{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"No Growth Without a Game Plan: Growing Your Fundraising Strategy","description":"So, you\u2019ve got a vision to grow your fundraising program, but you\u2019re not sure how to get there.   Whether you\u2019re volunteer-led, an executive director flying solo, or building your first fundraising team, the path to sustainable fundraising growth isn\u2019t always clear. In this episode, we break down the real stages of fundraising growth and what is required at each stage \u2013 not just in terms of fundraising strategy, but in terms of systems, organizational culture and capacity building.  We\u2019re talking about:  The 4 key stages of fundraising growth (and what to focus on at each stage) Why fundraising success depends on alignment across your entire organization What it means to invest in a culture of philanthropy that supports fundraising efforts Common traps like unrealistic fundraising hiring expectations, weak infrastructure, and the myth of the \u201clone fundraiser\u201d Real-life stories about how fundraising success leads to overwhelm \u2013 and practical ways to prevent burnout We also dig into why financial reconciliation, donor database management, and clear team communication are just as critical as your fundraising plan \u2013 and why you might feel like you're spinning your wheels without these systems in place.  If you're navigating the messy middle, stuck between growing pains and big fundraising goals, this one's for you.  Resources and links: Check out host Cathy Mann on LinkedIn Download our Four Pillars of Fundraising Guide for free Book your Fundraising Growth Game Plan call Email us at hello@fundraisinglab.ca Subscribe to our email list Share this episode with a friend! Podcast editing and post-production by: Daniella Sorrentino at Feral Culture Lab Music: Intro and Outro Music is Fancy Free by Reveille at Soundstripe ","author_name":"It Doesn't Hurt to Ask!","author_url":"https:\/\/www.itdoesnthurttoaskpodcast.com","html":"