The Here's The Tea Nonprofit Report is a free newsletter that helps nonprofits navigate fundraising, marketing, and board of directors. Every Friday you will get actionable strategies to help you raise money for your mission.
🚨 New Workshop Alert! | Be a Better Board Member Workshop Coming to NC & TX
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Your Board Doesn’t Need More Training—They Need the Right Training.
Last week’s results were loud and clear: 83.3% of you said your board needs training tailored specifically for them to build fundraising confidence. Generic webinars and one-size-fits-all sessions won’t move the needle. What works? Training that connects the dots between your mission, your board culture, and your fundraising goals.
But here’s the kicker: training is only effective when it’s delivered with context, relevance, and accountability. It should feel like a leadership investment—not another item on the agenda.
Pro tip: Create a "board fundraising toolkit" with templates, talking points, and success stories from your organization. This gives members practical resources they can immediately use after training, turning concepts into action.
Building a board that confidently owns their fundraising role is a journey that takes strategic guidance. If you're ready to transform your board's relationship with fundraising, this is exactly the kind of support I specialize in.
It’s time to stop tiptoeing around fundraising and start building a board that owns it—with confidence.
Sipping Tea with Sabrina Celebrates Global Leadership Month! Click the image to sign up!
Join us every Wednesday in May for an exclusive live-stream series featuring inspiring conversations with leadership experts. This month’s lineup includes:
May 7: Kerri Burchill on mastering presence in one-on-one conversations
May 14: Kim Stewart on identifying and addressing toxic workplace dynamics
May 21: Noura Almasri on simplifying nonprofit finances
May 28: Elazaer EJ Adjehoun on mindfulness for leaders
📅 Don’t miss these free sessions designed to empower nonprofit leaders with actionable strategies for growth and impact. Claim your spot here.
🎙️This Month's Podcast Roundup
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Board Recruitment in Small Towns: Are you finding it tough to recruit passionate and effective board members for your nonprofit or organization in a small town? You're not alone!
I’d be so grateful if you could leave a written positive review on your favorite podcast platform (Spotify,Apple Podcasts, etc). Your support helps more nonprofit leaders discover these important conversations!
Join the Nonprofit Professionals Exchange Facebook Group. With over 16.1K fellow leaders, it's a supportive community for fundraising ideas, questions, and feedback.
I've developed a thorough Financial Oversight Checklist for Nonprofit Boards that has helped dozens of organizations strengthen their fiscal governance and ensure proper financial stewardship. Download it here. 👇🏾
Building relationships is not optional—it’s a foundational leadership skill that directly impacts engagement, productivity, and motivation among your board and staff. When leaders invest time in getting to know their team members and board members beyond the formal meeting agenda, they create trust, loyalty, and a shared sense of purpose. 👇🏾
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Maximum Amount: In-Kind Application Deadline: July 29
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Nonprofit Navigator Virtual Summit, May 2–3, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST, 👉🏽 Register Now $25 per day | $40 for both days
Be a Better Board Member Workshop, May 3 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region – Corporate Office, 301 S. Church St., Station Square Rec Room, Rocky Mount, NC 👉🏽 Register Now ($50)
From Mission to Movement: Transform Your Board into Master Storytellers, Tues, May 6, 12 pm PT/1 pm MT/2 pm CT/3 pm ET, Register here (free)
Be a Better Board Member Workshop, May 14 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST, Edwards Abstract & Title Company, 3111 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr, Edinburg, TX 👉🏽 Register Now ($50)
Virginia Fundraising Institute (VFRI), July 23-25, 2025, 👉🏽 Register Now
Raise 2025, San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, Sep 8 - 9, 2025, Register by April 30 to receive1$100 discount, Register here
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The Here's The Tea Nonprofit Report is a free newsletter that helps nonprofits navigate fundraising, marketing, and board of directors. Every Friday you will get actionable strategies to help you raise money for your mission.
