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Because awkward doesn’t raise dollars—and confidence does. Picture This: You’re at a dinner party. You’ve just had the best dessert of your life. The host smiles and says, “So glad you liked it. Would you mind throwing $50 my way to help me bake more for the neighborhood?” Cue the record scratch. It’s not that …
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Fundraising Isn’t Magic—It’s Strategy (And You’ve Got This!) Picture this: You’re at a bake sale. You’ve got the world’s best chocolate chip cookies (family recipe, obviously), but no one’s stopping by your table. Meanwhile, the booth next to you—selling mediocre muffins—has a line around the block. What gives? Turns out, they had a sign that …
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The First Date Dilemma: Why One-Time Donors Don’t Always Call Back Imagine you’re on a first date. You hit it off—great conversation, shared interests, maybe even a few laughs. But then… radio silence. No follow-up, no “Had a great time!” text, nothing. Would you go on a second date with that person? Probably not. Now, …
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Imagine you’re teaching someone to ride a bike. You could hand them a 50-page manual on balance and physics… or you could give them a helmet, a push, and cheer when they stop wobbling. Which approach actually works? The same logic applies to fundraising training. Most programs fail because they overwhelm teams with theory instead …
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Imagine you’re at a party. You’ve got something important to say—maybe you’re raising money for a cause you’re passionate about. But instead of telling a compelling story, you just shove a donation link in someone’s face and say, “Give me money.” How well do you think that would go? Not great, right? Yet, that’s exactly …
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Missionaries have one of the toughest jobs on the planet—serving others, often in challenging environments, while also needing to fundraise like a nonprofit CEO. It’s like being a full-time humanitarian and a part-time salesperson, all while relying on the generosity of others. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to dread fundraising. In fact, when done right, it …
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Imagine this: You bake a dozen cookies for a bake sale, and a friend says, “I’ll match whatever you sell—double the cookies, double the money!” Suddenly, your impact skyrockets without extra effort. That’s exactly how matching gift programs work for nonprofits—except instead of cookies, it’s donations. Billions of dollars in matching funds go unclaimed every …
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Imagine you’re throwing a bake sale, but instead of a fully stocked kitchen, you’ve got a toaster oven, two eggs, and a bag of flour. Sounds impossible? Not if you get creative. Fundraising on a tight budget feels the same way—you might not have deep pockets, but with the right strategies, you can still whip …
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Imagine your favorite coffee shop. You used to go there every week—great vibes, perfect latte, barista who remembered your name. Then life got busy, you tried a new place, and suddenly, you haven’t been back in months. Now, what if that coffee shop sent you a friendly text: “Hey! We miss you. Here’s a free pastry …
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Imagine this: You’re at a charity gala, and instead of a heartfelt speech from the organizer, a robot rolls onto the stage and starts reciting donor statistics in a monotone voice. Cue awkward silence. That’s the fear many fundraisers have about AI—that it’ll turn their deeply personal mission into something cold and transactional. But here’s the …
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