Nonprofit Lowdown #338- Power of a Healthy Pipeline with Maria Griffin
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May 19, 2025 Maria Griffin, Chief Advancement Officer at DREAM and fundraising consultant, shares her insights on effective nonprofit strategies. She reveals how to raise over $20M by building a strong team and focusing on meaningful donor connections. Maria discusses the pitfalls of traditional galas versus intimate events that foster genuine engagement. She highlights the importance of aligning communications with fundraising efforts for better results, and how using weekly pipeline meetings can energize team performance. A must-listen for nonprofit leaders!
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Manage Pipeline Weekly
- Track weekly and monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) to move your fundraising pipeline forward.
- Use moves management and weekly pipeline meetings to evaluate meetings, prospects, and stewardship activity, regardless of team size.
Moves Management Is Nonlinear
- Moves management does not strictly follow a linear progression for major gifts.
- Donor journeys are complex, requiring listening and adapting to donors’ readiness and motivations.
Keep Pipeline Organized
- Maintain an organized, clean, and strong fundraising pipeline to meet goals.
- Hold regular weekly pipelining meetings and monthly strategy sessions to discuss priority donors and next steps.
