Fridays 4 Fundraising

Advocate for a Professional Development Budget

Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly talks about how to get your board to buy into professional development budgets. Links * Check Out Donorbox [https://donorbox.org/?kfl_ln=zdbknju] * Request a Discovery Call [https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/schedule]   Takeaways * Present fundraising investments as gains, not a way to prevent losses. * Use data to show the potential return on investment. * Frame fundraising needs as opportunities for growth. Keywords fundraising, nonprofit, professional development, donor retention, board engagement, fundraising strategy, nonprofit success, donor retention improvement, fundraising support

Call Your Donors: 10 Donors You Don't Know

Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly emphasizes the importance of personal donor engagement through calls, advocating for a return to traditional relationship-building methods to boost fundraising effectiveness. She shares practical steps for nonprofit leaders to reconnect with donors and improve retention. Links * Check Out Donorbox [https://donorbox.org/?kfl_ln=zdbknju] * Request a Discovery Call [https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/schedule]   Takeaways * The decline of digital-only fundraising strategies * The importance of personal donor relationships * Practical steps for calling and engaging donors Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising 00:41 Thank You to Donorbox! 01:08 This Week's Focus: Call Your Donors, part 2! 04:10 How to Approach Calling Donors You Don't Know 05:49 Let's hang out! 06:53 Your Homework Assignment: Call 10 Donors You Don't Know   Keywords fundraising, donor engagement, nonprofit, relationship-building, donor calls, fundraising strategy, Kelly McLaughlin, From Scratch Fundraising

Land more donor meetings with one simple strategy

Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly explains how nonprofit fundraisers can leverage calendar scheduling links to increase efficiency and build stronger donor relationships. Kelly shares practical steps to implement these tools and improve fundraising outcomes.   Links * Check Out Donorbox [https://donorbox.org/?kfl_ln=zdbknju] * Request a Discovery Call [https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/schedule]   Takeaways * Using calendar links is now essential for donor engagement. * Set up three default meeting types: 30-min virtual, 60-min virtual, 90-min in-person. * Choose a platform that integrates well with your existing tools. * Donors prefer efficient, no-hassle scheduling options. Chapters Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising 01:07 The Shift in Donor Scheduling Preferences 01:38 Why Calendar Links Are a Must Now 03:55 Choosing the Right Scheduling Platform 05:17 Setting Up Default Meeting Types 06:09 Matching Meeting Types to Donor Needs 06:50 Quick Setup Tips for Calendar Links 06:58 Your Weekly Homework: Implement a Calendar Link   Keywords fundraising, nonprofit, calendar scheduling, donor relationships, efficiency, digital tools, fundraising tips

Stop Fundraiser Burnout

Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares insights on managing fundraiser burnout by understanding the physiological stress response and practical techniques to stay resilient.   Links * Check Out Donorbox [https://donorbox.org/?kfl_ln=zdbknju] * Request a Discovery Call [https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/schedule] * Sign up for How To Fundraise Without Burning Out workshop [https://fromscratch.myflodesk.com/burnout-worshop]   Takeaways * Burnout is the freeze response, a physiological reaction to stress. * Managing stress involves making your body feel safe through physical and social activities. * Understanding the physicality of stress is crucial for long-term resilience. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising 02:40 Understanding Fundraiser Burnout 05:19 Physiological Responses to Stress 08:14 Strategies for Managing Stress 10:58 Building a Burnout Recovery Action Plan 13:51 Workshop Invitation and Conclusion   Keywords fundraiser burnout, stress management, nonprofit, sustainable fundraising, mental health, stress response, burnout recovery, Kelly McLaughlin, DonorBox, fundraising tips

Boost Donor Retention: BCC yourself on donation thank yous

Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares a simple yet powerful technique to enhance donor relationships and increase retention—BCC'ing team members on donation autoresponders. She explains how this easy step can foster real conversations, improve engagement, and ultimately boost fundraising success.   Links * Check Out Donorbox [https://donorbox.org/?kfl_ln=zdbknju] * Request a Discovery Call [https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/schedule] * Sign up for How To Fundraise Without Burning Out workshop [https://fromscratch.myflodesk.com/burnout-worshop]   Takeaways * Using BCC in autoresponders helps to build relationships by prompting conversations with donors you wouldn't have otherwise. * Improving donor retention requires personalized engagement   Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising 00:47 Thank You Donorbox! 01:31 This Week's Focus: Optimize Your Thank Yous 04:31 How To Set Up a BCC on your Autoresponder 10:25 Workshop: How to Fundraise Without Burning Outt 13:01 This Week's Assignment: Set up a BCC on your autoresponders   Keywords fundraising, donor relationships, autoresponders, donor retention, nonprofit, digital fundraising, relationship building, Kelly McLaughlin, fundraising tips