Visionary Fundraising For Nonprofits
Fundraisers chase money. Visionaries attract it. Learn how to say thank you and tell stories all the way to the bank! Visionary fundraising that will release the storytelling visionary in you.
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 209
- Years Active
- 2025
What Happened BEFORE Donors Gave Their Million Dollar Gift May Surprise You!
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Today's Episode:
Harvard University has 254 million-dollar-donors. Long before they …
First Things & Savvy Fundraisers
First things matter to Jewish people and savvy fundraisers.
Some Insights For Fundraisers:
- # 1: How we respond to first things matters.
- #2: Good things follow when "first" things are celebrated and offe…
Fundraisers Make Great Neighbors!
Challenged by a smarty pants religious bigot, Jesus gives a new definition to what it means to be a neighbor.
Jesus' story explains why you and I hold the value of serving our beneficiaries and our do…
Turkeys, Triggers & Fundraising!
Many things that fundraisers do unknowingly trigger good and bad responses in potential donors. It pays to learn as many of these unknown triggers as we can. What we don't know can hurt us!
Founder's Story With Caleb S. Jordan
Meet Leadership/motivational coach, entrepreneur and nonprofit leader Caleb S. Jordan
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Why I "Bounce" After Seeing Your "About" Page
The "bounce rate" is the percentage of visitors to a website who leave after viewing only one page. In other words, most of your potential donors "bounce" after seeing your poor “About Us" page.
Why d…
Heaping Coals Of Fire On Folks Head: Your Story!
In ancient times, matches or modern fire starters did not exist. A brazier of burning coals from somewhere else was often used to light the household fire.
If the fire went out, a house member would t…
Stop Asking Donors To Fund Your Org: Ask Them To Solve A Problem
Most fundraisers believe that they have to convince donors to give to their organization. Asking donors to give to your organization or ministry is not the most effective way to raise money.
Instead,…
OMG Just Say Thank You!
When I ask people what they think most charities and churches do when someone gives for the first time, they are always floored. Maybe you will be too? Ready?
NOTHING. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
I believe no…
Electronic Gift Acknowledgements Shouldn't Be Cold And Unfeeling!
What happens immediately after someone gives online is often an automated acknowledgment sent by email.
They don't have to be, but these acknowledgement emails are often cold, lifeless, and even harm…
Cold & Heartless: A Naked Contribution Statement
What you will learn in this episode:
Never send out a contribution statement outlining the donor’s giving for the previous year without saying thank you, you are needed, and your giving made a differe…
Fundraising Like A King: Akpesiri Otobele
What You Will Learn In This Episode:
Fundraising Like A King
- Wrong Mindsets:
- Have an unbreakable confidence
- Self-care & healing
- Preparation drives confidence
1. Be funding ready
2. Use lead magnets: Attract…
Knowing How To Say Thank You Excellently Sets Your Org Apart From The Pack!
The "father" of fundraising, Adrian Sargeant, says the most significant reason organizations don't say thank you well is "the difficulty in convincing them to invest in thank-you's."
THEY DON'T THINK…
Do I Have To Meet With Donors Face-To-Face?
What you will learn today:
The God Ask Steve Shadrach
Some things in life only come when someone asks.
IF it is important, you do it face-to-face.
1. Face-to-face meetings say, 'you are important to m…
How To Write A Thank You Like A Boss!
What you will learn in this episode:
1. Great 'thank-you' notes are personalized.
2. Great 'thank-you' notes give the donor credit for the work accomplished.
NEVER SAY "THANK YOU FOR HELPING US HELP TH…
Visions Without Execution Are Just Hallucinations: What Gets Calendared Gets Done!
What you will learn in this episode:
What gets calendared gets done.
You must plan to tell stories.
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Jan 2022: Don't Take Your Foot Off The Gas!
What you will learn in this episode:
It is NOT over with! Keep your foot on the gas!
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Dec 31: Don't Take Your Foot Off The Gas!
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Dec 30: DON'T TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS!
Today is December 30. Yesterday I helped you craft an email that you sent out. I have already heard from a number of you that did what I taught you, and the money has indeed been rolling in!
I repeat…