4 Mistakes Nonprofit Nation’s Momentum Members Avoid
If you've been reading my blog at all this month you know that Nonprofit Nation is the new membership I'm opening up August 1, 2020. Momentum is stage 3 of that membership. Nonprofits in stage 3 are getting more and more success in fundraising and are starting to...
3 Beliefs That Are Wrecking Your Fundraising
Fundraising is hard. It's even harder when you hold onto beliefs that don't serve you. I know. I've been there. I've had beliefs about donors and asking for donations that held me back from raising money. The thing is- our beliefs don't always reflect reality....
The Secrets of the 990: 5 Tips to Using Them In Your Grant Writing
The 990 of a Private Foundation (990-PF) is a wealth of knowledge if you know where to look. It can be key to vetting the Foundation for your organization and getting the grant- even if you don’t have a grant database. In case 990 is a new term, it is an IRS form that...
Discover the Funding Source That Provides a Consistent Income Each Month
I’ve been in small nonprofits where after the funding fundraising event, we celebrated, and then a few weeks later things got tense again because we needed the next fundraiser for more cash. I remember working for a big nonprofit and the rush we got when there was a...
Expand Your Funding with 5 Steps
New donors are a necessity whether you are starting out or have been around awhile. They replace the donors who have left your list for a variety of reasons. If you are new, a donor database or list is the single most important asset you will develop. I've seen the...
10 Areas Needed to Master Funding
You need funding. You've probably laid awake at night wondering where the next dollar is coming from or what your next steps would be. I've been there as a board member and in staff leadership. I remember laying awake racking my brain for ways to get money now....
6 Steps to Create a Successful Online Fundraiser
With in-person events cancelled, many nonprofits are looking for ways to still raise money because your organization hasn’t stopped helping people. The truth is, you will probably need more as demand increases. You may have changed how you deliver services but you...
Getting Funding Means Thinking Like a Fundraiser
You’ve done all the fundraising things you know to do- events, grants, asking, sponsorships, and on and on. But you aren’t gaining traction. Are you missing something? I’ve been there too. I came from real estate to the nonprofit world and I didn’t have a clue....
Why Does Giving Tuesday Type Fundraisers Work for Some Organizations?
“We participate in Giving Tuesday and just recently Giving Tuesday Now but we aren't getting a great return on the amount of time we are putting into the campaign. What more can we do?” This is a common question among new and small nonprofits. I've been...
Write an Email People Want to Read
Newsletters are dead. Really. Asking people to sign up for your newsletter is a waste of effort. I know that it is shocking to hear as many nonprofits use newsletters so frequently but it is the truth. Those nonprofits sending these letters haven't been paying...
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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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