We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 573. Unlocking the Power of Alignment Fundraising + Combatting Burnout - Mallory Erickson
Meet Mallory. She's an executive coach, fundraising consultant, and author of What the Fundraising. She’s breaking down how the nonprofit sector’s reliance on transactional, scarcity-driven fundraising has led to burnout and declining giving. Plus, how chronic stress even blocks fundraisers from building meaningful relationships. Enter alignment fundraising—where self-awareness, self-care, and genuine connection take priority. Tune in to learn how shifting mindsets and integrating wellness can help you feel better, do better and raise more.
💡 Learn
- The problem with transactional fundraising
- The effects of chronic stress on fundraisers
- How to prioritize self-awareness + connection through alignment fundraising
Today's Guest
Mallory Erickson, CEO + Founder, Power Partners Formula
Episode Highlights
- Mallory’s journey to where she is today (4:00)
- The problem with transactional fundraising (9:15)
- What stress and burnout prevent (17:10)
- The solution: aligned fundraising (26:10)
- A powerful moment in Mallory’s experience with aligned fundraising (33:40)
- Mallory’s One Good Thing: Take a moment and feel a feeling. Then acknowledge and validate that feeling. (38:55)
- Where to get the book, What the Fundraising (40:30)
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/573.
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