Tom Fleming with more insightful takeaways from our time last week at the Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium...
Takeaways from the Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium: Tips on Gaining Executive Buy-In for Strategic Growth What a great roundtable!?Thanks for the photo, Bart! Securing executive buy-in for fundraising initiatives is one of the biggest challenges nonprofit leaders face. At the recent Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium, roundtable discussions centered around key strategies to build trust, align with strategic goals, and communicate philanthropy’s long-term value to leadership. Here are the biggest takeaways: ?? Educate and Collaborate with Senior Leadership Bring the C-Suite in early in the process to gain support.?Make them feel part of the process. Show where major and planned gifts come from—and why diversified channels matter. ? Build Trust & Relationships First Secure small wins and use them to build credibility. Identify internal champions who can help influence decision-makers. ?? Use Data to Drive Decisions Model out the ROI.?Let the numbers speak for themselves.?Highlight Long-Term Value Run pilot programs and back-testing to illustrate potential gains. ?? Tell a Compelling Story Pair impact stories with data to make a stronger case. Keep leadership engaged with regular updates on success and long-term impact. The more leadership understands philanthropy’s long-term value, the more willing they are to invest in strategies that fuel sustainable growth. What strategies have worked for you in gaining executive buy-in? Let’s discuss! ?? #NonprofitFundraising #ExecutiveBuyIn #Philanthropy #Leadership #FundraisingStrategy