Create Sustainable Funding That Actually Meets Costs and Builds Infrastructure
Sustainable funding is a holistic approach to fundraising that moves beyond non-sustainable activities. These activities can be securing grants or tapping “rich people” before you are ready for those strategies. Sustainable fundraising are activities and strategies we used to secure sustainable funds. This is how we build a sustainable non-profit.
An Abundance Mindset Positively Impacts Your Fundraising: Stop Sabotaging Your Fundraising With Scarcity
I was talking to a Nonprofit Nation member recently. She was telling me how her nonprofit has just had a record year. She was amazed that it was in the middle of 2020, the year of COVID-19. She said that she felt things were just lining up for her organization....
5 Scary Fundraising Myths Just in Time for Halloween
It makes them more invested in your cause and you get valuable insights that help you make fundraising activities even more effective. Talking to donors can breathe new life into raising money if you let it.
Newsletter Strategies that Help You Get Great Content and More Time
I know for me the struggle was always time and content ideas. If that’s you, then this Nonprofit Insiders Club Edition is for you.
After the First Donation: What Do You Do Next?
After you receive the first donation, you can keep a donor engaged by following these three steps. These steps will help you keep that new donor giving.
How to Choose a Mentor
It’s great if a mentor is knowledgeable about your field. However, if they have a good network, this will advance you quicker than someone who does not network well.
Six Frequently Asked Questions About Fundraising Answered
If someone tells you as a new nonprofit they can write grants for you and get them funded, they either are naive or want to sell you services. I was naive enough when I started to think every new organization could get grants right away.
Ideal Donors Influence Your Fundraising Letter and Help You Raise More Money
It's appeal or fundraising letter writing time. It is so hard to get started writing and put something on paper that will bring in much-needed funds. There's always a moment when I hit send on an email or put the last letter in the mailbox, that I feel the weight of...
3 Fundraising Basics Every Nonprofit Needs
Talking to your donor in a way that resonates with them helps you communicate your mission.
The Power of the Call to Action
You should start using micro-actions now in your communications, on social media, or anywhere you have a call to action. Why? To get people clicking and engaging so they will be willing to take larger actions during the year-end giving season.
A Simple Plan
About Me
Most nonprofit leaders lay awake at night trying to figure out how to fund their mission.
Hi! I'm Alesha.
I teach sustainable fundraising in a way that they can take action today so they can serve their clients.
I can help you move from just getting started funding your new nonprofit to gaining confidence in your fundraising and building relationships to knowing what works for your organization and looking at the infinite game when it comes to funding. I’ve worked with nonprofit Founders and written the book I HAVE MY 501(C)3! NOW WHAT?!? Your Blueprint to Starting Your Nonprofit Without Being the Sole Funder that lays the foundations for funding in a new nonprofit.
I’ve worked in Development (Fundraising) Departments in large organizations and I know the no cost, low-cost methods they use to bring in funding. I bring those sound strategies to the nonprofits I serve. Club Calendar
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