Purpose & Profit Club® – The Nonprofit Fundraising & Marketing Podcast

173: The Hidden Reason You Keep Holding Back in Fundraising


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If you’ve ever caught yourself overthinking a donor email, hesitating to post, or waiting for “the perfect timing” to launch your next campaign, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I reveal the mindset pattern that’s quietly keeping you stuck: fear disguised as strategy. You’ll learn how to recognize when your “planning” is really just procrastination, why bravery always comes before clarity, and how to finally stop waiting for confidence to arrive before taking action. This is your invitation to stop playing small, lead boldly, and start moving your mission forward, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Topics:

  • The real reason fundraisers hold back from taking action
  • How fear disguises itself as overplanning and perfectionism
  • The myth that confidence comes before action (it doesn’t!)
  • Why “just one more draft” is often procrastination in disguise
  • Simple mindset shifts to replace hesitation with courageous leadership
  • Real examples of clients who learned to take messy, brave action
  • Why bravery builds trust with donors faster than polish ever will
  • The power of momentum in building confidence and clarity


For a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

Resources:

  • Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System
  • Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator
  • The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers
  • Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter
  • [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.

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