Linda Lysakowski shows us how small nonprofits can fundraise from local businesses by simply asking for advice.
#044 – Today I am speaking with Linda Lysakowski. In Linda’s thirty plus years as a philanthropic consultant, she has managed capital campaigns that have raised more than $50 million and has helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations achieve their development goals.
Today we talk about how to raise funds from your local business community. Linda shares great actionable steps on how to build relationships with your local business leaders. A great way to start a conversation is to simply ask for advice.
I might call that person and say, do you mind if I just take you to lunch one day? I’d like to talk to you about what we can do to improve the technology in our business or what we can do to improve the marketing or what we can do to improve our financial picture.
You could ask for advice in many, many different areas, but look at your needs and then try to find businesses that can help those needs.
Most business people are flattered by that. Who doesn’t love talking about themselves and giving advice? This simple ask can be the gateway to more financial support.
You know, the old saying that if you ask for money, a lot of times you get advice. And if you ask for advice, a lot of times you end up getting money.
Linda is a prolific writer and has authored more than 30 books.
Be sure to stick around until the end to hear how one of her clients went from $0 to a half million dollars in less than 1 year.
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4 Key Takeaways
#1 Hang out where the business leaders are;
#2 Invite them in so they can see what you are doing;
#3 You have to build relationships to understand what motivates each business to give;
#4 Your ask must show the economic and the social impact your organization is making on the community.
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