In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we’re reacting to some of the most outrageous, misguided, and downright cringeworthy fundraising strategies we’ve seen online. Get ready to laugh at the craziest fundraising advice on the internet!

Join us as we take a hilarious yet eye-opening look at 4 real posts and articles that are floating around on the internet today. From the comically counterproductive "un-event" to the overhyped Fund-a-Need Gala, we're talking about everything you should NEVER do when trying to raise money.

Laugh through the bizarre logic of the un-event appeal. Cringe at the coupon hustle that nets $2,500 after a year of door-knocking. Find out how to skip the event entirely — to guilt donors straight from their feed. And discover how to pull off the perfect "Fund-a-Need" through the power of plants, peer pressure, and lots of booze.

So whether you’re tired of gimmicks or just want a better way to connect with your real partners, this episode is for you. And remember: successful fundraising is never about guilt or manipulation — it's about genuine motivation through exciting opportunities that make a real-life impact.

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