DiscoverPurpose & Profit Club® – The Nonprofit Fundraising Podcast156: Where You’re Undermining Your Best Work
156: Where You’re Undermining Your Best Work

156: Where You’re Undermining Your Best Work

Update: 2025-07-29
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Most nonprofits wait for permission: a grant panel, a sponsor, an award to tell them they’re the best. This episode flips that script. Today, I share why it’s time to claim your brilliance, boldly articulate what makes you exceptional, and anchor your authority before anyone else does. From a five-star Airbnb in Greece to awkward sponsor meetings where leaders freeze, this conversation unpacks the mindset shifts and tactical moves that help you own your impact. Because you don’t need a medal to stand out, you need the courage to plant your flag.

Topics:

  • Why so many nonprofits struggle to claim their brilliance (and how to break the cycle)
  • The power of repetition and why your message needs to be heard 17 times
  • The difference between bragging and anchoring your authority
  • Real-life examples: Airbnb reviews, sponsor meetings, and what clarity really sounds like
  • Practical ideas for showcasing your impact everywhere—pitch decks, websites, thank you notes, and beyond
  • How to reframe your mindset from “Who am I to say this?” to “Who am I not to?”


For a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

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156: Where You’re Undermining Your Best Work

156: Where You’re Undermining Your Best Work

Christina Tzavaras Edwards