167: Horror Stories of Fundraising: What Would You Do? (Jay Frost)SUMMARYThink you're the only one to experience a fundraising horror story? Well, Jay Frost is here to assure you’re not alone and there are ways you can avoid these scary situations. In episode #167 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, he shares the critical importance of having policies and procedures in place to avoid your own horror stories and sustain your strategic plan. Learn how often to review and with whom they’re communicated to better build partnerships of trust. In discussing real fundraising horror stories, Jay identifies where things broke down and how we can learn from previous mistakes. ABOUT JAYJay Frost has worked with thousands of organizations to identify and pursue billions in fundraising opportunities around the world over the past thirty-five years. He is recognized as one of "America's top 25 fundraising experts" by Philanthropy Media, one of the Top 8 Fundraising Influencers by Elevation Media, among the Top Twelve Excellent Fundraising Consultants by Double the Donation, and a Top 100 Charity Influencer by Onalytica. A consultant to nonprofits and an advisor to companies serving the philanthropic marketplace, Jay advises organizations at all stages of their efforts, from startup through capital campaigns. Jay is also the Host of DonorSearch’s Philanthropy Masterminds Series, which has offered over 600 programs to tens of thousands of attendees since its debut in 2016. He has addressed hundreds of meetings across the US, Canada, Asia, the UK, and the Middle East.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES Prospect Research for Fundraisers by Jennifer Filla and Helen BrownThe Artful Journey: Cultivating and Soliciting the Major Gift by William SturtevantAsking by Jerold PanasLearn more about Jay as a speaker here and as a consultant hereListen to Jay’s Mastermind Podcast and Mastermind WebcastCheck out Patton’s new book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector