Fridays 4 Fundraising

Kelly McLaughlin
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    Advocate for a Professional Development Budget

    Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly talks about how to get your board to buy into professional development budgets. Links Check Out DonorboxRequest a Discovery Call  Takeaways Present fundraising investments as gains, not a way to prevent losses.Use data to show the potential return on investment.Frame fundraising needs as opportunities for growth. Keywords fundraising, nonprofit, professional development, donor retention, board engagement, fundraising strategy, nonprofit success, donor retention improvement, fundraising support

    14 min

  2. Jun 5

    Call Your Donors: 10 Donors You Don't Know

    Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly emphasizes the importance of personal donor engagement through calls, advocating for a return to traditional relationship-building methods to boost fundraising effectiveness. She shares practical steps for nonprofit leaders to reconnect with donors and improve retention. Links Check Out DonorboxRequest a Discovery Call  Takeaways The decline of digital-only fundraising strategiesThe importance of personal donor relationshipsPractical steps for calling and engaging donors Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising 00:41 Thank You to Donorbox! 01:08 This Week's Focus: Call Your Donors, part 2! 04:10 How to Approach Calling Donors You Don't Know 05:49 Let's hang out! 06:53 Your Homework Assignment: Call 10 Donors You Don't Know   Keywords fundraising, donor engagement, nonprofit, relationship-building, donor calls, fundraising strategy, Kelly McLaughlin, From Scratch Fundraising

    8 min

  3. May 29

    Land more donor meetings with one simple strategy

    Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly explains how nonprofit fundraisers can leverage calendar scheduling links to increase efficiency and build stronger donor relationships. Kelly shares practical steps to implement these tools and improve fundraising outcomes.   Links Check Out DonorboxRequest a Discovery Call  Takeaways Using calendar links is now essential for donor engagement.Set up three default meeting types: 30-min virtual, 60-min virtual, 90-min in-person.Choose a platform that integrates well with your existing tools.Donors prefer efficient, no-hassle scheduling options. Chapters Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising 01:07 The Shift in Donor Scheduling Preferences 01:38 Why Calendar Links Are a Must Now 03:55 Choosing the Right Scheduling Platform 05:17 Setting Up Default Meeting Types 06:09 Matching Meeting Types to Donor Needs 06:50 Quick Setup Tips for Calendar Links 06:58 Your Weekly Homework: Implement a Calendar Link   Keywords fundraising, nonprofit, calendar scheduling, donor relationships, efficiency, digital tools, fundraising tips

    7 min

  4. May 15

    Stop Fundraiser Burnout

    Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares insights on managing fundraiser burnout by understanding the physiological stress response and practical techniques to stay resilient.   Links Check Out DonorboxRequest a Discovery CallSign up for How To Fundraise Without Burning Out workshop  Takeaways Burnout is the freeze response, a physiological reaction to stress.Managing stress involves making your body feel safe through physical and social activities.Understanding the physicality of stress is crucial for long-term resilience. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising 02:40 Understanding Fundraiser Burnout 05:19 Physiological Responses to Stress 08:14 Strategies for Managing Stress 10:58 Building a Burnout Recovery Action Plan 13:51 Workshop Invitation and Conclusion   Keywords fundraiser burnout, stress management, nonprofit, sustainable fundraising, mental health, stress response, burnout recovery, Kelly McLaughlin, DonorBox, fundraising tips

    17 min

  5. May 8

    Boost Donor Retention: BCC yourself on donation thank yous

    Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares a simple yet powerful technique to enhance donor relationships and increase retention—BCC'ing team members on donation autoresponders. She explains how this easy step can foster real conversations, improve engagement, and ultimately boost fundraising success.   Links Check Out DonorboxRequest a Discovery CallSign up for How To Fundraise Without Burning Out workshop  Takeaways Using BCC in autoresponders helps to build relationships by prompting conversations with donors you wouldn't have otherwise.Improving donor retention requires personalized engagement  Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising 00:47 Thank You Donorbox! 01:31 This Week's Focus: Optimize Your Thank Yous 04:31 How To Set Up a BCC on your Autoresponder 10:25 Workshop: How to Fundraise Without Burning Outt 13:01 This Week's Assignment: Set up a BCC on your autoresponders   Keywords fundraising, donor relationships, autoresponders, donor retention, nonprofit, digital fundraising, relationship building, Kelly McLaughlin, fundraising tips

    14 min

  6. May 1

    Call Your Donors: Top 10 Donors

    Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly talks about why phone calls to donors still matter—even (and maybe in spite of) the age of digital efficiency. This week, start with your top 10 donors to begin making strides in donor retention and upgrades.   Links Check Out DonorboxRequest a Discovery CallSign up for How To Fundraise Without Burning Out workshop  Takeaways The importance of calling donors for relationship buildingSteps to effectively call top donorsUsing digital tools to enhance face-to-face interactionsManaging fundraising burnout and stress  Chapters Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fundraising Focus 00:38 Kelly's Weekly Fundraising Assignment 01:34 Introducing the Call Your Donors Series 01:58 The Impact of Donor Calls on Fundraising 03:51 Digital Tools vs. Personal Relationships 06:04 How to Identify Your Top 10 Donors 06:42 Simple Steps to Call Your Donors 08:00 Treat Every Donor as Valuable 08:52 Voicemail and Follow-up Tips 09:22 Upcoming Free Workshop on Burnout Prevention 11:36 Weekly Homework: Call Your Top 10 Donors   Keywords fundraising, donor calls, nonprofit, relationship building, donor retention, burnout prevention, digital tools, fundraising strategy

    12 min

  7. Apr 24

    Boost Your Fundraising Productivity: Eliminate!

    Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares practical strategies for nonprofit fundraising success, focusing on eliminating non-essential tasks to free up time for relationship building and mission impact. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on activities that directly support organizational goals. Links Join Sustain & Thrive: https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/sustain-thriveSchedule a Discovery Call: https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/scheduleCheck Out DonorBox: https://donorbox.org/?kfl_ln=zdbknju Takeaways Eliminate tasks that don't support primary goals or organizational survival.Use a three-question test to evaluate each task's importance.Focus on relationship-building activities to move fundraising forward.Automation and delegation are key to increasing productivity. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising 00:45 Thank You to our First Sponsor: Donorbox! 01:28 This Week's Focus: Boost Productivity & Eliminate! 02:22 How to Eliminate Non-Essential Tasks 04:24 Resources to Support You 04:59 This Week's Assignment: Find things to eliminate on your to do list   Keywords fundraising, nonprofit, productivity, task elimination, relationship building, Kelly McLaughlin, From Scratch Fundraising, nonprofit tips

    5 min

  8. Apr 17

    Boost Your Fundraising Productivity: Delegate!

    Summary In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares a practical framework for nonprofit leaders to boost productivity by automating, operating efficiently, and delegating tasks. This episode offers actionable steps to free up time for relationship building and strategic growth via delegation--even when there's nobody to delegate to! Links Join Sustain & Thrive: https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/sustain-thriveSchedule a Discovery Call: https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/scheduleCheck Out DonorBox: https://donorbox.org/?kfl_ln=zdbknju Takeaways Automate repetitive tasks using tools like Zapier and QuickBooks.Delegate non-value-adding tasks to volunteers, contractors, or software.Use platforms like Volunteer Match to find volunteers for specific tasks.Hiring an accountant can save time and money, often more than the cost.Focus on relationship-building activities that drive fundraising.  Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising 01:31 This Week's Focus: Framework for Productivity - Delegate! 02:50 How To Delegate - even when there's nobody to delegate to 06:49 Resources to Support You 08:00 This Week's Assignment: Figure out something you can delegate today Keywords nonprofit, productivity, delegation, automation, fundraising, volunteer, small nonprofit, efficiency, Kelly McLaughlin, From Scratch Fundraising

    9 min
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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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  • Creator
    Kelly McLaughlin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Kelly McLaughlin
  • Show Website
    Fridays 4 Fundraising