#374- Building a System in 2026

If your fundraising feels scattered, exhausting, or like it all lives in your head, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m breaking down why the old fundraising model is no longer working—and why in 2026 we can’t keep relying on vibes, guesswork, or the heroics of one person. Activity isn’t a system, and burnout isn’t a strategy. I share what it actually looks like to build a donor-driven, consent-based major gift system that replaces pressure with clarity and makes fundraising feel human again. I’ll leave you with this question:What would change if fundraising stopped living in your head? Important Links: Book a Call: My Big Ask Gifts Program: ⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey: ⁠ My Newsletter: ⁠

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#374- Building a System in 2026 is an episode from Nonprofit Lowdown by Rhea Wong.

This episode is 00:25:43 long.

This episode was published on Feb 2, 2026.

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