Amy Fazio; Magnify Your Mission

  In this episode of Nonprofit Architect, Travis talks with Amy Fazio, an Experienced community builder and nonprofit leader with a proven track record and passion for fundraising, community engagement, and capacity building. She is the founder and CEO of 'Magnify Your Mission System' to help nonprofit executives at every stage of growth to declutter their fundraising, magnify their message, supercharge their engagement, and call in the resources they need to make their BIG Vision real. Starting from their own experience, they end up by giving some powerful tips to make your Nonprofit stand out. Listen in now and be informed. Conversation Highlights: Takeaway #1 : Struggling to move your Non-profit forward?Join the Nonprofit Alliance, a mastermind group launched by Travis, where we talked with nonprofit leaders and branding experts on how to stand out among the crowd! [02:45] What is 'Magnify Your Mission'? How can it help you? [05:44] Simplifying the process of fundraising. Takeaway #2 : Check out the Interview with Steven Kuhn where they discuss how to solve the unsolvable problems. [11:67] We(Nonprofits) are community builders. [16:49] Connecting entrepreneurs to your Nonprofit. [22:44] Know why your donors are donating. [21:50] Do less and do it right! [27:61] Why is it necessary to invite yourself to the party? [29:54] Getting used to be a little uncomfortable is a part of leadership. [31:57] Converting your hurdles into new opportunities. [36:51] TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF Remarkable Quotes: "Our country would look very different without us." "We are helping the helpers!" "Pedaling hard won't get you to your destination if you are not going down the right river." Special Reminder: Make sure to contact Travis and Amy in order to boost your Nonprofit. Get the help you need!  About Amy: Hi! My name is Amy Fazio and fundraising fires me up! I’m focused on helping nonprofit executives at every stage of growth to declutter their fundraising, magnify their message, supercharge their engagement, and call in the resources they need. You'd think that if you help a national nonprofit 2x their revenue, $1 million in the bank, increase their staff by 40%, and secure massive sponsors you'd feel satisfied... in reality, I was burned out. But let's take a step back. As a CEO of a national trade association we were updating, upgrading and getting amazing results. I should have felt satisfied, happy even with our successes. It wasn’t that difficult to expand our outreach. It wasn’t that hard to engage with potential donors. Truthfully, it wasn’t even that hard to raise money. So you might think it was a huge success. In reality, I was burned out. I wasn’t sleeping, I was waking up early to catch flights and deliver my elevator speeches in boardrooms from Florida to California. The insane pressure to keep the momentum going was very real. And I started to wonder if I could show other people how to leverage their relationships and position to attract donors to achieve the Big Vision faster WITHOUT burning out. I began sharing my process that had raised millions and millions of dollars ~ my secret sauce. Throughout my 25-year career, I’ve served as an educator, volunteer, fundraiser, community organizer, community health counselor, nonprofit executive, CEO, consultant, and board member. ​My diverse perspective and first-hand experience over the years has taught me that we have big challenges and we need big systems change to solve them. The Magnify Your Mission CoLAB™ was born to offer a community for leaders of different industries and size who want to accelerate real transformation for those they serve. Are you done with the 24/7 hustle, unrealistic expectations on a shoestring budget, lackluster support from board and community, tired of begging for money, or never sure where the funding is coming from? I’m excited to help leaders scale their mission by finding an easier way to attract their ideal donors who are ready to give so you can create more impact and have more peace. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/amyafazio