The Shared Brain Podcast
The Shared Brain Podcast is produced by Global Philanthropic Canada, a group of Canadian consultants delivering professional and accessible fundraising counsel. We’re forward-thinking experts working alongside hundreds of Canada’s most impactful organizations making a difference in our communities. We want to move the conversation forward about philanthropy in Canada, sharing best practices, client success stories and more. Join in the fun! Let's Elevate Mission Together.
Le balado Shared Brain est produit par Global Philanthropic Canada. Nous sommes des experts avant-gardistes canadiens qui travaillent conjointement avec des centaines d’organisations canadiennes les plus influentes qui font une différence au sein de nos communautés. On célèbre la philanthropie en mettant en lumière divers organismes et personnes inspirantes à travers le Canada, on partage des conseils et des exemples de réussite pour inspirer votre organisation et on s’amuse en apprenant ! Nous travaillons ensemble au service de votre mission.
The Shared Brain Podcast
Is Your Organization Ready to Raise More? The Truth About Fundraising Readiness
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Is Your Organization Ready to Raise More?
What does it really take to grow a nonprofit fundraising program?
In this episode of The Shared Brain Podcast, François Lanthier sits down with Adrienne Nolan, CFRE, Senior Consultant at Global Philanthropic Canada, for an insightful conversation about fundraising readiness, organizational capacity, and sustainable growth.
Adrienne draws on more than 35 years of experience in healthcare and post-secondary fundraising, including leadership roles with organizations such as the University of British Columbia, SickKids Hospital Foundation, University of Regina, and Royal University Hospital Foundation. She has also worked on major campaigns totaling $1.9 billion.
Together, François and Adrienne explore why an organization's need for funding and its ability to raise that funding are two very different things.
They discuss how nonprofits can assess whether they are ready to grow, including:
• Aligning fundraising goals with organizational capacity
• Building a culture where fundraising is everyone's responsibility
• Engaging boards and leadership in meaningful ways
• Developing a strong and realistic donor pipeline
• Strengthening donor stewardship and relationships
• Investing in the right people, systems, technology, and processes
• Using CRM and centralized information to support sustainable growth
• Avoiding burnout and protecting organizational momentum
• Preparing small and grassroots organizations to expand their fundraising capacity
• Understanding how donor expectations and fundraising have changed over time
Adrienne also shares why fundraising is a team sport and why simply hiring a fundraiser isn't enough to build a successful program.
Book a free consultation with Adrienne Nolan, CFRE and explore where your organization can build capacity, strengthen fundraising, and unlock new opportunities.
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Whether you're a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, board member, development professional, or part of a grassroots organization, this episode offers practical insights to help you take an honest look at where you are today—and identify what needs to change before you pursue your next big fundraising goal.
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