Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising

E88. Building Donor Trust with Principled Nonprofit Leadership - Fundraising Strategies with Andrew Olsen

Haley Cooper | Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, Certified EmC Trainer Episode 88

Principled leadership is essential to nonprofit success—a belief strongly held by my guest, Andrew Olsen.

Andrew helps nonprofit leaders increase impact through thriving organizational cultures that drive revenue growth. He's assisted over 500 nonprofits in raising half a billion dollars, authored bestselling books, and hosts the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast.

We discuss leadership's role in fundraising, building strong donor relationships, and what's inhibiting change in nonprofits.


In this episode:

  • [02:35] Andrew’s inspirational journey
  • [04:19] Core principles for building a successful fundraising program
  • [06:10] Challenges in nonprofit leadership relating to fundraising and philanthropy and how to combat them
  • [13:35] Hiring an effective fundraiser
  • [19:32] The connection between a positive internal culture and fundraising success
  • [21:23] The factor that is inhibiting change in nonprofits
  • [29:30] Strengthening relationships with major donors
  • [34:39] Managing time to prioritize the most effective fundraising strategies


RESOURCES

101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make and How You Can Avoid Them by Andrew Olsen


CONNECT WITH ANDREW

LinkedIn: Andrew Olsen

Instagram: @andrewolsencfre

Website: https://andrewolsen.net/ 


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CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com

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