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Breaking Through Donor Fatigue with Beth Fisher

Fundraisers today are overwhelmed. Between short donor attention spans, economic uncertainty, and leadership pressure to meet ambitious goals, it’s easy to feel stuck or burnt out.

That’s exactly why Beth Fisher, nonprofit consultant, strategist, and former Chief Advancement Officer, joined Scott and Carly to share a perspective that’s as empowering as it is practical.

Also in this episode, Beth shares:

  • What it means to be “tenaciously relational”
  • Why most fundraising feels inauthentic, and how to fix it
  • How to break through the noise with genuine connection
  • The balance between hitting budget numbers and building long-term donor trust
  • The one thing every fundraiser should do if they’re feeling stuck

Learn more about Beth and her consulting work at https://bethfisher.com/ and https://www.fisherstrategic.com/ 

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The Responsive Lab is brought to you by Virtuous.

Virtuous is a software company committed to helping nonprofits grow generosity. Virtuous believes that generosity has the power to create profound change in the world and in the heart of the giver. With that in mind, it’s their mission to move the needle on global generosity by helping nonprofits better connect with and inspire their givers. Learn more about Virtuous and download your free Nonprofit CRM Checklist at virtuous.org/crmchecklist

Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Riley Young.

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