Are you a nonprofit leader who is looking for real insight into how to successfully startup, fundraise for, or successfully lead your nonprofit organization. If you answered yes, this podcast is for you. In this podcast you will discover: 1. What a nonprofit really is; 2. Grant tips; and, 3. Ways to raise money for your nonprofit I share with you how I have raised hundreds of millions of dollars stretching beyond traditional grants, and trained thousands of organizations across the globe. Si ...
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When it comes to fundraising, building a relationship with your donors is very important! We're not chasing wallets here. Fundraising is a give-and-take relationship between the organization and the funders.
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The Basics of Fundraising Planning
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One of the things we talk about often is making sure that your organization is planning for what's in front of you and what is to come. In this episode, I'll walk you through the basics of fundraising planning.
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Deep-Diving Into the Nonprofit Concepts
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It isn't easy to start and sustain a not-for-profit business when you hardly understand the concepts of this industry. That's why before running head-first into this business, it's important to invest in the right knowledge to ensure you know how to run, fund, and lead a nonprofit organization.Av Jennifer Yarbrough
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Understanding the Nonprofit Business Model (Yes, It’s a Business!)
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Does 'nonprofit' mean that you're not earning revenue? Many nonprofit leaders start a nonprofit organization without a clear understanding about the nonprofit business model. In this episode, I'm setting the record straight and explaining the nonprofit business model and the financials involved in running it.…
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The Importance of Communication In Your Nonprofit's Success
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As a nonprofit leader, one of your primary tasks is to communicate effectively if you want your nonprofit to succeed. But who are you supposed to communicate with? How do you do it? Where do you start? Listen to this episode to find out!
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How To Put Together a Fundraising Plan
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A fundraising plan is an essential part of a nonprofit organization. Here are my tips on how you can create one.Av Jennifer Yarbrough
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What It Really Means to Start a Nonprofit
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In this episode, I talked about the realities of starting and sustaining a nonprofit—the things that people don't really talk about. Grab a cup of coffee, sit down, and take notes! ☕Av Jennifer Yarbrough
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Set the Record Straight: Where Does the Funding Come From?
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Let's get something straight: how and where does the funding come from? If you're a nonprofit organization that needs revenue, listen to this podcast to find out!Av Jennifer Yarbrough
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Planning For Disasters, Downturns, and Difficulties
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Nonprofits are one of society's pillars during natural disasters, economic downturns, and other difficulties. Our organizations fill in the gap that the government and private businesses cannot serve. How can we make sure that we are prepared for these kinds of circumstances so we can still continue serving the community?…
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If you're a nonprofit leader who's feeling stuck about your fundraising efforts, then this podcast is for you. In this episode, I'm outlining the different steps on how you can gain momentum and be successful in growing your dollars.Av Jennifer Yarbrough
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Incorporating Grant Dollars to Your Revenue Stream
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Nonprofits can have nine different streams of income, and one of them is from grants. In this episode, we'll talk about how to get grants and the ways you can incorporate your grant funding into your program budget.Av Jennifer Yarbrough
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Your donors deserve to be treated more than a walking checkbook! Get ready to take down notes as we talk about the key to being fully funded this year: learning how to value your donors and funders.
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How to Prepare for Giving Tuesday Next Year
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#GivingTuesday is one of the biggest philanthropic events where you can potentially raise a significant amount of funds for your nonprofit. It's never too early to prepare your #GivingTuesday campaign! This comprehensive training details how you can prepare as early as now for your #GivingTuesday campaign next year.…
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Why do you want to start a community-based organization? In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of your drive, motivation, and reason for starting a nonprofit.
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Steps To Funding A Fully Funded Nonprofit
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Let's deep dive into the process of starting a nonprofit with a strategy and a plan to be fully funded. In this episode, we'll walk you through the basics of securing resources to deliver your programs and achieve your organizational goals.
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Starting a Fully Funded Nonprofit: Things to Keep in Mind
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It's easy to come up with the idea of starting a nonprofit. You've got the passion for helping people, but do you have what it takes to sustain and fully fund your organization? In this episode, I'll discuss the most important things to keep in mind—and put into action—when starting your nonprofit.
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Strategies to Raise Money During a Bad Economy
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In today's economic climate it is important for nonprofit organizations to have the right plans and strategies to continue to raise money for their programs and organizations. Today I am sharing some strategies that nonprofits should implement right away if you are looking to avoid having to reduce program or organizational plans the remainder of t…
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Before You Start a Nonprofit, Listen to This First!
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Starting a nonprofit is NOT just filing your From 1023. It is SO MUCH MORE to do when you are starting your nonprofit. Listen to this and make sure you are starting your nonprofit the right way.
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The Secret to Successful Donor Cultivation
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Donor cultivation is the most underappreciated and misunderstood part of the fundraising funnel. Of the four primary components of the fundraising lifecycle (prospecting, cultivation, asking, and stewardship), it is cultivation that most often trips up most fundraising efforts. For most nonprofits, there is no real clue of what “donor cultivation” …
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Keys and Tips to Getting Grant Funding!
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Nonprofit grant writing is a vital part of any smart and healthy fundraising strategy. However, before we jump into the fine details of successfully writing grant proposals, let’s review exactly what it is. During this discussion, you will learn what grant writing is; the process of applying for funding provided by a private, corporate, or governme…
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Fundraising Basics to Jumpstarting Your Year End Plan
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Remember that fundraising is simply inviting people to be supportive of your nonprofit organization. You do that through personal contact and by educating and involving them. The following are truths you should incorporate into whatever fundraising you do: People give to people and because of people. People who don’t know you or your organization p…
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The number one predictor of fundraising success is the fundraising plan. It's not just the fundraising plan itself, but the act of planning. Simply taking time to reflect and put goals in writing is the leading indicator of how much you’ll bring in this year, be it donors or dollars. Today I am breaking down the 5 Simple "Steps to Making" the fundr…
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This is Why People Give to Nonprofits: It Isn't About Money !!
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Giving isn’t a business transaction. It’s a human connection. To inspire donors to give, you need to make a meaningful connection by showing them why they matter and how they can make a difference. When you understand why your donors give, you’ll be able to make a more effective appeal. The Top 4 Reasons People Give to Nonprofits They believe there…
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Steps to Finding Funding Stakeholders For Your Nonprofit
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A "Stakeholder" refers to anyone, individual, or group that has an interest in your nonprofit. It includes people directly involved, such as board members, people you serve, donors, or foundations that give you grants. Many other individuals or groups can be stakeholders, too, even if they are more indirectly involved, such as vendors where you pur…
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During good times and bad, some organizations raise a lot of money — and other organizations don’t. The organizations raising the most money, generally speaking, rely on best practices, technology, and the latest tools and resources available. Conversely, struggling organizations are stuck with well meaning, but fearful leaders and board members wh…
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Steps to Increase Donations and Involvement
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Words are everything in fundraising. One major key to your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. Jen, what do we mean by storytelling you may ask... At its most basic level, storytelling is a way to convey facts, info…
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Strategic Nonprofit Startup Up Tips
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Let me start by celebrating the Leaders in you. You are awesome! You may think that deciding to invest a small amount in a resource to help you grow your business is a no brainer, but I assure you that it is not. When I first got into this nonprofit work over 30 years ago, I didn’t have access to a resource like I’ve created for you. As a result, I…
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Passion Is Not Enough: The Most Common Mistakes Startup Nonprofits Make Starting a nonprofit is difficult, complex, and hard work. I am being kind when I say this part... It takes vision, guts, a clear mission, strong emotional intelligence, and a lot of hard work just to get it off the ground. Think marathon race or mountain climbing. Think liking…
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Why Is It Taking So Long to Raise Money For My Nonprofit?
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Listen to discover the three (3) shifts to help you go from where you are to where you KNOW you should be by now in the area of your nonprofit startup and fundraising. www.jdyarbrough.com #coachingbusiness #mindset #coaches #nonprofits #fundraising
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Getting Unstuck: Moving Your Nonprofit Fundraising Forward
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Every nonprofit organization is different. It takes many kinds of donors to support your work and further your mission. For some organizations, that might mean going after major donors. For others, it’s building a large community of support through individual donations, no matter how small. How can ONE THING work for all those scenarios? From a tac…
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Starting a Nonprofit Program: Design and Marketing
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In nonprofits, the product or service that they deliver are often referred to as a "program." The mission of the organization is its overall purpose in the community. During strategic planning, planners work from the mission to identify several overall, major (or strategic) goals that must be reached and that, in total, work toward the mission. Eac…
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COVID-19 has had a serious side effect for many nonprofits—fundraising efforts cancelled and programs suspended due to funding Many organizations have either canceled or are in planning mode to ensure that they maximize all fundraising possible to deliver programs and maintain organizational operations. If you are struggling with fundraising ideas,…
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Get More Donations For Your Nonprofit
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DEFINITION: Impact is the difference your nonprofit makes: There's the work you do, and the results that flow from it. 98% of your donors give because of your impact...YES, even during COVID your organization can grow and maintain your funding with the right plan. That plan MUST include 4-5 different ways of sharing/showing impact each and every da…
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Steps to an Effective Donor Cultivation System
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Difficult economic times are really tough for nonprofits. It is effectively a "double-whammy" in that they get less money coming and oftentimes have increased demand for their services. So in these kinds of times nonprofits have to get more efficient. Now more than ever donors like to see where their dollars are going. Consider this, you have an op…
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According to Giving USA, “Giving by foundations had a record-breaking year, reaching its highest-ever dollar amount even when adjusted for inflation, and growing to its largest share (18%) of total giving to date in 2018.” Foundations contribute more than $70 billion to nonprofit organizations each year. If properly managed, grants are an important…
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The Donor's WHY! What Makes A Donor Give.
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What motivates a donor to give? Believing in the mission of the organization (54%) Believing that their gift can make a difference (44%) Experiencing personal satisfaction, enjoyment or fulfillment (39%) Supporting the same causes annually (36%) This is a clear break down of what goes into the donor decisions to give to your organization. I share s…
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What TO DO When Starting Your Nonprofit Organization
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This is WHAT TO DO you START your Nonprofit and Raise Funds for programs and the organization. 1. Start with a clear plan 2. Patiently lay a sound foundation 3. Properly prepare yourself and the board 4. Invest in the system(s) that will generate revenue for the organization 5. Build relationships I am a consultant with thirty years of experience i…
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Steps to Starting a Nonprofit Your Community Will Support
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When starting a nonprofit, most people think that having their status is enough. When it fact, there is opportunities that many organizations are missing when they begin and it is costing them major support - and I mean financial support! In this podcast I am sharing the keys to starting a successful organization and what has helped me raise hundre…
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How to Raise Money For Your Nonprofit Without Asking!
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For many nonprofit leaders, it is VERY frustrating to have an amazing program that no one is supporting. I cannot count in one week the number of people who tell me how uncomfortable they are "asking for money." This is how you get the attention of the donors who want to help you do your work...and be apart of it month after month after month. List…
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Clarity Equals Dollars for Your Nonprofit
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Starting a nonprofit is very complex and for that reason it is essential to have clarity of all elements needed to ensure your organization is impactful and sustainable. Going from the "startup" with nothing, to a sustainable and financially healthy nonprofit, is not for the timid. Nor is it something that you want to use the "trial and error" syst…
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Get the Attention of Donors: Change Not Money!
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This is a series that will walk you through the practical and actual steps of starting your nonprofit organization. Every leaders is concerned about not having enough money to pay for material, supplies to hire staff and operate month to month. I am going to break down exactly what to do to START your nonprofit with the understanding of what it tak…
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NonProfit Nuggets with Jennifer Yarbrough
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Are you a nonprofit leader who is looking for real insight into how to successfully startup, fundraise for, or successfully lead your nonprofit organization. If you answered yes, this podcast is for you. In this podcast you will discover: 1. What a nonprofit really is; 2. Grant tips; and, 3. Ways to raise money for your nonprofit I share with you h…
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Nonprofit Startup Guide: 501c3 Requirements
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Are you a nonprofit leader who is looking for real insight into how to successfully startup, fundraise for, or successfully lead your nonprofit organization. If you answered yes, this podcast is for you. In this podcast you will discover: 1. What a nonprofit really is; 2. Grant tips; and, 3. Ways to raise money for your nonprofit I share with you h…
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