15 Skills of a Great Nonprofit Fundraiser | Fundraising 101

Got what it takes to be a great nonprofit fundraiser? Let's find out! #nonprofit #fundraising #fundraiser Fundraising for nonprofits is definitely a skill and an art form. In this video I share some of the top skills you need to have to be a successful fundraiser, whether you're just starting a nonprofit or have been in a nonprofit organization for awhile. ALSO: My Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy -- with online trainings to guide you through the steps to start a nonprofit (in the USA) and creating a nonprofit fundraising strategy -- is LIVE! http://foundertofulltime.com/ // MERCHANDISE https://ambermelaniesmith.myspreadsho... This shop is dedicated to YOU, fellow changemakers! Grab a tee-shirt, mug, bag, or other gear and go do what you do best: CHANGE THE WORLD! Revenue supports this YouTube channel! // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT How Successful Nonprofits Fundraise when Starting and Growing    • How Successful Nonprofits Fundraise when S...   Nonprofit Fundraising: What goes in a Sponsorship package?    • Nonprofit Fundraising: What goes in a Spon...   Are Fundraising Events worth it? | Nonprofit Fundraisers    • Are Fundraising Events worth it? | Nonprof...   // CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome! 2:08 Communication 03:19 Software 05:29 Finance 06:22 Data Analysis 07:28 Prospecting 08:13 Event Planning 09:10 Volunteer Management 10:23 Resilience 11:13 Networking 12:19 Conversationalist 13:08 Relationships 13:27 Organizing 13:48 Observing 14:29 Storytelling 14:48 Patience // MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchan... FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermsmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust:   / changetheworldorbust   I'm also on Twitter:   / ambermelsmith