The Fundraising Masterminds Podcast

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're going to share the 7 most inspiring nonprofit success stories of our year. From a first-time dinner raising $355,000 to a major donor weekend bringing in over four million, these are some truly remarkable stories that will inspire and encourage you! Join us as explore the amazing strategies that led to these successes. Learn how an online Bible college raised $173,000 in a local TV studio, and hear about a diamond in the rough who unexpectedly dropped $13 million after attending a major donor weekend he barely qualified for. The point of this episode is that amazing though these stories may seem, there's nothing really special about these people in the end. Each of them were normal people who followed our methods and achieved their goals in doing that, and you can do it too! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more inspiring nonprofit success stories like these. ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: nonprofit, fundraising, fully funded, podcast, Fundraising Masterminds, Vision dinner, facility, TV studio, fundraising efforts, income, banquets, Perfect Vision dinner, mentorship program, success stories, charity, Bible school, international ministry, online ministry, global audiences, nonprofit organization, major donor, commitments, multimillion dollar, campus ministry, Gen Z, strategy, program, fundraiser, online event, Christian school, gala, banquet, nonprofit success stories, nonprofit succsess stories, nonprofit succsess storeis, nonprofit interview, nonprofit success storeis, nonprofit stories, most inspiring nonprofit success stories, the 7 most inspiring nonprofit success stories, fundraising masterminds, fundraising masterminds podcast, major donor, major donor weeend, inspiring stories, inspiring nonprofit success stories, nonprofit success, perfect vision dinner, jason galicinski, jim dempsey, vision dinners, jason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

→ Three Fundamentals of Nonprofit Marketing: https://youtu.be/yiA1vezD8xk → 10 Secrets to Crafting a Compelling Fundraising Letter: https://youtu.be/NGeVpBl3Ka8 In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about the 5 key elements of effective nonprofit storytelling. Get ready to captivate the hearts of your audience by transforming statistics into powerful stories of change! Join us today as we explore practical strategies for crafting compelling narratives that not only illustrate your need but also highlight the impact of your partners' giving. Learn why focusing on individual stories over facts and statistics can lead to more profound emotional connections. Discover how a visual impact heightens giving by touching on all of your reader's senses - literally. Find out how to make your audience a part of your story. And above everything else, remember that people give to people, justified by the cause! So whether you're a new nonprofit or have been around for years, you're sure to learn something today, because effective storytelling is such a crucial part of development. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit tips and tricks! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Nonprofit storytelling, compelling narratives, emotional storytelling, visual impact, connecting with donors, sharing personal stories, impact of giving, fundraising event, audience connection, inspirational stories, impactful storytelling, nonprofit fundraising, descriptive storytelling, storytelling effectiveness, effective nonprofit storytelling, nonprofit storytelling, effective storytelling, examples of good storytelling, effective storytelling techniques, key elements of effective storytelling, key elements of effective nonprofit storytelling, key elements of storytelling, 5 key elements of effective nonprofit storytelling, fundraising masterminds, fundraising masterminds podcast, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, nonprofit tips and tricks, nonprofit, jim. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're explaining exactly how to do a gala, in 20 minutes or less. With over 100 points to cover, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to host a vision dinner or banquet! So join us as we break down everything you need to know to host a successful gala. From selecting the perfect date and venue to recruiting key roles and managing guest lists, we're going over everything! Discover how to create a budget, negotiate your venue contract, and finalize your event date. Find out how to efficiently manage your dinner's setup, select your speakers, and engage your audience with compelling testimonies and financial appeals. Learn how to manage the logistical challenges on the day of your event. And uncover the secret to your dinner's followup process! This may all sound daunting, but don't let the idea of planning a gala overwhelm you - because we're here to simplify the process and equip you with the tools you need for success. So tune in today to learn everything you need to know to host a successful gala - in 20 minutes or less! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit development strategies. ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: How to do a gala, how to do a gala in 20 minutes, vision dinner, perfect vision dinner, everything you need to know to host a successful gala, planning a gala, everything you need to host a successful gala in 20 minutes or less, nonprofit development, nonprofit development strategies, fundraising masterminds, fundraising masterminds podcast, how to host a successful vision dinner, fundraising dinner, fundraising gala dinner, how to create a successful fundraising event, nonprofits, fundraising, nonprofit leaders, fully funded, table host, print materials, program materials, thank you letters, gala, mentorship program, perfect vision dinner, event date, venue, dinner budget, negotiation, probable attendance, host committee, table host invitation script, FundEasy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're taking a little break from heady development theories and practical fundraising guides to laugh you through 5 of Jim's most hilarious fundraising fails. You won't believe some of the things he's seen! Join us as we look at Jim's worst fundraising experiences, from dinner horror stories to hilarious development disasters. Witness Jim's epic mishap at his very first major donor event as a 26 year-old newbie. Discover the worst thing you can do at any kind of event (hint: it involves flying glassware). Find out what happens when you send certified mail...in the middle of a blizzard. And learn how God can work all things according to the good of those who love him, even hilarious fundraising fails like these! Whether you're a seasoned professional or are still scheduling banquets across the hall from rowdy male auctions, you should get a few good laughs from this episode! And remember to pay attention to the lessons you can learn from these nonprofit fundraising fails. These are some lessons you will never forget! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit tips and tricks! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: nonprofit leaders, fundraising, fully funded, podcast, horror stories, experiences, major donor event, development, mistakes, direct mail letter, response, complaints, Memphis, Tennessee, Anatole Hotel, male auction, make a wish foundation, challenges, flood, resilience, perseverance, sense of humor, perfect vision dinner strategy, fundraising fails, funny fundraising, nonprofit fundraising fails, fundraising fails you wont believe, fundraising fails you won't believe, 5 hilarious fundraising fails you won't believe, 5 hilarious fundraising fails you wont believe, nonprofit development, nonprofit development theories, practical fundraising guides, worst fundraising experiences, nonprofit horror stories, nonprofit development disasters, major donor, major donor event, nonprofit tips and tricks, Jim Dempsey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how to give a successful appeal and some of the common mistakes people make in giving an appeal. From crafting a compelling message to the importance of clear communication, we're covering it all! This is an episode you won't want to miss. Join us as we explore the seven critical mistakes people make in giving an appeal at an event and how to avoid them. Learn why simply hosting an event isn't enough and the importance of making a clear, specific call for support. Discover the impact of a faith goal and how having a plan frees your donors to give what they really want to. Find out why you can't assume your donors even know how to give. And learn how to ask for support in a way that encourages generous and sincere sacrifice. This episode isn't just about what you should do, but also what you shouldn't. And whether you've been doing dinners for years or just started your nonprofit last week, we're sure you'll learn something today! One last word - ASK, and don't be afraid to ask for a specific amount. Remember, small plans don't inflame the hearts of men and women. It's so important that you let yourself cross the finish line when you've gone through the effort of hosting an event like this. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development advice! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Thank you letters, support raising, reframing approach, specific purpose, building school, digging wells, giving an appeal, mistakes people make in giving an appeal, 7 mistakes people make in giving an appeal, seven mistakes people make in giving an appeal, how to give a successful appeal, common mistakes people make in giving an appeal, crafting a compelling message, impact of a faith goal, how to ask for support, nonprofit development, nonprofit development advice, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, fundraising masterminds, fundraising masterminds podcast, giving an appeal at an event. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about the 5 major phases of a nonprofit capital campaign: what they are, how to successfully navigate them, and if a capital campaign is even right for your organization. Join us as we unpack each of these 5 phases in depth. Learn about the critical significance of a feasibility study. Discover the vital importance of building a solid foundation for your campaign through the recruitment and engagement of your leadership (but not your staff!) Find out exactly how much you should set out to raise during your capital campaign. And uncover how friends inviting friends will compound your giving to higher and higher levels! So tune in today to learn everything you need to know about a nonprofit capital campaign, and if a capital campaign is even right for you! Remember, a capital campaign is not something you want to venture into lightly. You have to pass the feasibility test, but when you're ready, you can use the knowledge you gained from this episode to develop the structure you need to move forward smoothly! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit development strategies. ASK US A QUESTION: https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Fully funded, nonprofit organizations, financial stability, multi-year efforts, research, private funding, public funding, follow-up, infrastructure, donor support, leadership awareness program, gifts, nonprofit capital campaign, nonprofit captial campaign, nonprofit captial campagin, captial campaign nonprofit, captial campagin nonprofit, nonprofit capital campagin, capital campaign nonprofit, 5 major phases of a nonprofit capital campaign, feasibility study, nonprofit feasibility study, capital campaign, nonprofit development, nonprofit development advice, nonprofit development strategies, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, fundraising masterminds, capital campagins nonprofits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, the role of board members extends far beyond overseeing the use of your organization's funds. So let's dive into the 9 ways your nonprofit board members should be involved in your organization's fundraising! Join us for another episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast as we talk about the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members. From development training to leading by example, from identifying potential partners to thanking them once they give, we're going to talk about everything! This is one meaty episode you won't want to miss. So whether you're a development director or a nonprofit board member yourself, tune in today to learn exactly how you should be involved in the fundraising of your nonprofit organization. Get ready to be challenged to the next level! And after it's all over, remember to make sure your board members understand just what their roles and responsibilities are. Manage your expectations, give them a little grace, and let them flourish! Click here for access to our free PDF: 9 Ways Your Nonprofit Board Members Should Be Involved in Fundraising! → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/board9-pdf ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: board members, nonprofit organization, fundraising, development, public relations, recruitment, strategic planning, ambassador, donors, leadership, events, activities, volunteers, fundraising campaign, influence, finances, expertise, governance, financial management, decision making, development director, development planning, fully funded, income increase, nonprofit board members, 9 ways your nonprofit board members should be involved in fundraising, board members, nonprofit board member, nonprofit board members involved in fundraising, nonprofit fundraising, role of board memberes, roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members, roles and responsibilities of a board, selecting board members for nonprofit, board members nonprofit, board members responsibilities --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're wrapping up our 3-part series, Nonprofit Survival Guide, where we've been uncovering the top 10 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader - from mission drift to ineffective storytelling to staff burnout and so much more. Get ready for your nonprofit to conquer survival and thrive! Join us as we uncover the final three traps you should avoid as a nonprofit leader, plus a special bonus trap that will really get you thinking! Listen as we expose what your nonprofit board members really feel like when you under-utilize their abilities and talents. Find out what Jesus would've talked about on his podcast (if, of course, the internet had been around in 33 AD). Discover how AI could leave your nonprofit trailing behind in the dust - or lift it to new heights of innovation. And learn how to properly invest in your development efforts in a way that elevates your nonprofit to the next level! So whether you're just starting your nonprofit or have been leading one for years, tune in today to learn our top 3 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, and remember to come back next week for a brand new episode where we'll be discussing the 9 ways your nonprofit board members should be involved in fundraising! Have YOU fallen into these nonprofit traps? Tune in to find out. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development strategies! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: nonprofit leaders, fundraising, non profit survival guide, traps to avoid as a nonprofit, traps to avoid, nonprofit traps, nonprofit traps to avoid, nonprofit survival guide, traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, 10 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, top 10 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, mission drift, ineffective storytelling, nonprofit storytelling, nonprofit leader, starting your nonprofit, top 3 traps to avoid, top 3 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, nonprofit development strategies, fundraising masterminds, nonprofits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're continuing our 3-part series, Nonprofit Survival Guide, where we'll be uncovering the top 10 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader - from mission drift to ineffective storytelling to staff burnout and so much more. Get ready for your nonprofit to conquer survival and thrive! Join us as we bring to light the next three major traps nonprofit leaders face today. Uncover what happens when you become complacent in your fundraising efforts. Find out how you're unintentionally killing the people that you love most. Discover the importance of hosting an annual nonprofit Christmas party. And learn exactly how to determine if you're fundraising the right way or not. So whether you're just starting your nonprofit or have been leading one for years, tune in today to learn our top 3 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, and remember to come back next week for the last part of our nonprofit survival guide series! Have YOU fallen into these nonprofit traps? Tune in to find out. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development strategies! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: nonprofit, fundraising, fully funded, stock transaction, year-end, budget, tax advantages, major donors, partner cultivation, appeals, recording, curriculum, last-minute gifts, events, emails, letters, vision dinner, mentorship program, Winners Circle, waiting list, operational expenses, feedback, questions, comments, traps to avoid as a nonprofit, traps to avoid, nonprofit traps, nonprofit traps to avoid, nonprofit survival guide, traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, 10 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, top 10 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, mission drift, ineffective storytelling, nonprofit storytelling, nonprofit leader, starting your nonprofit, top 3 traps to avoid, top 3 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, nonprofit development strategies, fundraising masterminds, nonprofits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're starting a new 3-part series entitled "Nonprofit Survival Guide", where we'll be uncovering the top 10 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader - from mission drift to ineffective storytelling to staff burnout. Get ready for your nonprofit to conquer survival and thrive! Join us as we expose the first three major traps that threaten nonprofit leaders today. Uncover the fallacy behind George Müller's prayer life. Find out why you need to work ON your nonprofit, not in it. Discover how to stop digging when you find yourself in a hole of your own making. And learn Jim's foolproof method for ascertaining the effectiveness of your nonprofit based on the innovation of your founder. So whether you're just starting your nonprofit or have been leading one for years, tune in today to learn our top 3 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, and remember to come back next week for the rest of the nonprofit survival guide series! Have YOU fallen into these nonprofit traps? Tune in to find out. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development strategies. ASK US A QUESTION:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Events, emails, letters, vision dinner, mentorship program, Winners Circle, waiting list, operational expenses, feedback, questions, comments, traps to avoid as a nonprofit, traps to avoid, nonprofit traps, nonprofit traps to avoid, nonprofit survival guide, traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, 10 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, top 10 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, mission drift, ineffective storytelling, nonprofit storytelling, nonprofit leader, starting your nonprofit, top 3 traps to avoid, top 3 traps to avoid as a nonprofit leader, nonprofit development strategies, fundraising masterminds, nonprofits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

Click here for access to the 333-Skip Communication Plan! → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/3-3-3-skip Today we're talking about how to engage major donors effectively, using this simple step by step guide! From defining the problem to making a compelling ask, we're going to talk about everything you need to know to master the art of engaging major donors. Discover what to say on a major donor appointment and how to tailor your approach to meet the unique needs and interests of your partners. Explore advanced strategies for major gift fundraising and planned giving, and how your major donors can be involved in your fundraising events. With this episode, you will have all the tools you need to build lasting relationships with your donors! So whether you're preparing for your first major donor appointment or developing a long-term cultivation plan, this episode is for you! It's packed with helpful nonprofit development advice and major donor fundraising ideas. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more helpful fundraising tips and tricks! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Nonprofit management, nonprofit development, nonprofit growth, nonprofit strategy, nonprofit solutions, nonprofit budget, annual dinner, ministry update, ministry strategy, solving problems, accelerators, smart goals, matching gift, perfect vision dinner, how to engage major donors, engage major donors, engaging major donors, fundraising, fundraising ideas, fundraising masterminds, fundraising tips and tricks, how to engage major donors a step by step guide, major donor appointment, major donor cultivation plan, major donor fundraising, major donor mastery, major donors, major gift fundraising training, planned giving, step by step guide, what to say on a major donor appointment, jim dempsey, major gifts, major gift fundraising. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of nonprofit capital campaigns, starting with the crucial first step: running a comprehensive feasibility study. So get ready to learn everything you need to know to start a successful capital campaign! Join us as we go over the benefits and objectives of a feasibility study, as well as exactly what's involved in making it happen. Remember, without a feasibility study, a nonprofit capital campaign will never get off the ground. But yours will, because we're going go over everything you need to know about a feasibility study, from SWOT analysis and internal surveys to leadership structure and logistical staffing needs! Discover the critical success factors of a capital campaign and learn how to use statistical data to decide if launching a campaign is the right move for your organization. And if your nonprofit's not right for a capital campaign, keep on listening, because we're going to give you our solution for that as well! So tune in today to learn how to start a successful capital campaign feasibility study! Remember to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development advice! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Capital campaign timing, reputation, engagement, sharing, proposal, leadership structure, campaign dynamics, seed money, capital campaign, feasibility study, start a capital campaign, how to start a capital campaign, nonprofit capital campaign, comprehensive feasibility study, start a successful capital campaign, capital campaign video, capital campaigns strategies that work, church capital campaign, benefits of a feasibility study, objectives of a feasibility study, capital campaign nonprofit, nonprofit feasibility study, capital campaign feasibility study, capital campagin, captial campaign, jim dempsey, jason galicinski. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

Are you ready to explore the most successful and engaging fundraising ideas ever? Join us in this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast to delve into the top 5 fundraising ideas for 2024! In this episode, we'll be discussing each of these ideas in detail, comparing them to Jim's development model, and rating their effectiveness on a scale of 1-5. From cupcake wars to the "time-tested success" of Cadbury chocolate (and some more in between!), we'll be covering a range of creative and effective nonprofit development strategies that will help you attract new donors, and, most importantly, foster long-term relationships with your partners. (Don't worry. Cupcake Wars is NOT one of them!) But that's not all! We'll also help you out with some actionable advice on how to integrate these fundraising ideas into your nonprofit's development plan, in a way that makes sure you focus on friendraising over fundraising. Our goal is to help you plan the best events to not only bring in the dollars, but build lasting connections with your partners. So don't miss out on this episode packed with insights and strategies to help you take your fundraising efforts to the next level in 2024! And don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more episodes like this one. Click here for access to the 333-Skip Major Donor Communication Plan mentioned in this episode! → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/3-3-3-skip ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Nonprofit fundraising, mentorship program, Perfect Vision Dinner, fundraising ideas for 2024, fundraising idaes for 2024, fundraising ideas for nonprofit organizations, fundraising ideas for nonprofit, fundraising idaes for nonprofit organizations, fundraising idaes for nonprofit, fundraising ideas for startups, fundraising idaes for startups, top 5 fundraising ideas for 2024, attract new donors, effective fundraising ideas, fostering long-term relationships, nonprofit development plan, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, cupcake wars, jim, nonprofit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

Click here for access to the 333-Skip Major Donor Communication Plan! → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/3-3-3-skip In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're going to be talking about the best major donor communication strategy for your nonprofit, and how you can use it to kickstart your major donor engagement. Get ready to transform your major donor communication from haphazard to strategic! Join us as we discuss Jim's 333-Skip Communication Plan, a system designed to maximize engagement with your major donors. This method isn't just a theory, it's a proven strategy that actually works. By following Jim's systematic approach, your organization will cultivate stronger, more meaningful relationships with your major donors. But this episode isn't just about strategies; it's about transformation. We're diving deep into real-world examples and practical tips to help you apply these strategies to your nonprofit. So whether you're looking to refine your existing major donor communication plans or start from scratch, this episode is for you! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn the best major donor communication strategy for your nonprofit! By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly how to effectively nurture long-term relationships with your major donors. Remember to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development strategies! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Donor giving, donor communication strategy, major donor, major donor fundraising, major donor communication, major donor communication strategy, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, 333-Skip major donor communication plan, how to effectively nurture long-term relationships, long-term relationships with your major donors, major donor engagement, fundraising masterminds podcast, fundraising masterminds, the best major donor communication strategy for your nonprofit, major donor communication plans, kickstart major donor engagement. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're going to be talking about why your donors REALLY give, and how you can leverage that knowledge as a nonprofit leader to encourage greater donor generosity through effective development strategies. Join us as we dissect the two main categories of donor motivations: institutional and individual. We'll analyze how donors assess the effectiveness and worth of organizations, considering aspects like financial responsibility, mission alignment, and their perceived return on investment. Then, we'll talk about the emotional reasons why people give - obligation, gratitude, recognition, appreciation, and so much more. Both external and internal motivations alike are critical in shaping your donors' giving decisions! So tune in today to learn why your donors REALLY give, and to motivate your donors to give more with effective nonprofit development strategies. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Remember to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development advice. ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Nonprofit leaders, trust in nonprofit organizations, donor motivation, legacy giving, Christian donors, non-Christian donors, listening to potential partners, donor communication, understanding motivations, Fundraising Masterminds podcast, The Perfect Vision Dinner, institutional reasons for giving, effectiveness in giving, tax deductibility, personal relationship in giving, logical givers, emotional givers, nonprofit organization agenda, why your donors really give, why your donors raelly give, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, donor generosity, effective development strategies, development strategies, donor motivations, institutional motivations, individual motivations, worth of organizations, mission alignment, emotional reasons why people give, motivate your donors to give more, effective nonprofit development strategies, nonprofit development, nonprofit development advice, financial responsibilities, nonprofit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

Click here for access to part 2 of 10 Secrets to Crafting a Compelling Fundraising Letter! → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/5-more-secrets-for-fundraising-letters In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're going to be talking about Jim's 10 secrets to crafting a compelling fundraising letter. Whether you're tackling an email campaign, newsletter, or event appeal, prepare to have your questions answered and your answers questioned! Join us as we dive into the 10 essential secrets to writing a successful fundraising letter. From personalizing your message to understanding your audience's motivations, from engaging with your readers to demonstrating the worldwide support of your organization, each one of these is a specific, measurable step you can take to make your fundraising letters more effective. Discover how to articulate your mission, focus on motivations that drive donations, and describe the impactful work of your organization in a way that resonates with your readers. Whether you're addressing a young couple or a business guru, learn how to directly tailor your message to effectively communicate and connect with them on a personal level. And whether you're a new nonprofit leader or have been working in the development sector for years, this episode is for you! Don't miss this opportunity to transform your fundraising letters - and remember to subscribe to our channel for more insightful episodes to come! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Nonprofit leaders, fundraising secrets, writing effective appeal letters, fundraising letter, compelling fundraising letter, crafting a compelling fundraising letter, 10 secrets to crafting a compelling fundraising letter, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, event appeal, writing a successful fundraising letter, successful fundraising letter, 10 essential secrets to writing a successful fundraising letter, effective fundraising letters, transform your fundraising letters, fundraising letter example. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're going to be talking about the 5 things you must do before the new year, and why these 5 things are critical for your nonprofit organization's growth. Join us as we share our top five nonprofit fundraising strategies for the last two weeks of the year. We're going to be talking about everything from practical advice on communication to the assessment of your critical few, from targeted outreach to the significant impact of year-end donations. Discover Jim's secret sauce for maximizing year-end fundraising efforts. Dive into the importance of December in shaping your annual budget. Learn how effective donor engagement can be pivotal for the success of your nonprofit organization. And find out how these crucial year-end fundraising tips can make a huge difference in your nonprofit's next year of impact. If you're a nonprofit leader or simply someone interested in fundraising and nonprofit development, you won't want to miss this episode! It's packed with the strategies and insights that mean the difference between a good year and a great one. Remember to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development advice! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: nonprofit, fundraising, fully funded, year-end, tax advantages, major donors, partner cultivation, hotline, flexibility, last-minute gifts, events, emails, letters, vision dinner, mentorship program, Winners Circle, waiting list, operational expenses, feedback, questions, comments, these 5 things, do these 5 things, do these 5 things before the new year, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, theese 5 thigns, these 5 thigns, 5 things you must do before the new year, nonprofit organization's growth, top five nonprofit fundraising strategies, nonprofit fundraising strategies, fundraising strategies, targeted outreach, maximizing year-end fundraising, effective donor engagement, donor engagement, year-end fundraising tips, nonprofit development, nonprofit's growth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're going to be talking about the one mistake that will ruin your fundraising event. Get ready to have your preconceptions shattered and your feathers ruffled! Join us as we share personal experiences and insights on crafting successful fundraising events. We'll cover a variety of topics, including how to create the perfect atmosphere for your event and refine the clarity of your donation tiers. Don't miss out on these essential tips for improving your nonprofit fundraising events! Discover the one mistake you should never make at your fundraising event, and learn how to avoid it every time. Reveal the mindset you need to be a blessings broker who is confident in presenting opportunities to give to your cause. And learn how to create a successful event that will support your message and motivate your partners to give more every time! If you're involved in nonprofit fundraising or event planning, this episode is for you! And remember, in the end, it's all about relationships - being honest, up-front, specific, and personal. That's what produces long-term results. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more helpful nonprofit development advice! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: Community, Perfect Vision Dinner Strategy, fundraising dinners, personalized atmosphere, personal relationships, nonprofit leaders, ineffective fundraising events, fundraising goals, vague presentation, passive fundraising, effective fundraising strategies, ruin your fundraising event, the one mistake that will ruin your fundraising event, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, fundraising event, crafting successful fundraising events, creating successful fundraising events, successful fundraising events, how to create the perfect atmosphere for your event, presenting opportunities to give, how to create a successful event, successful event, create a successful event, motivate your partners, nonprofit fundraising, event planning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of how to start a monthly giving program that actually works. From the benefits of a monthly giving program to practical advice for rewarding membership status, we're covering it all! Join us as we unpack the essentials of creating a successful monthly giving program. Discover the crucial elements of a strong cause concept and the creative marketing approaches that will incentivize donors to stay committed for life. Learn about the importance of membership benefits, and how to drive donor engagement with practical tips from some of the most successful monthly giving programs in history. Remember, the essence of a successful monthly giving program is rooted in the consistency and loyalty of your partners, and in this episode, we're dedicated to guiding you towards just that! Stay tuned to learn just how a monthly giving program can heighten your partner's consistency and cultivate their loyalty, to elevate your nonprofit's fundraising efforts and make a difference in the Kingdom of God. So whether you're new to the scene or a seasoned veteran in the nonprofit sector, this episode is for you! Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a head start in building a monthly giving program that truly delivers. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel to catch more helpful nonprofit development advice! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING. Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: loyalty, online program, coaching, fully funded, dreams, surviving, thriving, monthly giving program, how to start a monthly giving program, start a monthly giving program, start a monthly giving program that actually works, how to start a monthly giving program that actually works, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, benefits of a monthly giving program, creating a successful monthly giving program, creative marketing approaches, incentivize donors to stay committed, importance of membership benefits, building a monthly giving program, nonprofits, cause concepts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're going to be talking about all sorts of a-thon events (from walkathons to bikeathons to marathons and more!) and asking the question: are a-thon events really worth it? Join us as we talk about every aspect of a-thon events in nonprofit fundraising, and the consequences of a-thon events that you might not see. From amplifying awareness to bringing money in the door, from the thrill of pep rallies to the importance of nurturing long-term partners, discover if a-thon events are really worth the cost. So if you're committed to energizing your approach to fundraising by cultivating deeper, more meaningful relationships with your partners, this episode is for you! Don't miss out on this opportunity to revitalize your nonprofit's fundraising and, ultimately, revolutionize your nonprofit's impact. Remember to subscribe for more helpful nonprofit development advice! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STOP FUNDRAISING.  Get back to basics with....DEVELOPMENT BASICS The Biblical Basis for Development for Nonprofit Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/development-basics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded.  Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better.   However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded.  As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on.  The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru.  After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds.   Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential. The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course. The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: → Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠ Episode Keywords: a-thon events, are a-thon events worth it, athon events, walkathons, bikeathons, marathons, jim dempsey, are a-thon events really worth it, nonprofit fundraising, a-thon events in nonprofit fundraising, consequences of a-thon events, amplifying awareness, pep rallies, importance of long-term partners, nurturing long-term partners, are a-thon events really worth the cost, long-term partners, revitalize your nonprofit's fundraising, revolutionize your nonprofit's impact, athon event, value of walkathon events, raising funds, increasing awareness, long-term value, building relationships, successful fundraising activities, selling cookies, friendraising, expanding reach, cost of events, bringing things, pep rallies, action on the field, game played at dinner, Washington DC, decision makers, expensive events, long term results, bringing in money, money is not the only goal, vision dinners, raising significant funds, nonprofits worn out, effectiveness of fundraising events, vision dinner strategy, steady growth, new partners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fundraising-masterminds/support