eNews - August 2025
Fundraisers Are Brave
Turn Adversity Into Impact
It takes courage to be a fundraiser in this climate. Funding disappearing overnight. Increasing donor fatigue. More closed doors than ever before.
Yet, to follow our hearts bravely in this work – making the world more peaceful, cleaner, equitable, and affordable – it is not easy, but it is more important now than ever.
I want to support you. I am here to inspire you, embolden you and share key strategies and tactics to make your work more fulfilling – and impactful!
I’m a dynamic nonprofit leader who speaks from the heart and from experience.
I’ve spent more than three decades helping nonprofits raise revenue. I know that fundraising and strategic communications are inherently linked to a nonprofit’s ability to actualize their mission.
Every month, I’ll be sharing my expertise with you.
Consider these strategies:
Recurring Giving Program
Don’t wait until 4th quarter to approach your donors for gifts. Build or ramp up a Monthly Giving Campaign. Plus, small sum, long term donors hit the profile of Planned Giving donors. You have an opportunity to engage with those donors monthly and apprise them of your progress and challenges and they are likely to increase their giving slowly but loyally over time. I formalized InvestED’s program and increased revenue by 100% in six months.
Matching Gift Challenge
Donors are inspired to leverage their investment when their gift is matched. And, it showcases that you have solid support behind you. I launched a first time digital campaign for a leading education nonprofit and secured $10,000 from a new donor the first week of the campaign.
Optimize Your DAF Donor Stewardship
Donors who give via their Donor Advised Funds signal to you that they value philanthropy. Prioritize building strong relationships. Share stories, combined with data on your impact and the need. Invite them to engage further. You can often connect with them via their investment firm. DAFs have more than doubled in the past five years!
You won’t find me adopting a formulaic approach to our consultancy together. Every organization is unique in its strengths, challenges and opportunities and my work reflects your organization’s next level need to better actualize its mission
Schedule a conversation with me to discuss your vision and your challenges. I’ll listen deeply, offer immediate ideas and together we can explore working together.
Every month, I’ll be sharing my expertise with you.
