The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast with Tammy Zonker

Sharing insights, inspiration, and answers to questions that matter most right now.

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★★★★★

  • "Finally! A real development podcast! To my fellow fundraisers, this podcast shares meaningful conversations with relatable guests, and expert advice from Tammy. Do yourself a favor. Subscribe and start listening!"

    AJinIndy

  • "Leading the Way in Fundraising. She’s a fundraiser superstar who brings on other amazing people in the field. She also has a great way to engage her guests and ask questions that advance Philanthropy and equity in our sector."

    Jonathan MZ

  • "Relevant, Riveting and Resourceful. Every episode leaves me invigorated, energized, and ready to take on that never-ending task list. And the rapid-fire questions and answers at the end have added several books to my resource library."

    WagonDale

  • "Exceptional and accessible. Tammy is an exceptional thought leader in this space. Accessible and pragmatic while inspiring. Highly recommend this listen AND working with her as a consultant IRL!"

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  • "Tammy is the real deal. A wonderful communicator with a heart for creating lasting change. You'll find no shortage of wisdom you can keep in your back pocket."

    Jazoni

  • "Tammy and her guests have helped me quite a bit as a new fundraiser. The podcast not only addresses fundraising, but also leadership and team building. Great work Tammy!"

    651Tony

I'm the Founder and President of Fundraising Transformed and host of The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast.

I’ve been a major gifts strategist and fundraising expert for almost 30 years. I’m also an Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Certified Facilitator and an international speaker, having presented in Australia, Ireland, Italy, Canada, and the Netherlands.

I’ve led and trained thousands of nonprofit social service organizations, private schools, colleges and universities, and healthcare organizations to collectively raise nearly a billion dollars — including a single gift of $27.1M.

I am the Dean at the Institute for Charitable Giving and a Senior Advisor at Capital Campaign Pro. The AFP Greater Detroit Chapter honored me with the 2024 Dr. John S. Lore Award for Outstanding Fundraising Executive of the Year. I also serve on the Fundraising.AI Advisory Council and Forbes Advisory Council.

I have served as adjunct faculty at Indiana University and as a technical editor for Wiley Publishing’s third edition of “Fundraising for Dummies.”

When not sharing my expertise with the world, I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and tending my butterfly garden.

I would love to learn more about the amazing work you do and explore how we can work together to take your fundraising to the next, next level.

Hey, there! I’m Tammy Zonker.

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