Episode Details

Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes of something new I’ve been doing—an improv class! I signed up on a whim, and it’s been such a game-changer for how I think about fundraising, storytelling, and even just showing up for donors. In this episode, I’m sharing what improv has taught me about committing fully—whether it’s to your energy, campaigns, or messaging—and why half-hearted effort (what I call “decaf energy”) doesn’t cut it. I’ll give you tips on how to shift into full commitment, bring contagious energy to your work, and how to adopt those unexpected plot twists we all experience as nonprofit professionals in your campaigns. It’s all about stepping out of your comfort zone, going all in, and creating magnetic moments that draw donors and supporters to your cause. Let’s dive in!

Topics:

• How committing to your energy can transform your fundraising efforts
• Lessons from improv: letting go of self-doubt, embracing imperfection, and staying in the moment
• Why low energy (“decaf energy”) can hold back your fundraising campaigns and how to shift into full commitment
• Practical tips to boost energy: movement, music, visual triggers, and more
• The power of specific, bold storytelling to engage and excite donors
• How to handle plot twists in campaigns and stay focused on your end goal
• Ways to motivate and energize your board, donors, and supporters to take action

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