Darryl Hatton, Founder and CEO of ConnectionPoint, joins the show to unpack what nonprofits often misunderstand about fundraising technology, fees, and donor experience. A serial entrepreneur who entered the sector while helping his son’s lacrosse team raise funds, Darryl shares how ConnectionPoint has helped power over 200,000 projects worldwide and raise more than $400 million. The conversation dives into the real costs behind “free” fundraising platforms, the pros and cons of tipping versus fee-recovery models, and why fundraising should be treated as marketing—not just transaction processing. Darryl explains how reducing friction, building trust with donors, and investing in smart technology enables nonprofits to raise more while respecting their communities and long-term sustainability.

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Linda Lysakowski joins the show to share insights from her decades-long career as a fundraising consultant, author, and educator. Widely regarded as one of the original voices in modern fundraising, Linda has advised nonprofits of all sizes, authored nearly 40 books, and trained fundraising professionals around the world. She specializes in building strong donor relationships, promoting ethical fundraising practices, and equipping nonprofits—especially smaller organizations—with practical strategies to achieve sustainable, long-term impact.

You can connect with Linda Lysakowski on LinkedIn.

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Daniel Grunstein, CEO of Crowded, joins the show to explore one of the nonprofit sector’s most overlooked challenges: the back office. He explains why nonprofit banking and financial operations differ fundamentally from those of for-profit businesses, and how fragmented systems, high staff turnover, and limited finance resources create risk, inefficiency, and reporting errors. Daniel also shares how Crowded was built specifically for nonprofits—simplifying banking, budgeting, and compliance by centralizing financial activity, reducing friction, and giving leaders full visibility and control. The conversation underscores why clean, intuitive financial infrastructure is essential for nonprofits to remain compliant, build trust, and focus more resources on mission-driven impact.

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