Asking the Big Questions

One of the reasons I love nonprofits is because they are asking the big questions.

What if everyone had a decent place to live?

How can we help queer youth thrive, not just survive?

How can we bring the arts into every classroom in our community?

When so many institutions are encouraging us to stay small, scared, and quiet, asking questions like these is an act of optimism and bravery.

For many organizations, these questions were present at the very beginning of their story. For others, the questions are at the heart of the vision statement and plans for the future.

The art of fundraising is not about convincing people to give, but in asking the big questions about how we want to treat each other and the world, And then asking our prospective supporters that critical question: "do you want to join us?"

So if your fundraising seems stuck these days, or if your motivation is sluggish, try going back to the big questions.

What would it look like if you succeeded?

How can we do more for and with the community we serve?

What processes and tools are no longer serving us?

I help my clients ask - and answer - the big questions that drive their mission. And in doing so, I help them build stronger systems and relationships to help them raise more money. If you're ready to start asking the big questions, respond to this post or DM me and we'll get started!

PPS - Washington folks, I'll be talking about board fundraising at the Nonprofit Leaders Conference in Ocean Shores on April 16 & 17. Hope to see you there! https://www.nonprofitleaders.info/

I'll also be presenting as part of the Washington State Nonprofit Conference on May 7. Register today: https://nonprofitwa.org/washington-state-nonprofit-conference/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSWQNnYbMKc