Rachel Muir's guest appearances

Rachel Muir

Successful Nonprofits Podcast

Nonprofit Nation with Julia Campbell

Joan Garry

Sandy Rees

Beth Kanter

Carol Hamilton

Maureen Wallbeoff

Erica Waasdorp

Gabe Cooper

Rick Smith

Russ Finkelstein

Bobby Herrera

Cindi Phallen

Jason Lewis

Mike Burns

Michelle Johnson

Rick Alexander

OwlTail

What does it really take to start and to lead a nonprofit? How can we overcome the fear that comes with asking people for money? What about the "haters" - the people that will never believe in what you do? Let's learn from one of the best. Rachel Muir is one of my absolute favorite people. Her confidence in her voice is always inspiring, as is her journey to where she is today. When she was 26 years old, Rachel Muir founded the nonprofit Girlstart in her living room, with $500 on a credit card. Girlstart is a non-profit dedicated to empowering girls in STEM.Several years later, Rachel had raised over 10 million dollars and was featured on Oprah, CNN, and the Today show. OPRAH! Right now, Rachel has one of my favorite email newsletters in the sector, with frequent pop culture references, animated GIFs, and lots of passion that translates right through the screen. She loves helping fundraisers raise more money and delight their donors.Here are some of the topics we discussed: Her story of starting a nonprofit from scratch - and meeting OprahRachel's advice for those who want to lead their own nonprofitHow to overcome fear of fundraising Ways that you can find your voice and be the leader you are meant to be  A Rachel Muir quotable: "If you are a fundraiser and you are overworking yourself and not taking a break to do their interesting quirky things you love that fuel you - remember that those things are good for your sanity and they are also part of what makes you fascinating to your donors." Connect with Rachel:https://twitter.com/rachelmuirhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmuir/https://www.facebook.com/RachelMuirFundraisingBe sure to visit https://www.rachelmuir.com  where she has a*ton* of guides that are free for fundraising rock stars -&gt; https://www.rachelmuir.com/guidesDo me a favor? Rate, Review, &amp; Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it!About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place. She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements. Julia’s online courses, webinars, and talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and raise more money online. Clients include Mastercard Cause Enablement, Facebook, GoFundMe Charity, Meals on Wheels America, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/ 

What does it really take to start and to lead a nonprofit? How can we overcome the fear that comes with asking people for money? What about the "haters" - the people that will never believe in what you do? Let's learn from one of the best. Rachel Muir is one of my absolute favorite people. Her confidence in her voice is always inspiring, as is her journey to where she is today. When she was 26 years old, Rachel Muir founded<a href="http://s.bl-1.com/h/FdRKFcd?url=http://www.girlstart.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the nonprofit Girlstart</a> in her living room, with $500 on a credit card. Girlstart is a non-profit dedicated to empowering girls in STEM. Several years later, Rachel had raised over 10 million dollars and was featured on Oprah, CNN, and the Today show. OPRAH! Right now, Rachel has one of my favorite email newsletters in the sector, with frequent pop culture references, animated GIFs, and lots of passion that translates right through the screen. She loves helping fundraisers raise more money and delight their donors. Here are some of the topics we discussed: <ul><li>Her story of starting a nonprofit from scratch - and meeting Oprah</li><li>Rachel's advice for those who want to lead their own nonprofit</li><li>How to overcome fear of fundraising </li><li>Ways that you can find your voice and be the leader you are meant to be  </li></ul>A Rachel Muir quotable: "If you are a fundraiser and you are overworking yourself and not taking a break to do their interesting quirky things you love that fuel you - remember that those things are good for your sanity and they are also part of what makes you fascinating to your donors." Connect with Rachel: <a href="https://twitter.com/rachelmuir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rachelmuir</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmuir/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmuir/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RachelMuirFundraising" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RachelMuirFundraising</a> Be sure to visit <a href="https://www.rachelmuir.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rachelmuir.com</a>  where she has a*ton* of guides that are free for fundraising rock stars -&gt; <a href="https://www.rachelmuir.com/guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rachelmuir.com/guides</a>Do me a favor? Rate, Review, &amp; Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast: Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, <a href="http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Campbell</a> (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place. She wrote her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1938077792/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits</a>, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Build-Mobilize-Social-Community-Nonprofit-ebook/dp/B084M7PPGD/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&amp;keywords=social+media+90+days&amp;qid=1587911024&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit</a>, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements. Julia’s online courses, webinars, and talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and raise more money online.  Clients include Mastercard Cause Enablement, Facebook, GoFundMe Charity, Meals on Wheels America, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America. Connect with me on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/ </a>

Fearless Fundraising and Being Unapologetically You with Rachel Muir

I bet your favorite brand makes you feel great every time you interact with them. Brands like Tiffany’s and the Ritz Carlton cater to our needs, but we don’t always treat our donors this way. In this episode, Rachel Muir shares stewardship techniques that will dramatically increase your individual donor loyalty and revenue. Rachel Muir, author of Makeover my Board and founder of Girlstart, discusses how to enhance your donor cultivation by acknowledging all gifts, remembering donaversaries, making thank you calls, and getting to know donors as more than just a credit card or checkbook.     Links: Rachel’s website: www.rachelmuir.com Rachel’s upcoming course, Makeover my Fundraising: http://makeovermyfundraising.com/ Rachel’s Guides: http://www.rachelmuir.com/guides/ Handouts from Keynotes: http://www.rachelmuir.com/handouts/ Rachael’s Blog: http://www.rachelmuir.com/handouts/ Rachael’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/rachaelmuir   *Time-stamped Highlights*** (5:45) Incentivize loyalty (7:37) Amplify your donors’ experience using surveys (10:00) Acknowledge donors’ gifts (13:00) Inspire your donors to give again (14:00) Send a message: how a thank you letter for a $3 gift encouraged a $100,000 donation (15:45) The negative effects of “stewardship minimums” (17:25) Thank you calls before board meetings (19:30) For online gifts, use an email acknowledgement that sounds like a human wrote it (20:45) Trees Atlanta goes above and beyond to thank Dolph for a small gift (23:00) Everyone loved an Ontario nonprofit’s “thank you letter from a bird” (26:00) How to approach your donors that “downgrade” their giving (28:00) Low-hanging fruit: meaningful phone calls with donors (31:25) Embody the core value of gratitude (33:45) Dolph’s life lesson on responding to donors and supporters (36:20) Rachel shares her experience on the being on thereceiving end of donor cultivation

I bet your favorite brand makes you feel great every time you interact with them. Brands like Tiffany’s and the Ritz Carlton cater to our needs, but we don’t always treat our donors this way. In this episode, Rachel Muir shares stewardship techniques that will dramatically increase your individual donor loyalty and revenue. Rachel Muir, author of Makeover my Board and founder of Girlstart, discusses how to enhance your donor cultivation by acknowledging all gifts, remembering donaversaries, making thank you calls, and getting to know donors as more than just a credit card or checkbook.   Links: Rachel’s website: <a href="http://www.rachaelmuir.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rachelmuir.com</a> Rachel’s upcoming course, Makeover my Fundraising: <a href="http://makeovermyfundraising.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://makeovermyfundraising.com/</a> Rachel’s Guides: <a href="http://www.rachelmuir.com/guides/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rachelmuir.com/guides/</a> Handouts from Keynotes: <a href="http://www.rachelmuir.com/handouts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rachelmuir.com/handouts/</a> Rachael’s Blog: <a href="http://www.rachelmuir.com/handouts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rachelmuir.com/handouts/</a> Rachael’s Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rachaelmuir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/rachaelmuir</a> *Time-stamped Highlights*** (5:45) Incentivize loyalty (7:37) Amplify your donors’ experience using surveys (10:00) Acknowledge donors’ gifts (13:00) Inspire your donors to give again (14:00) Send a message: how a thank you letter for a $3 gift encouraged a $100,000 donation (15:45) The negative effects of “stewardship minimums” (17:25) Thank you calls before board meetings (19:30) For online gifts, use an email acknowledgement that sounds like a human wrote it (20:45) Trees Atlanta goes above and beyond to thank Dolph for a small gift (23:00) Everyone loved an Ontario nonprofit’s “thank you letter from a bird” (26:00) How to approach your donors that “downgrade” their giving (28:00) Low-hanging fruit: meaningful phone calls with donors (31:25) Embody the core value of gratitude (33:45) Dolph’s life lesson on responding to donors and supporters (36:20) Rachel shares her experience on the being on thereceiving end of donor cultivation

Raise More Money: Steward Donors Like Your Favorite Brands with Rachel Muir 