Do you know what sets the most generous fundraisers apart from the rest?
In this episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Andrew Olson sits down with David Duxbury, Major Gift Officer at Hammer Residences, to explore the transformative power of generosity. David shares his personal journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a passionate advocate for donor impact. Together, they discuss the importance of humility in fundraising, the role of donor-centric communication, and how nonprofits can better empower the next generation of fundraisers. Packed with honest stories and practical wisdom, this conversation will inspire anyone working to build meaningful relationships in the nonprofit sector.

• (00:00:00) - The Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast
• (00:00:33) - Meet the Hammer Residences Major Gift Officer David Green
• (00:02:20) - In the Elevator With Charitable Givers
• (00:05:26) - Empowering the Next Generation of Fundraising
• (00:13:55) - The Importance of Humility
• (00:16:25) - How to Get Your Salesforce CRM to Do the Things You
• (00:16:57) - Donors Are Terrible People
• (00:17:37) - Philanthropist on How He Views Wealth
• (00:26:25) - Donor Centricity in Fundraising
• (00:31:11) - Donor Experience: How to Win at Fundraising
• (00:35:44) - What is Donor Stewardship?
• (00:39:42) - Top 10 Most Meaningful Donor Conversations
• (00:43:24) - The Rainmaker: Donating to Nonprofits