7-Figure Fundraising Podcast

Welcome to the 7-Figure Fundraising Podcast hosted by Trevor Bragdon. Each episode features a successful nonprofit leader who explains a fundraising strategy or tactic to increase your impact and rapidly grow your organization.

7-Figure Fundraising Podcast is a business podcast hosted by 7-Figure Fundraising, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

7-Figure Fundraising hosts 7-Figure Fundraising Podcast, a business show with 58 episodes published.

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  The Topgolf Fundraiser: How to raise $250k in 2.5 hours with Amy Ford

  Jun 18, 202635 min

  What if your annual fundraiser could raise nearly $300,000 in a single evening without requiring months of donor fatigue or an all-day event? In this episode, Trevor Bragdon sits down with Amy Ford, co-founder of Embrace Grace, to unpack the fundraising strategy that helped their organization grow a traditional golf tournament from $60,000 to nearly $300,000 annually. Amy shares the exact framework behind their Topgolf fundraising event, including sponsorship pricing, donor underwriting, silent auctions, premium swag, sponsor retention, and event execution. Whether you're a nonprofit leader looking for a fresh fundraising idea or trying to increase the ROI of your existing events, this episode offers practical tactics that can be implemented immediately. Learn More: Embrace Grace: www.embracegrace.com To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

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  Book That Flight to Chicago

  Jun 4, 20267 min

  Growth rarely feels comfortable in the moment. In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, Trevor Bragdon shares a story from a flight home from Orlando where he met a woman flying for the very first time. What started as a simple conversation about turbulence and takeoff became a powerful reminder about what it feels like to learn something new. Trevor explains how moments of embarrassment, overwhelm, and uncertainty are often unavoidable when developing new skills.. But he also shares the often-overlooked side of growth: people are usually willing to help once you take the first step. If you’ve been hesitating to try something new, this episode is a reminder that discomfort is temporary, but growth can change everything. Take the step. Book the flight to Chicago. To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

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  Fundraising with Stories with Matt Paprocki

  May 21, 202656 min

  On this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, Trevor Bragdon sits down with Matt Paprocki, President and CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute, to break down one of the most important skills in fundraising: storytelling. Matt explains why most fundraising stories fail before they even begin. Instead of creating emotional connection, many fundraisers summarize facts, report outcomes, or speak in vague language that donors quickly forget. In this conversation, Trevor and Matt unpack a practical storytelling framework built around three core ideas: situation, stakes, and shift. Throughout the episode, Matt shares real examples from donor meetings, family life, leadership, and nonprofit work to show how stories create trust, emotional engagement, and long-term donor relationships. They also discuss how great storytellers use vivid details, dialogue, and emotion to pull listeners into a moment rather than simply describing it. Whether you are a nonprofit founder, major gift officer, executive director, or communicator, this episode gives actionable tactics you can immediately use in donor conversations, pitches, presentations, newsletters, and public speaking. If you want donors to remember your mission, start by giving them stories they can feel. Follow Matt: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-paprocki-86337220b Website: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/author/mpaprocki/ To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

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  Why Podcasts Are Becoming a Fundraising Advantage with Jared Musgrove of BYX

  May 7, 202657 min

  “A donor may trust your voice before they ever meet you.” That idea sits at the center of this conversation between Trevor Bragdon and Dr. Jared Musgrove of Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX), the nation’s largest Christian fraternity. In this episode, Jared breaks down how BYX turned podcasting into a relationship-building tool that strengthens donor trust, deepens alumni engagement, and creates meaningful conversations at scale. What started as an attempt to better tell the organization’s story evolved into a long-term strategy for reaching supporters across the country without relying solely on travel, donor meetings, or traditional marketing. Trevor and Jared discuss: Why consistency matters more than perfection in podcasting How to secure high-level guests for your show Why evergreen content compounds over time How podcasts create familiarity before donor meetings The role storytelling plays in nonprofit fundraising How appearing on other podcasts can directly lead to donations Learn more about BYX: BYX.org Man to Men Podcast To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

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  The Persuasive Speech Formula That Wins Donors

  Feb 11, 202621 min

  In this episode of the 7 Figure Fundraising Podcast, Trevor Bragdon breaks down a proven strategy nonprofit leaders are using to attract new donors: persuasive public speaking. Drawing from both personal experience and recent fundraising trends, Trevor explains why getting in front of the right audience can lead directly to meaningful donor relationships — but only when the message is structured to inspire action. He introduces the Hand Framework, a five-part model designed to help leaders craft speeches that resonate. From defining the audience’s desired action to opening with a powerful hook, maintaining attention with clear structure, addressing objections, and delivering a frictionless next step, Trevor walks through the exact elements that turn presentations into fundraising opportunities. Whether preparing for a conference talk or a donor pitch, this episode provides a practical blueprint for building persuasive content that motivates giving and deepens engagement. Here's the link to the article talk about in the episode: How to Create a Persuasive Speech: The Hand Framework Here's a link to our handout: Handout: 5-Part Persuasive Speech Template To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/ To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

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