Struggling with fundraising for nonprofits? Boost your fundraising strategy by avoiding these 5 mistakes I made early on. #Nonprofit #Fundraising #Nonprofits

Starting on fundraising for your nonprofit and coming up with fundraising ideas and strategy can be a challenge if you haven’t tried it in the past. Some of the mistakes I made when I first started prevented my nonprofit organization from growing faster than it could have! In this video I talk through 5 fundraising mistakes I made that I really hope you can learn from to move your mission ahead faster, smarter, and more effectively.

Hope this helps!

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// CHAPTERS

00:00 About 5 fundraising mistakes
01:19 What motivates donors
03:35 How marketing helps
04:48 How to use storytelling
06:20 About donor relationships
08:00 About donor appreciation

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Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event or interested in consulting for your nonprofit? Reach out: https://ambermsmith.com/

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