035: How I Turned My Fundraising Skills Into a Business That Gives Back

You care deeply about the work you do - but if you’re coming from the nonprofit world, you might be feeling stretched thin, underpaid, and wondering if there’s a better way to make the difference you’re here to make.

In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how I left a 20+ year career in fundraising and nonprofit leadership to build a business that still puts purpose first—but also pays me well, protects my energy, and allows me to serve in a bigger way.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your skills could translate to something outside the nonprofit world—or whether it’s even okay to want more—this episode is for you.

It’s not about walking away from impact. It’s about finally building something sustainable, strategic, and rooted in the values you care about most.

This one’s especially for my fundraisers, founders, and do-gooders… the ones who’ve spent their careers helping everyone else. You deserve to build something that supports you, too.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ Why nonprofit skills like fundraising, storytelling, and community-building are actually business superpowers
✅ What made me walk away from grant writing, deadlines, and burnout—and what I built instead
✅ How to start thinking about your next chapter (without guilt, shame, or pressure to have it all figured out)
✅ Why it’s not selfish to want more ease, visibility, and income alongside your impact

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1️⃣ You don’t have to give up your purpose to build a business—you just need a new model.
2️⃣ The skills you’ve used to fundraise, organize, and lead? They’re exactly what make you a powerful business owner.
3️⃣ You’re not behind. You’re ready.

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES:
🎓 Apply for a scholarship to Impact Business Academy → janditchfield.co/impact

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