EPISODE · Aug 14, 2024 · 29 MIN
Ep. 9 How Global Nonprofits Build Donor Trust And Funding In A Complex World with Stephanie Guzman
from Money to Give · host Richard C. Peck
International nonprofits face many of the same fundraising challenges as organizations in the United States but often with even greater complexity. In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Stephanie Guzman of the Kenya Education Fund to explore how globally focused nonprofits build sustainable donor relationships while navigating limited resources, cultural differences, and the logistical challenges of working across continents. Stephanie shares how her organization has helped more than 4,000 students in Kenya access education while maintaining an impressive 99% transition rate from high school to college.Rick and Stephanie dive into the strategies that help international nonprofits thrive, including innovative virtual fundraising events, leveraging platforms like LinkedIn Live, building strategic partnerships with larger NGOs, and using technology to reach donors around the world. They also discuss the importance of donor stewardship, transparency, and storytelling especially when supporters may never visit the communities they’re helping. If you’re interested in how nonprofits can create global impact while cultivating long-term donor trust, this episode offers valuable lessons from an organization working on the front lines of education and opportunity.Contact Rick Peck:Website: https://www.thephilanthropyguy.comEmail: [email protected] A call: Rick Peck's CalendarSign Up For Charitable Giving Newsletter: Charitable Giving NewsletterLinkedIn: Richard PeckContact Stephanie Guzman:Website: KenyaEducationFund.orgEmail: [email protected]
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International nonprofits face many of the same fundraising challenges as organizations in the United States but often with even greater complexity. In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Stephanie Guzman of the Kenya Education Fund to explore how globally focused nonprofits build sustainable donor relationships while navigating limited resources, cultural differences, and the logistical challenges of working across continents. Stephanie shares how her organization has helped more than 4,000 students in Kenya access education while maintaining an impressive 99% transition rate from high school to college.Rick and Stephanie dive into the strategies that help international nonprofits thrive, including innovative virtual fundraising events, leveraging platforms like LinkedIn Live, building strategic partnerships with larger NGOs, and using technology to reach donors around the world. They also discuss the importance of donor stewardship, transparency, and storytelling especially when supporters may never visit the communities they’re helping. If you’re interested in how nonprofits can create global impact while cultivating long-term donor trust, this episode offers valuable lessons from an organization working on the front lines of education and opportunity.Contact Rick Peck:Website: https://www.thephilanthropyguy.comEmail: [email protected] A call: Rick Peck's CalendarSign Up For Charitable Giving Newsletter: Charitable Giving NewsletterLinkedIn: Richard PeckContact Stephanie Guzman:Website: KenyaEducationFund.orgEmail: [email protected]
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