Free tools from the series

Resources for Nonprofit Leaders

Every guide, toolkit, and worksheet shared through the Friday Morning Fundraising series — free, practical, and built for leaders doing the real work.

Free GuideFeatured

Board Fundraising Field Guide

Transform passive board support into confident fundraising participation — without pressure, guilt, or awkward asks.

  • Clear model for setting fundraising expectations
  • Defined roles for every board member to contribute
  • Scripts, stories, and tools for confident asks
  • Repeatable engagement rhythm with accountability
  • Align leadership and board responsibilities
Year-End Guide

3 Emails Every Nonprofit Should Send Before the End of the Quarter

A simple, repeatable framework for communicating impact and inviting support — without pressure, fatigue, or complexity.

  • Share impact in language donors understand
  • Create urgency that respects donor autonomy
  • Ready-to-use email frameworks to customize
  • Year-end flow that supports donor retention
ToolkitFeatured

Mission to Money Toolkit

The exact slides and tools to help leaders raise $1–$5M, strengthen board alignment, and build donor pipelines rooted in trust.

  • Full Prepare → Prove → Partner → Propel slide deck
  • Email communication resource for donor engagement
  • Board development and alignment guide
  • Storytelling frameworks that move people
  • Sustainable funding system blueprint
Board Training

Board Training: Unlocking the Power of Your Network

A practical board development training that turns every member's network into a sustainable engine for relationships, resources, and revenue.

  • Reframe the board's role from oversight to active connector
  • Map every member's network for warm introductions
  • Frameworks for confident, low-pressure outreach
  • Tools to align board engagement with mission goals
  • Repeatable rhythm for relationship-driven fundraising
Session SlidesFeatured

Friday Morning Fundraising: Key Frameworks

The core slides and frameworks from the Friday Morning Fundraising session — practical models you can apply to your strategy this week.

  • Signature frameworks shared live in the session
  • Visual models for donor strategy and storytelling
  • Language and prompts for stronger conversations
  • Reference deck to revisit anytime you need a reset
Checklist

Marketing for Corporate Sponsor Recognition

A practical checklist to assess and strengthen how your organization recognizes corporate sponsors across strategy, events, digital channels, storytelling, and long-term visibility.

  • Align recognition with each sponsor's CSR priorities
  • Build recognition into sponsorship agreements
  • Strengthen on-site, event, and digital recognition
  • Track and report impact with simple metrics
  • Create a repeatable sponsor recognition rhythm
Free CourseFeatured

5-Day Fundraising & Leadership Course

Daily bite-sized lessons to fundraise with clarity, lead stronger teams, and build a contagious, high-performing culture.

  • Fundraise with clarity and confidence
  • Leadership insights from real culture transformations
  • Strategies that build long-term momentum
  • Practical tools you can apply the same day
  • Clear roadmap to becoming a more inspiring leader
Assessment

Contagious Culture Assessment

A practical checklist to evaluate and strengthen your organization's culture across 7 core pillars — designed for school leaders, executives, and team leads.

  • Assess 7 culture pillars: Leadership, People, Joy, Environment, Equity, Communication & Accountability
  • Identify growth opportunities with simple check-off format
  • Reflection prompts for team conversations
  • 15–20 minute pulse check you can use regularly
  • Commit to 1–2 next steps for immediate culture impact
Checklist

Corporate Sponsor Recognition Checklist

A step-by-step checklist to ensure every corporate sponsor receives the recognition they deserve — before, during, and after your event.

  • Pre-event sponsor acknowledgment touchpoints
  • On-site signage, branding, and visibility checklist
  • Social media and digital recognition prompts
  • Post-event follow-up and reporting steps
  • Build lasting sponsor relationships that renew
Planning Guide

Event Meal Ideas for Nonprofit Gatherings

Practical, budget-conscious meal and refreshment ideas to keep your attendees energized and your event running smoothly.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and reception menu suggestions
  • Budget-friendly catering options and tips
  • Dietary accommodation planning guide
  • Vendor sourcing and ordering timeline
  • Presentation ideas that impress without overspending
Checklist

Last-Minute Event Needs Checklist

The essential checklist for the 24–48 hours before your event — so nothing falls through the cracks when it matters most.

  • Venue setup and AV equipment verification
  • Materials, handouts, and signage confirmation
  • Volunteer and staff role assignments
  • Attendee communication and reminder sequence
  • Day-of contingency and backup plan review
Evaluation Tool

Post-Event Evaluation Template

A structured evaluation framework to capture what worked, what didn't, and how to make your next event even stronger.

  • Attendance, engagement, and goal achievement review
  • Sponsor and partner feedback collection
  • Team debrief prompts and lessons learned
  • Budget vs. actual expense comparison
  • Action items and improvements for next time

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