Staring at a massive funding gap and wondering how other nonprofits seamlessly land major corporate deals?

Sending out cold pitches that only get swallowed by gatekeepers is frustrating, exhausting, and leaves serious revenue on the table. But securing reliable funding doesn't have to feel like shouting into the void.

In this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we are joined by Grant Jones, Head of Philanthropy for USA Water Polo, to uncover the competitive playbook behind landing high-level corporate partnerships. Grant brings an "athlete's mindset" to fundraising, sharing exactly how to build a robust strategy grounded in intention, timeliness, and deep respect for the donor journey.

Learn how prioritizing personalized donor stewardship and employee engagement can transform a one-off transactional sponsor into a long-term champion.

What You Will Learn

1. Gatekeeper Strategies: Actionable plays to get past initial roadblocks, utilize warm introductions, and secure meetings with key decision-makers.

2. Pivoting the "No": How to turn a lack of immediate budget into valuable alternative support like volunteer engagements or corporate in-kind donations.

3. Data Reporting: The customized approach to asking "what does success look like to you" and sharing impact data that guarantees your corporate partners see their true ROI.

4. Long-Term Renewals: Why immediate donor stewardship and bold, multi-year asks are crucial for locking in sustainable revenue.

Also Available on Youtube.

Is your organization's major fundraising initiative stuck in an elongated pause? When large-scale capital campaigns stall, it is rarely due to a lack of passion—it is almost always driven by a phenomenon called "role blur." A lack of clarity surrounding ownership can completely demotivate your internal staff and board of directors, stalling momentum when you need it most.

On this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, host Immaculate sits down with Gina Vaughn, Vice President of Client Service at Gail Perry Group, to dissect how to build a highly aligned campaign team.

Gina shares expert insights on navigating the critical partnership between an Executive Director and a Director of Development, explaining how to manage up and effectively divide and conquer donor outreach. We dive deep into actionable methods to get board members off the sidelines by defining clear tactical roles—such as networkers and ambassadors—without overwhelming them.

What You Will Learn

1. Overcoming Role Blur: Discover how undefined responsibilities demotivate teams and how to re-establish strong campaign momentum.

2. The ED and DOD Partnership: Learn why this specific leadership dynamic acts as a success predictor and how to share prospect research and talking points seamlessly.

3. Activating Board Members: Practical strategies to transition your board from passive oversight to active networkers who help uncover corporate giving opportunities.

4. Data-Driven Campaign Goals: How to look into your donor pool to reveal hidden capacity, identify matching gift eligibility, and establish secure internal goals before going public.

Video Episode also available on Youtube.

Are you tired of leaving money on the table because your team rushes the ask?

Many nonprofits struggle to secure major gifts simply because they move straight to solicitation without laying the groundwork. When you fail to build a relationship, donors walk away, leaving your organization with a major funding gap and plummeting donor retention rates.

On this episode of The Nonprofit Boost, we sit down with Bridget Murphy, Principal of Graham-Pelton, to break down the exact mechanics of modern donor stewardship and cultivation. Bridget shares expert insights on how to leverage fundraising intelligence to understand what makes your top-tier supporters tick.

What You Will Learn

1. Donor Stewardship: Discover how to clearly communicate the tangible impact of a gift to keep your supporters engaged for the long haul.

2. Major Gifts Cultivation: Bridget shares her blueprint for the multi-step relationship-building process before you ever make a formal ask.

3. Fundraising Intelligence: Learn how to benchmark your nonprofit against peer organizations to copy successful strategies and avoid common pitfalls.

4. Capital Campaigns Preparation: Implement systematic touchpoints using modern fundraising software to prepare your donor pipeline for large-scale funding initiatives.