I teach nonprofit professionals - over 5,000 and counting! - how to grow their organizations with practical, action-oriented templates and tools. From event sponsorship packages, grant proposals, board orientation handbooks, and everything in between, I focus on helping you save time, effort and precious resources. As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), I've raised 25 million+ for other organizations, and now my passion is to help you do the same for yours. Join the weekly newsletter to get time saving tips, tricks and action plans you can implement today to accelerate your nonprofit.
Want to Go Deeper? 2 Free Learning Resources for Nonprofit Pros
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Hey Reader, There are tons of great resources out there for nonprofit professionals. Here at NonProfit Life, my goal is to save you time and money by providing ready-to-use tools so you can spend less time reinventing the wheel and more time raising funds. But sometimes, you want to dive deeper—learn the strategy behind fundraising, grant writing, and nonprofit management through courses and structured training. If that’s you, here are two free resources I highly recommend: 1. NonprofitReady – Free Training on Fundraising, Grants & MoreWith over 500 free courses, NonprofitReady is an incredible resource if you want to build your skills in fundraising, leadership, grant writing, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there’s something valuable for you. 2. Candid Learning – Master Grant Seeking & Fundraising StrategyCandid offers free training, webinars, and research tools to help you find funders, strengthen your grant applications, and improve your fundraising strategy. If grants are on your radar, this is a must-check-out resource. Of course, learning is only part of the equation—you still need to do the work to get results. That’s where NonProfit Life’s templates come in handy. Instead of starting from scratch, you can use the fundraising and grant templates to take action right away. Check out these free resources, and when you’re ready to save time and accelerate your growth, my templates are here to help! Cheers,
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Kay @ NonProfit Life
I teach nonprofit professionals - over 5,000 and counting! - how to grow their organizations with practical, action-oriented templates and tools. From event sponsorship packages, grant proposals, board orientation handbooks, and everything in between, I focus on helping you save time, effort and precious resources. As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), I've raised 25 million+ for other organizations, and now my passion is to help you do the same for yours. Join the weekly newsletter to get time saving tips, tricks and action plans you can implement today to accelerate your nonprofit.
Hey Reader, I know from conversations with you that there's a mix of people following NonProfit Life, from experienced fundraisers with $50M+ budgets to those who are just starting their nonprofit journey. If you’re in the latter group, you’ve probably asked the question: “What do I do if I’m starting from zero?” If I were starting from scratch today, here’s the strategy I’d follow. It’s simple and effective, and I call it the 2-prong strategy. This strategy starts with creating two lists...
Hey Reader, AI is everywhere right now. Your inbox is probably full of promises that it'll solve all your problems. If I'm being honest, I tune out a lot of the emails I get about AI, so I haven't thought to talk about it. But I also use AI in my day to day fundraising, AND I've seen it used horribly in fundraising contexts and completely botch securing a donation. This made me wonder...would YOU find it helpful to learn how to use AI in your day to day fundraising? Answer below and you'll...
Hey Reader, Even though "making the ask" is really just 5% of what you have to do in fundraising, it can feel SO awkward and overwhelming. Trust me, I get it! (Not sure what the remaining 95% is? Reply to this email "95%" and I'll share more!) The truth is, even the best Executive Directors and fundraisers can be tempted to hesitate when it comes time to actually make the ask. Even when you know the value of your work, putting it into words can feel clunky or overly formal. If that’s you—here...