The Donor Centric Approach
The Donor Centric Approach is a podcast dedicated to helping nonprofit leaders build stronger donor relationships, increase fundraising success, and create sustainable growth. Hosted by Orlando Barros, founder of MRP Donor Development, this show explores real-world strategies to put donors at the heart of your mission. Each episode features expert insights, candid conversations with nonprofit leaders, and actionable fundraising tips to help you connect with donors, maximize impact, and drive long-term success. Whether you’re an Executive Director, Director of Development, or just passionate about nonprofit growth, this podcast is for you. Join us as we uncover the secrets to effective donor engagement and fundraising—one conversation at a time. 🎙 New episodes every week. Subscribe now and start transforming your donor strategy!
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Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
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.
🎧 Listen now & subscribe!📢 Connect with us:🌐 Learn more: https://mrpdonordev.com/📢 Follow @MRPDONORDEV on social media📩 Work with Orlando: https://calendly.com/orlando-mrpdonordev/45min
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Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
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.
🎧 Listen now & subscribe!📢 Connect with us:🌐 Learn more: https://mrpdonordev.com/📢 Follow @MRPDONORDEV on social media📩 Work with Orlando: https://calendly.com/orlando-mrpdonordev/45min
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Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
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!
🎧 Listen now & subscribe!📢 Connect with us:🌐 Learn more: https://mrpdonordev.com/📢 Follow @MRPDONORDEV on social media📩 Work with Orlando: https://calendly.com/orlando-mrpdonordev/45min
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
🎙 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.
🎧 Subscribe now to get notified when new episodes drop every week!
📢 Connect with us:🌐 Learn more: https://mrpdonordev.com/📢 Follow @MRPDONORDEV on social media📩 Work with Orlando: https://calendly.com/orlando-mrpdonordev/45min
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