84. 5 Mistakes Your Nonprofit Makes Without Realizing It
03/12/25 • 33 min
In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're breaking down 5 mistakes your nonprofit makes without realizing it. Tune in to learn what is holding you back and how to fix it!
Join us to find out why so many nonprofit leaders operate in survival mode rather than thriving with a clear vision. From relying on short-term, transactional fundraising to failing to cultivate lasting donor relationships, we’re covering all the common traps you need to avoid to build sustainable growth for your nonprofit.
Learn why a lack of dedicated nonprofit development is costing you more than you think. Discover how to proactively build relationships with your partners all year round. Find out why your donor base is shrinking and how to reverse it. And uncover the strategy that will challenge your donors to give at a higher level, turning one-time gifts into lasting partnerships.
So whether you’re struggling to find new donors or aren't sure how to deepen your relationships with current supporters, this episode will give you the clarity you need to break free from these 5 common fundraising mistakes. Tune in today to take your nonprofit to the next level!
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit mindset training.
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NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?
Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.
The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.
The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.
The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit.
→ https://FundraisingMasterminds.net
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→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds
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In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're breaking down 5 mistakes your nonprofit makes without realizing it. Tune in to learn what is holding you back and how to fix it!
Join us to find out why so many nonprofit leaders operate in survival mode rather than thriving with a clear vision. From relying on short-term, transactional fundraising to failing to cultivate lasting donor relationships, we’re covering all the common traps you need to avoid to build sustainable growth for your nonprofit.
Learn why a lack of dedicated nonprofit development is costing you more than you think. Discover how to proactively build relationships with your partners all year round. Find out why your donor base is shrinking and how to reverse it. And uncover the strategy that will challenge your donors to give at a higher level, turning one-time gifts into lasting partnerships.
So whether you’re struggling to find new donors or aren't sure how to deepen your relationships with current supporters, this episode will give you the clarity you need to break free from these 5 common fundraising mistakes. Tune in today to take your nonprofit to the next level!
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit mindset training.
ASK US A QUESTION:
https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds
NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?
Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.
The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.
The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.
The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit.
→ https://FundraisingMasterminds.net
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds
→ Facebook: https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds
Episode Keywords:
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83. Five Ways to Diversify Your Nonprofit's Income
Discover the secrets of how to find, ask, and cultivate new major donors for your nonprofit!
→ https://FundraisingMasterminds.net/major-donor-mastery
Learn more about how to create a major donor development plan that actually works in Episode #17 of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast:
→ https://youtu.be/k28YENwLpBE
In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about 5 ways to diversify your nonprofit's income. Tune in today to learn some practical steps to help your organization grow and sustain its funding.
Join us as we break down 5 proven strategies to stabilize and expand your nonprofit’s revenue. From maximizing peer-to-peer fundraising to using direct mail and texting, we’re covering everything you need to know to build a reliable, diversified funding base that will keep your mission thriving for years to come.
Discover the surprising impact of a fund meter in online giving. Learn why Gen Z is embracing direct mail again, and why you should never assume one size fits all of your donors. Learn how to uncover the hidden gems in your mid-level donor base. And find out how you can use the Perfect Vision Dinner strategy for 6-figure funding!
So whether you’re relying too much on one stream of revenue or are looking for fresh funding strategies, these 5 approaches will give you the tools you need to build a more sustainable financial future. Tune in today to take the next step toward lasting growth!
Subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit development strategies.
ASK US A QUESTION:
https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds
NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?
Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.
The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.
The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.
The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit.
→ https://FundraisingMasterminds.net
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds
→ Facebook: https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds
Episode Keywords:
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85. How the Scarcity Mentality is Killing Your Nonprofit
In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're exposing how the scarcity mentality is killing your nonprofit—from the inside out. Tune in to learn what it is, if you have it, and how to break free!
Join us as we uncover the hidden costs of the scarcity mentality and why it's one of the biggest threats to your nonprofit's success. Find out why you can't cut your way to success and how shifting to an abundance mentality can change your nonprofit forever.
Discover why doing everything yourself is a losing strategy. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of the scarcity mentality before it holds you back. Find out what it truly means to be an ambassador of Christ. And discover how trusting in faith that God will provide changes everything!
So whether you're a small, struggling nonprofit or are just feeling stuck, this episode will help you identify the scarcity mentality in your nonprofit and kill it before it kills you. Learn how to break free from the scarcity mentality and embrace an abundance mindset today.
Subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit mindset training.
ASK US A QUESTION:
https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds
NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?
Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.
The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.
The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.
The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit.
→ https://FundraisingMasterminds.net
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds
→ Facebook: https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds
Episode Keywords:
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