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Emotions Vs. Effective Altruism in Fundraising with Wendy Dyer

Wendy Dyer has SIZZLE and has enjoyed helping hundreds of nonprofits over the last 22 years find theirs. She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools, health centers and cultural places - bringing opportunity to thousands of people. A frequent presenter and trainer, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra, “People are giving money away, anyway, might as well be to you.”.  

On today's show, Wendy talks about the art and science of using emotions in fundraising appeals and how the movement of effective altruism might be changing the game.  

Peter Singer TED Talk

GiveWell's List of Top Charities

Feel Good School of Philanthropy

The Most Good You Can Do

Catch up with Wendy at http://www.wendydyer.com/. 

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Get LinkedIn with Marjorie Moore at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-moore-6596901 

Nonprofitting while Millennial, a Conversation with Liz Smith and Alex Matthews

Millennials, you've heard the rumors... too selfish... too many selfies.  Alex Matthews, a nonprofit graphic designer and social media manager, and Liz Smith, a realtor who spends her time serving on boards, stop by to bust the myths and maybe reaffirm the stereotypes you've heard about them. Alex DID take a selfie to post on Twitter while we were recording after all... 

We talk a lot about the New York Times article, What Happens When Millennials Run the Workplace, and the Forbes Fund post about What Nonprofits Need to Know about Millennials. And then, we realize... Millennials Don't Exist by Adam Conover is perhaps the most adapt piece on the subject.  

Say hi to Alex on Twitter @mralexmatthews, buy or sell a house with Liz at Remax, or check out the Trivia Night Liz mentioned for St. Vincent's.