#372- Worst Fundraising Advice I've Ever Heard

If your fundraising results depend entirely on one person holding everything together, that's not strategy- that's a vulnerability. And I see this all the time. Too many development programs are built on transactional asks, heroic effort, and one exhausted fundraiser keeping the whole thing afloat. That's not sustainable, and it's definitely not the future. 2026 is the year we stop doing fundraising to people and start building consent-based systems that actually work- systems that respect donors, reduce pressure, and create clarity instead of chaos. That's why I'm hosting a free webinar. No fluff. No vague theory. Just real systems that don't rely on one person's personality or stamina to succeed. Important Links Free Webinar: How to Train ChatGPT: ⁠ My Big Ask Gifts Program: ⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey: ⁠ My Newsletter: ⁠

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#372- Worst Fundraising Advice I've Ever Heard is an episode from Nonprofit Lowdown by Rhea Wong.

This episode is 00:23:09 long.

This episode was published on Jan 19, 2026.

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