Hosted by Courtney Forkum · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 13 episodes
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Join us in The Giving Nook, where nonprofit magic meets strategy that actually works. Whether you're leading a nonprofit, knee-deep in fundraising, or just curious about giving with more impact, this podcast is your behind-the-scenes pass to the world of generosity—with real stories, practical tips, and guests who get it. Brought to you by The Philanthropy Place.
Courtney Forkum hosts The Giving Nook, a business show with 13 episodes published.
In this solo episode of The Giving Nook, our host Courtney Forkum, is stepping behind the mic to share personal reflections from launching both this podcast and her nonprofit consulting firm, The Philanthropy Place, and
In this Tips & Tricks episode of The Giving Nook, guest hosts Katie Lord and Chris Stibbs take over the mic to explore one of the most powerful tools in fundraising: storytelling. Are we telling stories that move people—
In this episode of The Giving Nook, I’m joined by Sidney Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Nonprofit Connect, an organization at the heart of Kansas City’s nonprofit community, dedicated to strengthening the sector throu
In this Tips & Tricks episode of The Giving Nook, guest hosts Katie Lord and Chris Stibbs take over the mic to explore an exciting strategy for deepening donor engagement: donor affinity groups. Are we doing enough to bu
In this episode of The Giving Nook, I’m joined by Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of The DeBruce Foundation—a national philanthropic organization committed to expanding pathwa
In this Tips & Tricks episode of The Giving Nook, guest hosts Katie Lord and Chris Stibbs take over the mic to tackle a cornerstone of nonprofit success: donor stewardship and the donor experience. Are we truly stewardin
In this episode of The Giving Nook, I’m joined by the incredible Angie Blumel, President and CEO of Jackson County CASA—a Kansas City nonprofit fiercely advocating for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Ang
In this Tips & Tricks episode of The Giving Nook, guest hosts Katie Lord and Chris Stibbs take over the mic to explore another major fundraising topic we all wrestle with: events. Are we putting too much pressure—and too
In this episode of The Giving Nook, we're joined by Edgar Palacios—a visionary leader dedicated to transforming education for Latinx communities. As the founder of the Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC) and Revolución
In this episode of The Giving Nook, I’m joined by the inspiring Kim Stanley, Executive Director of Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer, a Kansas City-based nonprofit that’s rewriting the narrative for kids fighting cancer
In this Tips & Tricks episode of The Giving Nook, guest hosts Katie Lord and Chris Stibbs take over the mic to explore a fundraising trend we know all too well: The Desk Fundraiser. Have we become too cozy behind our inb
Pull up a chair and get cozy—we’re bringing you inside the official launch party of The Philanthropy Place and our brand-new podcast, The Giving Nook! In this special live-taped episode, you’ll get a front-row seat to: -
Welcome to The Giving Nook— hosted by Courtney Forkum, founder of The Philanthropy Place. Courtney's been in the fundraising trenches as both a frontline fundraiser and nonprofit consultant and knows what it takes to tur
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The Giving Nook is hosted by Courtney Forkum. The show is categorised under business (non-profit) and has published 13 episodes.
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