15 Skills of a Great Nonprofit Fundraiser | Fundraising 101

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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.

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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.

[Bluebutter]

Hi Amber, I just want to say thank you because your comprehensive video give me an insight how to be the fundraiser since i have an interest to become a fundraiser in UNICEF in my country and planning to apply for getting into the field. Wish Me Luck! ❤❤❤

[mikeandchill]

Your videos have been essential to helping me stay focused! Thank you for all you do!

[tiffanyknight]

So much great information. I appreciate how you share you information and share it in easy to understand information. Thank you!

[harrietnjeri]

Where can we get the fundraising course?

[ginnydoll]

I've been looking for courses at my local colleges to learn about running non-profits without success.

What is this certification you mentioned? Where do you find these offered from?

I'm interested in obtaining some type of degree, beyond becoming certified. what type of degree would I look into?

[muhammaduris]

in Pakistan most of the local NGOs fails to attract funds from the individuals. Individual funding goes to faith based or charity organizations. What is the pattern of individual funding in USA ?

[AH-dtcg]

Beautiful and useful talk and a beautiful face

[muhammaduris]

How fund raisers play with religion or emotions?.