Ryans Ruminations http://ryansruminations.com/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:18:19 +0000 en © 2026 Ryans Ruminations Ryans Ruminations Ryans Ruminations ryanhyman@a2plcpnl0307.prod.iad2.secureserver.net clean Ryans Ruminations ryanhyman@a2plcpnl0307.prod.iad2.secureserver.net No https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.15 Tech and Fundraising: A Match Made In Heaven? http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/tech-and-fundraising-a-match-made-in-heaven/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:18:19 +0000 admin http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/tech-and-fundraising-a-match-made-in-heaven/ It’s inescapable! We are surrounded by technology and it’s an integral part of our everyday lives. In fact, you are probably reading this on a device that fits into your pocket or purse, and which is more powerful than the spaceship that got the first man to the moon!

In this episode, Ryan Hyman, rh Strategic’s founder and Head Strategist, has a conversation with technology expert, Eric Andron of M.I.S. Support, Inc. about utilizing technology in your development activities as well as protecting yourself – and your donors – from malicious ransomware and other cyberattacks that are impacting not-for-profits more and more today.

]]> It’s inescapable! We are surrounded by technology and it’s an integral part of our everyday lives. In fact, you are probably reading this on a device that fits into your pocket or purse, and which is more powerful than the spaceship that got the first man to the moon! In this episode, Ryan Hyman, rh... clean no 00:46:47 admin It’s inescapable! We are surrounded by technology and it’s an integral part of our everyday lives. In fact, you are probably reading this on a device that fits into your pocket or purse, and which is more powerful than the spaceship that got the first man to the moon! In this episode, Ryan Hyman, rh... No no Ask Me Anything http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/ask-me-anything/ Wed, 24 May 2023 17:53:57 +0000 admin http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/ask-me-anything/ You’ve got questions. Our goal is to offer solutions! Not every Development Professional has colleagues they can turn to for guidance. Being able to rely on someone for counsel is profoundly important to our growth and effectiveness as fundraisers. In this episode we answer questions from the audience and offer opportunities for audience members to offer their own novel solutions.

For any questions of your own, please feel free to reach out at ryan@rhstrategic.net and let's discuss your specific challenges and how I can guide you through them.

]]> You’ve got questions. Our goal is to offer solutions! Not every Development Professional has colleagues they can turn to for guidance. Being able to rely on someone for counsel is profoundly important to our growth and effectiveness as fundraisers. In this episode we answer questions from the audience and offer opportunities for audience members to... clean no 00:51:28 admin You’ve got questions. Our goal is to offer solutions! Not every Development Professional has colleagues they can turn to for guidance. Being able to rely on someone for counsel is profoundly important to our growth and effectiveness as fundraisers. In this episode we answer questions from the audience and offer opportunities for audience members to... No no The Not-for-Profit Job Market: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/the-not-for-profit-job-market-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:26:36 +0000 admin https://ryansruminations.com/podcast/the-not-for-profit-job-market-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/ We’ve all been in it. We’ve all had positive experiences as well as some not so great ones. We’ve all sat by the phone waiting for the call and some of us have had to have difficult conversations when things don’t work out.

There can be no doubt that the job market can be tough. It can also be amazing when you find your dream job or when your organization finds a transformative new team member!

In this conversation with Willie Hochman of the Joel Paul Group (now a division of Shepherd Search Group), Willie and I talk about the opportunities and challenges for candidates as well as not-for-profit organizations in the current job market. I challenge Willie to look into his crystal ball and offer his thoughts on what the job market will look like over the next few months and over the next few years.

]]> We’ve all been in it. We’ve all had positive experiences as well as some not so great ones. We’ve all sat by the phone waiting for the call and some of us have had to have difficult conversations when things don’t work out. There can be no doubt that the job market can be tough.... clean no 00:49:25 admin We’ve all been in it. We’ve all had positive experiences as well as some not so great ones. We’ve all sat by the phone waiting for the call and some of us have had to have difficult conversations when things don’t work out. There can be no doubt that the job market can be tough.... No no Comedy and Fundraising: No Laughing Matter http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/comedy-and-fundraising-no-laughing-matter/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:24:05 +0000 admin http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/comedy-and-fundraising-no-laughing-matter/ While we didn't find out why the chicken crossed the road, comedian Mark Schiff gave us some fascinating insights into the intersection of comedy and fundraising on yesterday's rh Strategic webinar. And along the way we had a couple of great laughs with Mark making fun of my dad jokes and him sharing some hilarious stories about being chased off the stage by a legitimate mobster (how's that for an oxymoron?!?!)

Should your organization be looking for a hysterical — and 100% clean — comedian for your next event, please reach out to Mark at markschiff.com. Let him know you found out about him from Ryan's webinar/podcast! And if you would like to purchase his book, Why Not? Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah, you can find it on Amazon here.

]]> While we didn't find out why the chicken crossed the road, comedian Mark Schiff gave us some fascinating insights into the intersection of comedy and fundraising on yesterday's rh Strategic webinar. And along the way we had a couple of great laughs with Mark making fun of my dad jokes and him sharing some hilarious stories about being chased off the stage by... clean no 00:46:08 admin While we didn't find out why the chicken crossed the road, comedian Mark Schiff gave us some fascinating insights into the intersection of comedy and fundraising on yesterday's rh Strategic webinar. And along the way we had a couple of great laughs with Mark making fun of my dad jokes and him sharing some hilarious stories about being chased off the stage by... No no Comedy & Fundraising: No Laughing Matter! http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/comedy-fundraising-no-laughing-matter/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:07:01 +0000 admin http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/comedy-fundraising-no-laughing-matter/ While we didn't find out why the chicken crossed the road, comedian Mark Schiff gave us some fascinating insights into the intersection of comedy and fundraising on yesterday's rh Strategic webinar. And along the way we had a couple of great laughs with Mark making fun of my dad jokes and him sharing some hilarious stories about being chased off the stage by a legitimate mobster (how's that for an oxymoron?!?!)

Should your organization be looking for a hysterical — and 100% clean — comedian for your next event, please reach out to Mark at markschiff.com. Let him know you found out about him from Ryan's webinar/podcast! And if you would like to purchase his book, Why Not? Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah, you can find it on Amazon here.

]]> While we didn't find out why the chicken crossed the road, comedian Mark Schiff gave us some fascinating insights into the intersection of comedy and fundraising on yesterday's rh Strategic webinar. And along the way we had a couple of great laughs with Mark making fun of my dad jokes and him sharing some hilarious stories about being chased off the stage by... clean no 00:44:52 admin While we didn't find out why the chicken crossed the road, comedian Mark Schiff gave us some fascinating insights into the intersection of comedy and fundraising on yesterday's rh Strategic webinar. And along the way we had a couple of great laughs with Mark making fun of my dad jokes and him sharing some hilarious stories about being chased off the stage by... No no WOW Them With Your Stories with Sarah Weintraub http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/wow-them-with-your-stories-with-sarah-weintraub/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:18:15 +0000 admin http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/wow-them-with-your-stories-with-sarah-weintraub/ A discussion with master storyteller, Sarah Weintraub of the SW Strategic Group, about WOWing your supporters with your stories. More than facts and figures, a well crafted story is profoundly powerful in creating and strengthening your organization’s relationship with your donors.

]]> A discussion with master storyteller, Sarah Weintraub of the SW Strategic Group, about WOWing your supporters with your stories. More than facts and figures, a well crafted story is profoundly powerful in creating and strengthening your organization’s relationship with your donors. clean no 00:43:53 admin A discussion with master storyteller, Sarah Weintraub of the SW Strategic Group, about WOWing your supporters with your stories. More than facts and figures, a well crafted story is profoundly powerful in creating and strengthening your organization’s relationship with your donors. No no Moves Management Magic http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/moves-management-magic/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:42:40 +0000 admin https://ryansruminations.com/podcast/moves-management-magic/ Moves Management works! It’s strategic. It’s methodical. It leads Development Professionals and their organizations to success!! But what is it? And what twist will I learn on this webinar?

This podcast was recorded as a live webinar. Please email me at ryan@rhstrategic.net for the slidedeck.

]]> Moves Management works! It’s strategic. It’s methodical. It leads Development Professionals and their organizations to success!! But what is it? And what twist will I learn on this webinar? This podcast was recorded as a live webinar. Please email me at ryan@rhstrategic.net for the slidedeck. clean no 00:47:20 admin Moves Management works! It’s strategic. It’s methodical. It leads Development Professionals and their organizations to success!! But what is it? And what twist will I learn on this webinar? This podcast was recorded as a live webinar. Please email me at ryan@rhstrategic.net for the slidedeck. No no Ryan’s Guest Appearance on the MOJO: Meaning of Life & Business Podcast with Jennifer Glass http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/ryans-guest-appearance-on-the-mojo-meaning-of-life-business-podcast-with-jennifer-glass/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:09:02 +0000 admin https://ryansruminations.com/podcast/ryans-guest-appearance-on-the-mojo-meaning-of-life-business-podcast-with-jennifer-glass/ I was honored to appear as a guest on Jennifer Glass’s podcast, MOJO: Meaning of Life & Business. Jennifer and I discussed the not-for-profit world from multiple different perspectives and even got into a passionate discussion about the role the IRS should/should not play in regulating organizations with overlapping services. 

This episode of MOJO: Meaning of Life & Business podcast is being shared on Ryan’s Ruminations with permission from Jennifer Glass.

]]> I was honored to appear as a guest on Jennifer Glass’s podcast, MOJO: Meaning of Life & Business. Jennifer and I discussed the not-for-profit world from multiple different perspectives and even got into a passionate discussion about the role the IRS should/should not play in regulating organizations with overlapping services.  This episode of MOJO: Meaning... clean no 00:53:57 admin I was honored to appear as a guest on Jennifer Glass’s podcast, MOJO: Meaning of Life & Business. Jennifer and I discussed the not-for-profit world from multiple different perspectives and even got into a passionate discussion about the role the IRS should/should not play in regulating organizations with overlapping services.  This episode of MOJO: Meaning... No no Just Shut Up And Listen http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/just-shut-up-and-listen/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:01:50 +0000 admin http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/just-shut-up-and-listen/ How do you nearly guarantee that you’re going to blow a $500,000 capital gift solicitation? One surefire way to achieve this is by not listening to your donor!! In this episode I tell the story of how a half million dollar capital gift solicitation didn’t have the desired outcome.

]]> How do you nearly guarantee that you’re going to blow a $500,000 capital gift solicitation? One surefire way to achieve this is by not listening to your donor!! In this episode I tell the story of how a half million dollar capital gift solicitation didn’t have the desired outcome. clean no 00:04:11 admin How do you nearly guarantee that you’re going to blow a $500,000 capital gift solicitation? One surefire way to achieve this is by not listening to your donor!! In this episode I tell the story of how a half million dollar capital gift solicitation didn’t have the desired outcome. No no Gratitude and The Culture of Philanthropy: A Conversation with The Gratitude Dude http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/gratitude-and-the-culture-of-philanthropy-a-conversation-with-the-gratitude-dude/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:50:36 +0000 admin http://ryansruminations.com/podcast/gratitude-and-the-culture-of-philanthropy-a-conversation-with-the-gratitude-dude/ A discussion with Dave “The Gratitude Dude” Linn about the power of gratitude and how to use it in a genuine way to create stronger connections with your donors.

]]> A discussion with Dave “The Gratitude Dude” Linn about the power of gratitude and how to use it in a genuine way to create stronger connections with your donors. clean no 00:42:14 admin A discussion with Dave “The Gratitude Dude” Linn about the power of gratitude and how to use it in a genuine way to create stronger connections with your donors. No no