Brad Layland – Turning Donors Into Partners

Fundraising can be one of the most stressful parts of ministry. How do we get off the treadmill of crisis-driven fundraising to more sustainable ministry funding? Brent talks with Brad Layland about his new IVP book ‘Turning Donors Into Partners – Principles for Fundraising You’ll Actually Enjoy’. Brad is the CEO of the Focus Group, which provides fundraising counsel to non profit organizations in major donor development, strategic planning and capital campaigns. He’s also the founder and owner of Endless Summer Realty, the largest residential real estate brokerage in St. Augustine, Florida.  Brad has also run 50 marathons and completed two Iron man Triathlons. (2:00) Fundraising is a bit like running marathons; (3:05) Brad’s start in fundraising; (5:15) Fundraising about developing relationships; (7:30) Asking for donations; (11:30) Donors feeling involved; (14:05) Long term relationships in fundraising; (18:00) Meeting with donors; (21:05) The Focus Group; (23:30) Running marathons. Links mentioned in this episode: www.ivpress.com thefocusgroup.com bradlayland.com bradlayland.com/turning-donors-into-partners/ www.amazon.com/Turning-Donors-into-Partners-Fundraising/dp/1514005786 Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.