Nonprofit411

08/28/2026

Donors rarely stop giving because they stopped caring.

More often, the relationship simply goes quiet.

Strong donor retention comes from what happens between the asks - the stories you share, the progress you celebrate, and the reminders that their generosity is still creating real impact.

Your supporters already said yes once. They don’t always need to be convinced again. They need to feel connected.

Start simple: choose four meaningful moments from the past month and share one each week.

Consistent communication can really change how the relationship with your supporters feel - for them and for you.

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08/27/2026

One of the blessings of being in the nonprofit sector is the amazing people you get to meet along the way.

I am so honored to be hanging out and speaking on a panel with these amazing fundraisers.

Join me as I talk with Chris McGown, Kel Haney and Molly Terbovich-Ridenhour at ConnectionFest 2.0.

📅September 8, 2026
⏱️11:00-5:00 PM ET
🆓 FREE Registration
🔗https://lnkd.in/gM8h483W

See you there!

08/26/2026

Strong nonprofits help build stronger communities.

That’s why I help nonprofit teams create fundraising systems that are practical, sustainable, and built for their actual capacity — whether it’s a team of one or fifteen.

Sometimes the next level just starts with the right support.

What support does your fundraising need?

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08/26/2026

Do you want to save hours of time and make sure your nonprofit is telling a consistent story every time you use AI?

I am partnering up with CharityHowTo and NonprofitApps to share how to work with Claude in projects and better prompts that ensure your nonprofit can communicate effectively and with the voice of your nonprofit, not a robot.

Join me on Thursday, September 10th, 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM Eastern Time for a FREE training.

Register here: https://nonprofit-apps.com/how-to-use-claude-to-write-content-that-actually-sounds-like-your-nonprofit/

08/24/2026

Nonprofits fill vital gaps in our communities that often aren’t met anywhere else.

They support people, strengthen communities, and create impact where it’s needed most.

That’s why we need more conversations about why nonprofits matter.

Let's make it happen - starting here.

What nonprofit contributes vital services in your community?

🔗 Learn more at nonprofit411.org

08/23/2026

So excited to be part of the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation's Building Bridges Leadership Initiative (BBLI) as a BBLI Consultant.

I'm joining a wonderful panel of consultants available to BBLI participants over the next eight months.

This is a great initiative that provides resources, training, and consultant support to build capacity and increase sustainability.

Looking forward to meeting the participants!

Check it out here - https://tgkvf.org/building-bridges-leadership-institute-bbli/

08/23/2026

"I don't have a crowd. How am I supposed to do crowdfunding?"

It's the thing nonprofits often say about social fundraising.

In my latest Nonprofit 411 episode, Daryl Hatton answered it in one line:
You don't have to build a crowd. You can borrow one.

Your board has a crowd. Your volunteers have a crowd. Your corporate partners have a crowd. Every donor you have is standing in front of a few hundred people who trust them. When they share your work, it isn't a broadcast. It's a personal recommendation.

We also talked about what we should be sharing with our donors:

Share the win 80% of the time. Ask 20% of the time. The donation becomes a side effect of the impact you're already showing people.

If your fundraising feels like a constant chase for the next new donor, this one's worth your commute.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at:
https://nonprofit411.org/podcast

08/23/2026

Nonprofit 411 Launches the Generosity Engine: Nine Steps to Reliable Fundraising Revenue 🎉🎉🎉

I want to help nonprofits build the systems that help keep community at the heart of fundraising. This is the foundation of where we start.

Sarah Barton, the Generosity Strategist, introduces a sequential framework that helps nonprofits replace unpredictable funding with community-supported revenue.

08/21/2026

Great fundraising isn't about asking for donations first.
It starts with belief.

When supporters see that your mission reflects something they already value, they pay attention. When they see your organization living out that belief — in real work, with real people — they begin to trust. And when they feel the human impact behind that work, they want to be part of it.

That's how donor relationships are built. Not through a perfect ask, but through a story that meets people where they are.

Belief → Action → Emotion

If your fundraising feels harder than it should, don't start by rewriting your donation appeal. Start by strengthening the relationship that leads people there.

What part of this framework do you think nonprofits overlook most?

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