The $1.3 billion impact: David Goldberg on Fundraising Demystified

David Goldberg, our founder and CEO, was recently interviewed on the Fundraising Demystified podcast, hosted by Founders Pledge member Jason Kirby, founder of Thunder VC.

Raising funds is a challenge for any founder, but doing it for a nonprofit with no membership fees, no commissions, and no cuts is an entirely different ballgame.

In the episode, David demystifies our unique operating model by sharing the journey that Founders Pledge has taken over the last decade, which has so far seen our community deploy more than $1.3 billion toward the most impactful causes in the world.

Lessons from the podcast

The secret? David shares three key ingredients to Founders Pledge’s success:

• Fundraising Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Every unique initiative requires a tailored strategy.
• Mission and Impact Come First: Success is measured by the change we create.
• Trust and Value Before the Ask: Building meaningful relationships is key to sustaining impact.

Listen on Spotify

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