33 min

12 Reasons Why Your Fundraiser Flopped The Catholic School Leaders Podcast

    • Self-Improvement

In this episode, John Mihalyo discusses effective strategies for Catholic school leaders to analyze and improve their advancement, development, and fundraising efforts. 
Drawing from his experience and expertise, John highlights common pitfalls in setting goals that are either too high or too low and emphasizes the importance of realistic planning, communication, sponsorship, budgeting, and offering desirable items or experiences at fundraising events. 
He also stresses the significance of timing, venue selection, and the power of saying 'thank you' to sponsors and donors. 
Throughout the episode, John offers practical advice on creating a culture of giving and forging strong community partnerships to support Catholic education worldwide.
0:00 17 Why did the fundraiser flop?02:24 1 Aimed too High03:57 2 Aimed too Low05:01 3 Needed more time to prepare07:11 4 More communication was needed08:30 5 Sponsorships10:47 6 Clearly Identify Where Proceeds are Going13:11 7 Timing17:09 8 Did You Have What People Wanted?20:24 9 The Event was Boring21:18 10 The Venue23:44 11 Failing to Recognize Donors25:32 12 Friendsraising vs. Fundraising28:08 13 Budgeting29:36 Bonus: Post-Mortem

In this episode, John Mihalyo discusses effective strategies for Catholic school leaders to analyze and improve their advancement, development, and fundraising efforts. 
Drawing from his experience and expertise, John highlights common pitfalls in setting goals that are either too high or too low and emphasizes the importance of realistic planning, communication, sponsorship, budgeting, and offering desirable items or experiences at fundraising events. 
He also stresses the significance of timing, venue selection, and the power of saying 'thank you' to sponsors and donors. 
Throughout the episode, John offers practical advice on creating a culture of giving and forging strong community partnerships to support Catholic education worldwide.
0:00 17 Why did the fundraiser flop?02:24 1 Aimed too High03:57 2 Aimed too Low05:01 3 Needed more time to prepare07:11 4 More communication was needed08:30 5 Sponsorships10:47 6 Clearly Identify Where Proceeds are Going13:11 7 Timing17:09 8 Did You Have What People Wanted?20:24 9 The Event was Boring21:18 10 The Venue23:44 11 Failing to Recognize Donors25:32 12 Friendsraising vs. Fundraising28:08 13 Budgeting29:36 Bonus: Post-Mortem

33 min