Studio Sessions with Charles and Kevin

Where we explore how storytelling, strategy, and creativity drive record-breaking results in fundraising and beyond.

Join us for a season of conversations designed to inspire, inform, and reframe how institutions connect with their communities.

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Luke Dringoli: GoFundMe’s Year in Help Report

Luke Dringoli of GoFundMe Pro discusses the expanding role of creators in philanthropy and breaks down the key findings from GoFundMe Pro's Year in Help report.

Sindre Østgård: Values-Based Entrepreneurship

Sindre Østgård, founder of We Are Human and 2050.do, explores the intersection of education and values-based entrepreneurship, sharing insights on building organizations that matter.

Nils d'Aulaire: Innovation, Sound, and Engagement

In our premiere episode, Nils d'Aulaire, Head of Studio Resonate at SiriusXM, joins us to talk about sonic branding, innovation, and the power of engaging audiences in new ways.

Charles & Kevin: The Origin Story

Co-founders Charles Coxe and Kevin Mangini discuss the genesis of GivingWorks Studio, their 'Strategy + Story' philosophy, and their vision for the future of fundraising.

Short Clips

Bite-sized insights and highlights from our conversations with industry leaders.

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$8.3 Trillion at Risk in the Ocean

$8.3 Trillion at Risk in the Ocean

The massive economic impact of ocean conservation and the urgent need for action.

The Higher Goal: How Purdue’s Story Helped Freeze Tuition for 14 Years (excerpt)

The Higher Goal: How Purdue’s Story Helped Freeze Tuition for 14 Years (excerpt)

A look at how strategic storytelling helped Purdue University maintain affordability for over a decade.

Luke Dringoli from GoFundMe Pro: 2025 Year in Help Review (Donor Trends + Conversion)

Luke Dringoli from GoFundMe Pro: 2025 Year in Help Review (Donor Trends + Conversion)

Analyzing key donor trends and conversion strategies from GoFundMe's latest annual report.

The Rising Cost of Donor Acquisition (and How Platforms Like GoFundMe Pro Are Responding)

The Rising Cost of Donor Acquisition (and How Platforms Like GoFundMe Pro Are Responding)

Discussing the challenges of acquiring new donors and how platforms are adapting to rising costs.

How Trust, Creators, and Platforms Are Reshaping Giving (Full)

How Trust, Creators, and Platforms Are Reshaping Giving (Full)

A deep dive into the evolving landscape of philanthropy, focusing on trust and creator influence.

Studio Sessions Ep 3: Sindre Østgård / We Are Human. Education and Values-Based Entrepreneurship

Studio Sessions Ep 3: Sindre Østgård / We Are Human. Education and Values-Based Entrepreneurship

Sindre Østgård shares insights on building values-driven organizations and the future of education.

Money Is Energy | Studio Sessions Clip

Money Is Energy | Studio Sessions Clip

Exploring the concept of money as a form of energy and its implications for fundraising.

Studio Sessions Ep 2: How TV Taught Us to Build Donor Momentum

Studio Sessions Ep 2: How TV Taught Us to Build Donor Momentum

Lessons from television production applied to building momentum in fundraising campaigns.

Studio Sessions with Charles and Kevin - Episode 1 - Nils d'Aulaire / Sirius XM Media (FULL EPISODE)

Studio Sessions with Charles and Kevin - Episode 1 - Nils d'Aulaire / Sirius XM Media (FULL EPISODE)

Nils d'Aulaire discusses sonic branding and engaging audiences in the premiere episode.

How Purdue Turned a One-Day Fundraiser into a 14-Year Tuition Freeze (Full)

How Purdue Turned a One-Day Fundraiser into a 14-Year Tuition Freeze (Full)

The full story behind Purdue's record-breaking fundraising success and tuition freeze.

Introducing GivingWorks Studio - Storytelling that Inspires Giving

Introducing GivingWorks Studio - Storytelling that Inspires Giving

An introduction to our mission: combining strategy and creativity to inspire giving.

The Path with Charles Coxe - The Scouts Inspire Giving

The Path with Charles Coxe - The Scouts Inspire Giving

Charles Coxe reflects on how the Scouts organization inspires generosity and community support.

The Playing House Pitch: How We Built a Baby (Sort Of)

The Playing House Pitch: How We Built a Baby (Sort Of)

A behind-the-scenes look at a creative pitch process and the unconventional ideas that won.

How Kahoot Scaled to Billions Without Spending a Dollar on Marketing

How Kahoot Scaled to Billions Without Spending a Dollar on Marketing

Unpacking the viral growth strategy that propelled Kahoot to global success without ad spend.

From MTV to Mission: Finding Impact Through Storytelling

From MTV to Mission: Finding Impact Through Storytelling

Tracing the journey from entertainment at MTV to mission-driven storytelling for social impact.

Jackass, Murderball & The Electric Cattle Prod

Jackass, Murderball & The Electric Cattle Prod

Wild stories from the production trenches and what they teach us about audience engagement.

The History of Future Folk | Studio Sessions with Charles & Kevin

The History of Future Folk | Studio Sessions with Charles & Kevin

The origin story of the bluegrass alien duo Future Folk and the power of niche storytelling.

Aged by Audio: The Hip-Hop Cheez-It Experiment

Aged by Audio: The Hip-Hop Cheez-It Experiment

A unique audio experiment involving hip-hop and cheese aging, exploring creative marketing.

Celebrating Fandom: How “How I Met Your Mother” Taught Us to Build Community

Celebrating Fandom: How “How I Met Your Mother” Taught Us to Build Community

Lessons on community building and fandom from the hit TV show 'How I Met Your Mother'.

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