Are you tired of a nonprofit board that does nothing to help with fundraising? Discover the proven method to get your board members to finally start raising money and contributing to your cause. This strategy is so simple, you'll wonder why you didn't try it sooner.

In this episode of Hey Nonprofits, host Trevor Nelson sits down with Ryan Scarola, a nonprofit founder who turned his inactive board of directors into a fundraising powerhouse. Ryan shares his exact tactics for getting board members engaged, from providing them with the right tools to making the ask irresistible. Learn the secrets to authentic donor cultivation, building powerful relationships, and overcoming the fear of asking for support. This conversation is full of actionable fundraising strategies for any nonprofit leader looking to grow their individual giving and build a community of passionate supporters.

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📌 *CHAPTERS* 📌

0:00 - The Shocking Truth About Most Nonprofit Boards

0:54 - Why Nonprofit Work Never Gets Easier

2:20 - The Secret to Avoiding Burnout

3:41 - The #1 Time Management Hack for Leaders

5:21 - Our First Campaign Goal Was Tiny...Then THIS Happened

7:33 - The #1 Secret to Getting People to Donate

8:49 - This Simple Thank You Card Trick Gets Results

10:29 - What to Do When a Board Member Brings in a HUGE Gift

12:24 - What Happens When Your Board Does NOTHING

14:19 - I Fired 80% of My Board, Here's Why

16:42 - From Personal Tragedy to a Powerful Mission

20:03 - The Soft Skills They DON'T Teach You in School

23:55 - The Devastating Statistic That Inspired Everything

25:11 - The #1 Mistake Fundraisers Make (And How to Fix It)

27:55 - The Surprising Reason Some People NEVER Ask for Money

32:13 - How to Build Relationships That Last (And Get MORE Donations) 37:04 - Why I'll Turn Down a Million Dollar Funder

38:50 - The LinkedIn Post That Changed EVERYTHING

40:58 - The Biggest Mistake Nonprofits Make in Their Thank You Letters 45:48 - Your Nonprofit's BIGGEST Financial Mistake

50:19 - When Disaster Strikes, Do THIS Immediately

52:57 - The Mindset Hack That Unlocks Fundraising Success

56:45 - The Uncomfortable Truth You Need to Hear