NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange

In our very first Q&A episode, IPM Advancement has assembled a panel of nonprofit fundraising experts to answer questions submitted by listeners like you. We cover a whole range of nonprofit fundraising topics including fundraising during COVID-19, direct mail vs. digital, increasing donor retention, virtual fundraising events, cultivating major gift donors, and more.

Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free

Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to [email protected].

Additional IPM Resources

IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources

As the upcoming presidential election gets closer, more and more media attention is getting consumed by politics. Many nonprofits are struggling to find ways to stand out from all that noise. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss strategies nonprofits can use during an election year to continue to advocate effectively for their causes, and even some ideas for how nonprofits can take what’s happening in this election year landscape and use it to their advantage.

Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free

Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to [email protected].

Additional IPM Resources

IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources

Nonprofit Advocacy Basics
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-advocacy-basics/

The Secret to Nonprofit Advocacy Success: Keeping Grassroots Supporters Engaged
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/the-secret-to-nonprofit-advocacy-success-keeping-grassroots-supporters-engaged/

How to Build an Army of Activists [requires an email address to download]
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources

Having a strong advocacy strategy is crucial to a nonprofit organization’s ability to make a profound and lasting impact for the people they serve. Not only will it help you inform and influence policymakers, advocacy can even help boost fundraising. In today’s episode, we’ll cover the fundamentals of creating an effective advocacy strategy for your nonprofit.

For those organizations that are new to advocacy, we’ll outline a three-part process for building an army of loyal activists. And if you’ve already been doing advocacy but aren’t seeing the results you want, we’ll also explore what might be going wrong and what you can do to improve your efforts.

Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free

Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to [email protected].

Additional IPM Resources

IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources

How to Build an Army of Activists [requires an email address to download]
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources

We're asking all NPFX listeners to reach out and let us know what you want to hear on this podcast. If there’s a topic you’d like to hear us cover or you have a specific question about nonprofit fundraising, membership, and advocacy, please send us an email to [email protected] with the subject heading “podcast suggestion.”

If we do use your suggestion, we’ll attribute it to you, so please include your name and the nonprofit you represent, if you’d like it to be mentioned. Or if you prefer to remain anonymous, just let us know that too.

Thank you to all of our listeners who have made the launch of this podcast a success. We look forward to hearing your suggestions!

Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free

Additional IPM Resources

IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources

Continuing our discussion from last week's episode, we explore the top 5 copywriting mistakes made by nonprofits. For most nonprofits, fundraising appeals are an important part of how they communicate with supporters. Without effective copy that engages your donors and makes a strong case for supporting your nonprofit, you will consistently struggle to raise the funds you need to deliver on your mission and serve your community. In today's episode, we discuss the five most common ways fundraising messaging can go wrong and what you need to do to ensure that your copy feels compelling and authentic to those who care about your cause.

Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free

Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to [email protected].

Additional IPM Resources

IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources

For most nonprofits, fundraising appeals are an important part of how they communicate with supporters. Without effective copy that engages your donors and makes a strong case for supporting your nonprofit, you will consistently struggle to raise the funds you need to deliver on your mission and serve your community. In today's episode, we discuss how fundraising messaging can go wrong and what you need to do to ensure that your copy feels compelling and authentic to those who care about your cause.

Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free

Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to [email protected].

Additional IPM Resources

IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led many nonprofits to question the feasibility of running a traditional capital campaign right now. Should they stay the course, press pause, or change their strategy? In today’s episode, we host a virtual panel of representatives from different nonprofits to discuss how they’ve adapted their campaigns to the shifting landscape. They’ll also share lessons learned and advice for other nonprofits facing similar challenges with their capital campaigns.

Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free

Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to [email protected].

Additional IPM Resources

IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources

Learn more about the nonprofits featured in this episode:

tag! Children’s Museum in St. Augustine, Florida
https://www.tagmuseum.org/

Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville, Arkansas
https://www.amazeum.org/

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona
https://rmhccnaz.org/

As we head into summer, most nonprofits are planning their fundraising calendar for Fiscal Year 2021. This year, we face additional challenges like the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming presidential election. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll look at strategies for effective donor engagement that you can put into practice right now to launch into the coming months with confidence.

Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free

Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to [email protected].

Additional IPM Resources

IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources

Nonprofit Fundraising Messaging in the COVID-19 Era — 8 Essential Elements
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-fundraising-messaging-in-the-covid-19-era-8-essential-elements/

What Should I Write About in My Next Fundraising Appeal?
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/what-should-i-write-about-in-my-next-fundraising-appeal

Is Annual Giving Dead? (COVID-19 Edition)
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/is-annual-giving-dead-covid-19-edition/

With the cancelation of fundraising events and increasing economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many nonprofits are struggling to keep their mission moving forward. In this episode, we discuss practical advice that nonprofits can use to survive this crisis and continue to serve their community.

Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free

Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to [email protected].

Additional IPM Resources

IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources

As traditional nonprofit fundraising strategy is being transformed by advances in technology, changes in donor behavior, and unexpected world events like the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s vital that nonprofits know which parts to keep, which to change, and which to ditch completely.

Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free

Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to [email protected].

Additional IPM Resources

IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources