Donor acquisition is up, but retention is still a struggle. And your board? Supportive in theory, but silent in practice. Sound familiar?

In this episode of Ask a Responsive Fundraiser, Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE — founder of Windmill Hill Consulting and a 30-year fundraising veteran — helps us unpack two of the most persistent challenges nonprofits face today.

You’ll learn:

• Why first-time donors often walk away (and how to change that)

• The real reasons board members freeze when it’s time to fundraise

• How to coach your board into confident, authentic fundraising advocates

• What internal markers signal readiness for a capital campaign

Barbara brings sharp insight, encouragement, and a practical mindset rooted in decades of experience with institutions like Harvard and the American Red Cross.

Learn more about Windmill Hill Consulting: https://whillconsulting.com/

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