A "Stakeholder" refers to anyone, individual, or group that has an interest in your nonprofit. It includes people directly involved, such as board members, people you serve, donors, or foundations that give you grants. Many other individuals or groups can be stakeholders, too, even if they are more indirectly involved, such as vendors where you purchase supplies or services. A stakeholder can be the company that sponsors one of your events. All of these individuals and groups can be affected by ...
Jul 25, 2020•21 min
During good times and bad, some organizations raise a lot of money — and other organizations don’t. The organizations raising the most money, generally speaking, rely on best practices, technology, and the latest tools and resources available. Conversely, struggling organizations are stuck with well meaning, but fearful leaders and board members whose hands are tied by fear of failure; fear of change; lack of relationships and lack of courage...Stuck and can't to move. Of course, these are vast ...
Jul 02, 2020•26 min
Words are everything in fundraising. One major key to your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. Jen, what do we mean by storytelling you may ask... At its most basic level, storytelling is a way to convey facts, information, history and experience from one person, the teller, to another, the listener, but it goes deeper than that. Stories are interactive, connecti...
Jun 27, 2020•27 min
Let me start by celebrating the Leaders in you. You are awesome! You may think that deciding to invest a small amount in a resource to help you grow your business is a no brainer, but I assure you that it is not. When I first got into this nonprofit work over 30 years ago, I didn’t have access to a resource like I’ve created for you. As a result, I worked way too hard and way too long before I figured out how to successfully raise the funds needed to both deliver an impactful program and operate...
Jun 24, 2020•32 min
Passion Is Not Enough: The Most Common Mistakes Startup Nonprofits Make Starting a nonprofit is difficult, complex, and hard work. I am being kind when I say this part... It takes vision, guts, a clear mission, strong emotional intelligence, and a lot of hard work just to get it off the ground. Think marathon race or mountain climbing. Think liking to bake cakes to running a whole entire bakery. Its like a serene lake that looks calm and relaxing on the top – but once you are in it-underneath ha...
Jun 23, 2020•39 min
Listen to discover the three (3) shifts to help you go from where you are to where you KNOW you should be by now in the area of your nonprofit startup and fundraising. www.jdyarbrough.com #coachingbusiness #mindset #coaches #nonprofits #fundraising
Jun 08, 2020•24 min
Every nonprofit organization is different. It takes many kinds of donors to support your work and further your mission. For some organizations, that might mean going after major donors. For others, it’s building a large community of support through individual donations, no matter how small. How can ONE THING work for all those scenarios? From a tactical standpoint, it can’t. It is important to understand cultivation, relationship building, a clear mission, strategic campaigns, mobilization syste...
Jun 05, 2020•20 min
In nonprofits, the product or service that they deliver are often referred to as a "program." The mission of the organization is its overall purpose in the community. During strategic planning, planners work from the mission to identify several overall, major (or strategic) goals that must be reached and that, in total, work toward the mission. Each program is associated with achieving one or more strategic goals and, therefore, should contribute directly toward the mission as well. If an idea f...
Jun 04, 2020•17 min
COVID-19 has had a serious side effect for many nonprofits—fundraising efforts cancelled and programs suspended due to funding Many organizations have either canceled or are in planning mode to ensure that they maximize all fundraising possible to deliver programs and maintain organizational operations. If you are struggling with fundraising ideas, here are a few ideas that can help your fundraising stay on track. www.jdyarbrough.com Facebook: Nonprofit Leaders Impacting Lives LinkedIn: Jennifer...
May 27, 2020•24 min
DEFINITION: Impact is the difference your nonprofit makes: There's the work you do, and the results that flow from it. 98% of your donors give because of your impact...YES, even during COVID your organization can grow and maintain your funding with the right plan. That plan MUST include 4-5 different ways of sharing/showing impact each and every day. REMEMBER, articulating your impact is tied to your MONEY and fundraising capacity. www.jdyarbrough.com (442) 242-7748 Facebook: Nonprofit Leaders I...
May 13, 2020•34 min
Difficult economic times are really tough for nonprofits. It is effectively a "double-whammy" in that they get less money coming and oftentimes have increased demand for their services. So in these kinds of times nonprofits have to get more efficient. Now more than ever donors like to see where their dollars are going. Consider this, you have an opportunity to inspire your donors with the fact that they are making the RIGHT DECISION to support you nonprofit. You do this by being accountable, eng...
May 10, 2020•32 min
According to Giving USA , “Giving by foundations had a record-breaking year, reaching its highest-ever dollar amount even when adjusted for inflation, and growing to its largest share (18%) of total giving to date in 2018.” Foundations contribute more than $70 billion to nonprofit organizations each year. If properly managed, grants are an important source of income. They can provide significant support for an organization’s programs, capital campaign, operational costs, and even unrestricted fu...
May 05, 2020•22 min
What motivates a donor to give? Believing in the mission of the organization (54%) Believing that their gift can make a difference (44%) Experiencing personal satisfaction, enjoyment or fulfillment (39%) Supporting the same causes annually (36%) This is a clear break down of what goes into the donor decisions to give to your organization. I share sometimes and strategies to connect with prospective donors, identify what is the "connection" trigger that will educate, inspire and motivate to share...
Apr 30, 2020•32 min
This is WHAT TO DO you START your Nonprofit and Raise Funds for programs and the organization. 1. Start with a clear plan 2. Patiently lay a sound foundation 3. Properly prepare yourself and the board 4. Invest in the system(s) that will generate revenue for the organization 5. Build relationships I am a consultant with thirty years of experience in the nonprofit field who specializes in helping people successfully start 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Expert help with filing, fundraising, gr...
Jul 30, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6
When starting a nonprofit, most people think that having their status is enough. When it fact, there is opportunities that many organizations are missing when they begin and it is costing them major support - and I mean financial support! In this podcast I am sharing the keys to starting a successful organization and what has helped me raise hundreds of millions of dollars for thousands of nonprofits both nationally and internationally. Take a listen and feel free to schedule some time on my cal...
Jul 22, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
For many nonprofit leaders, it is VERY frustrating to have an amazing program that no one is supporting. I cannot count in one week the number of people who tell me how uncomfortable they are "asking for money." This is how you get the attention of the donors who want to help you do your work...and be apart of it month after month after month. Listen to these Nonprofit Nuggets and simply follow the steps. 98% of donors give because of impact...let's start speaking the language of sustainability....
Jul 15, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Starting a nonprofit is very complex and for that reason it is essential to have clarity of all elements needed to ensure your organization is impactful and sustainable. Going from the "startup" with nothing, to a sustainable and financially healthy nonprofit, is not for the timid. Nor is it something that you want to use the "trial and error" system of leading if you expect the organization to grow and thrive. Over my 30 plus years of experience, I have seen the biggest challenges for nonprofit...
Jul 05, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Jul 05, 2019•25 min
This is a series that will walk you through the practical and actual steps of starting your nonprofit organization. Every leaders is concerned about not having enough money to pay for material, supplies to hire staff and operate month to month. I am going to break down exactly what to do to START your nonprofit with the understanding of what it takes for it to be fully funded.
Jul 04, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Jul 04, 2019•28 min
Are you a nonprofit leader who is looking for real insight into how to successfully startup, fundraise for, or successfully lead your nonprofit organization. If you answered yes, this podcast is for you. In this podcast you will discover: 1. What a nonprofit really is; 2. Grant tips; and, 3. Ways to raise money for your nonprofit I share with you how I have raised hundreds of millions of dollars stretching beyond traditional grants, and trained thousands of organizations across the globe. Sign u...
Jun 12, 2017•11 min
Are you a nonprofit leader who is looking for real insight into how to successfully startup, fundraise for, or successfully lead your nonprofit organization. If you answered yes, this podcast is for you. In this podcast you will discover: 1. What a nonprofit really is; 2. Grant tips; and, 3. Ways to raise money for your nonprofit I share with you how I have raised hundreds of millions of dollars stretching beyond traditional grants, and trained thousands of organizations across the globe. Sign u...
Apr 05, 2017•13 min
