Purpose & Profit Club® – The Nonprofit Fundraising & Marketing Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

If you’re ending your workday exhausted but can’t point to how you actually moved your fundraising forward, you might be caught in the fundraising busywork trap.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why so many nonprofit leaders confuse “activity” with “progress,” and how fear, comfort, and overthinking keep your mission stuck in motion but not momentum. You’ll learn how to identify low-ROI tasks, make courageous decisions that drive funding, and replace cluttered calendars with confident action that actually grows your organization. Because the opposite of busy isn’t lazy, it’s focused.

Topics:

• The fundraising busywork trap and how to recognize it
• Why working harder doesn’t always mean raising more
• The difference between “activity” and “aligned action”
• Adam Grant’s concept of cognitive comfort and how it stalls growth
• Why procrastination often disguises itself as preparation
• Real client examples: saying no to low-ROI events and sponsorship decks
• The three ingredients of brave leadership: boundaries, focus, and support
• Why coaching and systems prevent burnout and build momentum

For a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

Resources:

• Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System
• Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   
• The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers 
• Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  
• [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.
  
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If you’re done following the same old fundraising playbook, the polite one that keeps your goals small and your growth stuck, this episode is your permission slip to break the rules.

In The Rule-Breaker’s Guide to Year-End Fundraising, I share how safe, “board-approved” strategies are quietly capping your potential, and how modern fundraisers are rewriting the rules to build momentum, trust, and record-breaking campaigns. You’ll hear how one of my clients ran two back-to-back campaigns that both exceeded goals by leading with authenticity, urgency, and story, not fear or etiquette. Because the truth is, safe doesn’t scale. It’s time to stop waiting for approval, stop softening your message, and start leading with conviction. Rule breakers don’t just raise more money, they raise more energy, excitement, and impact.

Topics:

• Why playing it safe keeps your campaigns stuck on repeat
• The biggest lie in year-end fundraising (and what to do instead)
• How to release the “parking brake” on your campaigns and gain real traction
• What modern, momentum-driven fundraising looks like
• How one client ran two campaigns in a row, and hit both goals
• Why innovation looks risky until it works (and then everyone copies it)
• How to stop fundraising like it’s 2005 and lead with courage instead

For a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

Resources:

• Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System
• Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   
• The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers 
• Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  
• [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.
  
  May contain affiliate links

I had the pleasure of hosting Michael Murphy, Director of Development at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial, and one of my Purpose & Profit Club® members. Michael’s story is proof that you don’t need decades of fundraising experience to see major wins with email. In fact, in his very first nonprofit role, he took one of my frameworks, Easy Emails For Impact™, and turned a $1,900 campaign into a $9,000 campaign. We talk about what it means to ditch the “dry C-suite style” newsletters, why personal, story-driven emails outperform every time, and how confidence grows when you let go of perfection and just hit send. Michael also shares how he’s building monthly giving campaigns, blending direct mail with digital, and learning to embrace new tools without losing sight of his mission: honoring veterans across generations.

Topics:

• How shifting from “C-suite style” newsletters to story-driven emails multiplied results
• Why Michael’s first attempts at email felt sterile and overwhelming — and what changed
• How one campaign using story-driven emails jumped from $1,900 to $9,000
• The power of multiple donation levels and donor-friendly options 
• Why replies to your emails matter as much as donations
• Using volunteers’ voices to write high-performing emails
• How email + direct mail is “peanut butter and jelly” for fundraising
• Building a sustainable monthly giving program that feels manageable

For a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

If you've listened to the show and found it valuable, would you leave a review?

It helps more nonprofit leaders find the podcast, and I read every one.

Thank you for being here for episode 200 and beyond.

Resources:

• Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System
• Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   
• The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers 
• Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  
• [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.
  
  May contain affiliate links

Ever felt the burnout creeping in after countless hours of dedicated nonprofit work? What if there was a way to channel your passion for change-making without sacrificing your mental health and job security? Join us to rethink your role in the nonprofit world with expert grant writer, podcast host, and coach, Holly Rustick, as we pull back the curtain on the often unacknowledged realities of toxic nonprofit jobs and explore the stability freelancing offers as an alternative path.

Whether you're feeling stagnant in your nonprofit role or are just starting to explore a career in this sector, this episode is a must-listen that could prove to be a game-changer for you.

* FREE WEBINAR ON 1/10/24: Quit your Toxic Nonprofit Job & Replace your Income with Freelance Grant Writing 

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

If you've listened to the show and found it valuable, would you leave a review?

It helps more nonprofit leaders find the podcast, and I read every one.

Thank you for being here for episode 200 and beyond.

Resources:

• Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System
• Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   
• The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers 
• Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  
• [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.
  
  May contain affiliate links

I'm sharing a complete guide of 12 transformative lessons—to propel you forward into the coming year. We'll delve into what sets apart the most successful nonprofit leaders and changemakers. 

Have you ever felt the weight of judgment while promoting your cause or felt frustrated by revenue plateaus or a failed campaign? Let's navigate through these hurdles together, exploring strategies and insights that pave the way for growth, resilience, and impactful change. 

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

If you've listened to the show and found it valuable, would you leave a review?

It helps more nonprofit leaders find the podcast, and I read every one.

Thank you for being here for episode 200 and beyond.

Resources:

• Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System
• Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   
• The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers 
• Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  
• [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.
  
  May contain affiliate links

Today I'm sharing an interview every mission-driven leader needs to hear. We dive into the hurdles leaders often face – juggling time constraints and securing vital funding. I'll share from my own experience how an entrepreneurial mindset and a positive approach help navigate these complexities. Thanks to our friends at Your Path Nonprofit Leadership Podcast for letting me share this conversation!

Together, we'll uncover three key aspects crucial to effective leadership, focusing on practical leadership strategies, and offering straightforward tactics for nonprofits to boost visibility, retain donors, and enhance fundraising efforts.
 
- Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership Podcast hosted by Patton McDowell
- Cues by Vanessa Van Edwards 

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

If you've listened to the show and found it valuable, would you leave a review?

It helps more nonprofit leaders find the podcast, and I read every one.

Thank you for being here for episode 200 and beyond.

Resources:

• Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System
• Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   
• The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers 
• Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  
• [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.
  
  May contain affiliate links

PSA: You're leaving money on the table by overlooking repeat customers, donors, or forgotten prospects!  We're breaking free from the myth that these groups have exhausted their ability to contribute and demonstrating how reaching out can unlock new revenue streams for your nonprofit.  

Listen to find out the power of an abundance mindset, and the art of making your asks without apology.  Understand the significance of focusing on the 'yeses' and not getting discouraged by the 'nos'.  

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

Resources:

• Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System
• Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   
• The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers 
• Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  
• [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.
  
  May contain affiliate links

 What if there was a proven method to prime your audience for a successful campaign or launch? In this episode, I share the difference (and simple change) to do before your next online campaign.

You'll also hear what to do when things don't go as planned (pivot!) and how to find ways to improve and adapt. As I navigate the challenging world of fundraising, I cover everything from handling setbacks to tapping into creativity to attain your goals.

The importance of a two-way dialogue with your audience is highlighted, along with tips on dealing with disappointment and finding support during tough times. Don't forget to check out my free class on purpose and profit, you might just find the one thing that's been holding back your nonprofit or social impact business.

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

If you've listened to the show and found it valuable, would you leave a review?

It helps more nonprofit leaders find the podcast, and I read every one.

Thank you for being here for episode 200 and beyond.

Resources:

• Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System
• Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   
• The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers 
• Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  
• [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.
  
  May contain affiliate links

Picture burning dinner two nights in a row, not from distraction but due to negative mental chatter. In this episode, I share how our thoughts can shape our outcomes.

We explore the hurdles of energy inertia that hinder our goals and offer simple ways to ease stress, like a mindful walk or uplifting music. Discover how to overcome resistance and savor the journey toward success.

 We get candid about how you can unintentionally derail your success -- even when you're taking action!  

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

Resources:

• Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System
• Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   
• The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers 
• Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  
• [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.
  
  May contain affiliate links

Do you ever find yourself shrinking to fit into the world around you? I'd like to share with you one of my personal stories, my journey through 'shrinking'. You'll hear me drawing parallels between the life of a hydrangea in my garden and our lives, especially as social impactors, revealing how we often shrink into the background, surrendering to the fear of judgement. Join me for an empowering conversation as I share my personal experiences of overcoming this fear, learning how to stand tall, and not give up too soon. 

Have you ever wondered how to keep going despite the odds? Discover the inspiring stories of leaders like Sara Blakely and David Beckham who refused to accept shrinking as their destiny and, instead, embraced their main character energy. We explore the importance of daring action, positive self-talk, and the game-changing impact of having a supportive coach or mentor by your side. It's time to step into your greatness and let your inner power shine. Tune in now and prepare to stand tall with unshakable confidence! 

Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.

Resources:

• Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System
• Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   
• The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers 
• Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  
• [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.
  
  May contain affiliate links