Giving Back Podcast

Adam Capes is the President and  Chief Idea Officer at Getaway2Give, an organization that helps charities raise money while giving their charity auction winners an experience of a lifetime. Adam shares how you can be more effective at raising money,  ways to really make a donor feel special, loved, and cared for, and so much more on today’s episode!    Key Takeaways: [3:15] What is Getaway2Give all about?   [7:55] Adam didn’t want to wait until he was in his 70s or 80s to try to make a lot of money.  [12:25] Families can combine their bids to give to charity and then go to an exotic place together because these getaway locations sometimes have 5+ bedrooms to stay in. [16:45] Adam gives a shout out to the Jack & Jill Foundation.  [23:00] We’re all terminal; we just don't know when yet. [26:00] What kind of charity auctions and events seem to get the most engagement?  [33:00] If non-profit organizations want to survive and thrive, it’s important to think more like businesses.  [34:50] Adam believes it’s imp