Are you leading a community-based nonprofit or ministry and feeling a bit alone? Well, you are NOT alone! NPLocal exists to support you in your journey as a nonprofit leader in short, easily digested (approximately 20 minute) conversations. Join renowned podcaster Jason Cass and nonprofit veteran and consultant Scott Niermann for wide-ranging discussions that will encourage, educate, and remind you that we're all in this together. Topics range from managing your board and fundraising to unique insights into the nonprofit sector as a whole, and will include interesting and influential expert guests from time to time.
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Are you leading a community-based nonprofit or ministry and feeling a bit alone? Well, you are NOT alone! NPLocal exists to support you in your journey as a nonprofit leader in short, easily digested (approximately 20 minute) conversations. Join renowned podcaster Jason Cass and nonprofit veteran and consultant Scott Niermann for wide-ranging discussions that will encourage, educate, and remind you that we're all in this together. Topics range from managing your board and fundraising to unique insights into the nonprofit sector as a whole, and will include interesting and influential expert guests from time to time.
In this episode of the NP Local podcast, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann discuss further the CEO and CDO roles in fundraising leadership. Specifically, why do we want CEOs involved in fundraising, and how should we think about and engage their leadership role when working with donors?
Episode Highlights:
Scott mentions that successful fundraising requires an organization's Executive Leadership. (2:34)
Scott discusses the advantages of involving CEOs in fundraising, such as obtaining larger gifts and demonstrating support for fundraising functions. (3:46)
Scott believes that a CEO can help fundraisers by signing cards, making phone calls, and organizing lunches for introductions. (6:40)
Scott explains how important it is to create a culture that respects and understands the fundraising cycle. (9:36)
Jason mentions that it is important to give ownership to employees and involve them in fundraising efforts. (11:47)
Scott believes that successful fundraising requires coordination, collaboration, and respect for each other's knowledge and function. (13:33)
Jason explains why it is important to concentrate on long-term goals. (15:30)
Scott mentions that relationships and working with the right people are important fundraising principles. (17:23)
Key Quotes:
“Successful fundraising includes Executive Leadership of your organization.” - Scott Niermann
“Ask anybody on my team and ask them what they are building. Everybody in my office can tell you what they're building because we are building an empire. And I can't build the empire. But everybody building their piece of the empire creates the empire.” - Jason Cass
“The number one thing a CEO can do is to ensure that the fundraising shop has the resources that they need, whether it's human resources, or whether it's cash, it takes money to raise money.” - Scott Niermann
Resources Mentioned:
SPNO: Should CEO Be Involved with Fundraising?
Future Fundraising Now: 8 ways a CEO can transform fundraising
Fundraising Coach: How much time should a nonprofit CEO spend on fundraising?
Amy Eisenstein: Help Your Executive Director Embrace Their Role in Raising Major Gifts
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Are you leading a community-based nonprofit or ministry and feeling a bit alone? Well, you are NOT alone! NPLocal exists to support you in your journey as a nonprofit leader in short, easily digested (approximately 20 minute) conversations. Join renowned podcaster Jason Cass and nonprofit veteran and consultant Scott Niermann for wide-ranging discussions that will encourage, educate, and remind you that we're all in this together. Topics range from managing your board and fundraising to unique insights into the nonprofit sector as a whole, and will include interesting and influential expert guests from time to time.
