Category Archives: Fundraising

[PODCAST] Navigating Nonprofit Grant Opportunities

Does your organization have more grant opportunities than it can pursue? Or you’re coming up empty in your search for a matching funder? Getting a more extensive scope of the grant-making space might help! In this episode, Katie talks to

[PODCAST] How to Use Sports as a Tool for Good

Sports Fundraiser Ideas Abound If your nonprofit uses a run, walk, or other -athon-style event to raise funds, you’re not alone! Athletics and fundraising work together by challenging both causes and donors to connect and compete for a good purpose.

Writing Stellar Grant Proposals Guide

Writing Stellar Grant Proposals Guide Get the guide to learn how to write better grant proposals! As you begin to write grants, you need to feel confident that even though each funder has its own specific application guidelines, you have

Cause Selling: Relationship-Driven Fundraising Guide

Cause Selling: Relationship-Driven Fundraising Guide Get the guide to learn eight steps to become a better fundraiser! “Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”  – Kathy Calvin As fundraisers we can all agree

Summer Fundraising To-Dos

There’s a lot to do this summer to successfully fundraise year-round There’s nothing better than taking a step back and a slow breath during the summer months. But, there’s also nothing worse than having year-end giving preparations creep up on

[PODCAST] Master Your Message

Master Your Message in a Crisis and Everyday In this episode, we learn from messaging master Mollie Waller the importance of having a solid crisis communication plan. She also reminds us how important it is to have a strategy to

[PODCAST] What Makes a Confident Fundraiser?

What makes a confident fundraiser? Ever notice how much easier it is to talk about or discuss something you’re knowledgeable or passionate about? Even going on stage in front of a crowd becomes exponentially more effortless when you know your

What Makes a Great Fundraiser?

What makes a good fundraiser? Wait a minute, let’s raise the bar: What makes a great fundraiser? For the sake of this discussion, we will focus on those in the profession who are on the front lines of making one-on-one

[PODCAST] Technology as a Vehicle for Purpose

Technology as a Vehicle for Purpose You wouldn’t think a fintech guru and founder of a revolutionary app rocking the sector would be all about authenticity and relationships, but Susan Langer is exceptional. In this episode, Susan and Katie discuss

[PODCAST] Understanding the Future of Individual Giving

A Report that Helps Us Understand the Future of Individual Giving There’s the Giving USA Report and the Foundation Stats, and I’m sure your CRM has produced something updating you on sector trends this quarter. So, which one is best?