🎙️ In today's episode of Talking Shizzle, Taylor and Will from Creative Shizzle sit down with Chad Barger, a lifelong fundraiser with a passion for helping others raise funds for their passions. 🏫 Chad's fundraising journey started in college with a call center job and AmeriCorps, which led him to start his own fundraising consulting firm, Productive Fundraising. As a speaker, trainer, and coach, Chad has helped countless individuals and organizations reach their fundraising goals.

🎭 Chad's favorite job was his last position as executive director of a United Arts Fund, which raised money for 30 different arts and cultural organizations near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He's also a band geek who met his wife in high school marching band and discovered his love for speaking and engaging with people through his work in fundraising.

💰 During the conversation, Chad shares the unexpected path that led him to become a fundraising expert, the lessons he's learned along the way, and the impact his work has in the community and beyond. 👂 Tune in to Talking Shizzle to hear more about Chad's fundraising expertise and how it can help you reach your fundraising goals.

📌 Chad's Journey from Band Geek to Fundraising Professional

📌 Leadership, Fundraising, and Entrepreneurial Challenges

📌 Overcoming the Mindset of Being a Company of One

📌 Creating a Referral Relationship: Building Your Business Around Your Life
📌 Exploring Actionable Resources for Content Development

📌The Importance of Self Care in the Social Good Sector

📌 Productive Fundraising

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Check out Productive Fundraising here:

WEBSITE: https://productivefundraising.com/

And connect with Chad on LinkedIn here:

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbarger/