{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Inside BS Show","title":"What You Should Know Before You Donate | 801","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2670484b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2213,"description":"\"If you're giving millions, treat it like an investment—because your legacy is on the line.\"\n\nWhat You’ll Discover Today:\n\nIn this episode of The Inside BS Show, Dave Lorenzo sits down with Michael Cleavenger, a seasoned fundraising strategist and advisor to affluent donors, to pull back the curtain on how nonprofit organizations really work. They explore how high-net-worth individuals can contribute meaningfully and responsibly, and how to avoid common pitfalls when making large donations.\n\nKey Topics Discussed:\nHow Michael Cleavenger raised over $260 million for the Illinois Institute of Technology and what he learned in the process\nThe biggest myth about nonprofit donations—and why tax benefits aren’t the main motivator\nThe truth about nonprofit operations: P&L statements, executive compensation, and board oversight\nWhy long-term donors value relationships more than transactions\nWhat major donors should demand before giving: contracts, audits, and real oversight\nThe pyramid strategy of fundraising—from large gifts to grassroots donations\nRed flags to look for in a nonprofit’s Form 990\nThe difference between mission-driven programs and revenue-chasing “mission creep”\nHow naming rights work—and why they’re rarely permanent\nWhy some donors choose to sunset their foundations and how that affects future giving\nLinks and Resources:\nSubscribe Via Email: GetInsideBS.com\nListen on Spotify: Inside BS Show on Spotify\nListen on Apple Podcasts: Inside BS Show on Apple Podcasts\nCall Us: (305) 692-5531\nCall to Action:\nIf you’re thinking about making a significant contribution to a nonprofit organization—or advising someone who is—listen to this episode first. Then, connect with Michael Cleavenger to ensure your legacy is protected and your impact is real.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PiZj2Jvm0A50__OqC5DH07qJG7fmMYBgHzZdsz2P7co/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDIx/MjEwZDNiZDMwN2Uw/YzJiNjE0ZTNkMmFm/ODZlOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}