Episodes

  • 52. Is It Crazy to Ask Someone to Raise Their Own Salary?

    52. Is It Crazy to Ask Someone to Raise Their Own Salary?
    May 15 2024
    Imagine hiring a journalist. You give them their job description, tell them what to do, and then reveal that if they want to work for you, they have to raise their own salary. Sounds a little crazy, right? Well, in this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're going to be asking and answering this very question. Is it crazy to ask someone to raise their own salary? How do they do it? And if it's not crazy, should you be doing it too? Join us today as Jim explains how he raises his own personal support and why he's never looked back since. Delve into the history of how Bill Bright began using this method to fundraise in the 50s. Discover how raising personal support isn't just a job, it's a calling. Find out how this method not only raises money but also fosters a stronger connection between team members. Discover Jim's 5 ways to know if raising personal support is right for your organization. And learn why embracing such a bold strategy might be exactly what your organization needs to thrive. Remember to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development advice! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Raising personal support, network of support, sustainable approach, nonprofit staff, Fundraising Masterminds podcast, Bill Bright, staff funding, personal testimony, consistent provision, personal connection with donors, trusting God, Campus Crusade for Christ staff, raise their own salary, raise theri own salary, raise theri own salery, raise your own salery, raise your salery, raise your own salary, raise their own salery, raise your salary, is it crazy to ask someone to raise their own salary, raising your own salary, raising personal support, raise your own personal support, raising your own personal support, nonprofit development, nonprofit development advice, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, fundraising masterminds, nonprofits, nonprofit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support
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    32 mins
  • 51. The 7 Most Inspiring Nonprofit Success Stories of the Year

    51. The 7 Most Inspiring Nonprofit Success Stories of the Year
    May 1 2024
    In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're going to share the 7 most inspiring nonprofit success stories of our year. From a first-time dinner raising $355,000 to a major donor weekend bringing in over four million, these are some truly remarkable stories that will inspire and encourage you! Join us as explore the amazing strategies that led to these successes. Learn how an online Bible college raised $173,000 in a local TV studio, and hear about a diamond in the rough who unexpectedly dropped $13 million after attending a major donor weekend he barely qualified for. The point of this episode is that amazing though these stories may seem, there's nothing really special about these people in the end. Each of them were normal people who followed our methods and achieved their goals in doing that, and you can do it too! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more inspiring nonprofit success stories like these. ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: nonprofit, fundraising, fully funded, podcast, Fundraising Masterminds, Vision dinner, facility, TV studio, fundraising efforts, income, banquets, Perfect Vision dinner, mentorship program, success stories, charity, Bible school, international ministry, online ministry, global audiences, nonprofit organization, major donor, commitments, multimillion dollar, campus ministry, Gen Z, strategy, program, fundraiser, online event, Christian school, gala, banquet, nonprofit success stories, nonprofit succsess stories, nonprofit succsess storeis, nonprofit interview, nonprofit success storeis, nonprofit stories, most inspiring nonprofit success stories, the 7 most inspiring nonprofit success stories, fundraising masterminds, fundraising masterminds podcast, major donor, major donor weeend, inspiring stories, inspiring nonprofit success stories, nonprofit success, perfect vision dinner, jason galicinski, jim dempsey, vision dinners, jason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support
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    28 mins
  • 50. Five Key Elements of Effective Nonprofit Storytelling

    50. Five Key Elements of Effective Nonprofit Storytelling
    Apr 17 2024
    → Three Fundamentals of Nonprofit Marketing: https://youtu.be/yiA1vezD8xk → 10 Secrets to Crafting a Compelling Fundraising Letter: https://youtu.be/NGeVpBl3Ka8 In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about the 5 key elements of effective nonprofit storytelling. Get ready to captivate the hearts of your audience by transforming statistics into powerful stories of change! Join us today as we explore practical strategies for crafting compelling narratives that not only illustrate your need but also highlight the impact of your partners' giving. Learn why focusing on individual stories over facts and statistics can lead to more profound emotional connections. Discover how a visual impact heightens giving by touching on all of your reader's senses - literally. Find out how to make your audience a part of your story. And above everything else, remember that people give to people, justified by the cause! So whether you're a new nonprofit or have been around for years, you're sure to learn something today, because effective storytelling is such a crucial part of development. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit tips and tricks! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Nonprofit storytelling, compelling narratives, emotional storytelling, visual impact, connecting with donors, sharing personal stories, impact of giving, fundraising event, audience connection, inspirational stories, impactful storytelling, nonprofit fundraising, descriptive storytelling, storytelling effectiveness, effective nonprofit storytelling, nonprofit storytelling, effective storytelling, examples of good storytelling, effective storytelling techniques, key elements of effective storytelling, key elements of effective nonprofit storytelling, key elements of storytelling, 5 key elements of effective nonprofit storytelling, fundraising masterminds, fundraising masterminds podcast, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, nonprofit tips and tricks, nonprofit, jim. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support
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    31 mins
  • 49. How to Do a Gala in 20 Minutes or Less

    49. How to Do a Gala in 20 Minutes or Less
    Apr 3 2024
    In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're explaining exactly how to do a gala, in 20 minutes or less. With over 100 points to cover, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to host a vision dinner or banquet! So join us as we break down everything you need to know to host a successful gala. From selecting the perfect date and venue to recruiting key roles and managing guest lists, we're going over everything! Discover how to create a budget, negotiate your venue contract, and finalize your event date. Find out how to efficiently manage your dinner's setup, select your speakers, and engage your audience with compelling testimonies and financial appeals. Learn how to manage the logistical challenges on the day of your event. And uncover the secret to your dinner's followup process! This may all sound daunting, but don't let the idea of planning a gala overwhelm you - because we're here to simplify the process and equip you with the tools you need for success. So tune in today to learn everything you need to know to host a successful gala - in 20 minutes or less! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit development strategies. ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: How to do a gala, how to do a gala in 20 minutes, vision dinner, perfect vision dinner, everything you need to know to host a successful gala, planning a gala, everything you need to host a successful gala in 20 minutes or less, nonprofit development, nonprofit development strategies, fundraising masterminds, fundraising masterminds podcast, how to host a successful vision dinner, fundraising dinner, fundraising gala dinner, how to create a successful fundraising event, nonprofits, fundraising, nonprofit leaders, fully funded, table host, print materials, program materials, thank you letters, gala, mentorship program, perfect vision dinner, event date, venue, dinner budget, negotiation, probable attendance, host committee, table host invitation script, FundEasy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support
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    25 mins
  • 48. 5 Hilarious Fundraising Fails You Won’t Believe

    48. 5 Hilarious Fundraising Fails You Won’t Believe
    Mar 27 2024
    In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're taking a little break from heady development theories and practical fundraising guides to laugh you through 5 of Jim's most hilarious fundraising fails. You won't believe some of the things he's seen! Join us as we look at Jim's worst fundraising experiences, from dinner horror stories to hilarious development disasters. Witness Jim's epic mishap at his very first major donor event as a 26 year-old newbie. Discover the worst thing you can do at any kind of event (hint: it involves flying glassware). Find out what happens when you send certified mail...in the middle of a blizzard. And learn how God can work all things according to the good of those who love him, even hilarious fundraising fails like these! Whether you're a seasoned professional or are still scheduling banquets across the hall from rowdy male auctions, you should get a few good laughs from this episode! And remember to pay attention to the lessons you can learn from these nonprofit fundraising fails. These are some lessons you will never forget! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit tips and tricks! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: nonprofit leaders, fundraising, fully funded, podcast, horror stories, experiences, major donor event, development, mistakes, direct mail letter, response, complaints, Memphis, Tennessee, Anatole Hotel, male auction, make a wish foundation, challenges, flood, resilience, perseverance, sense of humor, perfect vision dinner strategy, fundraising fails, funny fundraising, nonprofit fundraising fails, fundraising fails you wont believe, fundraising fails you won't believe, 5 hilarious fundraising fails you won't believe, 5 hilarious fundraising fails you wont believe, nonprofit development, nonprofit development theories, practical fundraising guides, worst fundraising experiences, nonprofit horror stories, nonprofit development disasters, major donor, major donor event, nonprofit tips and tricks, Jim Dempsey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support
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    20 mins
  • 47. 7 Mistakes People Make in Giving an Appeal

    47. 7 Mistakes People Make in Giving an Appeal
    Mar 20 2024
    In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how to give a successful appeal and some of the common mistakes people make in giving an appeal. From crafting a compelling message to the importance of clear communication, we're covering it all! This is an episode you won't want to miss. Join us as we explore the seven critical mistakes people make in giving an appeal at an event and how to avoid them. Learn why simply hosting an event isn't enough and the importance of making a clear, specific call for support. Discover the impact of a faith goal and how having a plan frees your donors to give what they really want to. Find out why you can't assume your donors even know how to give. And learn how to ask for support in a way that encourages generous and sincere sacrifice. This episode isn't just about what you should do, but also what you shouldn't. And whether you've been doing dinners for years or just started your nonprofit last week, we're sure you'll learn something today! One last word - ASK, and don't be afraid to ask for a specific amount. Remember, small plans don't inflame the hearts of men and women. It's so important that you let yourself cross the finish line when you've gone through the effort of hosting an event like this. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development advice! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Thank you letters, support raising, reframing approach, specific purpose, building school, digging wells, giving an appeal, mistakes people make in giving an appeal, 7 mistakes people make in giving an appeal, seven mistakes people make in giving an appeal, how to give a successful appeal, common mistakes people make in giving an appeal, crafting a compelling message, impact of a faith goal, how to ask for support, nonprofit development, nonprofit development advice, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, fundraising masterminds, fundraising masterminds podcast, giving an appeal at an event. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support
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    35 mins
  • 46. The 5 Major Phases of a Nonprofit Capital Campaign

    46. The 5 Major Phases of a Nonprofit Capital Campaign
    Mar 13 2024
    In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about the 5 major phases of a nonprofit capital campaign: what they are, how to successfully navigate them, and if a capital campaign is even right for your organization. Join us as we unpack each of these 5 phases in depth. Learn about the critical significance of a feasibility study. Discover the vital importance of building a solid foundation for your campaign through the recruitment and engagement of your leadership (but not your staff!) Find out exactly how much you should set out to raise during your capital campaign. And uncover how friends inviting friends will compound your giving to higher and higher levels! So tune in today to learn everything you need to know about a nonprofit capital campaign, and if a capital campaign is even right for you! Remember, a capital campaign is not something you want to venture into lightly. You have to pass the feasibility test, but when you're ready, you can use the knowledge you gained from this episode to develop the structure you need to move forward smoothly! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit development strategies. ASK US A QUESTION: https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Fully funded, nonprofit organizations, financial stability, multi-year efforts, research, private funding, public funding, follow-up, infrastructure, donor support, leadership awareness program, gifts, nonprofit capital campaign, nonprofit captial campaign, nonprofit captial campagin, captial campaign nonprofit, captial campagin nonprofit, nonprofit capital campagin, capital campaign nonprofit, 5 major phases of a nonprofit capital campaign, feasibility study, nonprofit feasibility study, capital campaign, nonprofit development, nonprofit development advice, nonprofit development strategies, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, fundraising masterminds, capital campagins nonprofits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support
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    32 mins
  • 45. 9 Ways Your Nonprofit Board Members Should Be Involved in Fundraising

    45. 9 Ways Your Nonprofit Board Members Should Be Involved in Fundraising
    Mar 6 2024
    In the world of nonprofit fundraising, the role of board members extends far beyond overseeing the use of your organization's funds. So let's dive into the 9 ways your nonprofit board members should be involved in your organization's fundraising! Join us for another episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast as we talk about the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members. From development training to leading by example, from identifying potential partners to thanking them once they give, we're going to talk about everything! This is one meaty episode you won't want to miss. So whether you're a development director or a nonprofit board member yourself, tune in today to learn exactly how you should be involved in the fundraising of your nonprofit organization. Get ready to be challenged to the next level! And after it's all over, remember to make sure your board members understand just what their roles and responsibilities are. Manage your expectations, give them a little grace, and let them flourish! Click here for access to our free PDF: 9 Ways Your Nonprofit Board Members Should Be Involved in Fundraising! → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/board9-pdf ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: board members, nonprofit organization, fundraising, development, public relations, recruitment, strategic planning, ambassador, donors, leadership, events, activities, volunteers, fundraising campaign, influence, finances, expertise, governance, financial management, decision making, development director, development planning, fully funded, income increase, nonprofit board members, 9 ways your nonprofit board members should be involved in fundraising, board members, nonprofit board member, nonprofit board members involved in fundraising, nonprofit fundraising, role of board memberes, roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members, roles and responsibilities of a board, selecting board members for nonprofit, board members nonprofit, board members responsibilities --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support
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