Three weeks ago, I was in a serious bicycle accident that changed my perspective — not just on life, but on fundraising.
When a friend from high school set up a Meal Train for my family, she made it crystal clear how people could help. If you lived nearby, you could drop off a meal. If you lived far away, you could send a DoorDash gift card. Simple. Specific. No guessing.
Within hours, people responded generously.
In this episode, I share why this is exactly how great fundraising works — and how an invitation from a mindset of abundance will always inspire more generosity than an obligation rooted in scarcity. You’ll learn three ways to make your next donor ask crystal clear, actionable, and easy to say “yes” to.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
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How to shift from a scarcity mindset to abundance in fundraising
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Why vague calls to action fall flat
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How clarity and specificity make generosity easy
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Three takeaways to immediately improve your next donor ask
Whether you’re a solo fundraiser, a nonprofit leader, or part of a development team, this episode will help you create invitations that donors are eager to accept.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to make your next ask feel like a gift, not an obligation.
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