Driven by Cause

What does it mean to be Driven by Cause? We hope to find out just that!Introducing a podcast sponsored by Arreva and MaestroSoft; hosted by nonprofit experts, David Blyer and Jay Fiske. In our show, David and Jay sit down with some of the brightest minds and prolific philanthropists in the nonprofit world. We’ll discuss their achievements and how you -our audience- can do the same!

Driven by Cause is a business podcast hosted by Arreva, with 36 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.

Arreva hosts Driven by Cause, a business show with 36 episodes published.

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  Turning a Golf Tournament Into a Fundraising Engine With Garry Phillips

  Aug 14, 202632 minS3

  In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Gary Phillips, President and Founder of Visionary Golf Events, to talk about why the charity golf tournament, the event most nonprofits treat as an afterthought, is one of the most underused revenue engines in fundraising. He breaks down why a three-hour gala leaves money on the table that an eight-hour golf event captures, why the gap between a $50,000 tournament and a $250,000 one comes down to budget control rather than bigger donors, and what separates events that raise real money from ones that just break even. Listeners will come away with insights on: why an event without "sizzle" isn't worth running, how an organization with no donor base can still get in the game with a single $1 million shootout, and what to do when you've sold every hole and sponsors still want in. To stream more episodes of Driven By Cause visit: https://www.arreva.com/driven-by-cause

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  Beyond Burnout: Sustaining Donors with James Misner

  Jul 24, 202648 minS3

  In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with James Misner, Founder and Owner of The Kipos Group, to talk about why nonprofit burnout and donor fatigue are the same problem wearing two different faces. He breaks down why staff burnout isn't really about workload or pay, how the attention economy is quietly dismantling the community that builds resilience, and what's behind the 86% of first-time donors who gave in 2024 and never came back in 2025. Listeners will come away with insights on: why a thank you isn't the same as a confirmation receipt, how staff turnover drives long-time donors away, and what the fastest-growing organizations do that most nonprofits won't. To stream more episodes of Driven By Cause visit: https://www.arreva.com/driven-by-cause

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  Relationships Over Transactions: Lessons from Judy Keller and Stacy Tew-Lovasz

  Jul 9, 202634 minS3

  In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Judy Keller, President and Founder of Keller Consulting, and Stacy Tew-Lovasz, Senior VP at Keller Consulting, to talk about what it takes to run a successful capital campaign and build lasting donor relationships. They break down how feasibility studies reveal whether an organization is truly ready for a campaign, how to approach corporate partners with curiosity instead of an ask, and why most board retreats fail without real accountability. Listeners will come away with insights on: what a feasibility study actually uncovers, how to build corporate partnerships beyond sponsorship, and how to balance new technology with the relationships that still drive results. To stream more episodes of Driven by Cause visit: https://www.arreva.com/driven-by-cause

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  Smarter Fundraising Technology with Peter Gross

  May 22, 202646 minS3

  In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Peter Gross to discuss the evolving role of technology in modern fundraising and why having the right tools means nothing without proper adoption across your organization. Peter shares insights on how nonprofits can better evaluate fundraising technology, avoid common implementation mistakes, and create systems that teams will actually use. Listeners will walk away with: Insights on choosing fundraising technology that supports both teams and donors Strategies for improving adoption and buy-in when introducing new tools Practical thoughts on building smarter, more sustainable fundraising systems

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  Beyond the Pride Flag: Authentic LGBTQ+ Donor Engagement with Brian Williams and CF Callahan

  Apr 24, 202652 minS3

  In this episode of Driven By Cause, we sit down with Brian Williams, founder of Dandelion Consulting, and CF Callahan, founder of Heart Strategy Impact, to discuss their groundbreaking report Beyond the Pride Flag: Understanding the Complex Dynamics of the LGBTQ+ Philanthropic Community and what nonprofits can do to more authentically engage LGBTQ+ donors year-round. Brian and CF share insights from over two decades of combined nonprofit experience, offering practical guidance on building inclusive donor strategies, moving beyond performative allyship, and why representation at the leadership level matters more than a Pride flag in June. Listeners will walk away with: Insights on authentically engaging LGBTQ+ donors beyond Pride Month Strategies for stewarding younger and older LGBTQ+ donors without a one-size fits all approach Advice on conducting internal audits to assess representation and donor data practices To stream more episodes of Driven By Cause, visit: https://www.arreva.com/driven-by-cause

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