Accidental Fundraiser™ – Détails, épisodes et analyse

There are multiple paths to becoming an accidental fundraiser. And, let’s face it, accidental or not, fundraising is hard. But in the end, it’s worth it.

Throughout this season of Accidental Fundraiser, you’ve heard story after story of extraordinary individuals who learned hard lessons, made mistakes, and found success beyond their expectations. And while there are exciting things ahead, it’s time to bring season one to a close.

In this episode, we’re recapping highlights and reflecting on key takeaways and themes that emerged from our conversations. Listen in to hear why experience isn’t everything, and why your mission and connections matter more than anything else.

Key Takeaways:

- You don’t need experience to be successful

- Build connections

- Focus on the mission

Sometimes in fundraising, you have to step outside of your comfort zone, dive in and learn something new. 

It can be challenging—there’s no question about it. But in the end, it’s all worth it. 

In our second season of Accidental Fundraiser, you’ve heard stories from extraordinary individuals who have been challenged, learned how to keep going, and experienced success and failure along the way.

To celebrate the closing of this season, we're revisiting some key moments from these conversations and pausing to reflect on the wisdom our awesome guests shared. Listen in to hear some themes we noticed, like how clear purpose creates a strong, inspiring culture; why you should trust the process; and how authenticity is a key driver of success.

Big, hairy, audacious goals can be terrifying, but that’s no reason not to set them. Nycky Miller is the Director of Development at Gospel Rescue Mission where their goal is to end homelessness in the state of Oklahoma. Which to some may sound all but impossible, but not to Nycky. Once she and her team were able to functionally end homelessness in their county, they set their sights even higher. In this episode, Nycky shares the social media strategies that helped the mission almost triple donations in her first year. Listen in to learn what techniques she’s used to gain traction online and how you can benefit from setting your own “impossible” goals. Dreaming big for your nonprofit can be intimidating, but getting to know your donors by creating a survey can help you get a handle on who your supporters are and what they want to see. Regardless of what you choose to say “yes” to, though, technology should be at the heart of your strategy. If you’re considering fundraising software, our eGuide walks you through some questions to guide your consideration. To ensure we're delivering the best listening experience, whether or not you have listened, we're interested in your opinions on Network for Good's Accidental Fundraiser podcast with this five-minute survey! https://s.surveyanyplace.com/podcastfeedback

As fundraisers, we often focus on the ask. Yet, sometimes it’s important to share a story and express your gratitude. For Jeff Allen, that means spreading the mission of Monkey's House to anyone who will listen and thanking every donor – no matter the size of their contribution. Monkey's House provides loving care to homeless dogs with terminal diagnoses or hard-to-adopt disabilities. As an all-volunteer, donations-funded organization, they have no paid employees. In this episode, Jeff sits down to discuss the impact of social media and how to grow your following – and your donor base.

To ensure we're delivering the best listening experience, whether or not you have listened, we're interested in your opinions on Network for Good's Accidental Fundraiser podcast with this five-minute survey! https://s.surveyanyplace.com/podcastfeedback 

There are multiple paths to becoming an accidental fundraiser and let's face it, accidental or not, fundraising is hard, but in the end, it's worth it.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt to be reminded of the joys of fundraising and the impact it can have on the world. Here’s a snippet of insight from those doing it to keep you inspired. Check out the full episode later this week and be sure to follow Accidental Fundraiser so you never miss any of our other conversations to help you reach your nonprofit goals.

From getting no’s to a severe lack of feedback, the fundraising process can be frustrating. Who better to give advice than the grantmakers themselves?

In this episode, Donna Waites and Meredith Mathews from the Sisters of Charity Foundation, break down all the successful tactics you need to apply for, receive, and deploy funding from grantmakers. Hint: It’s not only about proving your outcomes – stories are also critical!

Continue listening to learn why trust and relationships are important in capacity building and how to prioritize DIEB to better serve your community.

To ensure we're delivering the best listening experience, whether or not you have listened, we're interested in your opinions on Network for Good's Accidental Fundraiser podcast with this five-minute survey! https://s.surveyanyplace.com/podcastfeedback 

There are multiple paths to becoming an accidental fundraiser and let's face it, accidental or not, fundraising is hard, but in the end, it's worth it.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt to be reminded of the joys of fundraising and the impact it can have on the world. Here’s a snippet of insight from those doing it to keep you inspired. Check out the full episode later this week and be sure to follow Accidental Fundraiser so you never miss any of our other conversations to help you reach your nonprofit goals.

As an Accidental Fundraiser and Chief Everything Officer, what do you prioritize – your organization’s viability or your ultimate mission and purpose? Many think you have to choose one or the other to be successful.

Bonterra CEO and tech titan Erin Mulligan Nelson says they go hand-in-hand – no need to choose between purpose and profit. Because if you’re properly doing what you set out to do, your donors will “stay with you, grow with you and advocate for you.” And your nonprofit will thrive.

Learn in this episode of Accidental Fundraiser how defining your purpose affects more than your marketing and talent acquisition, how social impact investing drives results, and why verifiable impact is the future of fundraising.

In a world where it seems like our whole lives are online, a personal touch can make all the difference. After a simple "Happy Birthday" message to a donor led to an increase in his annual contribution, Bonnie Sawyer realized how impactful those small details can be. But that doesn’t mean she shies away from using the internet. Through her work at Herren Project, an organization dedicated to the treatment, recovery, and prevention of addiction, she relies heavily on social media but all with adding a personal touch. Listen to this episode to hear how she crafts posts to match her audiences. Bringing your board into fundraising can change the game for a campaign. If you want to learn how to get these crucial stakeholders more actively involved, check out this true story about the difference your board can make at year-end as well as well as our webinar on financial best practices for managing your board.

To ensure we're delivering the best listening experience, whether or not you have listened, we're interested in your opinions on Network for Good's Accidental Fundraiser podcast with this five-minute survey! https://s.surveyanyplace.com/podcastfeedback