Purpose & Profit Club® – The Nonprofit Fundraising Podcast

Grants disappearing overnight? Funding feeling more uncertain than ever? If the recent federal grant freeze had you panicked, you're not alone. Traditional nonprofit funding strategies aren’t as secure as they once were, and it’s time to rethink how your organization brings in revenue.
I’m breaking down the biggest funding red flags I’m seeing right now, why social media without conversions is a giant waste of time and money, and where you should be reallocating your budget to bring in bigger, more sustainable donations. Plus, I’m talking about influencer-led campaigns (yes, even for small nonprofits) and why they’re one of the most effective fundraising strategies today. If you’re ready to stop relying on unpredictable grants and donor cycles and start building funding momentum that lasts, this episode is a must-listen!
Topics:

• The recent grant freeze and why relying too much on one funding source is risky
• How a heavy dependence on major donors, grants, or one big event can put your nonprofit in danger
• The real reason why your social media strategy isn’t bringing in donations—and how to fix it
• Why keeping low performers (or outdated strategies) is costing you more than you realize
• The truth about PR and marketing agencies—why they won’t magically unlock donor dollars
• How influencer partnerships and Social Street Teams® are changing the fundraising game
• Where to reallocate your budget for maximum impact (stop overspending on things that don’t work!)
• Why fast, digital-first fundraising strategies are the key to sustainable revenue growth

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.

Live Nonprofit Workshop, 4/14 at 1PM EDT - CLICK HERE to save your seat:

Resources:

• Purpose & Profit Club® Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses]
• The SPRINT MethodTM: 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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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 MethodTM! 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.

Live Nonprofit Workshop, 4/14 at 1PM EDT - CLICK HERE to save your seat:

Resources:

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

Meet Wendy Faust, the driving force behind the Live Like Lou Foundation and a remarkable client who's shown up with bold and courageous action. Wendy shares not only how she met but doubled her fundraising goal without breaking a sweat!

Wendy boosted donor loyalty and fundraising success by using email marketing to increase her revenue, loyalty, and storytelling.
She lets us in on the secrets of leveraging email marketing, segmenting messages, and the surprising strength found in increased online engagement -- and the data to back it up.
Plus she shares how increasing her email frequency resulted in increasing her email open rate, understanding supporter motivation, and more.
Wendy's invitation to connect extends beyond the microphone, as she encourages us to embrace our journeys and the collective mantra: "We get to do this."
About Wendy Faust

Wendy has more than 20 years of professional experience in nonprofit leadership including corporate communications, fundraising, leadership development, marketing, and administration. Before joining the Live Like Lou Foundation as the organization's Executive Director, Wendy served in executive leadership for organizations including Marian University, Alpha Gamma Delta, and several private high schools in Southern California.
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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.

Live Nonprofit Workshop, 4/14 at 1PM EDT - CLICK HERE to save your seat:

Resources:

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

The Adventure Project has been a longtime standout to me because of its exceptional (and frequent) marketing! They surveyed their donors and non-donors recently to get a better idea of what their audience wants... what a great idea!

• People need more touchpoints -- email can do that!
• Why her best emails are the stripped-down emails without fancy graphics or any extras
• The power of partnerships with businesses to grow your brand

"The more commonality you bring out in your storytelling the more people are engaged and want to see you succeed."
About Becky Straw and The Adventure Project
Becky Straw is Co-Founder and CEO of The Adventure Project. Becky was inspired by a passion to revolutionize giving and create a movement that would marry good intentions with measurable impact.
The Adventure Project works to strategically invest in entrepreneurs that address the four biggest needs in developing countries – water, hunger, health and environment.
In ten years, they have engaged over 10,000 people to help create over 2,000 jobs in Haiti, India, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda. Together those entrepreneurs serve over 2 million people in their communities.
Prior to The Adventure Project, Becky spent three years helping to launch the nonprofit, charity: water after graduating from Columbia University with a Master’s in International Social Welfare.
Becky and her co-founder, Jody are the recipients of the 2015 Diane von Furstenberg People’s Voice Award for female founders making a difference and recent recipients of a $1M bitcoin donation from the Pineapple Fund.
Becky and her husband, Garland, have two children and live in South Orange, NJ.
Connect with The Adventure Project here: https://www.theadventureproject.org

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.

Live Nonprofit Workshop, 4/14 at 1PM EDT - CLICK HERE to save your seat:

Resources:

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

I’m excited to have Jenn Graham, founder and CEO of Inclusivv, on this final episode of the Investor Mindset Series. Inclusivv creates spaces for courageous conversations around inclusion and civility, and Jenn’s passion for building community shines through. Find out about her unique approach to networking—making real, meaningful connections instead of just transactional ones—and her journey navigating the ups and downs of fundraising as a female founder.
Topics:

• How Jenn raised $2M by building real relationships and pitching bold, impact-driven visions
• How Jenn’s reimagined networking goes beyond transactions and focuses on shared visions, deep conversations, and authentic connections
• The secret to pitching with confidence—why leading with purpose resonates with investors
• How to handle rejection with grace, learn from it, and use clarifying questions to turn a “no” into future opportunities
• Building civil conversations in polarized environments and how curiosity plays a role in fostering inclusive communities
• Why vulnerability is a superpower for female founders—it builds trust and forges deeper connections

For a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.
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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.

Live Nonprofit Workshop, 4/14 at 1PM EDT - CLICK HERE to save your seat:

Resources:

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