Posts Written By Sonia Saleh

Oh my gosh, I wasted a couple of years with this mistake and I hope you are not making it.

Once you stop it and move forward you will have more time to actually do the work you are meant to do, become better at it, and have stronger results.

Catch yourself when you are doing it. It still creeps up on me, although now I catch it quicker and shift. You can do the same.

If you want help lightening your load on fundraising so you can actually focus on asking for the money, reach out to me for a 20 minute call. Let’s make it easier for you to ask for the money your organization deserves.

Keep smiling because you are making a difference,
Sonia

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What is a 5 star donor and is this the type of donor you want?

I’m hoping you say yes and it’s really the majority of donors you want. I cannot describe them too you but I know you know who they are and what qualities they have. Probably already have a few of them. So how do you get me more?

In this video there are 4 easy steps to attracting 5 Star Donors and you will want to do them with both your staff and Board. It helps to get everyone on the same page.

5 Star donors strengthen your organization.

As always if you or your Board need help aligning to improve their fundraising, reach out to me for a quick call.

Keep smiling because you are making a difference,
Sonia

P.S. You deserve what all the executives and athletes have to move them forward faster and consistently, a coach. One on one coaching might be the engine that gets you going. Call me to discuss my coaching program and see if it’s right for you.

Doubling your Board’s fundraising results; what a strong statement to make, yet it happens.
That was the topic of this podcast on The Influential Nonprofit with Maryanne Dersch.
This short podcast has a some pearls that will help you understand why your Board isn’t moving as fast as you’d like them to.

Here are some key take aways:

Market value vs social value
The lion is not attacking!
Support vs Help
Stop “trying”
Is it true or is it a story?
Who’s voice is it?

Listen to The Influential Nonprofit!

I’ve been fortunate to be on several podcasts. This one was fun and it had so many gems. Enjoy listening and laughing with us while understanding some of the obstacles we all encounter in fundraising.

Keep smiling because you are making a difference,
Sonia

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Happy New Year! It’s August and I’m celebrating, what about you?
I’ve just answered the 3 questions I pose in this video and that’s how easy it is to celebrate.
Although the video is under 3 minutes, give yourself 30 minutes of quiet to reflect and answer the 3 questions.

Were you surprised with your answers? Post them somewhere where you can see them occasionally, great reminder for moving forward.
As always if you or someone from your organization needs help aligning to improve their fundraising, reach out to me for a quick call.

Keep smiling because you are making a difference,
Sonia

P.S. You deserve what all the athletes and executives have to move them forward faster and consistently; a coach. One on one coaching might be the engine that gets you going. Call me to discuss my coaching program and see if it’s right for you.

Keep smiling because you are making a difference,
Sonia

We are midway through the 2021, I’m hoping you’ve already surpassed your fundraising goal for this time frame.
Some of you may be wondering why haven’t you raised the predicted amount of $$$.
There is a reason that keeps interfering with fundraising and one of the best ways to stop it is with a BS Partner.

Watch and see why that’s necessary.

In the video I offered a quick 20 minute call to identify your reason, then you can work with your BS partner.
As always if you or someone from your organization needs help aligning to improve their fundraising, reach out to me for a quick call.

Keep smiling because you are making a difference,
Sonia

P.S. You deserve what all the athletes and executives have to move them forward faster and consistently, a coach. One on one coaching might be the engine that gets you going. Call me to discuss my coaching program and see if it’s right for you.Contact me to discuss my coaching program and see if it’s right for you.

Here in the US, we are coming to a long weekend, July 4 holiday. I’m going to keep this short so you can take some time off HOPEFULLY!

There are 3 relationships which need to be aligned for successful fundraising. In this short video it will be interesting to see a) where you are and are not aligned and b) if your Board is aligned.

As always if you or someone from your organization needs help aligning to improve their fundraising, reach out to me for a quick call.

Until next time make sure to step away from work for at least a day to refresh your mind and body.

Keep smiling because you are making a difference,
Sonia

P.S. One on one coaching might be the engine that gets you going. After all the athletes, executives, actors, have one to move them forward faster and consistently. You deserve it too. Contact me to discuss my coaching program and see if it’s right for you.

Why won’t my Board fundraise?

Frame the question in a way that stimulates your brain to give you or others actionable responses.

Contact me with your thoughts. I’d love to hear from you!

P.S. Be sure to ask me about my Board training special for this month.

How do I find new donors?

This question comes up regularly. The search can be exhausting and time-robbing if you don’t know where to look.

Contact me with your thoughts. I’d love to hear from you!

Why is asking for help so difficult? Yet helping others is so rewarding. Let’s take a moment to explore it.

Contact me with your thoughts. I’d love to hear from you!

Mistakes! Screw-Ups and Failures! Spelling mistakes incorrectly is the first screwup. How many have you made and what has happened because of them? I believe it’s important that we share our mistakes and failures and screw-ups. Here I tell you about my embarrassing failure that took me on a different journey.

Contact me with your thoughts. I’d love to hear from you!