Episode 47: Getting Started Raising Funds for Your Cause (with Mary Valloni)

Sometimes we know what we want to do to help our child leave a legacy, but we don’t know how to get started with raising money to support that cause. Professional fund raiser, Mary Valloni, and host, Laura Diehl, continue their talk from last week, and Mary shares some thoughts and encouragement in this area. Two things discussed are: It’s important to have clarity so you don’t push people away who are confused by your cause. How it can help to have a “why” that goes even beyond leaving your child a legacy. 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 “In Loving Memory” heart on the Hope Mobile Ways to support GPS Hope in honor of your child You can also contact us directly at [email protected]   Birthdays: Steven Kowalewski was born on March 11 and is forever 28. Amy Rebecca Wetmore was born on March 13 and is forever 30. Andrew Woulard was born on March 15 and is forever 23. Jeffrey Macedo was born on March 15 and is forever 18. 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.