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Fridays 4 Fundraising

Kelly McLaughlin

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 43

Fresh fundraising recipes delivered every Friday! Join Kelly McLaughlin of From Scratch Fundraising for bite-sized assignments that help nonprofits raise more dough without burning out. No half-baked strategies—just proven ingredients for sustainable success. One thing you can learn in 5 minutes and do in one hour or less to move your individual giving program forward.

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🇺🇸 USA - nonProfit
14/07/2026
#95
🇺🇸 USA - nonProfit
07/07/2026
#91
🇨🇦 Canada - nonProfit
26/03/2026
#70
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25/03/2026
#57
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24/03/2026
#43
🇨🇦 Canada - nonProfit
23/03/2026
#35
🇨🇦 Canada - nonProfit
22/03/2026
#21
🇨🇦 Canada - nonProfit
21/03/2026
#14
🇺🇸 USA - nonProfit
21/03/2026
#87
🇺🇸 USA - nonProfit
20/03/2026
#46

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https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/schedule
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Gratitude Campaigns: Make a Plan

Friday, September 5, 2025 • Duration 06:29

Summary

In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly helps you launch a gratitude campaign for your small nonprofits. She outlines actionable steps to create a gratitude campaign and provides a structured approach to planning the campaign, including selecting communication channels and writing scripts. Go to fromscratchfundraising.com/gratitude do get the Gratitude Campaign Starter Kit.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome

00:40 The Importance of Gratitude Campaigns

02:17 Planning Your Gratitude Campaign

04:32 Resources and Next Steps

06:06 Final Assignment

06:27 Outro

Keywords

fundraising, nonprofit, gratitude campaigns, donor stewardship, small nonprofits, fundraising success, donor engagement, campaign planning, phone-a-thon, fundraising resources

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Gratitude Campaigns: Writing Call Scripts

Friday, September 12, 2025 • Duration 06:18

Summary

In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly discusses the effectiveness of phone calls in donor engagement, providing actionable steps for creating call scripts that excite donor engagement. Go to fromscratchfundraising.com/gratitude to get the Gratitude Campaign Starter Kit.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome

00:37 Weekly Focus

01:07 The Power of Gratitude Campaigns

02:14 Crafting Effective Call Scripts

03:44 It's not just what you do, it's how you do it.

04:18 Templates & Tools

04:42 Join Sustain & Thrive!

05:51 Final Assignment

06:10 Outro

Keywords

fundraising, nonprofit, gratitude campaigns, donor engagement, call scripts, stewardship, fundraising success, nonprofit leadership, donor communication, fundraising strategies

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Trailer

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 • Duration 01:05

Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising! In the next 5 minutes, you’re going to learn one step you can take before you leave the office today that can move fundraising forward for your small nonprofit.

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Preview: Recipe for Relief Workshop

Monday, September 15, 2025 • Duration 04:29

In this special episode, Kelly McLaughlin addresses the overwhelming chaos many fundraisers face as the year-end approaches. She talks about a unique workshop she has designed to help you organize your work and life, ensuring you enter the giving season calm and prepared. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach and achieve fundraising success. Register now at fromscratchfundraising.com/organized.

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Gratitude Campaigns: Thank-a-Thons

Friday, September 19, 2025 • Duration 08:40

Summary

In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly discusses the importance of gratitude campaigns for nonprofits, focusing on the effectiveness of phone calls in donor engagement and in activating board engagement with fundraising. She shares a personal story about how a board member transformed from reluctance to enthusiasm through a gratitude phone campaign. The episode outlines practical steps for organizing a phone-a-thon, including planning, donor list preparation, and execution strategies. Kelly emphasizes the value of gratitude in fundraising and provides resources for further support. Download the Gratitude Campaign Starter Kit here.

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Takeaways

Gratitude campaigns are essential for donor engagement.
Phone calls uniquely connect with donors.
A phone-a-thon can bond your team.
Match callers to donors for better conversations.
Gratitude interactions should invite donor feedback.
Call campaigns can significantly increase revenue in future fundraising efforts.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome

00:39 The Power of Gratitude Campaigns

02:42 Planning Your Phone-a-thon

05:44 Executing the Call Campaign

07:02 Join Sustain & Thrive!

07:32 Resources and Next Steps

08:11 Final Assignment

08:32 Outro

Keywords

fundraising, nonprofit, gratitude campaigns, phone calls, donor engagement, board members, fundraising strategies, call-a-thon, donor stewardship, fundraising success

Gratitude Campaigns: Easy, Effective Emails

Friday, September 26, 2025 • Duration 06:04

Summary

In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares actionable steps for small nonprofits to enhance their fundraising efforts with easy, effective, personalized donor emails as part of a comprehensive Gratitude Campaign.

Takeaways

Focus on gratitude campaigns this month.
Use at least two channels for your gratitude campaign.
Sending personal emails is more effective than mass emails.
Use mail merge to send personalized emails.
Join the Sustain and Thrive program for comprehensive support.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome

02:38 Implementing Gratitude Campaigns

03:18 Resources

03:35 Join Sustain & Thrive!

04:35 Special Offer for Sustain & Thrive

05:09 Final Assignment

05:56 Go bake the world a better place!

Keywords

fundraising, nonprofit, gratitude campaigns, donor engagement, email marketing, small nonprofits, year-end campaigns, fundraising strategies, donor stewardship, community support

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Year End Campaigns: Make a Plan

Friday, October 3, 2025 • Duration 08:19

Summary

In this episode, Kelly McLaughlin emphasizes the importance of early planning for year-end fundraising campaigns for small nonprofits. She outlines actionable steps to create a successful campaign, including defining the campaign theme, identifying the target audience, and determining the appropriate ask. She encourages nonprofit leaders to take proactive measures to avoid last-minute panic and to focus on targeted strategies that resonate with their audience.

Takeaways

Start planning your year-end campaign early to avoid panic.
Define a clear theme for your campaign to guide your messaging.
Identify your target audience to tailor your approach effectively.
Focus on where your audience is most active for outreach.
Customize your ask based on the relationship with the donor.
Avoid generic messaging; specificity is key to engagement.
Follow a structured approach to ensure fundraising success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Year-End Fundraising Planning

02:09 Key Components of a Successful Campaign

06:02 Actionable Steps for Campaign Execution

Keywords

fundraising, nonprofit, year-end campaign, planning, donor engagement, small nonprofit, campaign strategy, fundraising success

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Year End Campaigns: Creating Email Content

Friday, October 24, 2025 • Duration 10:55

Summary

In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares actionable steps for small nonprofits to enhance their year end email efforts. She discusses the importance of storytelling, effective messaging strategies, and the need for compelling email content to engage donors. Kelly provides practical tips on crafting emails, including the significance of personalization, hooks, and strategic asks. Additionally, she introduces resources and templates to streamline the fundraising process, encouraging nonprofits to take proactive steps towards success.

Takeaways

Crafting a compelling message involves making donors feel and think.
Storytelling is crucial in nonprofit communication.
Emails should have a strong hook to engage readers.
Asks should be placed above the fold in emails.
Personalization in emails increases donor engagement.
Subject lines should be catchy and avoid direct asks for money.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising

01:08 Making the most of email content

02:08 Copywriting Best Practices

04:40 Make Sure Emails are Opened and Read

08:36 Do More with Less Time

08:49 Getting Additional Support

10:08 This Week's Assignment

Keywords

fundraising, nonprofit, email strategy, donor engagement, year-end campaigns, storytelling, messaging, templates, fundraising success, small nonprofit

Year End Campaigns: Segmenting for More Impact

Friday, October 17, 2025 • Duration 08:37

Summary

In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly McLaughlin emphasizes the importance of segmentation in nonprofit fundraising, and what to think about when segmenting for year-end campaigns. She outlines practical strategies for segmenting donor audiences to tailor messaging effectively, ensuring that communications resonate with different donor groups.

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Takeaways

Segmentation is crucial for effective donor communication.
Tailor messages based on donor history and engagement.
Utilize a CRM for better data management.
Segment donors by giving patterns or acquisition sources.
Consider different asks for different donor segments.
Engagement with donors should feel personalized and valued.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome

00:40 The Importance of Segmentation

03:38 Practical Segmentation Strategies

06:07 Resources for Year-End Campaigns

07:10 Join the Sustain and Thrive Program

Keywords

fundraising, nonprofit, segmentation, donor management, year-end campaigns, CRM, donor engagement, fundraising strategies, nonprofit leadership, sustainable fundraising

Year End Campaigns: Draft Your Base Content

Friday, October 10, 2025 • Duration 07:38

Summary

In this episode of Fridays for Fundraising, Kelly provides actionable steps for nonprofit leaders to enhance their year-end fundraising campaigns. She emphasizes the importance of identifying the target audience, drafting compelling content, and structuring the messaging around specific asks.

Takeaways

Year End content should focus on your ideal donor.
Different channels of communication require different writing styles.
Build your copy around the specific ask you're making.
Start with one piece of baseline content for feedback before you write out the whole campaign.
You can grab a copy of our Year End Campaign Planner right here!
Join the Sustain and Thrive program for ongoing support.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fundraising Success

00:40 Drafting Effective Campaign Content

02:46 Building Your Campaign's Base Content

04:44 Ready Made Templates and Tools

05:15 Sustain and Thrive Program Overview

Keywords

fundraising, nonprofit, year-end campaigns, content creation, donor engagement, fundraising strategies, templates, fundraising success, nonprofit leadership, campaign planning

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