137: The 2 Skills You Need to Raise 5 Figures Every Time You Fundraise
03/18/25 • 35 min
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
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
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BONUS: Why You’re Not Raising More (And the 1 Fix You Need)
Nonprofit Founders & Solo Execs: If you’re constantly scrambling for donations, feeling like fundraising is an unpredictable, never-ending hustle, this episode is for you. Today, I’m breaking down the one shift that will change everything for your nonprofit: Fundraising Sprints.
Most small nonprofits rely on scattered, reactive fundraising—hustling for grants, hoping for surprise donations, and over-relying on their existing networks. But that approach keeps you stuck in survival mode. In this episode, I’ll walk you through:
- Why fundraising often feels so unpredictable (and what to do instead)
- The biggest mistake keeping nonprofits under $100K in annual revenue
- How to use Fundraising Sprints to raise five figures or more—on repeat
- What a sprint actually looks like and how to plan your first one
If you’re a nonprofit founder, solo-shop fundraiser, or small team ready to stop spinning your wheels and start bringing in real funding, this episode will give you the clarity you need to make fundraising simpler, faster, and more predictable.
Ready to start fundraising smarter?
Join The SPRINT Method, my proven system for nonprofit leaders who want to raise five figures every time they fundraise.
Learn more and join today: splendidcourses.com/sprint
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.
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
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138: From AI to Bold Asks: 10 Nonprofit Marketing & Fundraising Trends Shaping 2025
The nonprofit world is shifting fast, and if you want to stay ahead in 2025, you can’t rely on last year’s strategies. After attending and speaking at GiveCon, I took a step back to really absorb what’s working—and what’s not. From AI-powered donor outreach to bold fundraising asks that work, I’m breaking down the 10 biggest nonprofit marketing and fundraising trends that will shape how you raise money and grow your mission this year. The organizations that win are the ones willing to be brave, adapt fast, and put relationships first—and that’s exactly what I’m covering in this episode. Whether you’re looking to scale up recurring giving, get better at bold fundraising asks, or tap into the power of storytelling (the right way), this episode will give you the edge you need.
Topics:
- Why bold fundraisers always raise more money and how to stop playing small
- The real reason you’re hesitant to ask and how it’s costing you funding
- How to market “hard-to-talk-about” missions and connect with the right audience
- How to create a sense of community that keeps donors coming back
- A simple (but wildly effective) donor engagement trick you can steal today
- Why uncertainty shouldn’t scare you—it should push you to innovate
- The two fundraising strategies that every nonprofit leader should be prioritizing
- Smart ways to use AI in your nonprofit without losing the human connection
- Why waiting for the perfect campaign is holding you back (and what to do instead)
- How to ethically gather and use impact stories (and why consent should never be forever)
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
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