Guest Appearances

Good leadership is often the main ingredient for effective fundraising. And now is a season where the world is desperate for principled leaders! In this webinar, Trevor Nelson and James Misner discuss…

Unlike the for-profit sector, which sells tangible goods, nonprofits sell intangible outcomes like altruism and social change. This makes the “sales cycle” longer and far more dependent on emotional credibility. When this…

Most fundraising professionals don’t set out to raise money; they fall into it out of a deep desire to see a mission succeed. For small and midsize nonprofits—which make up 95% of…

A staggering 98% of nonprofits fail to break the $1 million revenue barrier. This plateau isn’t usually due to a lack of impact, but rather a fundamental disconnect with how money works.…

When the economy becomes unpredictable, many nonprofits fall into the trap of “deficit pleas” and panicked budget cuts. However, surviving a downturn—and even scaling through it—requires a shift from desperate asking to…

Many nonprofit fundraising efforts fail to bring in the big donations needed for growth because leaders often succumb to the fear of asking for large gifts. This critical mistake prevents organizations from…

With national donor retention rates hovering in the mid-40% range, the nonprofit sector is facing a crisis of connection. Many organizations treat communication as a “seasonal chore” rather than a consistent practice,…

The national average shows a shocking 55-60% of donors lapse annually. This massive drain on resources is one of the biggest challenges facing modern nonprofits, directly crippling fundraising ROI and undermining long-term…

Small and mid-sized nonprofits often struggle to secure the massive funding required to match their incredible mission impact. Their unique needs require a specialized approach—not just hand-me-down tactics from large charities—to build…

“I think we overestimate the importance of knowing and underestimate the power of listening.” – James Misner What if the biggest thing holding back real change is the way we try to…