Does your nonprofit have a “part-time” fundraising problem? As an ED, I learned the hard way that hiring well-meaning but inexperienced junior development folks often wastes precious resources. 💸 Their lack of strategic chops yields scattershot efforts and little ROI…leaving us with a half-baked revenue recipe. 🍳 But Cindy suggests a secret ingredient to bake […]
Fractional Fundraising with Cindy Wagman Read More »
I know I talk a lot about mindset and money baggage, and trauma, and brain science… all these things that are 100% true but also intangible. And, I’m sure some of you are following along like, Rhea, it sounds great. But is it really true? Does it really work? If I just work on myself
6 signs your fundraising problems are internal Read More »
Sick of shame sabotaging your fundraising? 😣 Turns out our money baggage builds invisible barriers between us and the resources we need. But together with my soul sister Shulamit Ber Levtov, we’re busting through old stories to unlock flow! 💸 In this week’s episode, Shula and I get real about how oppressive systems and early
No More Money Shame! with Shulamit Ber Levtov Read More »
Years ago, as a baby ED, I remember taking a fancy fundraising training program. I was ready to get my strategy on and learn some high-powered tricks of the trade when, to my surprise, the person running the program said these words: “The internal energy blocks you’re putting up are repelling money.” What? Okay, I
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Does chasing big donor bucks leave you feeling shook? Here’s a little secret to flip the switch on our inner dialogue so you can start bringing in major gifts: When you fix your mindset, you fix your money probs. But don’t take my word for it! I’m all about a case study too. Once upon
My First $1M Gift with Dr. Emerald Mitchell Read More »
One question I get all the time is, “Where do I find new donors?” And while that might feel like the most logical question to ask when you’re looking to boost donations, it’s not necessarily the best place to start. Why? One, because donor acquisition takes a lot of effort. And, two,
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> Fundraising leaving you frazzled? 😫 I’ve been there too. Turns out the problem isn’t stingy donors – it’s our own money mindset. 😳 I used to get bent out of shape whenever a gift fell through or the budget got tight. Then I learned around 80% of fundraising flows from how we feel about
Managing Your Mindset for Fundraising Success with Hugh Ballou Read More »
Well, it’s the new year, and I don’t know about you, but the stress levels are high. Lack of time, money, and staff can lead us to have a level of baseline stress that feels unpleasant at least—crippling at most. It has to make you wonder: What is stress doing to your fundraising efforts? Well,
This Mindset is Hurting Your Fundraising Read More »
Sick of “spraying and praying” when it comes to finding new donors? I’m dishing my best tips on targeting your ideal supporters in this solo episode. I’m tackling the common mistakes I see nonprofits make, from failing to define their audience to not optimizing existing channels. Expect straight talk on the pros and cons of
Where Do Donors Come From? Read More »
Are you trudging through the fundraising world, feeling the weight of ‘never enough’? It’s time to drop the scarcity storyline and embrace the abundance that surrounds us. We’ve all carried baggage into our donor meetings, narratives laced with trauma and social hurdles. But what if I told you, it doesn’t have to be that way?
With just one week left in 2023, so many of you are looking at the New Year’s finish line and wondering how to have the biggest impact on your year-end fundraising. And, you still haven’t tapped into your email list. So I’m going to say it louder for the people in the back: 📢 Email
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🎆 Happy 2023! Before we dive into the new year, let’s recap my 5 most popular Nonprofit Lowdown episodes from 2022. These insightful convos cover everything from ditching toxic fundraising tactics to navigating across generations in the workplace and beyond. I’ve compiled the very best nuggets of wisdom to inspire you to find greater connection
Top 5 Gems of 2023 Read More »
It’s a digital-centered world out there, and sometimes it seems like every popsicle stand and hot dog cart has a website. Where nonprofits used to prioritize in-person donor cultivation, now we’re seeing the demographic shift to a more digitally inclined donor. And that’s great news for nonprofits… if our websites are up to snuff. I’m
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Burned by social media and its tiny ROI? 📥 Time to make email your BFF for bringing home the bacon in 2023! Digital marketing maven Christina Edwards explains why email crushes social media when it comes to converting supporters into donors. Listen and learn why you should centralize and optimize this workhorse channel ASAP. We
Email: Your First Stop for Funding with Christina Edwards Read More »
We need to have an open and honest conversation about bad fundraising tactics. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to how nonprofits cultivate, solicit, and even receive donations. Too often the process feels inauthentic, pushy, ungrateful, and outright ineffective – both for frontline fundraisers and donors alike. The problem
The Donors From Outer Space Read More »
I wanted to grab your attention this week of December for some very important and timely info that will help you smash your fundraising goals right here in the fourth quarter of 2023. And, guess what. It’s not a new TikTok dance 😅. Thank God. Here’s the deal. Your time and energy is limited. As
3 Email Tips to Strike Donor Gold Before 1/1/24 Read More »
Does your nonprofit website attract donors like a 20-year-old Geo Metro? 🚗 Here’s how to give it a sleek new upgrade without breaking the bank. Lou Kotsinis of BCS Interactive shares his 20+ years of digital marketing expertise to help nonprofits level up their online presence. A beautiful website matters – it’s often the first
Is Your Website “Funder Friendly”? – with Lou Kotsinis Read More »
Are visions of year-end dollar signs turning into lumps of coal? 💸 We’ll help you turn your fundraising frown upside down with an email marketing strategy that converts before 2023 comes to a close! Here’s how to salvage your campaign in the final weeks of 2023. Email marketing whiz Jess Campbell of Out in the
End Your Year Strong with Email with Jess Campbell Read More »
I hear from a lot of EDs that fundraising is the number one stressor in their day. They know they need the funds to pay their staff and continue the mission. But, the general attitude tends toward, “Bleh, gag me with a spoon if I have to ask another rich person to open their pocketbook.”
Let’s Talk About the B Word Read More »
Fundraising can feel transactional, manipulative, and just plain icky. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As donor-turned-expert Lisa Greer explains, with authentic connection and a “ditch the pitch” mindset, fundraising can actually feel human. Lisa gets what it’s like to be on the receiving end of clumsy asks and ill-informed wealth screens. After
Philanthropy Revolution with Lisa Greer Read More »
This webinar will guide you through common constraints that limit the success of your major gift program.
I’ll show you how to realign your focus on what truly matters—building genuine, lasting relationships with your donors.
