What if you could fast-track your path from reluctant to rockstar fundraiser in just 4 months?
The Raise It! Accelerator is our proven, step-by-step system where you’ll learn how to raise more money, spend less time on fundraising, and get bigger results, all without selling your soul
What if you could fast-track your path from reluctant to rockstar fundraiser in just 4 months?
The Raise It! Accelerator is our proven, step-by-step system where you’ll learn how to raise more money, spend less time on fundraising, and get bigger results, all without selling your soul
Are YOU holding YOU back?
I get it! Fundraising gets a bad rap and feels like the F word in our sector.
You know you need more money for your important mission, but let’s face it - the path to get that money feels out of reach, too time-consuming, and out of your comfort zone (on a good day). On the bad days, it can feel just plain icky.
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Are YOU holding YOU back?
I get it! Fundraising gets a bad rap and feels like the F word in our sector.
You know you need more money for your important mission, but let’s face it - the path to get that money feels out of reach, too time-consuming, and out of your comfort zone (on a good day). On the bad days, it can feel just plain icky.
OR
"I thought the support was great and I got A LOT out of the program. I'm glad we get to go back and see the resources for eternity because I think I'll learn something new each time I review."
In the end, you're stuck in a cycle of never enough funds and not knowing how to fix it.
It feels like you’re spinning your wheels, wasting time, money, and effort on something that never seems to yield results.
After a while it feels like this is just the way it is - fundraising for a small nonprofit - under funded, under appreciated, overworked.
But that sucks! And it doesn’t have to be that way…
Fundraising that feels good AND gets results?
You Bet!
Imagine ending each day feeling fulfilled and energized by your fundraising. Your fundraising!
But more importantly - imagine the impact. A growing fundraising program means:
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More programs to those who need it most
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More resources to do your work better
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More staff to share the load and take work off your plate
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More impact in your community
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AND LESS STRESS!
This is your legacy - leaving your organisation stronger and more financially resilient. High five!
Introducing Raise It! Accelerator, a comprehensive, 4-month, live training experience that's built for small nonprofits and reluctant fundraisers.
If you’re reading this, nodding along and raising your hand - “that’s me!” - then buckle up because we are going to change your fundraising foundations.
Our program is designed to address the root causes of your… let’s call it… fundraising frustrations (to be polite)
"I reached out to some of our significant donors just to learn more about them. Two of them gave a $1,000 gift afterwards, even though I did not ask for money."
So what's in the Secret Sauce?
We dive deep into the real changes that need to happen with you and your organization to start bringing in the dollaz.
Your transformation:
Mindset and Habits.
If I asked you if you like fundraising, what would you say? If the answer is “no” than this program is for you. The neuroscience research is clear - we avoid things we don’t like. So the very first thing we work on in the Raise It! Accelerator is fast-tracking your mindset evolution so that fundraising doesn’t feel so bad. While we leverage an understanding of neuroscience, don’t worry - this part is actually super easy if you trust the process.
Of course, you also need to find time to do all the things. We transform your habits and routines to not just make more time for fundraising, but to give you back time - period. Imagine getting more done with less effort. I know - it’s hard to imagine but I promise it’s doable!
Your organisation's transformation:
Engagement and Action.
We’ll walk through step by step how to engage your donors (every type - individuals, foundations, corporations) to get to know them and create scalable and meaningful relationships that make your donors feel good giving and align with your mission and values.
Of course - what good is action without a plan? As a final step, you’ll create a fundraising plan that is aligned with your organization, feels ambitious but achievable, and maps out step-by-step your fundraising activities for the year. After that you just plug and play!
So what's in the Secret Sauce?
We dive deep into the real changes that need to happen with you and your organization to start bringing in the dollaz.
Your transformation:
Mindset and Habits.
If I asked you if you like fundraising, what would you say? If the answer is “no” than this program is for you. The neuroscience research is clear - we avoid things we don’t like. So the very first thing we work on in the Raise It! Accelerator is fast-tracking your mindset evolution so that fundraising doesn’t feel so bad. While we leverage an understanding of neuroscience, don’t worry - this part is actually super easy if you trust the process.
Of course, you also need to find time to do all the things. We transform your habits and routines to not just make more time for fundraising, but to give you back time - period. Imagine getting more done with less effort. I know - it’s hard to imagine but I promise it’s doable!
Your organisation's transformation:
Engagement and Action.
We’ll walk through step by step how to engage your donors (every type - individuals, foundations, corporations) to get to know them and create scalable and meaningful relationships that make your donors feel good giving and align with your mission and values.
Of course - what good is action without a plan? As a final step, you’ll create a fundraising plan that is aligned with your organization, feels ambitious but achievable, and maps out step-by-step your fundraising activities for the year. After that you just plug and play!
Kyle’s team surpassed their stretch, STRETCH goal with months left in the year! Oh, and not to brag, but he also won an AWARD for fundraising.
"Just a quick thank you note to say we achieved a bit of a milestone this past week by exceeding our 2021-22 fiscal year goal, totaling $1.5M in new money and $2.5M total raised towards our $10m matched funding requirements. WOOT WOOT! Chi meegwetch!!"
"I had a meeting with a corporate sponsor to renew a contract that lapsed 2 years ago. They agreed to renew and asked to be invoiced for last year even though they didn't have an existing contract. They also want to connect with us in the fall so they can apply for a corporate grant on our behalf to the amount between $10,000 to $25,000."
Go from reluctant to ROCKSTAR FUNDRAISER in just 4 months!
Stop spinning your wheels. For good.
Maybe you’ve tried to hire a consultant, or taken a fundraising 101 course, or consumed all the free tips and webinars you could find.
All of these have added to your problems - they make you feel further behind and more like a failure. Why, even after all your hard work, are things not falling into place?
I’ll tell you why! They are based on the idea of a “large-size fits all” solution - that your small organization can just copy the big ones and have the same success. But that’s just not true.
You need a solution that works specifically for small organizations and that helps you and those around you overcome any reluctance you have around fundraising.
Imagine trying to drive fast with your handbrake on - that’s the feeling of being a reluctant fundraiser. I’ll help you release the handbrake and show you the right highway that will lead to your accelerated success.
The Raise It! Accelerator will give you the skills, strategy, and resources that will allow you to confidently give your nonprofit (and yourself) the gift that keeps on giving — the foundation that will fuel your fundraising growth and ability to build an organization and a life you love
"We launched our first Giving Tuesday campaign and raised more than $5,000!"
Angela doubled her fundraising (as a small arts organization in the middle of a pandemic)
If you choose nothing, nothing changes
The fact that you’re on this page means that you know you need a program like Raise It! Accelerator to get you to the next level. It also means you haven’t found that program, because if you did, you wouldn’t be here. Right?
You may be thinking:
“It all sounds great, but I just don’t have the money, energy, or time right now”
If you don’t take action, you’re letting your circumstances make your choices for you. You will never get your organization to the level you want it to be to make the impact you want to make in the world if you don’t take control of your decisions.
If you stop here and don’t do anything different, well then, you can’t expect a different outcome.
But I’m here to give you the fastest and most effective path forward. I’ll be your guide every step of the way.
Let's talk ROI
I know, I know. That is the question that every decision maker in your organization asks - what is the ROI - Return On Investment.
Don’t make the mistake other small nonprofits are making. Here’s what we see time and time again:
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Saving up your hard-earned and scarce funds to hire a high-priced (think over $15,000), large-shop experienced consultant to give them a fundraising strategy and walk away;
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Trying to learn absolutely everything about fundraising by enrolling in countless webinars or membership programs that offer hundreds of videos or lessons that add to your overwhelm instead of help you focus;
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Not spending anything relying on inexperienced volunteers who just add to the confusion or focus on the wrong things, with little results; or
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Existing with the status quo, because none of the options above feel viable
What is the value to you and your organization to build the skills to learn how to fundraise effectively and with ease?
The secret is - the ROI Is in your hands. If you show up and do the work, you can have results like:
Elizabeth 5X her annual fundraising revenue and raised enough to hire an additional employee.
Robin went from a programming staff reluctant to fundraise to a full-time fundraiser because she loved it so much!
Ebba launched her first ever Giving Tuesday campaign surpassing their goal of $5,000
Join Us Today!
Your investment is fully backed by our 60-Day Guarantee
I’m not in the business of taking money from small nonprofits without delivering results. Yuk. But, I also can’t promise results if you don’t do the work. So here’s how our guarantee works. If you’re not satisfied, for any reason, within 60-days, AND you can show me that you’ve done the work, I’ll refund you your investment.
If you’re not planning to do the work, I can tell you now, save your money. Nothing will work for you if you do nothing. I will show you what actions to take and when, but I can’t take them for you (sorry!)
"I had a good call with one of our corporate sponsors this week and they have agreed to raise their commitment to our organization from $15,000 to $20,000 and they have also agreed to change their direct financial support to artists from $10,000 annually to $25,000!"
What's waiting for you inside the accelerator?
This is a live program, meaning we meet on zoom once a week for 4 months and I teach you and coach you through the following:
Month 1:
Mindset
Understand how your brain works on autopilot and how it affects your fundraising. Together we’ll start the process to rewrite your neural pathways to better align with fundraising success. Science can be fun! If you’re a reluctant fundraiser, this is the ONLY place to start to help you stop spinning your wheels.
Month 2:
Habits
Fundraising success comes from consistency. Consistency is achieved through habits. We’ll cover how to focus more, use your time better, create more breathing room, and of course, some of the most important fundraising habits you need to raise more money.
Month 3:
Engagement
From stewardship to storytelling, you need to engage your supporters in a meaningful way. I will show you the tips and tricks on how to build a fundraising program that includes high donor retention (keeping those donors giving) so you can build year-over-year.
Month 4:
Action
That’s right! Consistent action is the final step. You’re going to put all you learned together into a fundraising action plan for the year. We’ll also look at the infrastructure you need to make it work (yes, that includes databases). I’ll also give you templated work plans that outline all the steps you need to implement your plan for your best fundraising year yet
Month 1:
Mindset
Understand how your brain works on autopilot and how it affects your fundraising. Together we’ll start the process to rewrite your neural pathways to better align with fundraising success. Science can be fun! If you’re a reluctant fundraiser, this is the ONLY place to start to help you stop spinning your wheels.
Month 2:
Habits
Fundraising success comes from consistency. Consistency is achieved through habits. We’ll cover how to focus more, use your time better, create more breathing room, and of course, some of the most important fundraising habits you need to raise more money.
Month 3:
Engagement
From stewardship to storytelling, you need to engage your supporters in a meaningful way. I will show you the tips and tricks on how to build a fundraising program that includes high donor retention (keeping those donors giving) so you can build year-over-year.
Month 4:
Action
That’s right! Consistent action is the final step. You’re going to put all you learned together into a fundraising action plan for the year. We’ll also look at the infrastructure you need to make it work (yes, that includes databases). I’ll also give you templated work plans that outline all the steps you need to implement your plan for your best fundraising year yet
The best time to fundraise was yesterday. The next best time is today.
I get it! I was once spinning my wheels as a sole fundraiser in a small shop, surrounded by VERY reluctant fundraisers. I was spending so much time on things that weren’t effective. I was becoming disillusioned and while we were raising more money, it felt like I was doing so with chronic pain - you know, that dull, achy feeling that makes everything THAT much harder to do.
Over time, I figured it out. I worked my way “up” the nonprofit ladder, from those first four years at the shelter, to eventually landing in a senior position at the country’s largest university. By all accounts, I had “made it”. I was learning all of these “best practices” in fundraising and had many more resources, but my heart wasn’t in it. I was helping a bunch of MBA students get scholarships so they could earn six figures. Really.
So, I started The Good Partnership to teach small nonprofits what I had learned over 15 years of working in large and small shops.
I learned that a strong guide with the right path can turn anyone into a successful fundraiser.
Want to know more about my "credentials"? Here you go:
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My company, The Good Partnership, has raised over $10 million for SMALL charities
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I’m the host of The Small Nonprofit Podcast
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My book Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser’s Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul is a #1 Amazon bestseller
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I have trained hundreds of fundraisers and "non-fundraisers who need to fundraise" from all around the world
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I’ve been featured in CanadaHelps, CharityVillage, Imagine Canada, Bloomerang, Keela, AFP International, and more!
Most importantly - I’m here to help you! The world needs the work of your nonprofit and fundraising will play a big part in fulfilling your mission.
Let’s take this journey together,
Cindy
"We raised an unexpected $20,000 (25% of our annual revenue)!"
"My final win is that I understand and have more confidence in fundraising."
"We raised almost $6,000 rather than the $2,000 - 3,000 we'd first imagined.
Burning Q’s Your Fellow Accelerator Members Asked Before Signing Up Below
Does this work for all types of donors? Corporations? Foundations?
In short - yes! We are laying the foundations to your fundraising and that means all types of fundraising. I’ll even give you the tools to evaluate which type will work best for you. But here’s a secret most fundraisers won’t tell you - there’s not a huge difference between donor types. Sure - the approach may vary (and there are tons of different approaches or tactics) but the foundations are universal.
How much time does it take?
I get it! You don’t have time. That’s why we cover time management in this program. You will learn how to spend less time doing all the things so you can avoid burnout and have a greater impact. That being said, prepare to spend an hour a week on our live calls and about another hour or two to do the work. You can get it done in 20 minutes a day!
What does “live online” mean?
I will be delivering all of this content online through Zoom (like a webinar). It will be live, so you can join to ask questions and get extra support. It will also be recorded and made available for you within 24 hours of the session. You’ll have lifetime access to the recordings.
We're a small organization on a tight budget, can we afford this?
This program was created for you! I get asked all the time by small organizations - can we afford to invest in this right now? Imagine if you had this program 5 years ago. Or 20 years ago. What would your organization look like if you’ve been successfully growing your fundraising that whole time? In the absence of going back in time, the best thing you can do for your organization is make the investment now, to future-proof your organization.
But, if you’re still nervous, I’ve created a no-brainer guarantee. If you show up, do the work and you’re still not satisfied, I will give you a full refund within 60 days. It’s a no-lose investment.
We have no donors and have never fundraised before - will this work for us?
It’s not a problem if you don’t have any donors - think of this as the best and most effective way to get started with your fundraising.
I’m an experienced fundraiser and love it - should I still join?
Nope - I’d love to work with you but this is probably not the right program for you.
I want one-on-one support - is that included?
All of our calls include some time for coaching and questions and this is by FAR the cheapest way to access time with me. Unfortunately I don’t offer any one-on-one coaching.
What happens if I miss the deadline to sign up?
Sadly - nothing. The deadline is firm, so you’ll have to wait until we launch again.
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