 2026
22m 31s
Beyond the Gala
Apr 22, 2026
25m 10s
Fundraising From the Trenches: What Can Go Wrong (and How to Fix It)
Apr 6, 2026
24m 28s
Soar, Don’t Settle: Leading with Energy, Entrepreneurship, and Community Impact
Mar 16, 2026
20m 32s
Stronger Together: Announcing The Convergent + RDG Merger
Mar 1, 2026
16m 29s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/11/26 |  From Charity to Investment: A Mindset Shift for Philanthropy | Send us Fan Mail Major donor fundraising is changing, and fast. In this episode, Convergent's Tom Ralser joins Jay Werth to unpack the rise of “impact giving.” Drawing from new 2026 research from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Giving USA, we explore why donors are increasingly focused on measurable outcomes, strategic engagement, and ROI-style philanthropy. Tom shares practical insights on donor communication, restricted gifts, impact reporting, and how nonprofits of every... | 22m 31s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | Beyond the Gala | Send us Fan Mail Are fundraising galas truly worth the investment, or are they being misunderstood? In this episode of The Difference, a podcast from Convergent, Host Jay Werth sits down with Justin Goodhew, CEO and Co-founder of Trellis, to unpack how nonprofits can rethink events as more than one-night fundraisers. With experience helping over 500 organizations raise more than $100 million, Justin brings a data-driven perspective to one of the sector’s most debated strategies. The conversat... | 25m 10s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Fundraising From the Trenches: What Can Go Wrong (and How to Fix It) | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Difference, Host Jay Werth sits down with his Convergent colleagues Erin Bemis, Greta von Unruh, and Andy Brubaker to unpack what really happens with fundraising ... the wins, the missteps, and the lessons learned along the way. Drawing from years of experience, the team shares candid stories from the field, highlighting common pitfalls like not following a strategic plan and chasing short-term dollars instead of building long-term relationships. ... | 24m 28s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | Soar, Don’t Settle: Leading with Energy, Entrepreneurship, and Community Impact | Send us Fan Mail Tom Ulbrich, Chief Energy Officer at Goodwill of Western New York, joins Host Jay Werth to discuss how nonprofit organizations can adopt entrepreneurial strategies without losing sight of their mission. From developing talent and investing in people to creating innovative revenue streams, Tom explains how Goodwill of Western New York blends business discipline with social impact to create lasting change in the communities it serves. | 20m 32s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | Stronger Together: Announcing The Convergent + RDG Merger | Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of The Difference, Host Jay Werth speaks with Brian Abernathy, General Manager, Convergent, and Clint Nessmith, CEO of Resource Development Group, to discuss the merger uniting the two respected fundraising firms. The partnership expands national capacity, strengthens board-led capital campaign execution, and brings together the largest dataset in economic development fundraising. Brian and Clint share the strategic vision behind the merger, what it me... | 16m 29s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Beyond the Transaction: The Art & Science of Donor Connection | Send us Fan Mail Fundraising can often feel like chaos, spreadsheets, shifting metrics, donor churn, and constant pressure to hit the next goal. But what if the real breakthrough isn’t in more tactics… but in a fundamental mindset shift? In this episode, I sit down with Erik Tomalis, Chief Revenue Officer at Avid and a fundraising leader with more than 20 years of experience and 4,000+ face-to-face donor solicitations. Erik has helped raise millions for healthcare, education, human services, ... | 15m 55s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | What Engaged Boards Do Differently | Send us Fan Mail In this panel discussion of The Difference led by Convergent's Andy Brubaker and Pam Reid, the two are joined by Jeff Baldwin, CEO (Ret) of the Bloomington Boys & Girls Club, along with Melanie Conner of Rainbow Village, to unpack what effective board engagement really looks like in practice. The conversation begins by setting the stage, examining why ongoing engagement matters and the most common challenges organizations face in keeping board members meaningfully involve... | 26m 50s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | What’s Next for Fundraising: Key Signals Shaping 2026 | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Difference, host Jay Werth sits down with members of Convergent’s Philanthropic Services team for a forward-looking discussion on trends from across their 2025 client work and what it means for fundraising in 2026. The conversation explores major forces shaping the sector, including the Great Wealth Transfer, shifting major-gifts strategies driven by generational decision-making, anticipated changes in federal grant funding, and the growing role of AI i... | 44m 37s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | Leading by Example: Board Members' Role in Fundraising | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Difference podcast, Host Jay Werth is joined by Convergent's Pam Reid and Andy Brubaker for a candid conversation about the critical role board members play in effective fundraising. Together, they explore why board engagement is essential to organizational sustainability, how to overcome common hesitation and fear around fundraising, and how fundraising serves as a natural extension of mission and stewardship. The discussion also highlights... | 32m 23s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | 2025 Year in Review | Send us Fan Mail In this special year-end edition of The Difference, host Jay Werth takes listeners on a curated journey through the most impactful conversations of 2025. This 25-minute highlight reel revisits the standout insights shared by leading voices in philanthropy, social impact, and fundraising strategy. Join us as we celebrate a year of learning, growth, and meaningful conversation on The Difference: Nonprofit Fundraising in a For-Profit World. | 24m 58s | ||||||
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| 11/25/25 | Ink, Innovation & Impact: The Power of Handwritten Notes | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Difference, Jay Werth welcomes David Wachs, the creator of Handwrytten, a groundbreaking platform that helps nonprofits deepen donor relationships through handwritten communication, produced by remarkably life-like writing robots. David explains how handwritten notes enhance donor stewardship, boost retention, and help organizations stand out in a world overwhelmed by digital noise. Plus, he shares real examples of nonprofits using Handwrytten to build ... | 17m 14s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | Servant Leadership’s Blind Spot: When Caring Gets in the Way | Send us Fan Mail Mission-focused leaders often prioritize compassion and team harmony—but sometimes at the expense of accountability. In this podcast, host Jay Werth and guest Chris Wong, who advises both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, discuss how leaders can hold people to standards without abandoning empathy, and how this balance improves culture, performance, and impact. | 22m 42s | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | Effective Board Management | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Difference podcast, Host Jay Werth is joined by Convergent's Pam Reid and Andy Brubaker to discuss Effective Board Management. Topics discussed include: Governance vs. management (setting boundaries)Clarifying roles and responsibilitiesEffective use of committees and task forcesAssessing performance & handling underperformanceKeeping members engaged and developing their leadershipIf you enjoyed this episode, we invite you to join us for our up... | 29m 19s | ||||||
| 10/15/25 | Placemaking as an Economic Driver | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'The Difference', we explore how great communities don’t just attract businesses, they inspire people to put down roots. Join Brian Abernathy, General Manager at Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, and Jerald Mitchell, President & CEO of Beaten Path LLC, as they dive into the power of placemaking as a catalyst for economic growth. Discover how shaping community identity, investing in public spaces, and building with intention can transform a region’s ... | 28m 10s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | Recruiting the Right Board Members | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Difference podcast, Host Jay Werth is joined by Convergent's Pam Reid and Andy Brubaker to discuss Recruiting the Right Board Members. Topics discussed include: Why thoughtful board recruitment mattersCommon mistakes in recruitmentIdentifying strong candidates beyond your circleEvaluating fit (skills, mission-alignment, diversity, and affiliations)Aligning and cultivating Interest and making the ask effectivelyClarifying expectations and secu... | 33m 53s | ||||||
| 8/19/25 | Community Colleges: Leading the Entrepreneurial Shift in Workforce Development | Send us Fan Mail Joe April, Convergent Senior Partner, and Dr. John Rainone, President of Virginia’s Mountain Gateway Community College, and a Convergent Senior Counsel join the host of the Develop This! podcast, Dennis Fraise, in this special episode, to discuss leveraging community colleges to address workforce needs. Joe shares his transformation, which was made possible through community college support, and John highlights the importance of entrepreneurial approaches, citing his co... | 24m 27s | ||||||
| 7/29/25 | Rethinking Fundraising: The Donor-Driven Revolution | Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode, Host Jay Werth sits down with Greg Warner, CEO and founder of MarketSmart, to explore the paradigm shift reshaping nonprofit fundraising. With nearly two decades of experience in philanthropy and tech innovation, Warner critiques outdated, organization-centric models and champions a more human-centered, donor-driven approach rooted in empathy, data, and value exchange. Together, they unpack why traditional fundraising methods are falling sho... | 23m 11s | ||||||
| 7/14/25 | The Giving Rebound: What Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know | Send us Fan Mail After three years of declining donations, 2024 delivered a reversal that has nonprofit leaders everywhere asking: "Is this rebound for real?" In this insightful analysis linked to the 2025 Giving USA Report, Convergent Principal Tom Ralser and General Manager, Brian Abernathy, join Jay Werth to reveal the drivers behind donor behavior, not just economic indicators. This is a strategic deep-dive connecting the dots between market psychology, donor motivation, and practic... | 26m 07s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | Promise Programs: A Workforce Game Changer | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Convergent's Funding Strategist, Katie Davenport, shares her inspiring journey from middle school science teacher to Executive Director of the Greenwood Promise. She discusses how the program provides tuition-free education to students in Greenwood County, building a skilled workforce and strengthening the local economy. Katie opens up about overcoming fundraising challenges, the growing impact of promise programs nationwide, and the vital role of early and c... | 20m 45s | ||||||
| 6/5/25 | Beyond Instinct: Using Feasibility Studies to Guide Campaign Strategy | Send us Fan Mail Convergent's Jay Werth and Pam Reid discuss the importance of conducting a feasibility study before launching a capital or comprehensive campaign. Pam emphasizes that feasibility studies provide crucial intelligence for a case for investment development and informed decision-making. She also introduces the IMPACT acronym for case content: Introduction, Mission, Problem, Actual Impact, Call to Action, and Transparency. Pam advises that draft cases should be concise, visu... | 17m 51s | ||||||
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