Year-End Fundraising Pep Talk for Major Gifts Success

Описание: Season 7 of Nonprofit CourageLab kicks off with a truth-telling pep talk.

End-of-year fundraising doesn’t have to mean sleepless nights, burnout, or tolerating underperforming teams and boards.

You’re capable of raising millions—unrestricted—and doing it in a way that feels fun and sustainable.

In this episode, I’m calling out the silent habits that hold fundraisers back:
saying yes when you need to say no
underestimating yourself and your donors
making excuses for your team
tolerating mediocrity that poisons your culture

I’ll share what separates the organizations that thrive from those that fall behind—and why advocating for yourself, leading unapologetically, and setting clear expectations are non-negotiables for success.

In this episode, you'll learn:
The funding shifts impacting nonprofits right now—and how to prepare
Why saying “no” is a leadership skill, not a risk
The hidden cost of making excuses for underperformers (and how to stop)
How to use empathy without enabling dysfunction
A real coaching example: turning around a million-dollar deficit with better leadership conversations
Why advocating for yourself changes everything—from your workload to your fundraising results


You are capable of more than you realize.
It’s time to stop underestimating yourself

Stop apologizing, and stop tolerating excuses—from yourself, your team, or your board.

When you step into your leadership unapologetically, you’ll raise more money, lead healthier teams, and create lasting change.

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