Episode 19 – A Conversation with Doug Stamps

In this episode of The Donor Centric Approach, Orlando sits down with seasoned fundraiser Doug Stamps, currently serving as Development Director at a major organization in Washington, D.C.

This episode delivers practical, honest, and hard-earned insights from a career spent building meaningful donor relationships at scale. Doug shares:

• What builds lasting donor trust, regardless of your org’s size

• The mindset shifts that often unlock major growth

• How to approach donor conversations with clarity and confidence

• How to stay true to your mission even when big donors come with expectations

• Encouragement for fundraisers doing it all on their own

This is a must-listen for Executive Directors and fundraisers at small to mid-sized nonprofits—especially if you’re trying to grow your donor base without compromising your authenticity.

🔗 Tune in now and take away actionable steps to improve your donor development strategy—no matter where you're starting from.

📬 Want to connect with Doug directly? Reach out to him at: doug.stamps@gmail.com

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