What if every fundraising “disaster” could become a story of generosity instead? Claire Johnson, National Director of Development for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, shares how fundraisers can navigate surprises and turn potential setbacks into success stories.

✨ Inside this episode:

• Strategies for managing unexpected issues during events, mailings, or donor visits
• Real-life examples of fundraising challenges turned into wins
• Tips to maintain positivity and creativity when things go off script

🎧 If you’ve ever feared your next fundraiser might go off track, this episode will show you how to transform anxiety into actionable solutions.

Key Topics/Themes: Fundraising problem-solving, resilience, donor relations, event management, creativity in developmentToday’s episode is hosted by Gay Gonnerman, from The Food Group Minnesota; and Mark Beenken from Augsburg University.