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182: From Overwhelmed to Organized — Your 2026 Fundraising Reset

182: From Overwhelmed to Organized — Your 2026 Fundraising Reset

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If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and still staring at the same fundraising numbers, this episode is your reset.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why most nonprofit leaders don’t actually need more ideas, tactics, or tools; they need better systems, clearer priorities, and fewer distractions. I walk through the hidden reasons fundraising can feel chaotic, how “busy” can disguise stagnation, and what it actually looks like to move from reactive mode to focused, revenue-driving leadership. I talk about simplifying your calendar, choosing fewer strategies that actually convert, and building a fundraising rhythm that supports growth without burnout. This episode is for nonprofit leaders who are done carrying everything alone and ready to organize their fundraising to create momentum, confidence, and results in 2026.

Topics:

  • Why overwhelm is a systems problem, not a motivation problem
  • How “busy work” keeps revenue flat
  • The cost of running too many fundraising strategies at once
  • What it really means to get organized for growth
  • Why clarity beats hustle in modern fundraising
  • How to simplify your calendar without slowing momentum
  • The difference between activity and progress
  • Building a repeatable fundraising rhythm for 2026
  • Leading with confidence instead of reaction
  • Creating space for sustainable fundraising success


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  • Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator
  • The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers
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  • [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser’s Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more.

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