With the new year upon us, the time to set a solid fundraising strategy is here. One of the challenges non-profits face is too many “good” things to focus our time on. So what are the most essential tasks for you to focus on for fundraising? Bryan shares five things you can do to kickstart your fundraising in 2024.

Greg recounts how a donor recently told him, “Asking is the easy part.” Listen in on why that transformed his thinking about fundraising.

What can motivate individuals to give beyond what seems possible?

Today Greg talks about the relationship between God and Money. Specifically, he shares a real life study on Warsaw, the Dentist and the Great Flood of ’97.

Bryan and Greg share perhaps the most important skill a development officer can master: the art of listening. In this episode, you’ll learn about listening on a deeper level and uncover what it takes to really get to know someone.

There’s a saying in show biz, “No one wants you ‘til everyone wants you.” Bryan explains how that principle applies to non-profits, as he recounts the growth of St. Paul’s Newman Center in Fargo, ND.

Is there any replacement for a firsthand experience? Some of the most loyal donors of your non-profit had their own firsthand experiences with your cause. So how can you give a firsthand experience to donors who are new to your charity? Greg and Bryan share practical ways to bring donors closer to the mission.

Every campaign will face challenges and setbacks. So what do you do when these challenges cause your campaign to stall? Bryan and Greg continue their conversation on how you can break out of a stall in your fundraising efforts. This is part two of a two part series.

In every campaign, you encounter challenges and setbacks. So what do you do when these challenges cause your campaign to stall? Bryan shares what steps helped his non-profit to overcome a stall of a goal rising by over $10 million. This is part one of a two part series.

Despite your best efforts in fundraising, you will inevitably be met with a hard truth: some donors just aren’t that into you. Given this reality, what can you do to still build organizational trust? Bryan discusses how to navigate a donor relationship even if you, as the fundraiser, are not their cup of tea.