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April 10, 2025 26 mins

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Ever finish your day feeling exhausted but unproductive? You're not alone! 

Join Jena and Kelly McLaughlin, founder of From Scratch Fundraising, as they get real about nonprofit productivity tactics that make a meaningful difference in combating overwhelm. 

Learn how to prioritize effectively, manage your energy instead of your time, and harness powerful tools like CRMs and project management systems.

Discover:

  • Why urgent tasks often overshadow important ones (and how to fix it!)
  • The power of brain dumping and daily reviews for clarity and focus
  • How to combine or choose between Time Boxing and Time Blocking for your schedule

Reserve your spot at Kelly’s Friday Focus Session: Productivity Hacks for Fundraising on Friday, April 18, here

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Nonprofit Productivity Challenges

03:06 Understanding Urgency vs. Importance in Nonprofits

06:02 Strategies for Effective Time Management

08:51 The Importance of Goal Setting and Energy Management

12:04 Timeboxing vs. Time Blocking: Finding Your Fit

15:09 Leveraging Tools for Enhanced Productivity

17:55 Implementing Daily Reviews for Continuous Improvement

20:53 Actionable Tips to Overcome Overwhelm

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