Development Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/fundraising/ Helping the Helpers Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:12:26 +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 Development Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/fundraising/ 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 Development Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Guest-Primary-Joan-Host-1-scaled.jpg https://joangarry.com/category/fundraising/ TV-PG Why I Donated a Portion Of My Salary. And Why I Donated Nothing. https://joangarry.com/cautionary-tales-in-fundraising-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cautionary-tales-in-fundraising-strategy Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:12:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=597084 In this blog post, I share personal stories of being on the receiving end of donation requests and the valuable lessons they’ve taught me. From asking for the right amount to understanding the donor’s personal experiences, I offer cautionary tales highlighting common fundraising mistakes and how to avoid them.

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]]> I Asked For $10,000. He Donated $25,000. https://joangarry.com/failures-in-fundraising/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=failures-in-fundraising Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:09:32 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=597028 Fundraising is both an art and a science, where preparation and authenticity play key roles. These are my real-life failures in fundraising and the lessons that you can learn from them.

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]]> Increase Online Donations In Four Steps https://joangarry.com/increase-online-donations-4-steps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=increase-online-donations-4-steps Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:07:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596976 Here are 4 website improvements that, combined with a smart digital marketing plan, almost guarantee you an increase in online donations.

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]]> My 5 Biggest Lessons For Successful Nonprofit Leadership https://joangarry.com/successful-nonprofit-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=successful-nonprofit-leadership Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:19:50 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596805 These are the 5 biggest lessons I had to learn when I first became a nonprofit executive director. And understanding how to implement them changed everything.

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]]> Fundraising In An Election Year: Fear vs. Fact https://joangarry.com/video/fundraising-in-an-election-year-fear-vs-fact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fundraising-in-an-election-year-fear-vs-fact Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:13:36 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=video&p=596764 Watch this very special video post to learn the facts about fundraising in an election year.

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]]> 12 Nonprofit Leaders Who Are Changing The World https://joangarry.com/12-nonprofit-leaders-who-are-changing-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-nonprofit-leaders-who-are-changing-the-world Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:51:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596718 From humble beginnings to the helm of leading change, these 12 nonprofit leaders are bringing equity, inclusion, and justice to the world.

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]]> Why I Became CEO Of Nonprofit Leadership Lab https://joangarry.com/glennda-testone-joins-nonprofit-leadership-lab-ceo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=glennda-testone-joins-nonprofit-leadership-lab-ceo Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:14:16 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596697 The Nonprofit Leadership Lab welcomes Glennda Testone as the new CEO in February 2024! In this article, she explains how she knew that it was time to move forward and offers advice to leaders considering fresh opportunities.

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]]> 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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]]> 3 Eye-Opening Conversations on Organizational Development https://joangarry.com/organizational-development-nonprofits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=organizational-development-nonprofits Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:24:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596147 Want more tips and strategies for developing a nonprofit organization that’s built to last? Discover the 14 Attributes of a Thriving Nonprofit! Grab your free download and start transforming your organization today!

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]]> Does Your Org Need an Advisory Board? https://joangarry.com/nonprofit-advisory-boards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nonprofit-advisory-boards Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:50:09 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596051 Creating an advisory board to keep former board members engaged is like fighting mosquitos with more mosquitos. Let's scrap the "thing" mentality and find better engagement strategies!

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