The Fundraising Masterminds Podcast

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're looking at 4 practical strategies for building church relationships and how you can use them to get the church involved in your nonprofit today. Join us as we discuss why so many people have struggled with church involvement in their ministries. Why does the church feel "threatened" when you ask for support? Why aren't they excited abou...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about the 5 principles of the abundance mentality and how you can use them to transform the mindset of your nonprofit today! Join us as we uncover the Biblical foundation of these principles, as discussed in Larry O'Nan's book "Intentional Living and Giving". From the importance of faith-driven action to understanding God's infi...

Happy New Year's Day! In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're sharing the top 4 New Year's resolutions for your nonprofit in 2025. Get ready to revolutionize your nonprofit development with these 4 simple ideas. Join us as we discuss the crucial mindset changes that will transform your organization from surviving to thriving. From making use of actionable smart goals to culti...

Discover the secrets of how to find, ask, and cultivate new major donors for your nonprofit! → https://FundraisingMasterminds.net/major-donor-mastery In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're going over some last minute giving strategies for your year-end campaign. Remember, 25% of your budget is raised in the month of December, with half of that coming in the last 24 hours of...

Click here to download our timeline overview PDF, 7 Steps to Mastering Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign: → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/year-end-campaign-outline In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how to follow up with your donors at year-end. Tune in to boost your year-end response rate by 50% with this one simple strategy! Join us as we explor...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about the importance of appreciating your donors with our special Thanksgiving episode. Tune in to hear some of the practical ways that you can thank your partners this year! Join us as we explore how to genuinely thank your donors in ways that leave lasting impressions. From telling meaningful stories of changed lives to buying...

Click here to download our timeline overview PDF, 7 Steps to Mastering Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign: → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/year-end-campaign-outline In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about the importance of recognizing staff and volunteers at year-end as a nonprofit. Tune in today to learn how to effectively appreciate your staff and vol...

Click here to download our timeline overview PDF, 7 Steps to Mastering Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign: → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/year-end-campaign-outline In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we will be talking about the 4 key elements to utilizing Giving Tuesday effectively. Tune in to learn how to prepare for the day that raises over $300 million every year!...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how to host a vision dinner with no money. Tune in today to learn how to raise $100K for your nonprofit! Join us to learn exactly how to host a successful vision dinner, for as little upfront cost as possible. We'll go through the process in detail, from determining your big 4 expenses to discussing your long-term mission...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're diving deeply into how to host a successful vision dinner in a rural community. Tun in to learn the practical strategies and key elements of hosting a Perfect Vision Dinner in a low-income area! Join us as we explore everything from planning a dinner that resonates with donors to the specifics of engaging your community effectively. We'...

Click here to download our timeline overview PDF, 7 Steps to Mastering Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign: → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/year-end-campaign-outline In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how to write year-end appeal letters that actually work. Tune in today to learn how to inspire your audience with captivating storytelling! Join us as...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about why matching gifts are critical for the success of your year-end fundraising campaign. Tune in today to learn how to use matching gifts as a game-changer in your organization! Join us as we discuss Jim's own experience over 15+ years of using matching gifts during events and campaigns alike. We'll be asking a lot of down-t...

Click here to download our timeline overview PDF, 7 Steps to Mastering Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign: → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/year-end-campaign-outline In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how to identify your #1 cause concept for a successful year-end fundraising campaign. As a critical foundation for the rest of your year-end campa...

Click here to download our timeline overview PDF, 7 Steps to Mastering Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign! → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/year-end-campaign-outline In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're starting a brand new 8-part series called "Year-End Fundraising" - and today, we're talking about the 7 steps you need to master your year-end fun...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, join us for an exciting interview with Rebekah Raze from Life First Pregnancy Center as we discuss why small PRCs don't have to stay stuck. Tune in as we walk through Rebekah's development journey, from when she first volunteered to help with fundraising events to the day when she became Life First's official Development and Opera...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how to build a nonprofit movement in 7 practical, actionable steps, using vision dinners. Join us as we discuss how to shift your mindset from a local organization to a worldwide movement. Explore how Bill Bright started CRU after creating Bright's Fancy Candies. Uncover why a nonprofit leader should have the same...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, join us for an amazing interview with the author of the book "Intentional Living and Giving" - Jim's personal Master Yoda, Larry O'Nan! Tune in as we explore the principles behind Biblical life stewardship. We'll go through Larry's development journey: how he started with nothing but a box of pledges in a bathroom to...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about the 4 key principles you need to know to host a successful major donor event. Join us as we talk through your event's location, invitations, program, and follow-up effort. We'll go over how to get a 10 to 1 return on investment, what to pay for a printed invitation, how the program of a major donor weekend comp...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about major donor fundraising 101: how to identify, research, and ask major donors for million dollar checks. Join us as we explore the 5 key principles of major donor fundraising. We'll talk about everything from finding major donors to researching their background; from building lasting relationships to making the ask....

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how to hire a development director - and what happens next. Join us as we examine the differences between an executive and a development director. We'll talk about the kind of person you want to hire as a development director, and how both of you can work together to strengthen the relationships in your organizatio...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about the difference between donor manipulation and motivation, and asking the critical question: is donor manipulation ever necessary? Join us as we expose the crucial differences between these two mindsets and how you can still raise money and make a compelling ask for support without falling into manipulation tactics. Aft...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're discussing the history and evolution of the 7 online giving methods. Tune in for a comprehensive guide to online fundraising for nonprofits! Join us as we dive into the development of tools like the online giving page, text-to-give services, and social media fundraisers, highlighting their individual pros and cons. We'll also ex...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about the major differences between a golf tournament and a golf marathon. We'll be asking the question: which one's better? Join us today as we break down the essential elements of each type of golf event. We'll explain the newer concept of the golf marathon - designed to maximize pure fundraising by correlating...

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about the 4 most important hires for your nonprofit organization: who they are, why they're significant, and how they can transform the trajectory of your nonprofit today. Join us as we explore the crucial first 4 roles you should hire for your nonprofit organization. Learn why these positions are indispensable and how e...

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...