573. Unlocking the Power of Alignment Fundraising + Combatting Burnout - Mallory Erickson

Meet Mallory. She's an executive coach, fundraising consultant, and author of What the Fundraising. She’s breaking down how the nonprofit sector’s reliance on transactional, scarcity-driven fundraising has led to burnout and declining giving. Plus, how chronic stress even blocks fundraisers from building meaningful relationships. Enter alignment fundraising—where self-awareness, self-care, and genuine connection take priority. Tune in to learn how shifting mindsets and integrating wellness can help you feel better, do better and raise more.💡 LearnThe problem with transactional fundraisingThe effects of chronic stress on fundraisers How to prioritize self-awareness + connection through alignment fundraisingToday's GuestMallory Erickson, CEO + Founder, Power Partners FormulaEpisode HighlightsMallory’s journey to where she is today (4:00)The problem with transactional fundraising (9:15)What stress and burnout prevent (17:10) The solution: aligned fundraising (26:10) A powerful moment in Mallory’s experience with aligned fundraising (33:40)Mallory’s One Good Thing: Take a moment and feel a feeling. Then acknowledge and validate that feeling. (38:55)Where to get the book, What the Fundraising (40:30)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/573.Join us at The Spread!Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.Learn more and save your free spot today. //Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter