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Cloudburst (Book) - Chapters 38-39: Key Data to Collect From Donors, 5-Step Training Regimen, Business Services

Cloudburst (Book) - Chapters: 35-37: Fundraising Failure, Things That Annoy Donors, Tips for Overcoming Fundraising Fears

Cloudburst (Book) - Chapters 32-34: When the Given Ends, Foundation, Corporation, and Gov't Giving, Marketing Quiver Checklist

Learn tactics and strategies you need to become an expert at raising money and building a high-performance fundraising program. There are Interviews with industry experts, as well as dozens of practical tactics you can apply immediately to raise more money, improve your program's effectiveness, and inspire you about the art of fundraising.

Tom, thank you for sharing these great tips and ideas! I’m looking forward to additional podcasts! Thanks!! :)

Great simple tips & ideas!

The Fundraising Coach

Competition for donors is tough. The problem is that most nonprofit are focused on acquiring donors when they should be thinking about how to retain them. In this podcast, learn how to create loyal and generous fans by thanking donors in ways that stand out and separate you from the competition. 

Competition for donors is tough. The problem is that most nonprofit are focused on acquiring donors when they should be thinking about how to retain them. In this podcast, learn how to create loyal and generous fans by thanking donors in ways that stand out and separate you from the competition.

Episode 09 - 5 Ways to Wow Donors When Thanking Them!

This is a brief podcast on how to create an engagement form that your board members can fill out when they join your board, or annually, to get board members more engaged in the work of your organization, based on their gifts and skills -- and interests! A free template is made available by writing Tom at tomiselin@gmail.com. 

This is a brief podcast on how to create an engagement form that your board members can fill out when they join your board, or annually, to get board members more engaged in the work of your organization, based on their gifts and skills -- and interests! A free template is made available by writing Tom at <a href="mailto:tomiselin@gmail.com">tomiselin@gmail.com</a>.

Episode 07 - The Importance of Creating a Board Member Engagement Form

Learn 3 of my favorite ways to raise money from donors during the month of December. Time is running out -- do what works!!

Learn 3 of my favorite ways to raise money from donors during the month of December. Time is running out -- do what works!!

Episode 08 - Last-Minute Holiday Fundraising Tips

Engage more members in your fundraising efforts by urging them do what THEY want to do, not what you want them to do!

Engage more members in your fundraising efforts by urging them do what THEY want to do, not what you want them to do!

Episode 06 - Create a Fundraising Profile of Your Board

The best way to raise money from donors when you first meet them is NOT to ask them for money. Rather, make a non-monetary ask, first -- a "connection" ask. Ask them to volunteer, observe your programming, provide advice, watch a performance, or attend a "friend-raising" event.    This podcast addresses this common problem and provides suggestions on ways you can raising more money by taking a softer, more patient approach. Enjoy!

The best way to raise money from donors when you first meet them is NOT to ask them for money. Rather, make a non-monetary ask, first -- a "connection" ask. Ask them to volunteer, observe your programming, provide advice, watch a performance, or attend a "friend-raising" event.  This podcast addresses this common problem and provides suggestions on ways you can raising more money by taking a softer, more patient approach. Enjoy!

Episode 05 - How to Raise More Money by Not Asking for it!

There are many positive things you can do to engage board members and volunteers to support the fundraising efforts of your organization. However, some organizations require their board members to raise money. The problem? Forcing people to ask for money often results in tragedy. Learn why!

There are many positive things you can do to engage board members and volunteers to support the fundraising efforts of your organization. However, some organizations require their board members to raise money. The problem? Forcing people to ask for money often results in tragedy. Learn why!

Episode 04 - The 5 Tragedies of Forcing People to Ask for Money!

Sometimes your smallest donors hold the largest promise of major gifts, but you'll never know unless you reach out to them!

Sometimes your smallest donors hold the largest promise of major gifts, but you'll never know unless you reach out to them!

Episode 03 - Small Donors, Big Opportunities

Does your board have a "Give or Get" policy? Should they? This podcast, or shall I say rant, discusses the downside of having such a policy and why it's more effective - and practical - to establish a "Give and HELP Get" policy. If you do, your board will be much happier, and you'll probably raise more money from them and your donors.

Does your board have a "Give or Get" policy? Should they? This podcast, or shall I say rant, discusses the downside of having such a policy and why it's more effective - and practical - to establish a "Give and HELP Get" policy. If you do, your board will be much happier, and you'll probably raise more money from them and your donors.

Episode 02 - The Give or Get Policy - Tom's Rant

This podcast covers 6 fundraising principles will help you understand what attracts donors to nonprofits. These principles are important to learn because knowing what attracts donors to nonprofits will help raise more money and develop more loyal and generous donors.

This podcast covers 6 fundraising principles will help you understand what attracts donors to nonprofits. These principles are important to learn because knowing what attracts donors to nonprofits will help raise more money and develop more loyal and generous donors.

Episode 01 - The Super 6 - Fundraising Tactics That Attract Donors

In this brief podcast, learn why it's important to think about how much time you're spending on grant writing compared with other types of fundraising tactics such as face-to-face fundraising. Tom shares his "Grant From Hell" story, which will get you thinking about the efficiency and effectiveness of your fundraising efforts.

In this brief podcast, learn why it's important to think about how much time you're spending on grant writing compared with other types of fundraising tactics such as face-to-face fundraising. Tom shares his "Grant From Hell" story, which will get you thinking about the efficiency and effectiveness of your fundraising efforts.

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