Achievement vs. Innovation: How to Inspire Next-Level Fundraising-Recording

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Video Summary

In this video, Jenna Goodman and Ty Rupp discuss how to foster innovation and a growth mindset in fundraising. They emphasize the importance of demystifying metrics and reviewing contact reports to understand how fundraisers are performing. They also advocate for setting goals beyond just metrics and rewarding learning and progress, not just achievement. They recommend team retreats to reflect and assess, clarify core values, and set big goals for the future. As fundraisers, they suggest setting personal goals for every visit and writing consistent contact reports with strategic next steps. They also encourage fundraisers to ask for feedback and demonstrate their own learning and progress. Lastly, they stress the importance of transparency and honesty in donor relationships and advise fundraisers to show up as philanthropic advisors who understand the change donors want to make and ensure it is possible within their organization.

Keywords

Jenna Goodman

Ty Rupp

innovation

growth mindset

fundraising

demystifying metrics

contact reports

setting goals

team retreats