How Jesse Coleman Became a Confident Fundraiser With Fueling Dynamic Fundraising

In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability Series, a Beyond the Blog Podcast, Read Corley sits down with Jesse Coleman, General Manager of WSLR + Fogartyville, to talk about what it really looks like to step into nonprofit leadership and figure out fundraising on the fly. Jesse shares how going through Fueling Dynamic Fundraising helped him move from uncertainty to having a clear plan by breaking down donor strategy, strengthening stewardship, and learning how to confidently make the ask. They also get into how WSLR + Fogartyville is building a culture of philanthropy with full team buy-in, and how their work with Margin & Mission Ignition is turning unused space into a new revenue stream while staying true to their mission. It is a grounded, honest conversation about learning as you go, building systems that actually work, and growing an organization without losing what makes it special.Timestamps 00:47 – What is WSLR + Fogartyville and its role in the community?02:02 – Why Jesse joined Fueling Dynamic Fundraising and his initial experience03:48 – The most impactful lesson from the fundraising training05:36 – How Jesse implemented fundraising strategies after the course06:47 – The value of collaborating with other nonprofit leaders08:11 – What strategies were applied immediately vs. saved for later09:48 – Jesse’s leadership transition and stepping into the GM role11:04 – Biggest wins achieved after completing the program13:56 – Strengths and ongoing challenges in fundraising execution16:32 – Introduction to Margin & Mission Ignition and the earned revenue modelLinks to Learn MoreWSLR WebsiteFDF Page on TPF websiteMMI Page on TPF websiteBlog: How Jesse Coleman Became a Confident Fundraiser With Fueling Dynamic FundraisingConnect Beyond The BlogFacebookLinkedinWant to hear more? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, or visit us Beyond The Blog!Join The Journey