The Mary Valloni Show

Often times we spend our time focused on the dollars we want to bring in for our cause, but we don't spend time figuring out what it will actually take to fulfill our mission. If freedom is what you desire, you want to spend as much time as possible actually enjoying the work you do.     Figure out what the minimum amount of money it will take and then go for it. It's probably closer than you thin...

"To achieve something you have never achieved before you must become someone you have never been." – Les Brown   We're all faced with trying to figure out what we need to do to become more effective at what we do. Many times we protect ourselves with habits and routines that are comfortable, but I want you to challenge yourself to work towards the person you need to become to be the leader you wan...

Change is hard. If it were easy we'd all be walking around with fully funded retirement accounts and six-pack abs. Because we know it's hard, we just need to know what obstacles to overcome so we can tackle each of them one at a time. In this episode, we talk through how your past, your habits, your mind and your surroundings could be the culprit and how to overcome them and embrace positive chang...

When did we decide that our nonprofits deserved less and that we needed handouts from the community? It's time to change the way we think so we can actually fulfill our mission. On today's episode we talk through how to get an abundance mindset by eliminating three statements from your thoughts. Do you believe there are people out there who want to be a part of your cause, they just don't know you...

Is it possible to have the same excitement knocking on door #1 as door #101 when people say no after no after no? The answer is YES and it's possible to enjoy the rejection along the way. We know we don't need everyone to say yes, but regardless it's hard to hear no. On today's episode, find out how you can get more yeses and avoid the feeling of rejection all together!   For more information abou...

There's usually two reasons why it feels like someone is dodging you, either 1.) they are or 2.) it's all in your head. If you find yourself following up with potential donors over and over again, you may need to rethink your approach or you may need to avoid being too hard on yourself by assuming it's all about you. Learn how to avoid the dreaded follow up call, how to ensure someone follows up w...

No one wants so sit through a painful fundraising pitch, so why would we ask our potential donors to say yes to that? Instead, let's ask them for their valuable advice and then do what they say. After all, they are our potential donors. Many of them will tell you exactly what to do and say if you were giving the pitch to them. What would they say yes to? That's what we all want to know. What do ou...

The Winter Olympics are in full swing in Pyeongchang, South Korea bringing together the best athletes from around the world. As the media interviews these athletes, we continue to see patterns of how each of them made it to the big stage and how each of us can learn from them.   Here are the 8 things every nonprofit leader can learn from the athletes of these Winter Games.   1. Olympians expect ob...

Many of us forget that our nonprofit is ineffective if our leaders are overworked, exhausted and burnt out. Your cause is only as good as your leadership, so this episode focuses on how to protect your most valuable asset - You!   For more information about Mary Valloni Consulting, visit http://maryvalloni.com and join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/fundraisingfreedomtribe/

As you seek to raise more funds for your cause, the most important piece to the puzzle is having enough donors to fulfill every need that comes up. This means we need to ensure we can attract more donors to our cause. On this episode we talk through the 5 things you can do to attract donors in including:   1.  Have a clear vision. 2.  Invite more people to be insiders into your cause (vs. outsider...

It is 2018 and we are seeing less and less print mail in our mailbox these days, but does that mean that our nonprofits should stop sending out mailings as well? The answer is NO. Mass mailings absolutely still work, but why? Find out how you can make them work for you and how you can add mailings into your communication plan as you connect with your donors and donor prospects.   Mark your calenda...

Find out the two most critical ways to overcome the pressure to succeed. Mary shares how to take it easy on yourself as you focus on your ability to turn any stressful situation around. Often our greatest pressure comes from a place of opportunity. Find out how you can ensure that opportunity is a blessing and not a curse.   For more information about Mary Valloni Consulting, visit http://maryvall...

Nonprofit and ministry leaders often jump into fundraising events before doing this one thing and that's attending other events. How do you know how to put on a great fundraising event if you've never attended another event? Mary shares why it's so important to attend events that are similar to the one you want to put on and how you can take ideas from those events to ensure your success. Mary als...

Who is your ideal donor? What do they do and why would they like you? We address these questions and more in this episode. Do you find that you are running out of prospects? Identify how to create a plan and how to promote the work you do where your donors are and not where they aren't.   For more information about Mary Valloni Consulting, visit http://maryvalloni.com and join us on Facebook at ht...

It's a new year and with the new year, you may need a new attitude to match! Today's episode is about how to free yourself from the negativity, how to be a giver, and how to do more of what works. We are in more control of our success than we think we are and if you want more of what works it's time to remove the things that don't.    Ministry leaders, be sure to check out Mary's new podcast, The...

One of the most popular Christmas movies of all time is Elf, featuring Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel. Check out this episode for the top 5 happiness quotes from the movie and how they relate to nonprofit leaders today.    For more information about Mary Valloni Consulting, visit http://maryvalloni.com and join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/fundraisingfreedomtribe/

With only a few weeks left in the calendar year, I wanted to share with you the questions you need to ask yourself. Find out what needs to stay and what needs to go as we wrap up 2017 and head into 2018. How will you best share your message and clear out anything that could be holding you back.   For details about our January 2nd Mastermind Group, go to http://maryvalloni.com/coaching and be sure...

It's December, which means it's the most wonderful time of the year and the most stressful as well! If you are feeling totally overwhelmed here's the 7 things you should do today. Don't let your mind run you down the wrong path, learn what to do to take back control and stay on target to finish out the year strong.    For details about our January 2nd Mastermind Group, go to maryvalloni.com/coachi...

Tuesday, November 28th is #GivingTuesday and we're gearing up for the biggest nonprofit holiday of the year. Listen in to find out what 3 things you must do to make the most out of #GivingTuesday.   For more information about Mary Valloni Consulting, visit http://maryvalloni.com and join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/fundraisingfreedomtribe/

This is our seventh episode in our 7-part series on "What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?" This seventh step is all about making a difference and celebrating your success. This is why we work so hard. Find out how to speak your team's language so you can celebrate them, how to create a thank-you plan and how to enjoy every moment of the journey with your team.    Thanks to those of yo...

This is the sixth episode in our 7-part series on "What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?" This sixth step is centered around how to organize your ask. We talk through how fundraising is like dating, how to avoid giving money and wealthy individuals more power than they deserve, and how to ask for in-kind donations and cash.    Be sure to reserve your seat for my free online training wi...

This is the fifth episode in our 7-part series on "What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?" This fifth step is centered around how to deploy your team. Learn how to create a strong staff/volunteer partnership, give the right titles to empower your team and trust your team while releasing them to share your message.   For more information about Mary Valloni Consulting, visit http://maryva...

This is the fourth episode in our 7-part series on "What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?" This fourth step is centered around how to enhance your brand. Learn how to create a personal brand, an organizational brand, a high-quality logo, a one-page document, a case document, and a fundraising website.   For more information about Mary Valloni Consulting, visit http://maryvalloni.com an...

This is the third episode in our 7-part series on "What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?" This third step is centered around how to enlist your team. Learn how to find and recruit your lead volunteer, that one person who can serve as a team captain for your leadership team. Mary shares stories of how she has identified and gone after previous leaders for the organizations she's worked...

This is the second episode in our 7-part series on "What is Fundraising Freedom and How Can I Get It?" This second step is centered around how to run your research to understand your allies, competition, prospects and yourself. Identify how to best reach out and get the information you need to prepare for your next fundraising campaign.   For more information about Mary Valloni Consulting, visit h...