Episode 287 - Leading with Impact: Strategies for Effective Fundraising that Scales

How can nonprofit leaders better scale social change and build lasting funder relationships? In episode 287 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore how Ruthe Farmer and the Last Mile Education Fund have revolutionized support for underrepresented students pursuing degrees in STEM.

"Scaling social change means investing in underrepresented talent and building strong relationships."

Launched in 2020, the fund has raised over $30 million and granted over 8,000 micro-grants to students in need, helping close the gap in degree completion for low-income students. Ruthe shares key insights from her 30-year career, emphasizing the power of building meaningful, long-term relationships with funders and leveraging data-driven strategies to scale social impact. From innovative approaches to networking, to disrupting traditional scholarship models, Ruthe offers actionable strategies for tackling systemic challenges.

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