How many of you know a good story? One you've never forgotten—one that moved you, inspired you, or stuck with you long after you heard it. What made it so compelling?

In this clip, we dive into why stories are the lifeblood of an effective pitch and how you can find and frame great stories to persuade donors. Learn about:

• The Story Safe—a simple habit for collecting powerful stories
• The Story Buckets method for organizing and retrieving compelling narratives
• How to frame your story to maximize its impact

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What do you want your new donors to see and hear from your organization during their first 100 days? This period is your chance to make a lasting impression and turn a first-time donor into a lifelong supporter.

In this clip, we break down how to craft a 100-day plan that keeps donors engaged, including:

• The four-part thank-you strategy that sets the right tone
• How to plan four meaningful touchpoints over the first 100 days
• Proven ideas like behind-the-scenes insights, success stories, and impact updates

Want the full strategy to build donor relationships that last? Get the book:

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Make the first 100 days count—and create donors for life.

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In this episode, Trevor Bragdon and Tarren Bragdon discuss why project fundraising is not a sustainable strategy for nonprofits. They compare project fundraising to a gift card that offers a one-time benefit but does not engage donors in the organization's overall mission. They explain that project fundraising can actually cost money and send a negative message internally. They emphasize the importance of having a compelling vision and avoiding one-off projects that distract from the organization's mission. They provide tips on how to pitch the big vision to donors and build long-term partnerships.

Takeaways

• Project fundraising is not a sustainable strategy for nonprofits as it reduces the organization's vision to one-off projects and can cost money.
• Donors who are engaged in the organization's overall mission are more likely to become long-term partners.
• When pitching to donors, focus on the problem you solve from their perspective, present a solution that feels safe or unique, and explain how it works in a concise and compelling way.
• Share success stories that demonstrate the impact of your organization's work and paint a vision of how lives will be improved in the future.
• Avoid project fundraising and instead focus on building relationships with donors based on the organization's big vision.

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

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