In this episode of the 7-Figure Fundraising Podcast, hosts Trevor and Tarren Bragdon explore the key strategies outlined in their new book, 7-Figure Fundraising: A Guide to Raising Millions to Change the World. They discuss the practical, step-by-step approach nonprofit leaders can use to transform their fundraising efforts and scale their impact.

• Why We Wrote the Book: To help nonprofit leaders understand fundraising both at the big picture level and with specific tactics. It’s a short, actionable read—just 127 pages.
• Key Lessons:
  • Fundraising is a Skill: No one is born a natural fundraiser—it’s a skill you can work on and improve.
  • Three Levers of Fundraising Growth: GROW your existing donors, KEEP them by increasing retention, and ADD new donors strategically.
• Focus Areas for Success:
  • ASK: Ask once a year with the right timing and a persuasive pitch.
  • PARTNER: Treat major donors like partners with a 4-star level of service.
  • FIND: Add a few new donors each year by securing referrals and hosting strategic events.
• Team Roles:
  • Closer: The person who makes the ask—often the CEO.
  • Conductor: Manages donor relations and ensures they receive top-tier service.
  • Connector: Focuses on finding new donors and setting up prospect meetings.

Get your copy today, available exclusively on Amazon. The audiobook will be released at the end of September.

To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/

To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

View Episode 49 Show Notes on our website here.

Co-founders Elaine Alowo-Matovu and Takako Mino discuss the founding and fundraising journey of Musizi University, a new university in Uganda, and their vision behind it.

They discuss their backgrounds and how they came together to start the university. Elaine and Takako also explain the unique programs and curriculum offered at Musizi University, emphasizing the importance of practical skills and indigenous knowledge.

The podcast includes insights into their fundraising strategy, the importance of warm introductions, building relationships, and crafting compelling pitches. In addition, you’ll hear insights on overcoming university startup challenges, actionable advice for ambitious ideas, donating to Musizi University, and the interesting significance of "Musizi."

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:43 Background and Inspiration for starting Musizi University
• 03:53 Unique Approach and Model of Musizi University
• 07:09 Co-founding Musizi University and Takako's Background
• 13:58 The Meaning of Musizi
• 16:16 Blending Western and Ugandan Talent in the University
• 26:32 Fundraising for a Startup University
• 30:43 Fundraising Success and Building Relationships
• 38:26 Tactics for Warm Introductions and Relationship Building
• 41:52 Crafting a Compelling Pitch
• 47:41 Navigating Challenges of Starting a University
• 48:16 Actionable Advice for Ambitious Ideas
• 49:43 Building Meaningful Relationships with Donors
• 51:07 How to Donate and Learn More About Musizi University

To learn more about Musizi University visit: https://www.musizi.ac.ug/

To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/

To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com

View Episode 48 Show Notes on our website here.

Joey Coleman helps companies keep their customers and employees. As an award-winning speaker, he shares his First 100 Days® methodology for improving customer and employee retention with organizations worldwide (e.g., Whirlpool, Volkswagen Australia, and Zappos). His Wall Street Journal #2 best-selling book, Never Lose a Customer Again, shows how to turn any sale into a lifelong customer or donor.

His new book, Never Lose an Employee Again, details a framework companies and nonprofits can use to reduce turnover, and increase employee engagement.

In this episode we cover

• Employee Retention
  • Treat Employees the same way you would treat a donor
  • Donor/customer experience is similar to the Employee experience
• New Employees Experience
  • The importance of the first 100 days with a new employee
• Job Posting
  • How to entice the right applicants from the start
  • Why you should provide interview questions in advance
  • Off-the-cuff questioning vs. the more common interview questions
  • Learning about the person as a person instead of an employee
• Making a Job Offer
  • What to do during the "quiet period" - the time between the offer and the first day
  • Making a lasting impression on the first day and how to "Give them something to talk about."
  • Making sure a new employee understands their role in the company and why they matter.
• Close
  • Joey's challenge for the audience
  • Pick up a copy of Joey's book, Never Lose an Employee Again

To see all the show notes visit: https://www.7figurefundraising.com/podcast/

To learn more about fundraising and our training visit: 7FigureFundraising.com