7-Figure Fundraising Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising Podcast, hosts Trevor and Tarren Bragdon explore the key strategies outlined in their new book, 7-Figure Fundraising: A Guide to Raising Millions to Change the World. They discuss the practical, step-by-step approach nonprofit leaders can use to transform their fundraising efforts and scale their impact.

• Why We Wrote the Book: To help nonprofit leaders understand fundraising both at the big picture level and with specific tactics. It’s a short, actionable read—just 127 pages.
• Key Lessons:
  • Fundraising is a Skill: No one is born a natural fundraiser—it’s a skill you can work on and improve.
  • Three Levers of Fundraising Growth: GROW your existing donors, KEEP them by increasing retention, and ADD new donors strategically.
• Focus Areas for Success:
  • ASK: Ask once a year with the right timing and a persuasive pitch.
  • PARTNER: Treat major donors like partners with a 4-star level of service.
  • FIND: Add a few new donors each year by securing referrals and hosting strategic events.
• Team Roles:
  • Closer: The person who makes the ask—often the CEO.
  • Conductor: Manages donor relations and ensures they receive top-tier service.
  • Connector: Focuses on finding new donors and setting up prospect meetings.

Get your copy today, available exclusively on Amazon. The audiobook will be released at the end of September.

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Co-founders Elaine Alowo-Matovu and Takako Mino discuss the founding and fundraising journey of Musizi University, a new university in Uganda, and their vision behind it. 

They discuss their backgrounds and how they came together to start the university. Elaine and Takako also explain the unique programs and curriculum offered at Musizi University, emphasizing the importance of practical skills and indigenous knowledge. 

The podcast includes insights into their fundraising strategy, the importance of warm introductions, building relationships, and crafting compelling pitches. In addition, you’ll hear insights on overcoming university startup challenges, actionable advice for ambitious ideas, donating to Musizi University, and the interesting significance of "Musizi."

• 00:00 Introduction 
• 00:43 Background and Inspiration for starting Musizi University
• 03:53 Unique Approach and Model of Musizi University
• 07:09 Co-founding Musizi University and Takako's Background
• 13:58 The Meaning of Musizi 
• 16:16 Blending Western and Ugandan Talent in the University
• 26:32 Fundraising for a Startup University
• 30:43 Fundraising Success and Building Relationships
• 38:26 Tactics for Warm Introductions and Relationship Building
• 41:52 Crafting a Compelling Pitch
• 47:41 Navigating Challenges of Starting a University
• 48:16 Actionable Advice for Ambitious Ideas
• 49:43 Building Meaningful Relationships with Donors
• 51:07 How to Donate and Learn More About Musizi University

To learn more about Musizi University visit: https://www.musizi.ac.ug/

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Today on 7 Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon interviews Chelsea Sabo, the founder and Executive Director of the Mothers Advocacy Project. Chelsea shares the story of her nonprofit and their mission to support at-risk mothers and their children by helping mothers overcome past trauma.

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In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, Trevor interviews Amy Ard, the Executive Director of Motherhood Beyond Bars. Amy shares how she got her start in advocating for pregnant women who are incarcerated, the lessons learned along the way, and how she's hoping to expand the nonprofit's mission.

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In this episode of 7 Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon is joined by Dr. Sarika Kulkarni.  Sarika is the founder of the non-profit Raah Foundation. The podcast begins with Sarika sharing about this foundation, which is aimed at changing and providing better lives for those in the tribal communities of India. She shares her story of how she went from a professor to an entrepreneur to a nonprofit founder.

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In this episode, Rory Sutherland and Maddie Croucher, marketing experts and behavioral scientists, join host Trevor Bragdon. Rory and Maddie both work for the global advertising and marketing agency, Ogilvy. They discuss why counterintuitive ideas sometimes work, building trust with donors, and creating a culture of innovation.

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Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon is joined by Noemi Perez. Noemi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Immokalee Foundation, a nonprofit that provides a range of education programs focused on building pathways to professional careers. They serve students in kindergarten through post-secondary education. Noemi shares her advice and experience gained from leading her nonprofit throughout the challenges of the last year.

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In this 7-Figure Fundraising episode, Trevor interviews Joey Coleman, the award-winning speaker and author of the #2 Wall Street Journal bestseller, Never Lose A Customer Again. During this episode, Joey speaks directly to nonprofit leaders on how to improve their donor retention strategies to achieve lifelong loyalty. 

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This episode was one of most popular episodes from last year and we've received a lot of feedback on how helpful it was in helping prepare for donor meetings.

In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising Podcast, host Trevor Bragdon sits down with Tarren Bragdon, his brother, and co-founder of 7-Figure Fundraising. Tarren is the CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability, a nonprofit he started in 2011 with $50,000 in seed money and has grown to produce $13 million in revenue annually. He also teaches the 7-Figure Fundraising Workshop.Tarren shares the details of how to successfully prepare and execute a 7-figure donor meeting. He walks through what fundraisers should ask at the beginning of every donor meeting, how to transition from small talk to asking for money and how to structure a compelling pitch that resonates with donors.

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In this episode of 5-Minute Fundraising, Trevor shares an idea on where to find new fundraising ideas to improve your nonprofit's performance.

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