Real Deal Fundraising
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Book a Call
  • Resources

​REal Deal Fundraising Freebie Resources

  • Your Year-Round Philanthropy Calendar - 46 Key Dates You Can Leverage to Drive Donor Engagement Stewardship and Giving. This calendar gives you dozens of ready-made opportunities to engage donors, celebrate your mission, and build consistency in your content. You’ll find national observances that make great stewardship moments, campaign tie-ins, planned giving nudges, and community-focused holidays that pair perfectly with impact storytelling. These aren’t just “cute holidays”—they’re strategic touchpoints that help you stay in front of your audience in meaningful ways, without having to make it all up from scratch.
  • IRA Rollover Promotion Calendar - Educating donors about IRA rollovers can significantly enhance your nonprofit's fundraising efforts. This calendar provides a month-by-month guide to promote IRA rollovers effectively throughout the year. 
  • Board Fundraising Engagement "Menu" Template - A simple, all-you-can-eat-style tool that gives your board clear, actionable ways to support your mission. From appetizers (like introducing a potential donor) to entrees (like hosting an event) and sweet desserts (like thank-you calls), this resource helps each member find their fit — and commit.
  • The Real Deal Fundraiser's Quick Guide to Donor Questions - Ever had a donor ask a tough question that made you freeze up? You’re not alone. This guide gives you clear, values-based responses to the questions real donors actually ask: the ones about money, trust, fairness, and impact. Includes: 10+ sample responses built on honesty and respect, simple LASC framework to guide any donor conversation, and pro tips to keep your message grounded, transparent, and strong.




























Picture

What Folks Are Saying

 Jessica has been a wonderful colleague and mentor over the years.  In the beginning of my annual giving career, I found her expertise, experience and willingness to help, invaluable.  Her advice and custom phonathon spreadsheets had a direct impact on our phonathon’s success and my ultimate promotion.  As I progress in my career, I continue to value her insight and professionalism." 

​- Ross Imbler, Director of Annual Giving, Lewis and Clark Law School
 Ross Imbler

Stay in Touch!

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Book a Call
  • Resources