The Fundraising Coach

The Fundraising Coach


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How to Host the Best Board Development Retreat Ever! Winning Checklist – 17 Keys to Success
September 20, 2024

Have you ever sat through a board retreat and thought, What a waste of time! Youre squished in a windowless room, squirming in a chair that feels like granite, and longing for the next break. Worse

From Coffee to Commitment: Mastering Donor Meetings with Preparation
September 20, 2024

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, meeting with a donor for coffee (or any in-person meeting), whether they are a potential supporter or a current contributor, is one of the most crucial interacti

Strategic Planning: What’s Better, A One-Year or Five-Year Plan?
September 20, 2024

In today's rapidly changing world, clinging to the traditional five-year strategic plan is not just outdatedit's impractical. Organizations need to adapt quickly to survive, and a long-term plan ofte

Tactics for Building a "Value Network" for Your Nonprofit
June 26, 2024

Tactics for Building a "Value Network" for your Nonprofit The nonprofit world is a quirky one. Many nonprofits are founded by passionate people with little or no nonprofit experience. Many board

7 Tips to Hiring "The Best Strategic Planning Facilitator Near Me."
June 20, 2024

Here's a list of 7 uncommon factors to look for! Strategic planning is the backbone of any successful nonprofit organization, providing a roadmap for future growth and impact. However, navigating t

Disengaged Board Members? – Tolerate it NO More! 8 Steps to Engagement and a “Get it Done!” Culture. Here’s how . . .
June 20, 2024

Lets be honest Do you have board members that . . . Blow off meetings? Dont read meeting materials? Dont make a personal donation? Are nowhere to be found to help organize events? Cant recite the

10 Tips to Avoid Hiring a Dud Strategic Planning or Fundraising Facilitator
June 20, 2024

Hosting a strategic planning session can be costly and time-consuming. You can spend hours and hours trying to find a suitable venue, hire caterers, organize pre-work, and wrangle all the attendees. B

Next Level Donor Relations – Make Their Experience “Unexpectedly Pleasurable!”
March 07, 2024

Next Level Donor Relations Make Their Experience Unexpectedly Pleasurable! In todays fundraising world, with dozens of nonprofits competing for donors hearts and wallets, its important to stan

Are You a One-Percenter? Here’s a List of Dos and Don’ts of Top Performers. How do you rate?
March 07, 2024

Are You a One-Percenter? Heres a List of Dos and Donts of Top Performers. How do you rate? There is a reason why the top performers the One-Percenters consistently do so well in business and lif

How Star Wars Can Help You Raise More Money – Say What?
March 07, 2024

Movies and Sound Imagine watching a movie like Star Wars, Jaws, or Top Gun with no sound. They would be dry, listless, and yes, dull. In many movies, the sound makes the movie. It elicits emotional re