📋 Episode Summary In this episode, Emily and Marc sit down with fundraising consultant and bow tie enthusiast Chris Baiocchi to explore how a career rooted in journalism led to a calling in philanthropy. Chris shares candidly about the leap from nonprofit staff to self-employed consultant, and what it's taken to redefine success, stability, and service in his work. They unpack the nuances of donor relationships, alignment, and the importance of momentum—and toss in a few great sci-fi references for good measure.   🔑 Key Takeaways Fundraising is about alignment—doing the right things in the right direction. Donor relationships take time, just like all meaningful relationships. There's no such thing as true job stability in nonprofits—only consistency. Consultants need to shift from "here's what I do" to "here's what we'll achieve together." Invite people into your mission like you're inviting them to a party they'll love.   🗣 Quote Highlights "What I thought was stability was really just consistency." – Chris "You can study swimming all you want, but at some point, you have to get in the water." – Chris "Fundraising is the fuel that drives your mission." – Chris "There's a threshold moment when organizations stop scraping by and start growing on purpose." – Emily "Let's stop talking about deliverables. Let's talk about transformation." – Marc   🧰 Tools & Mentions ResolutePhilanthropy.com The Compass Within by Robert Glazer Bartender Between Worlds (light fantasy novel) Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly Scrappy fundraising mindsets: "Golf, Grant, and Gala" "Threshold moments" in mythology and leadership LinkedIn: Chris Baiocchi (look for the bow tie!)   👥 Who Should Listen Nonprofit leaders considering the leap to consulting Fundraisers tired of the "spray and pray" approach Consultants learning to talk about outcomes Board members who want to help—but don't know how Anyone figuring out how to build a business with heart   🎺 That Music! Special thanks to Lexi Moreno, Caleb Pitman, and Zoe Czarnecki for the original music. Lexi Moreno: composing / mixing / mastering / guitar Caleb Pitman: composing / mixing / trumpet Zoe Czarnecki: bass

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