The Donor Centric Approach

Episode 7: How Campus Ministry Transforms Lives – A Conversation with Catholic Terps

In this episode of The Donor Centric Approach, host Orlando Barros sits down with Joelle Fitzmaurice, Development Coordinator at Catholic Terps, the vibrant Catholic campus ministry at the University of Maryland.
Together, they unpack how Catholic Terps is forming students to be faith-filled leaders—and the unique fundraising realities of operating a mission-based ministry on a secular college campus.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ Why college is one of the most spiritually formative seasons of life✅ How Catholic Terps reaches thousands of students through sacraments, service, and leadership✅ Two incredible student testimonies—one of which ends with a surprising vocation!✅ How Joelle connects donor interests to real-life impact✅ What every ministry can do today to improve donor retention and alumni engagement
❤️ Support Catholic Terps:🌐 Visit: https://catholicterps.org📅 Learn about the upcoming capital campaign & events🎁 Donate to support their growing mission
Whether you're leading a ministry or managing a nonprofit, this episode is packed with inspiring stories and practical fundraising strategies you can apply right away.
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Episode 6: Faith, Healing & Fundraising – How Red Bird Ministries is Supporting Families Through Grief

Losing a child is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a parent can go through, yet so many families suffer in silence without the right support. In this episode of The Donor Centric Approach, host Orlando Barros sits down with Kelly Breaux, founder of Red Bird Ministries, to discuss how her organization is filling a critical gap in the Church by offering faith-based grief support to families who have lost a child.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ How Kelly’s personal journey of loss led her to start Red Bird Ministries✅ Why faith-based grief support is different from secular grief counseling✅ The fundraising challenges of running a ministry that isn’t tied to a single parish or diocese✅ How strong donor relationships make this mission possible✅ Practical fundraising takeaways for nonprofits facing similar challenges
❤️ Support Red Bird Ministries:🌐 Visit: https://www.redbird.love/📢 Follow them on social media: @redbirdministriesinc🙏 Help them continue their mission: https://www.redbird.love/giving-page
If you’re a ministry leader, nonprofit professional, or someone seeking to strengthen donor engagement, this episode is full of powerful insights on messaging, fundraising, and serving with faith.
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Episode 5: The Power of Mission Clarity – How to Refine Your Nonprofit’s Messaging

If your donors don’t immediately understand what you do, your fundraising will always feel like an uphill battle. A vague mission leads to vague fundraising results, but a clear mission leads to stronger donor engagement and better fundraising outcomes.
In this solo episode of The Donor Centric Approach, host Orlando Barros walks you through how to define and refine your nonprofit’s mission so that fundraising becomes easier and more effective.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ The biggest mistakes nonprofits make when defining their mission✅ A 3-step framework for clarifying your mission and messaging✅ How refining your mission leads to stronger donor relationships & increased giving✅ Three actionable steps you can take today to sharpen your messaging and fundraising strategy
If you’re a fundraising professional, development executive, or nonprofit leader, this episode will give you the tools to communicate your mission clearly and inspire more donor support.
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Episode 4: Building Catholic Schools as Centers of Evangelization with Mission Driven Catholic

In this episode of The Donor Centric Approach, host Orlando Barros sits down with Dr. Dan Baillargeon, co-founder of Mission Driven Catholic, to explore the power of Catholic education as a tool for evangelization and the challenges of funding faith-based schools.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ Why Catholic schools must move from student-centric to family-centric education✅ How Mission Driven Catholic is helping schools become centers of evangelization✅ The transition from an LLC to a nonprofit and lessons learned along the way✅ The biggest fundraising challenges for Catholic schools—and how to overcome them✅ How to build a strong mission-driven organization with long-term sustainability
If you’re a Catholic school leader, nonprofit executive, or mission-driven organization, this episode is packed with insights on building a movement, engaging donors, and creating transformational change.
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🎙️ Episode 3: How FORGE is Transforming Men & Strengthening Families 🎙️

In this powerful episode of The Donor Centric Approach, host Orlando Barros sits down with Dr. John Bishop, founder of FORGE, an organization committed to forming men into the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were meant to be—all through a strong Catholic identity and brotherhood.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ The crisis of masculinity in today’s society and how FORGE is addressing it✅ The journey of a nonprofit founder—lessons from John Bishop’s experience in launching FORGE✅ The biggest fundraising challenges FORGE has faced and what’s worked in donor engagement✅ How to transition from personal fundraising to scalable donor development✅ Practical fundraising takeaways for any nonprofit leader
If you’re leading a mission-driven organization or nonprofit, this episode is packed with insights on building a movement, engaging donors, and scaling impact.
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🎙️ Episode 2: How to Build a Winning Fundraising Strategy 🎙️

Nonprofit leaders—do you have a clear and effective annual fundraising plan in place? If not, you're not alone! In this episode of The Donor Centric Approach, host Orlando Barros walks you through the key steps to developing a strong donor engagement and fundraising strategy that works.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ Why having a structured annual development plan is crucial for nonprofit success✅ The 5 key steps to creating a fundraising plan that attracts and retains donors✅ Real-world examples of nonprofits that transformed their fundraising results✅ Three quick, actionable strategies you can implement today
If you’re an Executive Director, Development Officer, or nonprofit professional looking to take your fundraising efforts to the next level, this episode is for you!
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The Pilot | Welcome to The Donor Centric Approach Podcast

🎙 Welcome to The Donor Centric Approach Podcast! 🎙
In this pilot episode, host Orlando Barros, founder of MRP Donor Development, introduces the podcast and shares why putting donors at the center of your fundraising strategy is the key to nonprofit success.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ The story behind the podcast and what to expect in future episodes✅ Why a donor-first mindset can transform your fundraising results✅ Three simple, actionable strategies to build stronger donor relationships
This podcast is designed for nonprofit leaders, Executive Directors, and fundraising professionals who want to increase donor engagement, grow fundraising revenue, and create long-term sustainability.
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