Join us for this bonus podcast, and an all-encompassing conversation with Heather Yandow and Meredith Emmet around fundraising roles and expectations, how to identify your organization's business model, and the importance of thank you notes! For show notes visit: https://www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithmeredith

Join us for this bonus podcast, and an all-encompassing conversation with Heather Yandow and Meredith Emmet around fundraising roles and expectations, how to identify your organization's business model, and the importance of thank you notes! For show notes visit: <a href="https://www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithmeredith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithmeredith</a>

Bonus Episode: Beaver Queens to Business Models!

Dawn Crawford

Online giving is becoming more common, but is this a good or bad thing? In this episode, we dive into best practices for online fundraising, investigate new communications tools for messaging donors and potential donors, and reflect on whether it’s really possible to “overcommunicate” with your audience. For show notes visit: https://www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithdawn

Online giving is becoming more common, but is this a good or bad thing? In this episode, we dive into best practices for online fundraising, investigate new communications tools for messaging donors and potential donors, and reflect on whether it’s really possible to “overcommunicate” with your audience. For show notes visit: <a href="https://www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithdawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithdawn</a>

Making the Ask Online with Dawn Crawford

Mary Hackett

For leaner nonprofits, it can be difficult to dive deeper into data that goes beyond "how many individuals gave a gift." Yet tracking data is essential for nonprofits looking to raise more money! Join us to learn how fundraisers can get started with data, which key metrics really matter, and why databases are key to your success.   Show notes at: www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithmary

For leaner nonprofits, it can be difficult to dive deeper into data that goes beyond "how many individuals gave a gift." Yet tracking data is essential for nonprofits looking to raise more money! Join us to learn how fundraisers can get started with data, which key metrics really matter, and why databases are key to your success. Show notes at: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thirdspacestudio.com%2Fpodcastwithmary" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithmary</a>

Raise More Money with Data Tracking with Mary Hackett

Steve Lew

What would it be like for your organization to empower its employees, make them feel respected, and give them more opportunities to get involved? In this episode, we discuss what can be learned from looking at successful organizations, and how to grow your staff capacity to fundraise.   For show notes visit www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithsteve

What would it be like for your organization to empower its employees, make them feel respected, and give them more opportunities to get involved? In this episode, we discuss what can be learned from looking at successful organizations, and how to grow your staff capacity to fundraise. For show notes visit <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thirdspacestudio.com%2Fpodcastwithsteve" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithsteve</a>

Living Your Organizational Values Through Fundraising with Steve Lew

Ask not what kind of event you want to throw but why you’re doing it in the first place, advises Brooke. Then, measure success not just by topline revenue, but how many donors you bring in and other vital goals. Be strategic about what kind of event you’re hosting (thank you event, donor retention event, donor acquisition event) and you’ll create a strong culture of giving and more easily measure success! Full show notes at https://www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithbrooke

Ask not what kind of event you want to throw but why you’re doing it in the first place, advises Brooke. Then, measure success not just by topline revenue, but how many donors you bring in and other vital goals. Be strategic about what kind of event you’re hosting (thank you event, donor retention event, donor acquisition event) and you’ll create a strong culture of giving and more easily measure success! Full show notes at https://<a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thirdspacestudio.com%2Fpodcastwithbrooke" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithbrooke</a>

Planning Events With Value with Brooke Battle

Tony Martignetti

Most nonprofit professionals have heard the term “planned giving,” but where to start? “Don’t be intimidated!” says expert Tony Martignetti. “Planned giving is a long-term process: you don’t need a lot of expertise to kick things off.” Listen in to learn how to start a planned giving program, what mistakes to avoid, and how to talk with prospective donors. Find show notes and bonus info at: www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithtony

Most nonprofit professionals have heard the term “planned giving,” but where to start? “Don’t be intimidated!” says expert Tony Martignetti. “Planned giving is a long-term process: you don’t need a lot of expertise to kick things off.” Listen in to learn how to start a planned giving program, what mistakes to avoid, and how to talk with prospective donors. Find show notes and bonus info at: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thirdspacestudio.com%2Fpodcastwithtony" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithtony</a>

Launching a Planned Giving Program with Tony Martignetti

Andy Robinson

Year-after-year, the IDB Project has found that only about four in ten board members are actively engaged in individual fundraising. Why might this be the case? In this episode, Andy Robinson explains why he believes we must help board members understand there are other ways to participate in the fundraising cycle that do not involve asking for money. For show notes visit www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithandy

Year-after-year, the IDB Project has found that only about four in ten board members are actively engaged in individual fundraising. Why might this be the case? In this episode, Andy Robinson explains why he believes we must help board members understand there are other ways to participate in the fundraising cycle that do not involve asking for money. For show notes visit <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thirdspacestudio.com%2Fpodcastwithandy" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithandy</a>

Keeping the Board On-Track with Andy Robinson

Melinda Wiggins

“Fundraising began to feel right when it was integrated with our mission” explains Melinda Wiggins. “We’ve opted out of having a development director, because we value getting to know people, talking to them, and connecting them to projects and programs they’re interested in. It’s about relationship building. Everyone, from interns to staff to board members contributes.” Learn more about one nonprofit’s unique fundraising strategy. Show notes can be found at www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithmelinda

“Fundraising began to feel right when it was integrated with our mission” explains Melinda Wiggins. “We’ve opted out of having a development director, because we value getting to know people, talking to them, and connecting them to projects and programs they’re interested in. It’s about relationship building. Everyone, from interns to staff to board members contributes.” Learn more about one nonprofit’s unique fundraising strategy. Show notes can be found at <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thirdspacestudio.com%2Fpodcastwithmelinda" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithmelinda</a>

Building a One-of-a-Kind Fundraising Strategy with Melinda Wiggins

Mazarine Treyz

Is having a realistic fundraising plan the number one indicator of success? “Yes!” says Mazarine Treyz, “It’s about making sure you have attainable goals that are not just pie-in-the-sky. The results you achieved last year must inform what you continue doing, stop doing, or change moving forward.” Listen to learn about making an actionable fundraising plan that will empower your organization to achieve its greatest vision. Find show notes and other information at www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithmazarine

Is having a realistic fundraising plan the number one indicator of success? “Yes!” says Mazarine Treyz, “It’s about making sure you have attainable goals that are not just pie-in-the-sky. The results you achieved last year must inform what you continue doing, stop doing, or change moving forward.” Listen to learn about making an actionable fundraising plan that will empower your organization to achieve its greatest vision. Find show notes and other information at <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thirdspacestudio.com%2Fpodcastwithmazarine" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.thirdspacestudio.com/podcastwithmazarine</a>

Fundraising Plans and the Leaky Bucket Assessment with Mazarine Treyz

Fundraising starts with numbers, bur they lead to so much more! Explore where those numbers can take you with Heather Yandow, fundraising expert and creator of the Individual Donor Benchmark Project, and her guests. We'll tackle fundraising planning, board development, planned giving, event fundraising, using data, and coaching new fundraisers. For show notes and additional helpful resources visit thirdspacestudio.com/podcast.

Fortunately I know Heather Yandow personally and can attest to her knowledge and data driven learning style.  This podcast is full of practical tips that nonprofits can use.  Her background with small to medium nonprofits makes this series applicable to many.   Enjoy!

Practical Tips from an Experienced Fundraiser

Fundraising starts with numbers, bur they lead to so much more! Explore where those numbers can take you with Heather Yandow, fundraising expert and creator of the Individual Donor Benchmark Project, and her guests. We'll tackle fundraising planning, board development, planned giving, event fundraising, using data, and coaching new fundraisers. For show notes and additional helpful resources visit <a href="http://thirdspacestudio.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thirdspacestudio.com/podcast</a>.

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