In my experience, most nonprofit leaders and board members agree with the phrase, “You have to spend money to make money.” But when you look at their budget, there is no evidence of this…. 

Evidence I’m looking for?

I was providing some cultivation strategies to a client who recently shifted their fundraising model and approach from transactional (heavy events & appeals) to deep relationship building activities.  

It’s going really well. Wondering if you’re ready to make that move?   

Here’s an example of how you can tell there’s money sitting on the table . . .

Can I make one suggestion? Be a decision maker. 

Let's talk growth. At your nonprofit organization, you might grow your budget by 5-8% each year.   

To really build a sustainable, steady, and diversified revenue path for your nonprofit you must play the long game. 

What fundraisers who rarely reach their annual goals generally ask: What database, What social media post, What auction item, What event, What emailer, What application?

What donors are really asking that prevent you from reaching your annual goals . . .

- Set your goals with a multi-year view

- Refine your High ROI strategy yearly

- Make time allocation course corrections quarterly

- Execute your revenue plan monthly

- Prioritize relationships over transactions daily

I was emailing back and forth with a prospective client.  I asked why he’d reached out? His answer was simple...

Seems simple, right? Well, if it were that easy everyone would be doing it.

If you want to raise to your REAL budget and add $1M to your nonprofit’s bottom line but have struggled to do so for the last few years…how much would you pay to learn how to do that from someone who has done it time and time again? 

I like to look at this investment in the percentage of ROI…