51 - Don't Project Fundraise

About this episode

Trevor and Tarren Bragdon discuss the drawbacks of project fundraising for nonprofits and emphasize the need for a compelling vision.

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 organiza...

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Host: Trevor Bragdon

Topics covered

• project fundraising
• nonprofit sustainability
• donor engagement
• organizational vision

Keywords

• sustainable strategy
• one-time benefit
• negative messaging

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