{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/691d1690d712ac48f48b218f/6a0354e892e9663a6f0f3e81?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Setting Fundraising Goals on a Wish and a Prayer There’s a Better Way","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/691d1690d712ac48f48b218f/1778603234746-972e2648-55d0-4c73-9560-f396dd2e75c3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Setting Fundraising Goals on a Wish and a Prayer? There’s a Better Way.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Staring at a massive fundraising goal and feeling that specific kind of vertigo?&nbsp;You are not alone! In this episode, we unpack the \"unholy trinity\" of bad fundraising goal-setting and provide the ultimate cure for your team's anxiety: the Gift Range Calculator.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen in as we discuss how to stop relying on hope and bad math, and instead utilize proven metrics to reach your target. We explore the necessity of a 3-to-5 prospect-to-donor ratio , how to properly evaluate your list using the CIA method (Capacity, Interest, and Access) , and why treating your calculator as a dynamic, living dashboard will save your mid-year strategy. Whether you are aiming for $100,000 or $1,000,000 , this episode provides the blueprint to ask for major gifts with absolute authority.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Expand your knowledge of all things about nonprofits at nonprofit.courses </strong><a href=\"https://nonprofit.courses\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://nonprofit.courses</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Disclaimer: This podcast is AI generated from the content provided to make the content more accessible and bring it to \"life\" (ironic, huh?). However, it is reviewed by humans. This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Seek professional advice for your specific situation.</em></p>","author_name":"Matt Hugg"}