Need a few hot tips for retaining your  donors?   A new report is in and I’m giving you all the highlights for keeping your donors engaged amidst the decreasing giving trend. I also dive into the importance of email marketing and share some important benchmarks for small shops.   Giddy up because it’s time to make the shift from a transactional approach to a more relational approach.   My favorite email marketing tool: ConvertKit (PS. nonprofits get 20% off!) Join me for the North America Giving Conferece hosted by Fundraising Everywhere next week, click here to get signed up.   ____  Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day? During the challenge, I will show you how to start saving 2+ hours in your day – easily. (Yes, that’s 10+ hours a week!).    Sign up today! https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge 

Need a few hot tips for retaining your  donors? A new report is in and I’m giving you all the highlights for keeping your donors engaged amidst the decreasing giving trend. I also dive into the importance of email marketing and share some important benchmarks for small shops. Giddy up because it’s time to make the shift from a transactional approach to a more relational approach. My favorite email marketing tool: <a href="https://convertkit.com/?lmref=VjBoOw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ConvertKit</a> (PS. nonprofits get 20% off!) Join me for the North America Giving Conferece hosted by Fundraising Everywhere next week, <a href="https://fundraisingeverywhere.com/ignorthamerica/?ref=32" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here to get signed up.</a> ____  Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day? During the challenge, I will show you how to start saving 2+ hours in your day – easily. (Yes, that’s 10+ hours a week!).  Sign up today! <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge</a>

61 | Why Email is the Secret Weapon for Nonprofits to Retain Donors

Ready to take back control of your calendar?    In this episode, I will share with you the three layers of calendar management and how practice putting your non-negotiables and boundaries in the calendar will help you work more efficiently and intentionally.   ____  Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day? During the challenge, I will show you how to start saving 2+ hours in your day – easily. (Yes, that’s 10+ hours a week!).    Sign up today! https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/quiz

Ready to take back control of your calendar?  In this episode, I will share with you the three layers of calendar management and how practice putting your non-negotiables and boundaries in the calendar will help you work more efficiently and intentionally. ____  Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day? During the challenge, I will show you how to start saving 2+ hours in your day – easily. (Yes, that’s 10+ hours a week!).  Sign up today! <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/quiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/quiz</a><a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

60 | Overcoming your fundraising fears [REPLAY]

Ready to take back your time and banish that burnout for good?⏰   Find out how I plan my calendar and practice flexible time blocking.    ____  Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day?During the challenge, I will show you how to start saving 2+ hours in your day – easily. (Yes, that’s 10+ hours a week!).    Sign up today! https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge  📦 As your go-to nonprofit productivity pal, check out my Amazon store with my favorite productivity tools. https://www.amazon.com/shop/smallshopstrategies  *yes, I earn commission on anything you purchase through my store. Current commission earned: $0.09. 

Ready to take back your time and banish that burnout for good?⏰ Find out how I plan my calendar and practice flexible time blocking.  ____  Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day?During the challenge, I will show you how to start saving 2+ hours in your day – easily. (Yes, that’s 10+ hours a week!).  Sign up today! <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge</a> 📦 As your go-to nonprofit productivity pal, check out my Amazon store with my favorite productivity tools. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/smallshopstrategies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/shop/smallshopstrategies</a> *yes, I earn commission on anything you purchase through my store. Current commission earned: $0.09.

59 | Want 546 hours added to your calendar?

The best way to retain new donors? With an automated welcome series. No need to let new donors slip through the cracks - keep ‘em coming back for more.    Here’s how to put a crucial part of donor stewardship on autopilot.   😍 make donor relationships a priority. Steal my 100-day roadmap to give donors a welcoming experience -www.smallshopstrategies.com/100days

The best way to retain new donors? With an automated welcome series. No need to let new donors slip through the cracks - keep ‘em coming back for more.  Here’s how to put a crucial part of donor stewardship on autopilot.  😍 make donor relationships a priority. Steal my 100-day roadmap to give donors a welcoming experience -<a href="http://www.smallshopstrategies.com/100days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.smallshopstrategies.com/100days</a>

58 | How to create a new donor welcome series  [REPLAY]

Systems are crucial for becoming more focused, organized, and productive.    In this episode, we'll cover the 4 systems every nonprofit needs and how they work together to boost your productivity -- and, therefore, your impact.   ____   ⚙️ Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day? During the challenge, I will show you how to start saving 2+ hours in your day – easily. (Yes, that’s 10+ hours a week!).    Sign up today! (It’s FREE!) https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge    📦 As your go-to nonprofit productivity pal, check out my Amazon store with my favorite productivity tools. https://www.amazon.com/shop/smallshopstrategies  *yes, I earn commission on anything you purchase through my store. Current commission earned: $0.09. 

Systems are crucial for becoming more focused, organized, and productive.  In this episode, we'll cover the 4 systems every nonprofit needs and how they work together to boost your productivity -- and, therefore, your impact. ____ ⚙️ Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day? During the challenge, I will show you how to start saving 2+ hours in your day – easily. (Yes, that’s 10+ hours a week!).  Sign up today! (It’s FREE!) <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge</a> 📦 As your go-to nonprofit productivity pal, check out my Amazon store with my favorite productivity tools. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/smallshopstrategies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/shop/smallshopstrategies</a> *yes, I earn commission on anything you purchase through my store. Current commission earned: $0.09.

57 | The 4 systems every nonprofit needs

Being a fundraiser is not for the faint of heart. But what happens when someone unexpected becomes a fundraiser.    This episode is a peek inside of a project that my partner and I are working on together for our small town in the middle of nowhere Iowa. But it’s really about giving everyone an opportunity to to find alignment about something they are passion about and letting them run with it.   ____   🌱 Take this 4-question quiz to get a curated podcast playlist and reveal where you need to focus to create sustainable impact inside your nonprofit. https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/quiz

Being a fundraiser is not for the faint of heart. But what happens when someone unexpected becomes a fundraiser.  This episode is a peek inside of a project that my partner and I are working on together for our small town in the middle of nowhere Iowa. But it’s really about giving everyone an opportunity to to find alignment about something they are passion about and letting them run with it. ____ 🌱 Take this 4-question quiz to get a curated podcast playlist and reveal where you need to focus to create sustainable impact inside your nonprofit. <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/quiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/quiz</a>

56 | Can anyone be a fundraiser?

Do you need an annual report? Is there a difference between an annual report and an impact report?    In this podcast, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about annual reports and how to use them to steward your supporters.  ___ 👀 Prefer to read? Check out our blog post: How to create an impactful annual report for your nonprofit:  https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/podcast/nonprofit-annual-report    🌱 Stuck on how to format your impact report? Snag this free template: www.smallshopstrategies.com/impact

Do you need an annual report? Is there a difference between an annual report and an impact report?  In this podcast, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about annual reports and how to use them to steward your supporters.  ___ 👀 Prefer to read? Check out our blog post: How to create an impactful annual report for your nonprofit: <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/podcast/nonprofit-annual-report" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/podcast/nonprofit-annual-report</a> 🌱 Stuck on how to format your impact report? Snag this free template: <a href="http://www.smallshopstrategies.com/impact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.smallshopstrategies.com/impact</a>

55 | What’s an annual report and do you need one? [REPLAY]

If you've wondered if you should give a membership a try, or even if it works, this episode will give you all the clarity.    Hear my hot take on memberships, and what type of memberships are most effective for small shop EDs.    After coaching hundreds of executive directors, I have lots of thoughts to share with you!   👉 Ready to reclaim your time, build better relationships, and raise more money?  🌱🌱Join SproutED - the ONLY membership program for small shop EDs.  www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted

If you've wondered if you should give a membership a try, or even if it works, this episode will give you all the clarity.  Hear my hot take on memberships, and what type of memberships are most effective for small shop EDs.  After coaching hundreds of executive directors, I have lots of thoughts to share with you! 👉 Ready to reclaim your time, build better relationships, and raise more money?  🌱🌱Join SproutED - the ONLY membership program for small shop EDs.  <a href="http://www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted</a>

54 | 5 reasons to join a membership program for EDs

Running your nonprofit all on your own isn’t easy, but what if it didn’t have to feel so hard?   Listen to this episode for the ONE question you need to ask yourself this week.    🌱 🌱 🌱   Does this feel familiar?    -You’ve got board members questioning your every move -You’re constantly being pulled in a million directions -You don’t have a place to turn with your questions -You just want to do the good work you set out to do   Newsflash 👉 it doesn’t have to be this way   It’s time to do it differently with SproutED.   🌱 Ready to reclaim your time, build better relationships, and raise more money? Join SproutED. Doors close February 6, so save your spot today! www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted

Running your nonprofit all on your own isn’t easy, but what if it didn’t have to feel so hard? Listen to this episode for the ONE question you need to ask yourself this week.  🌱 🌱 🌱 Does this feel familiar?  -You’ve got board members questioning your every move -You’re constantly being pulled in a million directions -You don’t have a place to turn with your questions -You just want to do the good work you set out to do Newsflash 👉 it doesn’t have to be this way It’s time to do it differently with SproutED. 🌱 Ready to reclaim your time, build better relationships, and raise more money? Join SproutED. Doors close February 6, so save your spot today! <a href="http://www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted</a>

BONUS | No trophies for being busy

Want to peek behind the curtain of what it’s like be inside the SproutED community? This is the episode for you. This is a replay of a conversation with a few members of the SproutED Community.   Come hear from them about their ah-ha moments, how they are planning for 2023 and how they’ve met some of their best friends inside the community.   🌱 Ready to reclaim your time, focus on donor relationships, and raise more money? Join SproutED. Doors close on February 6, so save your spot today! https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted

Want to peek behind the curtain of what it’s like be inside the SproutED community? This is the episode for you. This is a replay of a conversation with a few members of the SproutED Community. Come hear from them about their ah-ha moments, how they are planning for 2023 and how they’ve met some of their best friends inside the community. 🌱 Ready to reclaim your time, focus on donor relationships, and raise more money? Join SproutED. Doors close on February 6, so save your spot today! <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted</a>

LIVE PANEL: Meet the EDs who are saving time and raising more

Feeling overstretched, distracted and drained all for the mission you love? Yea, that is not our jam.This is the community where small shop nonprofit executive directors, founders and change makers can learn to reclaim their time, build their blueprint and boost their impact by fundraising smarter and prioritizing radical connections, all while seeding their mission for sustainable and lasting impact.This is Sprout, THE podcast for small shop nonprofits looking to do more good in the world. This podcast is hosted by former nonprofit Executive Director, Founder and farmer-in-training Rachel Bearbower of Small Shop Strategies.Welcome to the farm. Let’s dig in. 🌱

Want to peek behind the curtain of what it’s like be inside the SproutED community? Join 3 long time members of the SproutED Community tomorrow, Tuesday, January 17 at 12pm CT (10am PT, 1pm ET) for a conversation. Come hear from them about their ah-ha moments, how they are planning for 2023 and how they’ve met some of their best friends inside the community. Of course, you’ll have a chance to ask any questions you have about the topic or SproutED.   Listen to this episode to find out more!   Join us tomorrow ➜ https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/edpanel   🌱 Ready to reclaim your time, focus on donor relationships, and raise more money? Join SproutED. Doors close on February 6, so save your spot today! https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted   🤔 Not sure if SproutED is right for you? Come to the panel tomorrow! https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/edpanel

Want to peek behind the curtain of what it’s like be inside the SproutED community? Join 3 long time members of the SproutED Community tomorrow, Tuesday, January 17 at 12pm CT (10am PT, 1pm ET) for a conversation. Come hear from them about their ah-ha moments, how they are planning for 2023 and how they’ve met some of their best friends inside the community. Of course, you’ll have a chance to ask any questions you have about the topic or SproutED. Listen to this episode to find out more! Join us tomorrow ➜ <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/edpanel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/edpanel</a> 🌱 Ready to reclaim your time, focus on donor relationships, and raise more money? Join SproutED. Doors close on February 6, so save your spot today! <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/sprouted</a> 🤔 Not sure if SproutED is right for you? Come to the panel tomorrow! <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/edpanel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/edpanel</a>

Bonus | ED Panel tomorrow

How do you create a lasting impact?    The answer: relationships.    But how do you find time for relationships when your to-do list and schedule are already over-stuffed?    Hear my thoughts on how to make relationships a priority this year.    🌱 Join our FREE productivity challenge coming up on January 10. Learn my method for prioritization and make sure you run your calendar (not the other way around). Sign up at https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge 

How do you create a lasting impact?  The answer: relationships.  But how do you find time for relationships when your to-do list and schedule are already over-stuffed?  Hear my thoughts on how to make relationships a priority this year.  🌱 Join our FREE productivity challenge coming up on January 10. Learn my method for prioritization and make sure you run your calendar (not the other way around). Sign up at <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge</a>

53 | How to create a lasting impact this year

What would it feel like to get 2+ hours back every day?    YOU’RE INVITED. Mark your calendar for January 10, 11, + 12 for a free 3-day productivity challenge.    Sign up today: https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge 

What would it feel like to get 2+ hours back every day?  YOU’RE INVITED. Mark your calendar for January 10, 11, + 12 for a free 3-day productivity challenge.  Sign up today: <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge</a>

BONUS | Take back your time

Start off the New Year on the right track 🎉🎉🎉    Hear my favorite productivity tips for 2023.     ___   🌱 Join our FREE productivity challenge coming up on January 10. Learn my method for prioritization and make sure you run your calendar (not the other way around). Sign up at https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge 

Start off the New Year on the right track 🎉🎉🎉  Hear my favorite productivity tips for 2023.   ___ 🌱 Join our FREE productivity challenge coming up on January 10. Learn my method for prioritization and make sure you run your calendar (not the other way around). Sign up at <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge</a>

52 | My favorite productivity tips for 2023

Stewardship is essential to creating a sustainable impact. But why is it so hard to do?    Hear the 4 most common challenges faced by EDs, along with how to make stewardship easier.    ___   ➡️ snag the stewardship roadmap: https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/100days  

Stewardship is essential to creating a sustainable impact. But why is it so hard to do?  Hear the 4 most common challenges faced by EDs, along with how to make stewardship easier.  ___ ➡️ snag the stewardship roadmap: <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/100days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/100days</a>

51 | Why is stewardship so hard?

Drum roll… The Productive Executive Director is now called SPROUT!     This episode is a little different from our normal episodes where I share tips for nonprofit EDs. Today, I’m sharing what’s been going on behind the scenes at Small Shop.    Listen in to hear all about the how and why behind our podcast rebrand!    In this episode, you will hear:   - A quick celebration of our 50th episode  - Some background on Productive ED  - Why a name change matters - What you can expect from the change    ___   📣 share a screenshot of this episode and tag @smallshopstrategies on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smallshopstrategies/   👀 see our new branding at http://www.smallshopstrategies.com

Drum roll… The Productive Executive Director is now called SPROUT!   This episode is a little different from our normal episodes where I share tips for nonprofit EDs. Today, I’m sharing what’s been going on behind the scenes at Small Shop.  Listen in to hear all about the how and why behind our podcast rebrand!  In this episode, you will hear: - A quick celebration of our 50th episode  - Some background on Productive ED  - Why a name change matters - What you can expect from the change  ___ 📣 share a screenshot of this episode and tag @smallshopstrategies on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smallshopstrategies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/smallshopstrategies/</a> 👀 see our new branding at <a href="http://www.smallshopstrategies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.smallshopstrategies.com</a>

50 | Small Shop is evolving - podcast rebrand announcement

Picture this. It’s the week of Thanksgiving and you see another Giving Tuesday email in your inbox.    “Oops, is that next week already?!”    Hear why this national day of giving isn’t for everyone and how to make #GivingTuesday easy as apple pie.     Connect with Rachel from Small Shop Strategies:    smallshopstrategies.com instagram.com/smallshopstrategies facebook.com/smallshopstrategies 

Picture this. It’s the week of Thanksgiving and you see another Giving Tuesday email in your inbox.  “Oops, is that next week already?!”  Hear why this national day of giving isn’t for everyone and how to make #GivingTuesday easy as apple pie.   Connect with Rachel from Small Shop Strategies:   <ul> <li><a href="http://www.smallshopstrategies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">smallshopstrategies.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/smallshopstrategies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/smallshopstrategies</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/smallshopstrategies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/smallshopstrategies</a></li> </ul>

49 | Should you do Giving Tuesday?

Can nonprofits talk about politics? Why are we afraid to talk about social and political issues?    There are a lot of misconceptions about what’s allowed. Those misconceptions keep nonprofits from boosting their impact and mobilizing your donors and community members.   In this episode, we’re going to clarify some of the myths about politics and how your organization can be part of having conversations about issues that are important to your work.    Resources:    The Rules of the Game: A Guide to Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3) Organizations by Bolder Advocacy  Permissible Election Activities Checklist by Nonprofit Vote IRS restrictions -  501(c)(3) vs.  501(c)(4) Tax-Exempt Organizations  Be The Ones has a free nonpartisan voters guide that explains 10 state &amp; local positions you should know before heading to the polls and how their jobs directly impact issues like reproductive justice, education, and voting access.    Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All information, content, and materials available are for general informational purposes only.   Connect with Rachel from Small Shop Strategies:    smallshopstrategies.com instagram.com/smallshopstrategies facebook.com/smallshopstrategies 

Can nonprofits talk about politics? Why are we afraid to talk about social and political issues?  There are a lot of misconceptions about what’s allowed. Those misconceptions keep nonprofits from boosting their impact and mobilizing your donors and community members. In this episode, we’re going to clarify some of the myths about politics and how your organization can be part of having conversations about issues that are important to your work.  Resources:  <ul> <li><a href="https://bolderadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Rules_of_the_Game_paywall.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Rules of the Game</a>: A Guide to Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3) Organizations by <a href="https://bolderadvocacy.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bolder Advocacy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nonprofitvote.org/resource/staying-nonpartisan-permissible-election-activities-checklist-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Permissible Election Activities Checklist</a> by <a href="https://www.nonprofitvote.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nonprofit Vote</a></li> <li>IRS restrictions - <a href="https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/the-restriction-of-political-campaign-intervention-by-section-501c3-tax-exempt-organizations#:~:text=Under%20the%20Internal%20Revenue%20Code,candidate%20for%20elective%20public%20office." rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 501(c)(3)</a> vs. <a href="https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/other-non-profits/social-welfare-organizations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 501(c)(4)</a> Tax-Exempt Organizations </li> <li><a href="https://www.betheones.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be The Ones</a> has a free nonpartisan voters guide that explains 10 state &amp; local positions you should know before heading to the polls and how their jobs directly impact issues like reproductive justice, education, and voting access.</li> </ul> Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All information, content, and materials available are for general informational purposes only. Connect with Rachel from Small Shop Strategies:   <ul> <li><a href="http://www.smallshopstrategies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">smallshopstrategies.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/smallshopstrategies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/smallshopstrategies</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/smallshopstrategies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/smallshopstrategies</a></li> </ul>

BONUS | “You can’t be political”

Is it marketing? Fundraising? A little bit of both?    Campaigns. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, campaigns help you plan your communications and move people to take action.    Tune into this episode to learn best practices and the most common campaign mistakes to avoid.    Connect with Rachel from Small Shop Strategies:    smallshopstrategies.com instagram.com/smallshopstrategies facebook.com/smallshopstrategies 

Is it marketing? Fundraising? A little bit of both?  Campaigns. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, campaigns help you plan your communications and move people to take action.  Tune into this episode to learn best practices and the most common campaign mistakes to avoid.  Connect with Rachel from Small Shop Strategies:   <ul> <li><a href="http://www.smallshopstrategies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">smallshopstrategies.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/smallshopstrategies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/smallshopstrategies</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/smallshopstrategies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/smallshopstrategies</a></li> </ul>

48 | Let's talk about campaigns

When it comes to fundraising campaigns, clear always beats clever. Clear is kind.    Want to move your donors to take action and make a gift? Create a crystal clear fundraising offer.    In this episode, we’ll walk through how to turn your impact statement into a fundraising offer, with the help of Build Good founder Mike Duerkson.      Sample appeal:  buildgood.com/read-the-blog/2022/07/01/this-appeal-raised-835911-heres-what-you-can-learn-from-it/    Resources mentioned:   Impact statement worksheet: https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/isw    Build Good Podcast: buildgood.com/category/podcast/     Connect with Rachel from Small Shop Strategies:    smallshopstrategies.com instagram.com/smallshopstrategies facebook.com/smallshopstrategies 

When it comes to fundraising campaigns, clear always beats clever. Clear is kind.  Want to move your donors to take action and make a gift? Create a crystal clear fundraising offer.  In this episode, we’ll walk through how to turn your impact statement into a fundraising offer, with the help of Build Good founder Mike Duerkson.    Sample appeal: <a href="https://buildgood.com/read-the-blog/2022/07/01/this-appeal-raised-835911-heres-what-you-can-learn-from-it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> buildgood.com/read-the-blog/2022/07/01/this-appeal-raised-835911-heres-what-you-can-learn-from-it/</a> Resources mentioned:  <ul> <li>Impact statement worksheet: <a href="https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/isw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/isw</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Build Good Podcast: <a href="https://buildgood.com/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buildgood.com/category/podcast/</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Rachel from Small Shop Strategies:   <ul> <li><a href="http://www.smallshopstrategies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">smallshopstrategies.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/smallshopstrategies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/smallshopstrategies</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/smallshopstrategies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/smallshopstrategies</a></li> </ul>

47 | What's a fundraising offer?

Feeling overstretched, distracted and drained all for the mission you love? Yea, that is not our jam. This is the community where small shop nonprofit executive directors, founders and change makers can learn to reclaim their time, build their blueprint and boost their impact by fundraising smarter and prioritizing radical connections, all while seeding their mission for sustainable and lasting impact. This is Sprout, THE podcast for small shop nonprofits looking to do more good in the world. This podcast is hosted by former nonprofit Executive Director, Founder and farmer-in-training Rachel Bearbower of Small Shop Strategies. Welcome to the farm. Let’s dig in. 🌱

Sprout Nonprofit | the podcast for small shop nonprofits

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