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Join us for this episode of The Appeal featuring Bridget Hannon, founder of Serenity Nonprofit Consulting Group. Bridget and her team help nonprofit organizations raise millions every year through annual giving plans, event planning, and grant writing.
In this conversation, Chris and Bridget dive into fundraising strategies for 2025 and beyond, practical nonprofit growth tips, and how Serenity NCG helps elevate missions with proven fundraising systems.
If you’re a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or anyone passionate about creating sustainable impact, you won’t want to miss this episode.
🔗 Learn more at www.serenityncg.com
👉 Connect with Bridget on LinkedIn:
/ bridget-hannon
✨ Produced by Brilliant Beam Media
🎨 Sponsored by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo
#Nonprofit #Fundraising #GrantWriting #EventPlanning #NonprofitConsulting #FundraisingTips #TheAppealPodcast
👉 Don’t just raise funds: raise awareness, build community, and make a difference.
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In this special episode of The Appeal, host Chris Maliszewski welcomes RJ McMahon (Oak Leyden) and Greg Hunt (Willing to Hunt) for a dynamic conversation about community, collaboration, and giving back. Together, they dive into the heart behind the Bankers Charity Golf Classic, an innovative fundraiser that’s more than just a day on the green, it’s a movement for meaningful change.
Hear how strategic partnerships between nonprofits and businesses, personal storytelling, and creative fundraising can drive real impact. From unique on-course contests to behind-the-scenes planning, this episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about purpose-driven events.
💡 Key Highlights:
* Why philanthropy is the backbone of Oak Lydon and Willing to Hunt
* How collaboration fuels stronger fundraising
* What makes the Bankers Charity Golf Classic a standout event
* The power of personal stories in rallying community support
Innovative ideas to boost donor engagement
👉 Don’t just raise funds: raise awareness, build community, and make a difference.
🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories that blend business, purpose, and passion.
Learn more about Oak Leyden
Check out Willing To Hunt
"The Appeal" is proudly presented by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo.
"The Appeal" is another brilliant production of Brilliant Beam Media.
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113,344 phone calls taken
27,012 pet visits
15,562 wellness visits
11,116 spay and neuters
334 dental procedures
These are just a few of the most impressive statistics to prove Paws for a Cause Vet Care is making a difference for animals and their families in the community!
Joining Chris for another exciting episode of "The Appeal" on June 2 at 12p est is Matt East the Development Manager for Paws for a Cause Vet Care. This is sure to be an exciting conversation where you will learn about Paws for a Cause Vet Care and what it takes to ensure that, no matter the circumstances, your furry friends are taken care of!
"The Appeal" is proudly presented by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo.
"The Appeal" is another brilliant production of Brilliant Beam Media.
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Joining Chris Maliszewski, owner of Hail Hail Auctions, for this episode of "The Appeal," is Chris Hensley with Bid Raise Bid Charity Auctions.
These two Chicago fundraising stars will highlight their latest charity partners while breaking down all that was in Q1 2025. A few fundraising insights are sure to be dropped as well. Do not miss this inside look into the world of auctioneering and fundraising from two experts in the industry.
This edition of "The Appeal" is live on May 19 at 12p est on LinkedIn and YouTube!
"The Appeal" is a proud production of Brilliant Beam Media sponsored by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo.
Learn More about Bid Raise Bid: https://www.bidraisebid.com/
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#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail
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To end hunger we must mobilize together.
At Faith Feeds, their mission is simple yet powerful: no one should ever have to wonder where their next meal will come from. Based in Palatine, Illinois, they are committed to combating food insecurity across northwestern Cook County through compassion, collaboration, and action.
Joining Chris for this episode is Michael DeMeyer, the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Faith Feeds. This is sure to be a conversation creating awareness but also, it will inspire us all to tackle hunger in our own personal communities!
Join Chris and Michael DeMeyer on Monday, April 28 at 11a/12p on YouTube and LinkedIn.
Learn More about Faith Feeds: https://faithfeedsfp.org/
Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!
#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail
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To end hunger we must mobilize together.
At Faith Feeds, their mission is simple yet powerful: no one should ever have to wonder where their next meal will come from. Based in Palatine, Illinois, they are committed to combating food insecurity across northwestern Cook County through compassion, collaboration, and action.
Joining Chris for this episode is Michael DeMeyer, the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Faith Feeds. This is sure to be a conversation creating awareness but also, it will inspire us all to tackle hunger in our own personal communities!
Learn More about Faith Feeds: https://faithfeedsfp.org/
Thank you to sponsor: SpeakEasy Tatto! Get your next tattoo here: https://speakeasycustomtattoo.com/
Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!
#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail
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Nearly 300,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025.
And yet, there are amazing individuals and organizations tirelessly doing their part to find a cure! This episode of "The Appeal" is proof!
Joining Chris for this episode is three-year breast cancer survivor and amazing breast cancer advocate, Branwyn Lee. This conversation is sure to inspire you! You will surely learn more of Branwyn's survival story and, most importantly, hear of her fierce advocacy and fundraising efforts to find a cure!
Chris and Branwyn will also make a HUGE announcement for this coming fall that you do not want to miss! Be sure to tune in Monday, April 14 at a special time: 2:30pm EST on Youtube and LinkedIn!
Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!
#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail
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Oak Leyden has provided provided comprehensive, quality programs and services to people with developmental disabilities for more than 65 years.
The Chief Executive Officer of Oak Leyden, R.J. McMahon will join Chris to discuss the immeasurable impact Oak Leyden has made and what is being done today to ensure this success continues. Sure to be highlighted is this year's Mighty Oak 2025: Common Roots event which underscores the sense of community and advocacy that underscores everything Oak Leyden does to support and empower their program participants.
Learn More Here:
https://oak-leyden.org/
https://oak-leyden.org/events
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Everyone deserves the warmth and stability of a fully furnished home! The Chicago Furniture Bank is making this a reality for Chicagoans facing poverty by providing free, handpicked furnishings—ensuring dignity, comfort, and a fresh start.
Join Elle Ullum, Chief Development Officer of the Chicago Furniture Bank, as she sits down with Chris to reveal the incredible effort behind this life-changing mission. Learn how CFB is reshaping lives and discover how you can make a difference today!
🔗 Learn more & get involved: Chicago Furniture Bank
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Providing security to those most vulnerable! Beth Nabors Powers and Journeys | The Road Home.
Journeys | The Road Home provides more than shelter for those experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. They provide hope, stability, integration and most importantly love.
Tune in as Beth Nabors Powers, the Executive Director of Journeys | The Road Home joins Chris to discuss the amazing works of Journeys and why their upcoming eleventh annual, Garden of Giving Women's Luncheon on April 23 makes all the difference for their organization.
Learn More: https://www.journeystheroadhome.org/womens-luncheon-2025.html
Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!
#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail
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Providing security to those most vulnerable! Beth Nabors Powers and Journeys | The Road Home.
Journeys | The Road Home provides more than shelter for those experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. They provide hope, stability, integration and most importantly love.
Tune in as Beth Nabors Powers, the Executive Director of Journeys | The Road Home joins Chris to discuss the amazing works of Journeys and why their upcoming eleventh annual, Garden of Giving Women's Luncheon on April 23 makes all the difference for their organization.
Learn More: https://www.journeystheroadhome.org/w...
Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!
#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail
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"I'm super excited to get back raising awareness." - Chris Masliszewski
Tropic Dreams for a Cause: Tom Gosche and the Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates.
The 2025 Classic combines purpose and the tropics for an unforgettable evening of raising funds and having fun.
Tune in as Tom Gosche, the chair of the 2025 Caribbean Classic, joins Chris to discuss what the Rotary Club is all about and why their upcoming event on March 8 makes a tremendous difference for their organization.
Learn More: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/2404
Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!
#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail
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"Leaving a job is not the end; it's the beginning of a new adventure." - Unknown
We've got a candid conversation with two of Chicago's hottest auctioneers!
Join Hail Hail Auctions Founder, Chris Maliszewski and Chris Hensley, Owner of Bid Raise Bid for the exhilaration of auctioneering and raising funds for meaningful causes. These two fundraising stars will have a robust discussion about what's to come in 2025 and what was learned in 2024.
Not to mention, they will be celebrating Chris Hensley's big leap to becoming a full-time auctioneer after many years of raising money for great causes part time!
Why do you NOT want to miss this conversation? Because we've all had moments of living with purpose, but stuck in careers that aren't satisfying.
Maybe a career in auctioneering is an option for you!?!
Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!
Learn more about Chris Hensley
Rock Your Fundraising Goals with Hail Hail Auctions
#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail
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"You could be a kid for as long as you want when you play baseball." - Cal Ripken, Jr.
This exciting edition of "The Appeal" highlights Kids on First Founder, Sherron Cerny and the amazing work being done to provide access for all to America's Pastime, baseball, in the Richmond, VA area.
By joining us, you will hear how baseball is more than a game. The work being done by Kids on First coupled with the inevitable failures of baseball, teaches kids of all walks about life!
Learn more about Kids on First
Join the party of fundraising with Hail Hail Auctions
#baseball #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal
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"TV gives everyone an image, but radio gives birth to a million images in a million brains." - Peggy Noonan
Join Hail Hail Auctions founder, Chris Maliszewski as he welcomes the newly appointed General Manager of KAZI FM 88.7 in Austin, TX, Reno Dudley.
This episode of "The Appeal" will be a deep dive into what it takes to run this amazing listener supported radio station while being new to the gig. Under the new leadership of Reno, KAZI is sure to be positioned to impact the Austin, TX community for years to come!
Learn more about KAZI FM
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We've been BUSY!
On this episode of "The Appeal," we slow down to talk about the upcoming gala season and the amazing organizations we partnering with.
Join Hail Hail Auctions Founder, Chris Maliszewski and his tag team partners at Brilliant Beam Media, Syya Yasotornrat and Raquel Flores for an episode sure to be fun and very informative.
Plus you never know who will surprise us all and join the show!
Hail Hail!
#auction #nonprofit #charity
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"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little" - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Keeping Families Covered, a dedicated 501c3 organization that is making a significant impact in our community by providing FREE diapers and period supplies to families in need.
Founder and CEO, Ann Marie Mathis joins Chris Maliszewki on The Appeal to help us all discover how this incredible initiative supports individuals and families through a robust network of community partners and direct service.
#fundraiser #non-profit #diapers #family
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"I want my tattoos to be a story of my life." - Anne-Marie
Craig Dershowitz, Director at Healing Ink joins The Appeal to shine a light on the power of tattoo art to help those looking to move forward from their traumatic experiences.
The team at Hail Hail Auctions is no stranger to incredible traumatic events and it's effects on mental health. Host Chris Maliszewski's story and participation in Healing Ink tattoo therapy highlights an alternative approach for those overcoming trauma and mental health challenges.
Get ready for a powerful and impactful conversation!
Join the conversation and learn more about Healing Ink on social media:
Website: www.healingink.org
IG @healinginkorg
#trauma #mentalhealth #therapy
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Pon Angara, Principal of Barkada Circle ® joins Chris Maliszewski to talk about the powerful impact that occurs when marketing strategies are aligned with charitable initiatives for a win-win situation.
Pon helps leaders use the narrative approach to problem solving for sparking conversations, building community and launching initiatives that create impact.
It's wins all around by giving back to the community as well as boosting their brand as a fundraising organization.
Learn more about Pon and Barkada Circle
#nonprofit #fundraising #marketing
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Camp Kids are Kids is a heartwarming nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy and happiness to children battling cancer.
Host Chris Maliszewski and special guest, Ari Stern explore the need to give families beautiful moments as these brave kids and their siblings are given the opportunity to experience the joy of camping and bonding in an urban setting.
Join @Hail Hail Auctions presents: The Appeal in celebrating the resilience and strength of these young warriors as they create lasting memories and friendships.
Help kids and their families fight cancer with great memories and experiences with Camp Kids Are Kids
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