46: Six Rookie Mistakes in Raising Money for Your Cause (with Mary Valloni)

The last two episodes in this series on How to Help Your Child Leave a Legacy are with professional fundraiser, Mary Valloni. Since many of you are doing things in honor and memory of your children that involves raising money for your cause, I thought it would be helpful to get some tips from someone who has lots of experience in this area. Mary has been on staff and raised millions of dollars for large organizations, but she now has her own consulting business to also be able to help those who are trying to raise smaller amounts for worthy causes, including missionaries getting out on the field. GPS Hope has been using Mary’s personal guidance with learning how to be supported as a nonprofit and how to become fully funded, so I am very blessed to have her share some of her expertise with you. Both Mary and I hope the things you hear on these two episodes will be valuable to you, helping you not only raise the needed funds for your cause, but to bring in more than you thought possible, in honor of your son or daughter. Mary Valloni is an author and a fundraising coach, consultant and speaker. She is known for her track record of successfully teaching individuals and nonprofit organizations how to dramatically improve their finances. She has raised millions of dollars for organizations like the American Cancer Society, the ALS Association, and Special Olympics. Her award-winning book, Fundraising Freedom, has effectively shifted the way individuals and organizations look at fundraising and finances, allowing them the freedom to focus on what really matters. Mary lives in St. Louis, Missouri with her husband and their two Dalmatians. (Note: The views and opinions of our guests outside of this podcast may not be in agreement with GPS Hope.)  Links referred to in this podcast episode: To connect, visit MaryValloni.com To start learning how to raise funds with more freedom, listen to her podcast at fundraisingfreedompodcast.com. When Tragedy Strikes Hope & Healing Course Birthdays: Christian Fafnis was born on March 4 and is forever 20. Ava Jenkins was born on March 6 and is forever 2. Jonathan Van Verdegem was born on March 6 and is forever 19. If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.   Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org   To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at [email protected]. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgement in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.