In this episode, Trevor Bragdon and Tarren Bragdon discuss why project fundraising is not a sustainable strategy for nonprofits. They compare project fundraising to a gift card that offers a one-time benefit but does not engage donors in the organization's overall mission. They explain that project fundraising can actually cost money and send a negative message internally. They emphasize the importance of having a compelling vision and avoiding one-off projects that distract from the organiza...

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, actio...

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...

Joey Coleman helps companies keep their customers and employees. As an award-winning speaker, he shares his First 100 Days® methodology for improving customer and employee retention with organizations worldwide (e.g., Whirlpool, Volkswagen Australia, and Zappos). His Wall Street Journal #2 best-selling book, Never Lose a Customer Again, shows how to turn any sale into a lifelong customer or donor. His new book, Never Lose an Employee Again, details a framework companies and nonprofits can use...

Trevor and Tarren Bragdon discuss how to think about fundraising for a startup nonprofit.  We have a lot of people new to fundraising who find us through the podcast and we’d wanted to do a podcast specifically for fundraising for a startup nonprofit.  3 phases of a Startup NonprofitIdea phase - Finding the product and market fitRead the book The Mom Test by Rob FitzpatrickProof phase - show your idea works - pilot or small scale successScale phase - figuring out how to take things that work...

To grow your fundraising, focus on these 7 steps. 1. Ask Donors Only Once a Year (1:22)  This is how major donors organize their giving Match your ask to their timetableDon’t nickel and dime your major donors by asking them for a big donation and later asking them for smaller donations or sponsorships.  2. Treat Donors Like Partners (5:05) Poverty versus the Partnership Mindset What does treating a partner look likeSee  Episode #42 - Creating a 5-Star Donor ExperienceHow to create a great...

In this episode of 7-Figure Fundraising, Trevor Bragdon looks into the Psychology of Fundraising with Tarren Bragdon, co-founder of 7-Figure Fundraising and founder and CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability.  In this episode, they look at: How you create fundraising habits. Habits for the task you want to do but don't. Habits for things you don't want to do but need to do. Lastly,  how do you create habits for those things you hate doing but need to get done?  Mentioned in the...

In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising podcast, Trevor Bragdon and Tarren Bragdon discuss the psychology of fundraising and how it applies to renewing existing donors. They look at the different reasons donors renew and what you can do to set yourself up for your renewal meeting. The goal is to have your major donors happy to meet you and renew their support. This is the second episode in a  series on the Psychology of Fundraising. How to Build a Donor Pitch Video:...

In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising podcast, Trevor Bragdon and Tarren Bragdon discuss the psychology of fundraising and how it applies to new donors. They look at how new donors think differently, how it's critical to establish trust, and strategies to get that first meeting.  This is part of a new series on the Psychology of Fundraising. Elevator Close for New Donors Video: https://youtu.be/7FmLc6tL1hw How to Build a Donor Pitch Video: https://youtu.be/oP7q_wCBGcc Show notes:...

In this episode, Trevor interviews Dan Remmenga, the Donor Relations Manager for the Foundation for Government Accountability. They discuss the 5-star system FGA uses to create and cultivate meaningful relationships with donors.

Today on 7 Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon interviews Megan Rose, CEO of Better Together. Better Together provides a voluntary and preventative alternative to foster care, serves over 15,000 children, and keeps 96% of them out of the foster care...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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

Today on 7-Figure Fundraising, host Trevor Bragdon is joined by Dan McGinn. Dan is an author and journalist who serves as the senior editor of the Harvard Business Review, host of the Dear HBR podcast, and is the author of the book Psyched Up: How the...

In this episode of 5-Minute Fundraising, we're taking a look at the time you spend each year that has the highest impact on your nonprofit. Many fundraisers average 100 hours per year talking to donors. What can you do to turn those critical hours into...

In this episode of ​7-Figure Fundraising,​ host Trevor Bragdon interviews Judy Cook, the Development Director at the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA). Judy manages the development staff and the organization’s fundraising plan, and...

In this week's 5-Minute Fundraising tactic, Trevor outlines three ways you can craft shareable content into your donor communications. 

In this episode, Trevor interviews Sophie von Laer, the Founder and CEO of Nafs Coach. Sophie is a coach, engineer, and consultant. With more than a decade of work experience as a coach and consultant for both non-profits, for-profits, and fortune 500...