Recipes Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/fundraising/recipes/ Helping the Helpers Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:23:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-favico-2-32x32.png Recipes Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/fundraising/recipes/ 32 32 yes Hosted by Joan Garry, the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, Nonprofits Are Messy is a discussion of the most pressing issues faced by nonprofit leadership. Joan and her guests tackle topics like the overhead myth, the best way to run special events, how to make a big fundraising ask, board-staff relations, and so much more. At times hilarious, uplifting, and frustrating, the stories told in this podcast should feel very familiar to anybody working in a nonprofit today. <br /> <br /> Topics include fundraising, leadership development, building a great board, Executive Director / Board relations, communications and messaging, staff management, nonprofit career advice, crisis management, digital marketing, social media, and so much more.<br /> <br /> Listen to real stories of nonprofit leaders like you and how they handled the mess. Because the truth is, nonprofits ARE messy. There’s not enough money, too many cooks, and an abundance of passion. Leading nonprofits isn’t easy. This podcast will help. Joan Garry false Joan Garry crystal@nonprofitleadershiplab.com Joan Garry Consulting Joan Garry Consulting podcast Joan Garry: Nonprofit Leader and former Executive Director of GLAAD helps fellow CEOs, Boards and Board Chairs, Fundraisers, and Nonprofit Marketers Recipes Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Guest-Primary-Joan-Host-1-scaled.jpg https://joangarry.com/category/fundraising/recipes/ TV-PG Love At First Pitch: Dating Advice For the Fervent Fundraiser https://joangarry.com/fervent-fundraiser/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fervent-fundraiser Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:37:10 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596550 Here are 5 important lessons that apply to both fundraising and dating. A team member actually tried them out! Did she get a second date?

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]]> A Step-by-Step Recipe For Meaningful Board Engagement https://joangarry.com/board-engagement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=board-engagement Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:14:56 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=595460 An engaged board is a high-functioning board. Keep reading to learn how to empower your board to engage in strategic decision making for your nonprofit.

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]]> Make Nonprofit Storytelling Your Super Power https://joangarry.com/nonprofit-storytelling-superpower/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nonprofit-storytelling-superpower Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:03:59 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=595339 Nonprofit storytelling can light a fire in the belly of any and everyone you meet and inspire them to join your mission. Keep reading to learn the way and get a free template to help you get your storytelling right.

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]]> How to Keep Board Members Engaged Between Meetings https://joangarry.com/keep-board-members-engaged/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keep-board-members-engaged https://joangarry.com/keep-board-members-engaged/#comments Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:42:08 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=992 When I was an E.D. my board was often absent between meetings. I get it. They had day jobs. I needed an idea to engage them. I call it "The Goosebump a Week Solution." Try it.

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]]> https://joangarry.com/keep-board-members-engaged/feed/ 10 A 60-Day Donor Retention Plan https://joangarry.com/donor-retention-plan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=donor-retention-plan Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:42:30 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=585080 Even the smallest organization can be top-notch at donor retention. Here is a 60-day plan to set up your new donors to become repeat givers.

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]]> How to Raise Serious Money For Your Nonprofit In the Next 30 Days https://joangarry.com/raise-money-30-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=raise-money-30-days https://joangarry.com/raise-money-30-days/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2015 22:11:05 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=576574 Today, I’m going to tell you exactly how you can raise money -- a lot of it -- for your nonprofit in just thirty days. Here are the three steps...

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]]> https://joangarry.com/raise-money-30-days/feed/ 4 A Recipe for a Perfect Fundraising Lunch https://joangarry.com/a-recipe-for-a-perfect-fundraising-lunch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-recipe-for-a-perfect-fundraising-lunch https://joangarry.com/a-recipe-for-a-perfect-fundraising-lunch/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:36:17 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=665 Passionate ambassadors (paid and unpaid) of an organization raise funds for its good work. I never consider it hard work when I believe in the cause. But I never go in without a plan. Here's my old family recipe on a perfect fundraising lunch.

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