Episode 16 - Community or Donors? Who's Right?

The idea for The Intersection was sparked by the polarizing dialogue about needing to choose between Donor Centred Fundraising and Community Centred Fundraising. We believe we can do both. We believe we can throw out the bathwater and keep the baby. We believe that the two can intersect to create a stronger sector.

The divisive, polarizing nature of this debate has been hurtful and confusing for thousands of people in working for social good.

We have been wanting to have the conversation for a very long time and we are so grateful that George Zeno and Jay Frost agreed to join us for this conversation.

George Zeno is a Capacity Builder, knowledge seeker, community weaver and currently serving as the Associate Vice President for Advancement, at the Pacific Lutheran University. Known to his friends as Zeno he is passionate about diversifying the field of philanthropy and community development while bringing the fields closer to high impact results, in order to create sustainable, community-driven solutions for the world. He is kind, generous and incredibly patient.

Jay Frost brings together people, ideas, and resources to fuel positive change in the world. He is recognized as one of America’s top ten fundraising experts and has worked with hundreds of organizations to identify and pursue billions of fundraising opportunities around the world. He is a wise, curious and gentle man. Even known to some as the Mr. Rogers of fundraising which may be exactly what we need for this unifying conversation.

We hope this episode inspires you to continue the conversation and work with us for a new and better way forward for the social good sector.