As a major gifts fundraiser I hang on Julie’s EVERY WORD!! She is so smart and knowledgeable. I have applied what she has taught me and I have seen major success!! I always listen to her on the way to donor meetings as a pep talk! I suggest this podcast to anyone in fundraising!

Julie is high energy and has become one of my favorite pods. She doesn’t talk in abstract terms about relationship building - she gives you steps you can apply today. Highly recommend!

This is a great podcast for anyone that feels meek and shy when it comes to fundraising. Julie gives great advice and help you kick it in gear, putting things into perspective. It’s always a good reality check!

I wait eagerly for every new episode of Nonprofit Courage Lab and often listen more than once to each one. Julie’s combination of encouragement and real talk, combined with her expert tactics, is priceless! Thank you, Julie!

Julie‘s podcasts and trainings are so good. She offers actionable advice that can be put to use immediately in major gift fundraising. Not only that, her energy is contagious and fun. I love to listen to her podcasts on my way to donor visits, it’s like having a coach giving a pep talk before a big game. Thank you for all the content you give to us Julie!

I came across Julie’s podcast after the LinkedIn algorithm did it’s thing. As a remote philanthropy professional, it’s not often I can chat about tactical approaches to my work. These 15-20 minute episodes are just what I need to refill my cup and remind me of the tools I carry in my toolkit. I only wish I had access to her resources and podcast earlier in my career.

Julie’s no fluff cut to the bone approach to teaching and coaching about large gifts fundraising will shake off the shackles of fear and inhibition!! With a blend of straight talking wisdom and compassionate encouragement, Julie‘s podcast delivers the push you need to break through any fundraising plateau. It’s just what you NEED if you feel stuck! Run to this podcast!

Julie is so powerful and honest about what it takes to get larger donations for your nonprofit. It’s so refreshing to hear an honest take, even if it’s uncomfortable initially, about major gifts and what it takes to receive them.

"Humility is the root of courage... it's about remembering, ITS NOT ABOUT ME...it's not about how I will be perceived, it's not about my reputation, it's not about my comfort level, it's not about doing what I'm use to or even doing what I'm historically good at..." As a new father, artist, and non-profit professional, Julie's insights have added a new dimension to the way I approach my life and work. I'm so grateful to have found her.

Julie attacks your mindset- and if you are a fundraiser, you need to listen! Her advice to focus on the mission, be curious, invest in the relationship- in the right way- is so good.

I love that Julie is a current fundraiser who works in the field currently. She’s part practical, actionable advice, part motivational speaker! Having her in your ear in the morning can really FIRE you up to serve your organization and raise the resources needed to FUEL your work. 10/10

This is my third yr fundraising for a local non-profit and in my journey to level up my skills, I found Julie on social and am now LOVING this podcast. The positive, kick-butt truth she dishes out while sharing nuggets of wisdom has become something I look forward to with every episode. I’ve shared with my boss, and fellow fundraising pros as much as I can bc we ALL need this in our lives. You got this, I got this... let’s do the thing! Thank you so much Julie - you are a treasure. God bless you!

I’ve been following Julie for a little while now and she has great information to give. I’ve had several ah-ha moments while listening and making me not feel alone in the fundraising world! Give this podcast a listen! You won’t be disappointed!

Amazing podcast and fundraising strategy! I have completed CourageLab and one-on-one coaching with Julie. Every fundraiser needs Julie and her fundraising strategy in your corner! As a first time fundraiser, I have raised over $170k in the 12 months after CourageLab. Her strategy just works.

Found this podcast from a recommendation on Linked In and was not expecting the excitement I got coming out of just the first two episodes. Julie’s approach and way of positioning the importance, opportunity, and necessity of Fundraisers to get over Fear of asking is beyond energizing.

Julie cuts through the noise and gets right to the point of what’s holding fundraisers back from raising major gifts. Julie will challenge you and simultaneously lift you up, with her experience-backed framework, razor sharp wit and infectious spirit. Do yourself a favor and give this podcast a listen. You’ll be putting Julie in your corner and be better for it.

So first off, I have to say, I have just started following Julie on social media and my interest was piqued by her posts. Her actual lab is far outside of my reach (economically) so I settled in to watch her social media. It bears with mentioning that I basically dislike podcasts (they just don’t work for my learning style all that well), so I was resistant to even listening. I tuned in because she had a drawing going based on folks leaving reviews. And she asked for honest reviews, so I thought I would give it a try. I already knew I could benefit from her experience and coaching. The first thing I noticed and literally started smiling, these episodes are manageable in length, 15 minutes, I can do that. And it makes it all digestible. On to the substance. I am definitely in need of both the courage and the strategy which Julie says she will be teaching over these podcasts. I am not at all a born fundraiser, and it is clear that she doesn’t hold back and I will learn a great deal. I think anyone starting out or who wants to be bringing in more major gifts will benefit. She is easy to follow, and has a straight talking no sugar coating style. She is not wasting anyone’s time (and her self promotion adds are honestly very brief and then she gets right back to the substance. So yes worth it And… On the flip side, and while agree that I need to develop courage, skills, courage, more courage, and let go of my money beliefs, at least in the opening episodes, I would say I have some fundamental differences with her philosophy—-not directly fundraising but world philosophy. Things like the linkages she seems to draw between if we (non profit executives/fundraisers/etc) just got a better fundraising strategy and more courage that we could get enough money to “eliminate homelessness, eradicate poverty, and much more.” My answer is yes, and. Yes our mission driven non-profits need more funds, absolutely, and we also need new ways of doing things—whole new (or old) systems. Much of the change we (as non profits) hope to see is not just about having enough money to do the work, yea fundamental. Whether we realize it or not, achieving our missions is also about relearning and creating new ways and that is not all solely based on money or lack there of. Many of the systems and foundations of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector are broken and based on colonial world views and practices, so even if we have more funds, if we unconsciously (or consciously) continue to replicate those systems we won’t be solving any of these big picture problems. So what does that mean in terms of this podcast? Do I recommend it? Yes, and. Yes I recommend it, clearly she will spur much thought, help me examine some of my mindsets (literally in the second episode she already did that), and that will be a huge help. And, I think I will need to actively make sure I invest twice as much time as I do in following her in reading/listening/watching materials coming out of places such as the Decolonizing Wealth project, RootId, Liberty Design, the Design Justice Network Principles, Books such as Towards Braiding, work on indigenous methodologies and others that challenge our fundamental conceptions of the non profit sector. So absolutely jumó in and listen to Julie and balance it out with some folks who will challenge even deeper assumptions, who will make sure that in developing courage that courage allows us to break out of the limitations of our current colonial systems and build new equity rooted ones.

This podcast is simply incredible, whether you’re a nonprofit leader or not! Who doesn’t need more courage, humility, hope and vision for life and relationships? The lessons in this podcast will illuminate your life, and it’s delivered in such a fun, relatable and inspiring way! I literally want to go outside and sprint after each episode. Listen and share with your people!!

Julie is fire and passion wrapped in skin! That fire and passion is contagious. She’s the kind of person who you need to spend only a few seconds with before you feel like you can literally accomplish anything. From asking for millions to destroying limiting beliefs. Her voice is a force! Listen to this podcast if you want a daily dose of courage, risk, and adventure.

Will be listening to the rest of the podcasts!

Julie’s wisdom and experience are invaluable! A great tool and resource for any fundraiser.

Julie fires you up with an infectious energy and she shares her real world experience on becoming the queen of major gift asking. Her excitement for donor relationship building is infectious, and yes, she is a spur to ask for more. Highly recommend you get Julie in your corner - you have change to make in this world and she gives you the courage to do it. This a must listen!

Part Gut-check, part pep talk - Julie's podcast provides the reassurance and revelations about your abilities to raise transformative gifts. We should all be so lucky to have someone like her spurring us on! (But now, you do!)

I. Hate. Fundraising. But Julie has made fundraising seem approachable for even me who hates to ask. She has helped me see asking as a way to enable people to be a part of something bigger than themselves. I’m learning and Julie is my able and down-to-earth guide!!

Julie makes me want to leap out of my chair and get to work!!

I’m not in fundraising and this podcast is life changing. Julie gets right to the heart of the matter. Do yourself a favor and listen and take notes!!

As a former nonprofit fundraiser turned nonprofit coach, I can confirm that raising money through major gifts is one of the more intimidating options. Julie not only breaks down the steps, but leaves you feeling like you can walk on fire (aka as for those 5, 6, and 7 figure gifts) 🔥. A must listen for all nonprofit fundraisers.

Julie is an activator and strategist. She has an ability to see the weak links that stop momentum from being built in people’s lives. These conversations will activate you to become the courageous version of yourself that you’ve always wanted to be.

Do yourself a favor and spend some time with Julie! She is a breath of fresh air sharing an unfiltered view on how to double major gifts. Julie has brought me back to believing that change agents exist because she is a living, breathing one with guts like I haven’t heard/seen before. I feel excited to learn more and build my courage muscle to raise more! Also, this is going out to all my nonprofit friends and colleagues. Julie is gift.

She lives what she speaks! This podcast will be a great resource to anyone leading a non-profit

Everyone has something to learn from this.

This podcast will encourage and challenge you!! Powerful content for anyone, regardless if you are in the nonprofit fundraising world or just wanting to build courage and learn how to have authentic relationships. Highly recommend!!!

I cannot tell you how thrilled I was to learn you are committing your passion and skills to podcasts. You are so right, so few understand the personal development and growth that is required to have courage and strategy for the bigger asks.

You do not want to miss this master class in major gifts fundraising. Julie is the fundraising coach every non profit leader needs in our corner to instill the courage and inspire the generosity we all need to exceed our fundraising goals.

I’m just thinking about how many times I’ve been asked to do hard things but never asked about how courageous I’m willing to be for the mission I have. Really love this podcast so far and the conversation about how fear makes us selfish for our own comfort over the mission that we say we believe in. Challenge definitely clear on the table. Thank you! I know that this has held me back and definitely made me over reliant on grants just like Julie said in the podcast!

Julie is world class! I’m going to be sending this to all of my friends in the non-profit world! If you’re ready to change the world this podcast is for you!

Julie hits on at the core of doing anything meaningful - courage. She shares her failures and successes, and focuses on the internal work necessary to become more courageous and ultimately more effective.

I love this podcast!! Julie is articulate, intelligent, and passionate about major gifts and you can tell that she not only talks the talk but walks the wall. She challenges us to be bold and courageous in our asks. I feel amped and ready to go after listening to this podcast. I cannot recommend it enough for anyone that is looking to grow in courage and raise more money in fundraising!

If you are looking for a kick in the pants and straight talk on fundraising, this is it! Most people share their successes, Julie let’s us learn from her mistakes and failures. Inspiring!