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The Art of Nonprofit Case Statements: Laughs, Lessons, and Pitfalls ?‍♀️

The Art of Nonprofit Case Statements: Laughs, Lessons, and Pitfalls ?‍♀️

FromFundraising is Funny


The Art of Nonprofit Case Statements: Laughs, Lessons, and Pitfalls ?‍♀️

FromFundraising is Funny

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Mar 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

You know your stuff. You've studied, you've failed, you've tested and followed good advice. Let's talk (and laugh) about when we've had our work overworked by non-fundraising experts. 
?? Get ready to dive into the funny and often frustrating world of nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on case statements and communications! Join us as we discuss the challenges, pitfalls, and amusing stories of miscommunication within the nonprofit sector. ??
From board members who think they're fundraising experts to the perils of working with public relations firms that don't understand fundraising, we cover the good, the bad, and the hilarious in our quest to make fundraising a more enjoyable and successful endeavor. ??
?Punchline: remember, you are the expert. Stand your ground and don't forget that emotion rules the day when it comes to fundraising. 

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Released:
Mar 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every week you can join Lynne Wester and T. Clay Buck to share laughs (and cringe-worthy case studies) as we unpack the most ridiculous (and positively shocking) situations that happen within our sector. Because sometimes we just have to laugh at ourselves in order to learn.  Because here’s the thing. We believe in the power of generosity to change the world. And something tells us you do too. At the root of each of these stories is a serious ethical question, a system or structure or person that allowed it to happen, or an outdated practice just ready for disruption.  Because c’mon… fundraising is funny.