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Grow Gelt

Grow Gelt

Hosted by Elazar Green

Episodes

98

Latest episode

Aug 2025

Language

EN

About the show

Join Rabbi Elazar Green, CFRE as he explores the many different areas of fundraising strategy and communication.

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August 5, 20257 min

Your GPT is Lying to you - Two words to make it better.

Inside your brain is a chip designed to believe when someone says nice things to you. GPT knows this, and tells you what you want to hear. It's not helpful. Don't believe me? Here are two words you can tell your GPT, and it will tell you some stuff that you need to hear instead of stuff that you want to hear.

June 12, 202516 min

A Fake and a Fraud - 5 ways people can tell you are lying

You meet someone and you know if you like them. You walk into a store and you know what the bathroom will look like. We make snap decisions all the time, based on how we instinctively feel. Your donors do the same. Today we will discuss how a real human voice matters and how people can tell when you are using AI.

June 5, 202511 min

Left On Read

You sent a message to your donor but they don't respond. Your mind starts whirling, about what you said and about what they are thinking. Days pass. Still nothing. You are left on read!What do you do? Take them off the list? Stop talking to them? Give them time?FInd out in this episode.

April 4, 202513 min

Dancing with the Elephant

In this episode, we will dive into the three silent yet powerful aspects of communication that impact your fundraising: the messages we think but don’t say, the donor reactions we never hear, and the unspoken “elephants in the room.” Learn how to turn mental clock-ins into real connections, why consistent outreach matters, and how addressing the hard truths can accelerate your donor relationships.

November 7, 20247 min

Small Towns & Big Fines

Bold Symbols, Realistic Goals: Lessons from Dixville Notch & a $20 Decillion Fine

July 22, 202413 min

$81 Million in 24 hours - Fundraising Lessons from Kamala Harris

In this episode, we dive into the necessity of excitement and creativity in your asks. Learn how Kamala Harris's entry into the DNC race sparked a record-breaking $81 million in donations overnight, and discover the secrets behind UC Berkeley's "Light the Way" campaign that raised over $7 billion by focusing on positive achievements and future potential. Say goodbye to the annual gift trap and hello to unique experiences, personal touches, and compelling stories that make donors feel genuinely invested in a hopeful future. Tune in to energize your fundraising!

July 16, 20247 min

It's Uncomfortable in a Rocket!!

In this episode, we explore how discomfort can be a powerful catalyst for personal and organizational growth. Using the metaphor of a rocket launch, we discuss how the intense pressure and unease during takeoff are essential for reaching new heights. Elazar challenges listeners to rethink statements like "I'm not that kind of person" and to embrace the discomfort that comes with change.

June 20, 20249 min

The Weight of Your Words

There is a mistake in how we approach digital communications. Learn what it is and how we can navigate you past your instincts.

June 6, 20249 min

The Silver Bullet Myth

Are you searching for a quick fix to your fundraising challenges? In this episode of the Grow Gelt Podcast, we debunk the myth of the silver bullet.

April 9, 202412 min

Your best tool

Yes, we all use tools every single day to make ourselves faster better and more productive he. Re are 2 ideas of tools you can use right now to help you Grow your nonprofit and make you more efficient and better at your job.

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