137: The 2 Skills You Need to Raise 5 Figures Every Time You Fundraise

Nonprofit fundraising doesn’t have to be a guessing game or a long, drawn-out, exhausting process. Yet, so many nonprofit leaders struggle to hit that $10k+ mark every time they run a fundraiser. If you’ve ever felt like fundraising is an uphill battle, you’re not alone—but it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, I’m breaking down the two essential skills that will help you raise five figures consistently—without dragging out campaigns for months or shouldering all the work alone. Whether your nonprofit is brand new, stuck at 100k, or even more established but still struggling with fundraising momentum, this episode will give you clear, actionable strategies to make every campaign successful. Plus, I introduce my brand new program—The SPRINT Method™! This is my step-by-step system designed to help you raise 10k+ on repeat without stress, long waits, or doing it all alone.

Topics:

• Why most nonprofits make fundraising harder than it needs to be
• The two major traps that keep organizations stuck in fundraising stress mode
• Skill #1: Confident, proactive donor outreach (and how to get comfortable making bold asks)
• Skill #2: Fast, action-oriented campaigns (why short, high-impact fundraising sprints are key)
• How to stop solo fundraising and activate your network for peer-led campaigns
• The biggest mistakes nonprofits make that kill fundraising momentum
• How to ditch long cultivation cycles and start raising money faster

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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Resources:

• Purpose & Profit Club® Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses]
• The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers [details here]
• Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter
• [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.
  
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