by Kelly McLaughlin
Fresh fundraising recipes delivered every Friday! Join Kelly McLaughlin of From Scratch Fundraising for bite-sized assignments that help nonprofits raise more dough without burning out. No half-baked strategies—just proven ingredients for sustainable success. One thing you can learn in 5 minutes and do in one hour or less to move your individual giving program forward.
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July 3, 2026
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares something a little different: a deeply impactful mindset quote that she wants to share with you. Take this weekend to rest, instead of continuing to hustle. The work will be there again on Monday.</p><p></p><p><b>Links</b></p><ul><li>Check Out <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://donorbox.org/?kfl_ln=zdbknju" target="_blank"><b>Donorbox</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/schedule" target="_blank"><b>Request a Discovery Call</b></a></li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>When we don't take time for rest, we're asking to burn out.</li><li>Even when the work is hard and urgent, rest is yet more urgent because you are your mission's greatest asset.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Keywords</b></p><p>fundraising, fundraiser burnout, nonprofit burnout, rest is resistance, nonprofit leadership</p>
June 26, 2026
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares practical strategies for engaging lapsed donors, including real-life success stories and actionable steps to re-engage supporters and boost fundraising efforts.</p><p></p><p><b>Links</b></p><ul><li>Check Out <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://donorbox.org/?kfl_ln=zdbknju" target="_blank"><b>Donorbox</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fromscratchfundraising.com/schedule" target="_blank"><b>Request a Discovery Call</b></a></li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>It's worth calling lapsed donors, not to raise more, but to find out how to improve your fundraising efforts.</li><li>A real life story about how Kelly brought a donor back into the fold at a higher level than they'd ever given before.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Keywords</b></p><p>fundraising, lapsed donors, donor engagement, nonprofit, Kelly McLaughlin, donor retention, fundraising tips</p>
June 18, 2026
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this episode of Fridays 4 Fundraising, Kelly shares how nonprofit organizations can leverage Zapier to automate routine tasks, saving time and increasing efficiency in fundraising efforts.</p><p> </p><p><b>Links to Tools Mentioned</b></p><ul><li>Zapier - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://zapier.com" target="_blank">https://zapier.com</a></li><li>DonorBox - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.donorbox.org" target="_blank">https://www.donorbox.org</a></li><li>Neon One - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://neonone.com" target="_blank">https://neonone.com</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Monday.com" target="_blank">Monday.com</a> - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://monday.com" target="_blank">https://monday.com</a><p></p></li></ul><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Zapier can connect multiple tools to automate fundraising tasks.</li><li>Automation frees up staff to focus on relationship-building rather than data entry.</li><li>A well-structured automation system can operate seamlessly without constant oversight.</li><li>Nonprofits can implement sophisticated workflows even with small teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Welcome to Fridays 4 Fundraising</p><p>00:48 Thanks to Donorbox!</p><p>01:17 This Week's Focus: Drop busywork with Zapier</p><p>02:07 How to drop busywork with Zapier</p><p>06:55 Resources to Support You</p><p>08:10 This Week's Assignment: Automate something that will save you hours</p><p></p><p><b>Keywords</b></p><p>fundraising automation, Zapier, nonprofit efficiency, donor management, workflow automation</p><p></p>
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Fresh fundraising recipes delivered every Friday!
Join Kelly McLaughlin of From Scratch Fundraising for bite-sized assignments that help nonprofits raise more dough without burning out. No half-baked strategies—just proven ingredients for sustainable success. One thing you can learn in 5 minutes and do in one hour or less to move your individual giving program forward.
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