Call Your Donors: Top 10 Donors

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

Call Your Donors: Top 10 Donors

Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly talks about why phone calls to donors still matter—even (and maybe in spite of) the age of digital efficiency. This week, start with your top 10 donors to begin making strides in donor retention and upgrades.   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 * The importance of calling donors for relationship building * Steps to effectively call top donors * Using digital tools to enhance face-to-face interactions * Managing fundraising burnout and stress   Chapters Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fundraising Focus 00:38 Kelly's Weekly Fundraising Assignment 01:34 Introducing the Call Your Donors Series 01:58 The Impact of Donor Calls on Fundraising 03:51 Digital Tools vs. Personal Relationships 06:04 How to Identify Your Top 10 Donors 06:42 Simple Steps to Call Your Donors 08:00 Treat Every Donor as Valuable 08:52 Voicemail and Follow-up Tips 09:22 Upcoming Free Workshop on Burnout Prevention 11:36 Weekly Homework: Call Your Top 10 Donors   Keywords fundraising, donor calls, nonprofit, relationship building, donor retention, burnout prevention, digital tools, fundraising strategy

Boost Your Fundraising Productivity: Eliminate!

Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares practical strategies for nonprofit fundraising success, focusing on eliminating non-essential tasks to free up time for relationship building and mission impact. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on activities that directly support organizational goals. Links * Join Sustain & Thrive: https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/sustain-thrive [https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/sustain-thrive] * Schedule a Discovery Call: https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/schedule [https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/schedule] * Check Out DonorBox: https://donorbox.org/?kfl_ln=zdbknju [https://donorbox.org/?kfl_ln=zdbknju] Takeaways * Eliminate tasks that don't support primary goals or organizational survival. * Use a three-question test to evaluate each task's importance. * Focus on relationship-building activities to move fundraising forward. * Automation and delegation are key to increasing productivity. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising 00:45 Thank You to our First Sponsor: Donorbox! 01:28 This Week's Focus: Boost Productivity & Eliminate! 02:22 How to Eliminate Non-Essential Tasks 04:24 Resources to Support You 04:59 This Week's Assignment: Find things to eliminate on your to do list   Keywords fundraising, nonprofit, productivity, task elimination, relationship building, Kelly McLaughlin, From Scratch Fundraising, nonprofit tips