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Clarity is the Foundation of Fundraising Success
In this episode I talk about how having absolute clarity around your fundraising goals, priorities, audience, and plan is paramount to success.
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The Problem: No Strategy, No Major Gifts
In this episode of Huddle Up, I talk about how important having a solid major gift strategy is and some things you can implement today to secure those big gifts.
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The Real Reason Nonprofits Rely on Grants and Events
In this episode, I talk about the real reason why nonprofit leaders focus on grants and events to raise money.
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You Only Get What You Need When You Ask
In this episode of Huddle Up, I talk about the importance of the ask and I take on an expert who makes assumptions about what donors will and will not do.  Â
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Dealing with Donor Objections, Questions, and Stalling
Just when you think a donor meeting is going well. Then, you get blindside with stalling questions. In this episode I tell you a story about how this happened to me and what I learned from it.
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Launch a Recurring Gfit Program and Create Sustainable Monthly Revenue
Why Now Is the Time to Pivot from Federal Funding to Fierce Fundraising!
In this episode of Huddle Up, I talk about how to pivot from your reliance on federal funding to fierce fundraising!
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What You Really Should Be Doing at Fundraising Events
As the executive director, what should you be doing during a fundraising event - or any event for that matter? Should you be immersed in the details to ensure everything is "perfect"? Should you be at the check-in...
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What Exactly is Relationship Fundraising
In this episode of Huddle Up, I tell you what Relationship Fundraising is, why it works, and most importantly, why you should make it a priority.
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Does Your Donor's Giving History Tell the Whole Story?
Securing Your First Visit with Major Donor Prospects
So you've done your due dilligence and have identified the right prospects to pursue. But you're hesitant to reach out to secure that first visit, right? This week's Huddle Up episode gives you some helpful tips on...
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Do You Have an Effective Development Committee?
In this week's Huddle Up episode, I talk about the importance of creating a comprehensive fundraising strategy and what you can do to overcome your discomfort of asking wealthy people for money.
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