Fundraising Trainings and Tools
Fundraising is a powerful skill. Inviting people to invest in a
shared vision of the world, can change the world.
Learn to unlock your fundraising powers today!
"I found Sean’s programs while studying for my CAE exam. I am blown away by his content, the free giveaways, and his willingness to help nonprofit pros get better at their game. Thank you, Sean!”
Mary Connor | Co-founder at 21GO Communications
STORYTELLING TACTICS TO RAISE MONEY AND INCREASE ENGAGEMENT
People love stories. Our brains are wired for stories. So why do so many nonprofits still focus on facts, statistics, and lists of programs? If you want to engage more people and turn them into ambassadors for your organization, you must use simple storytelling tactics. Getting other people to care as much as you do about your organization is critical to enlisting volunteers and donors so we can achieve our mission. Once you learn these simple tips, you can easily turn your volunteers, board members, staff, and stakeholders into powerful messengers and fundraising machines.
PERFECT PITCH: NAIL EVERY ASK WITH A COMPELLING AND CONSISTENT CASE FOR SUPPORT
In this powerful and hands-on training, you will learn and practice the fundamentals using sophisticated tips about human persuasion and communication. This training is not about “asking” or “soliciting” as much as it is about having a powerful, compelling, and consistent way of explaining your cause. This makes asking 10 times easier.
Pitching has gotten a bad rap. Ignore the terminology and tune in for practical and immediately useful tips.
Learn to Raise $10K+ with Facebook Fundraisers
Facebook Fundraisers are a simple and amazing way to raise quick, unrestricted funds for your cause any time of year. You don’t even need to be a 501(c)(3) organization to use the platform!
But it’s easy for a Facebook Fundraiser to flop. Don't make rookie mistakes or squander your time, volunteers, or goodwill. In this course, you’ll learn proven methods to create a whole new income stream with Facebook. You’ll get a suite of downloadable tools including:
InfoGraphic for your website to invite people to run these campaigns.
5 ways to use your FB Donate button to raise money year-round (infographic).
Free PDF of the course slide deck with all 8 tips.
30 Sample posts for your fundraiser.
You can get the free guide here, but you won’t get access to the bonus goodies included when you purchase the course.
Major Gifts MasterClass
Learn to dramatically increase fundraising success when talking with donors. Designed for nonprofit fundraising professionals, the Major Gifts MasterClass pulls back the curtain on how the experts raise major gifts. This training offers 16+ expert tips that are so nuanced and discreet, they often go unspoken. Using the tools of human psychology, you’ll learn exactly how to be even more persuasive and compelling in your major donor engagement.
18+ Creative Ways to Show Your Impact to Donors
One of the most powerful tools to secure funding year after year is demonstrating momentum…that what you are doing is working.
This training will show you creative ways to explain to donors, funders, stakeholders, and your board that the work of your organization is important and impactful.
Grow Your Nonprofit Email List to Raise Money
To raise money, you need a larger email audience.
If you need to raise money from individuals, you need an email list growth strategy.
This training will show you the secret tips that will help you grow your email list and bank account - many of which are totally FREE to implement!
Storytelling Tactics To Raise Money and Increase Engagement
If you want to engage more people and turn them into ambassadors for your organization, you must use simple storytelling tactics.
Getting other people to care as much as you do about your organization is critical to enlisting volunteers and donors so we can achieve our mission. It’s also easier than you think and costs zero extra dollars.
Once you learn these simple tips, you can easily turn your volunteers, board members, staff, and stakeholders into powerful messengers and fundraising machines.
How To Write A Fundraising Plan In A Day
Organizations with clear goals and plans raise more money than those that don't.
A fundraising plan is a powerful way to take a big, lofty annual fundraising goal and break it down into smaller pieces with clear delegation of who does what and by when.
This training will show you how to identify the main fundraising streams for your organization and how you can raise more from each category. Plus, we’ll start building the outline of your plan during this power-packed training!
Anatomy of an Ask: The Exact Steps and Tactics to Nail a Major Donor Ask
Asking people for a big donation does not need to be intimidating or difficult.
There are a million tips on the internet and in books about the “perfect pitch.” Asking for money face-to-face is the lowest-cost, highest-yield kind of fundraising, but it can also be the most nerve-wracking.
It costs little to nothing and has the highest “yes” rate donation amount of any fundraising, and it’s quite simple when you learn the strategy. In this training, we’ll cover four basic things you need to know for a good “ask”.
The BIG List of Fundraising Methods: How To Choose Your Fundraising Priorities
There are many ways to raise money. Where do you start? It can get confusing.
Trying 10 different ways of bringing in money might mean you are sacrificing quality or strategy.
What are the “big buckets” of fundraising methods used by nonprofits? What are the pros and cons of each and why should an organization focus on three?
Come learn the main methods nonprofits use to fundraise and feel more confident you have picked the right ones for your organization.
In this training, we’ll pull back the curtain on the top methods and show you how to choose which ones are right for you!
Fundraising Power Pack: Boost Your Fundraising Skills Fast
Learn how to make nonprofit fundraising faster, easier, and more effective.
The Fundraising Power Pack is filled with the resources you need to take your fundraising from struggling to thriving. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fundraiser, the Fundraising Power Pack will save you time and money – all while growing your nonprofit fundraising skills.
After nearly 30 years of fundraising for charities, candidates, campaigns, and community organizations, I know firsthand the struggles of small nonprofits. That’s why I created the Fundraising Power Pack. It provides 27 tools, templates, worksheets, infographics, sample policies, and more that you can immediately start using in your organization today. Learn to work faster, work smarter, and raise more money.
Annual Reports You'll LOVE to Show Off: Learn 7+ Creative Ways to Jazz up your Annual Report
Annual Reports can be awesome storytelling vehicles that build your brand and bank account, instead of boring rehashes of programs and financials.
100+ Board Fundraising Tasks: Without Asking for Money
Learn to effectively raise money without asking your board members to directly solicit anyone!
This training will go deep into my hugely popular list of creative and practical fundraising tasks that do not require board members to directly solicit anyone!
Sean’s expertise with Facebook fundraising and how to motivate people helped us raise $45,000 on the platform over the last two years. Plus, his system of motivating fundraisers will help with any future fundraiser or event!”
Rob Williams | Development Director
Free Fundraising
Training and Tools
Board Fundraising Worksheet
My most popular tool, this is both a board development and fundraising template. This simple yet powerful tool will help transform your board fundraising.
54 Ways to Skyrocket Your Nonprofit Email List
To build your organization’s bank account and volunteer base, you need a flourishing community of supporters. Growing your audience only on social media is risky because the contact info isn’t yours. Learn to activate and build your organization’s email list — and potential donor base.
Nonprofit Storytelling Infographic
People don’t remember facts, statistics, or metrics. They remember stories. The key to engaging your donors is effective storytelling. Learn how to craft the story of your organization and those you serve with my nonprofit storytelling training tool. If you need more help honing your story, schedule a free consult.
Major Donor
Fundraising Pyramid
Learn to visualize and reach your fundraising goals with a fundraising pyramid. Mapping how many donors you need at each giving level makes major donor fundraising more manageable and effective. Plus, it will be easier to ask your board and staff to identify prospects to close fundraising gaps.
Tap into the Power of Monthly Sustainer Programs
Monthly sustaining memberships help nonprofits stabilize their finances and better plan for the future. Are you looking for ideas to name your monthly sustainer program or other fundraising efforts? Look no further. Download this resource.
"Nonprofit Fixer" YouTube Channel
Improve your fundraising and management skills in only a few minutes a day with the Nonprofit Fixer YouTube Channel. Whether it’s overcoming imposter syndrome, activating your board, or measuring your organization’s success, I cover the basics that every nonprofit Executive Director needs to know.
Success Stories
“Within our first meeting, Sean offered many great insights. Most importantly is to focus our energy on high impact collaborations. I did just that, and within the week a major national organization agreed to partner with us!"
- Maryse Postlewaite | TLC Pathways
"Sean is a highly skilled consultant who brings a full range of fundraising skills needed by non-profits at all levels from start ups, to mid-range and large national organizations. Sean has years of experience in all aspects of the field from donor relations to grant writing, planning, funding and managing campaigns. I’m grateful for his commitment and diligence in helping us identify and engage funders to support our critical work."
- Caitlin Ryan, PhD | Director, Family Acceptance Project