Successful Social Media Strategy for Nonprofits
“We’re just starting out and don’t have a lot of original content or a program to promote but we need a social media presence. What do we post?” This is a dilemma I hear often. I always recommend a social media strategy called 4-1-1. It comes from social media experts...
Fabulous Free Time Saving Post Ideas for February
It's time to think about posts for February and what you will need to get those posts scheduled. I'm walking you through some ideas to help get your creativity flowing. For more days you can go to https://nationaldaycalendar.com/february/ February 2- Groundhog Day-...
Think You Don’t Need Insurance for Your New or Small Nonprofit? Think Again.
Recently I sat down with Sandi Purinton, owner of The Insurance Connection, to get the insurance answers new and small nonprofits need to know. As most nonprofits are beginning to think about a budget for 2018, these answers come at a good time. Insurance is an...
How to Use an Irresistible Lead Magnet to Attract New Donors
Acquiring new donors is difficult but when you are not an established nonprofit, it seems to be an even harder task. It is disheartening for a new or small nonprofit to have put in the work to build the organization and find funding a struggle. One solution is free...
Free: Focused and Timely Social Media Post Ideas for January
January can be a time of rest for nonprofits. You’ve just come through the giving season! But now is not the time to slack on your social media. I’m giving you a list of national days so you can tailor days to your nonprofit. Go here for more days:...
Successful Fundraising Strategies You Can Implement Now
I published an article Millennials Are Not the Answer to Your Fundraising Woes. In the article, I explained how Millennials are not a viable option for impactful giving. They simply aren't in a place in life allowing them the ability and capacity to be a mission...
First Year Fundraising Plan in 5 Steps Plus Free Bonuses
A Fundraising Plan is a roadmap to get from where you are now to where you want to be this time next year. There are a lot of fundraising plans out there but they are all cumbersome for a small nonprofit. These plans require a lot of work, are complicated and, really,...
What You Need to Know Before You Hire a Grant Writer
Are You Ready to Hire a Grant Writer? First, your 501c3 nonprofit organization needs to be ready for grants. (I covered how to be grant ready in Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Grant Money? Part 1 and Part 2). If you decide a grant writer is for you, here are some...
Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Grant Money? Pt 2
In the last post, we discussed getting your nonprofit organizationally and operationally ready for Grants. In this post, we'll talk about being financially and programmatically ready. Financial You must have an operating budget. This should be a yearly budget approved...
Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Grant Money? A How To Know Guide
This is part one of a two-part series. New and small nonprofits often think of Grants as easy funding sources. Grants are not easy. They require some work on your nonprofit’s part and may come with strings. Even with that said, grants should be part of a nonprofit...
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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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