EPISODE · Jan 14, 2025 · 26 MIN
These Nonprofit Mistakes Are Hurting Your Impact... With Author, David Rhode
from Hey Nonprofits! · host HGA Fundraising
Trying to grow your nonprofit? Implement the strategies successful organizations use.💸 Need help fundraising? Find the most profitable auction items here https://hgafundraising.com/In this episode, Trevor Nelson interviews David Rhode, a nonprofit leader and author of 'Passion Isn't Enough.' David shares his journey from corporate America to the nonprofit sector, discussing the common challenges faced by organizations, the importance of clear expectations for board members, and the need for a strong partnership between boards and executive directors. He emphasizes the significance of branding and relationship-building in fundraising, offering practical advice for nonprofit leaders.Find David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rhode-1129183/Purchase David's Book 'Passion Isn't Enough':https://a.co/d/7q2dq4R✈️ Do you donors like to travel? Allow them to spend their travel budgets to both have a great vacation, AND fund your nonprofit!Reserve an item here https://hgafundraising.com/💡 Sign up to our newsletter to receive weekly fundraising tips:https://hgafundraising.com/subscribe-to-newsletter/Need help with fundraising? We offer FREE non-profit coaching 👇https://hgafundraising.com/nonprofit-coaching/Timestamps:00:00 Episode Preview00:55 Who is David Rhode?04:26 Getting Your Nonprofit Board Engaged14:37 Importance of Branding for Nonprofits19:34 Fundraising is Hard, Don't Make it More Difficult by...22:01 Building Relationships24:02 Where to Find David25:43 Most Profitable Auction Items
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Trying to grow your nonprofit? Implement the strategies successful organizations use.💸 Need help fundraising? Find the most profitable auction items here https://hgafundraising.com/In this episode, Trevor Nelson interviews David Rhode, a nonprofit leader and author of 'Passion Isn't Enough.' David shares his journey from corporate America to the nonprofit sector, discussing the common challenges faced by organizations, the importance of clear expectations for board members, and the need for a strong partnership between boards and executive directors. He emphasizes the significance of branding and relationship-building in fundraising, offering practical advice for nonprofit leaders.Find David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rhode-1129183/Purchase David's Book 'Passion Isn't Enough':https://a.co/d/7q2dq4R✈️ Do you donors like to travel? Allow them to spend their travel budgets to both have a great vacation, AND fund your nonprofit!Reserve an item here https://hgafundraising.com/💡 Sign up to our newsletter to receive weekly fundraising tips:https://hgafundraising.com/subscribe-to-newsletter/Need help with fundraising? We offer FREE non-profit coaching 👇https://hgafundraising.com/nonprofit-coaching/Timestamps:00:00 Episode Preview00:55 Who is David Rhode?04:26 Getting Your Nonprofit Board Engaged14:37 Importance of Branding for Nonprofits19:34 Fundraising is Hard, Don't Make it More Difficult by...22:01 Building Relationships24:02 Where to Find David25:43 Most Profitable Auction Items
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