Episode 5. Nonprofit Development Strategies for All!

12/04/23 • 15 min

Want to boost your nonprofit team’s engagement? Looking to share the workload more evenly when it comes to development? Seeking ways to strengthen your fundraising? If you answered yes, tune in!

This week’s episode of “Ready Set Give” dives into development strategies for all! Learn to empower EVERYONE on your team to do the all-important work of development (while protecting them – and yourself – from burnout).

Drawing on 15 years in nonprofit fundraising, BDI Strategist and Sr. Account Director David Stolberg is sharing his recommendations for development strategies to keep in-house. You’ll learn...

How to engage your internal team in the important work of development
Which programs run well in-house (monthly giving, major donor outreach, etc.)
Ideas to get your internal team on board with your development strategies

Listen now to learn how you can share the joys (and challenges) of development with others at your organization, and set your team up for success!

Episode Highlights:

David shares about his unique career path to nonprofit fundraising
Why it’s important for nonprofits to handle some strategic work in-house
The programs David recommends to keep in-house
Program #1: Monthly Giving
Program #2: Major Donors
Real-life examples of successful monthly giving & major donor programs
Why should development be the responsibility of everyone on a nonprofit team?
First steps to empowering your team to share in development
David’s final words of advice for nonprofit teams

Connect with us!

Connect with David Stolberg: LinkedIn
Connect with Katrina Williams: LinkedIn
Connect with BDI: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Resources:

Article Series: Conquering the Development Mountain as a Nonprofit
Article: Creating a Culture of Employee Appreciation
Article: Your Organization Needs Monthly Giving Programs. Here’s why...

Want to boost your nonprofit team’s engagement? Looking to share the workload more evenly when it comes to development? Seeking ways to strengthen your fundraising? If you answered yes, tune in!

Drawing on 15 years in nonprofit fundraising, BDI Strategist and Sr. Account Director David Stolberg is sharing his recommendations for development strategies to keep in-house. You’ll learn...

How to engage your internal team in the important work of development
Which programs run well in-house (monthly giving, major donor outreach, etc.)
Ideas to get your internal team on board with your development strategies

Listen now to learn how you can share the joys (and challenges) of development with others at your organization, and set your team up for success!

Episode Highlights:

David shares about his unique career path to nonprofit fundraising
Why it’s important for nonprofits to handle some strategic work in-house
The programs David recommends to keep in-house
Program #1: Monthly Giving
Program #2: Major Donors
Real-life examples of successful monthly giving & major donor programs
Why should development be the responsibility of everyone on a nonprofit team?
First steps to empowering your team to share in development
David’s final words of advice for nonprofit teams

Connect with us!

Connect with David Stolberg: LinkedIn
Connect with Katrina Williams: LinkedIn
Connect with BDI: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Resources:

Article Series: Conquering the Development Mountain as a Nonprofit
Article: Creating a Culture of Employee Appreciation
Article: Your Organization Needs Monthly Giving Programs. Here’s why...

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Episode 4. The Power of Storytelling

Are you looking to inspire more generosity through your fundraising appeals? Start with storytelling!

Jhovany Quiroz and Courtney Hamilton from BDI’s Storytellers team share how powerful stories, photos and videos from your organization can unlock giving... and encourage your community’s investment in your cause long-term.

You’ll learn...

How to tell inspiring, real-life stories of transformation that inspire giving.
Tools and tips for effective and efficient storytelling interviews.
Ideas to amplify your stories through compelling photography and video.

And get ready to check your biases at the door! ✅🚪Jhovany and Courtney also share some gentle but important reminders for making your interviews a safe and empathetic space for everyone involved.

Tune in now to unlock the fundraising potential of your nonprofit stories!

Episode Highlights:

Jhovany and Courtney share their passion for storytelling
The vision and purpose driving BDI Storytellers
Actionable tips for great nonprofit storytelling interviews
Thought-provoking questions to ask your interviewees
The role of photography and video in powerful storytelling
What is a “testimony” and how can it make your appeals more impactful?
Building trust, leading with empathy and leaving behind your biases in interviews
Tested strategies and advice to help nonprofit teams strengthen their storytelling

Connect with us!

Connect with Jhovany Quiroz: LinkedIn
Connect with Courtney Hamilton: LinkedIn
Connect with Katrina Williams: LinkedIn
Connect with BDI: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Resources:

Article: 5 Tips for Nonprofit Storytelling Interviews
Article: When to Use “Need” and “Joy” Photos in Fundraising
Article: 4 Best Practices for Nonprofit Photography and Video

Next Episode

Episode 6. BDI’s 2023 Rewind: Top Fundraising Trends

Unwrap the top fundraising trends of 2023... and look forward to what’s coming next!

Katrina Williams and Maddie Lara from BDI’s Marketing team take us on a walk down memory lane. Tune in now for this rewind on the top trends and insights from the last year.

In this episode, you’ll dive deeper into 2023’s...

Shifts in giving + surprising results in philanthropy
Developments in AI + applications for fundraisers
Trends in marketing + what we predict will be BIG in the new year

We’re also revealing the top 5 nonprofit fundraising articles of the year from BDI! Was your favorite in our best of the best? Listen now to find out...

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