Purpose & Profit Club® – The Nonprofit Fundraising Podcast

• 145: You're Not Supposed to Do This Alone: Grow Faster with Digital Ambassadors

  If you're still fundraising alone, this episode will change everything. Whether you're a solo shop executive director, a part-time founder, or running a million-dollar organisation, one thing is clear: you're not meant to do this work alone.In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to grow faster using digital ambassadors—aka your passionate, everyday supporters who already love your mission and are ready to spread the word. From awareness to fundraising to enrollment, mobilizing others is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Because what worked in 2014 doesn’t work in 2025. And when you build the right team around you? That’s when you scale. If you’ve ever said “we don’t have a big enough audience,” or “our team’s already maxed out,” this one’s for you. You don’t need a bigger team—you need the right people activated around you.Topics:Why fundraising is no longer a one-person job (and what to do instead)The mindset shift from broadcasting louder to multiplying your voiceWhy Gen Z and Millennials want to influence for good, not just donateHow to use peer-to-peer fundraising the right wayWhat digital ambassadors actually are—and how to find yoursSpecific examples of how orgs are using digital teams to grow fasterWhy your small-but-mighty community is more powerful than you thinkFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. May 15th @ 2PM EDT - SIGN UP HEREResources: Purpose & Profit Club® Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses] The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers [details here] Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

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• 144: Stop Parenting Your Board: How to Recruit, Retain, and Lead Like a CEO

  If you’ve ever felt like your board is holding you back—or worse, like you’re stuck asking for permission to lead the organization you’re working so hard to grow, you’re not alone. In this episode, I'm joined by Sabrina Walker Hernandez, founder of Building Better Boards, to dig into why so many nonprofit CEOs get stuck parenting their boards — and how to break free from the cycle.Sabrina’s lived it from all sides: she’s run a thriving nonprofit, serves on five boards, and is not afraid to name what’s happening behind closed doors. We talk about board bullies (yep, they exist), permission culture, burnt-out executive directors, and what happens when you stop begging and start leading with confidence. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of over-explaining, over-prepping, or just over-it, this one will remind you: you’re more powerful than you think.Topics:Why recruiting "warm bodies" will keep you stuckThe unspoken truth about board bullies (and how to reset the power dynamic)How to onboard, train, and lead your board with authorityWhat to do when your board isn't producing (and how to fix it)Why asking for board approval on everything is slowing you downWhy professional development isn’t a luxury—it’s essentialWhy your board is actually waiting for you to take the leadFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. May 15th @ 2PM EDT - SIGN UP HEREResources: Purpose & Profit Club® Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses] The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers [details here] Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

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• 143: Stop Blending In and Find Your Fundraising Edge

  Ever feel like your nonprofit is saying all the “right” things but still not growing the way you want? In this episode of The Purpose & Profit Club®, we’re flipping the script on what you think is the problem. It’s not visibility or the economy—you’re blending in. You’ll leave this episode with the motivation—and permission—to say what only you can say. To show up with boldness. To be impossible to ignore. If you’ve ever said, “We’re doing incredible work, but people don’t get it,” this one’s for you.Topics:What your differentiator is—and why you need one (hint: “we make a difference” doesn’t count)Why vague, vanilla language keeps people scrollingReal stories from orgs who dropped the “nonprofit-speak” and raised moreHow to stop hiding behind committee-approved messaging that’s sucking the soul out of yourFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. May 15th @ 2PM EDT - SIGN UP HEREResources: Purpose & Profit Club® Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses] The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers [details here] Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

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• 142: Motivation vs. Commitment: What You Actually Need

  Are you waiting for motivation to strike before you write that email, make that donor call, or launch that campaign?In this episode of the Purpose & Profit Club® Podcast, I break down the sneaky trap nonprofit leaders fall into when we rely too much on either motivation (which feels good but disappears fast) or commitment (which can quickly turn into burnout if we’re not careful). I share real-life examples—from my improv class to client wins—and show you how to build momentum even when you don’t feel ready. This one’s packed with mindset shifts, real talk about dread, and actionable ways to get unstuck, take brave action, and actually feel better doing it.Topics:The real difference between motivation and commitment (and why we need both)Why relying only on motivation leads to inconsistency and waitingHow over-relying on commitment leads to burnout and resentmentReal stories from nonprofit leaders who took action—even when it wasn’t perfectHow to create motivation by celebrating small winsWhat dread really is and how to move through it with kindnessWhy messy action beats over-prep (every time)Tips for getting unstuck with personal examples you can try todayFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. May 15th @ 2PM EDT - SIGN UP HEREResources: Purpose & Profit Club® Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses] The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers [details here] Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

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• 141: The 100% YES Method: The Energy That Closes the Gift

  This episode is one of those had-to-record-it-right-away moments. I’m sharing a mindset shift that will completely change how you approach donor outreach, fundraising campaigns, partnerships, and even your emails. It’s called the 100% YES Method—and once you understand it, you’ll never pitch or plan the same way again. Inspired by a little league coaching moment with my son (stay with me, sports fans and non-fans alike), I’m breaking down why assuming the answer is "YES" until it clearly isn’t creates unstoppable energy, faster results, and wildly magnetic campaigns. We’re talking less hesitation, more conviction—and yes, way more funding. If you've ever caught yourself holding back your ask, hedging on your goals, or burying your CTA at the bottom of your email, this episode is for you. It’s time to get out of the “no zone” and move into confident action that actually gets results.Topics:What is the “100% YES Method”—and why it works in fundraising, partnerships, marketing, and beyondHow a little league batting tip inspired a mindset shift that can transform your campaignsWhy most fundraisers hesitate—and how to ditch doubt and show up with confidenceThe ripple effect of showing up like your audience already wants to say YESReal examples of how this method applies to donor meetings, social media outreach, email campaigns, sponsorships, and board engagementThe signs you’re stuck in the “NO zone” (like burying your CTA or playing small with asks)How to build confidence, momentum, and scale your impact faster without burning outFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.Resources: Purpose & Profit Club® Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses] The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers [details here] Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

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