Feb 19, 202625 minS2
<p >There's a big difference between writing grant applications and writing grants that win – and it starts long before you put a single word on the page. </p> <p >In this episode, we're joined by Daniella Sorrentino...
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It Doesn't Hurt to Ask!
Hosted by The Fundraising Lab · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Whether you're a professional fundraiser, volunteer on the board of a non-profit organization or you're about to make your first charitable donation, we've got a podcast for you!It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! explores the world of philanthropy through a critical lens. While that might sound serious, we have a lot of fun along the way.In our first season, we're chatting with "Shift Disturbers," charitable sector leaders who are doing things differently. After listening, you won't think about our sector in the same way for our motto is: in fundraising, as in life, it doesn't hurt to ask! We hope you listen, learn and laugh along with us as we chat all things fundraising and philanthropy.Great news! It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! is in the Top 25 Fundraising Podcasts to listen to on Feedspot.
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What is It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! about?
Whether you're a professional fundraiser, volunteer on the board of a non-profit organization or you're about to make your first charitable donation, we've got a podcast for you! It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! explores the world of philanthropy through a critical lens. While that might sound serious, we have a lot of fun along the way.
Who hosts It Doesn't Hurt to Ask!?
It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! is hosted by The Fundraising Lab. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
What has It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Adventures in Grant Writing with Daniella Sorrerntino" (19 February 2026, 25 minutes), "Building Capacity Without Burning Out with Scott Williams" (5 February 2026, 17 minutes), and "It Doesn't Hurt To Ask: Lessons from the Trenches with Sarah Bass" (22 January 2026, 22 minutes).
How often does It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! publish?
It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 35 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on It Doesn't Hurt to Ask!?
Booking probability for It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. It Doesn't Hurt to Ask!'s contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! are Foundations & Philanthropy and Business & Management Consulting. It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! has a business audience.
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The Fundraising Lab hosts It Doesn't Hurt to Ask!, a business podcast with 35 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Nov 27, 202523 minS2<p > Fundraising isn't just about telling your story and making the ask – it's a deeply collaborative process that starts inside your organization. </p> <p > In this episode, we're joined by Ainsley Chapman, Executive...
Nov 13, 202515 minS2<p>We've all heard the phrase "culture of philanthropy." But what does it really mean? And how do you build one when you're already knee-deep in grant deadlines, donor meetings, and database cleanup?</p> <p>In this...
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Oct 16, 20252 minS2<p>It Doesn't Hurt to Ask is the podcast for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers who want to raise more money with less chaos and build systems that last.</p> <p>Hosted by Cathy Mann, award-winning fundraiser, educator...
Oct 16, 202519 minS2<p>So, you've got a vision to grow your fundraising program, but you're not sure how to get there. </p> <p>Whether you're volunteer-led, an executive director flying solo, or building your first fundraising team, the...
Oct 16, 202520 minS2<p>That first major donor meeting can feel intimidating – but with the right preparation and strategy in place, it's an opportunity to build a meaningful philanthropic relationship that could transform your...
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Episode 23 - Empowering Marginalized Voices
Feb 20, 202324 minS1<p>Tune in as Cathy interviews Joel Zola, Executive Director of Street Voices. Based in Toronto, Street Voices is a youth-led online platform that aims to create a voice for the marginalized. Their ultimate aim: empower...
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Nov 15, 202222 minS1<p>Tune in as Cathy interviews Paul Taylor, Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto. Paul is a lifelong anti-poverty activist who has used his experience to fuel a career focused on helping others and dismantling the...
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Episode 21 - Voluntary Ranting for the Common Good (Replay)
Aug 23, 202248 minS0<p>This is a replay of one of our favourite episodes from last season. In this episode, Simone Joyaux, ACFRE (proclaimed by Cathy as the Grand Dame of Social Change Philanthropy) reviews the do's, don'ts and dilemmas of...
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Episode 20 - Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (Replay)
Jul 26, 202246 minS0This is a replay of one of our favourite conversations from last season. On today's episode, Cathy sits down with Ajeev Bhatia, Manager of Policy and Community Connections at the Centre for Connected Communities. Ajeev...
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Episode 19 - Research 'n Rage (Replay)
Jun 28, 202239 minS0This episode is a replay of one of our favourite conversations from last season of It Doesn't Hurt to Ask. Dr. Elizabeth Dale is a fundraiser turned academic who studies the giving habits of women and LGBTQ donors as an...
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Episode 18 - Melding Fundraising with Social Change
Apr 1, 202227 minS0<p>On today's episode, Cathy sits down with Paulina O'Kieffe-Anthony, the executive director of SKETCH based in Toronto. Paulina discusses her new role as Executive Director of SKETCH and some of what she's learned in...
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Episode 16 - Lessons In Resiliency
Feb 1, 202222 minS2<p>On today's episode, Cathy sits down with Sharon Redsky, the Principal at Redsky Fundraising. Sharon discusses how community has the ability to be transformed through intentionality and deepening relationships with...
Dec 12, 201946 minS1On today's episode, Cathy sits down with Ajeev Bhatia, Manager of Policy and Community Connections at the Centre for Connected Communities. Ajeev discusses how the situations of his past have transformed into motivation...
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