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.
ππ½ββοΈIs Your Board Avoiding Fundraising? Hereβs the Real Reason
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A staggering 85.7% of you said your board avoids fundraising due to lack of confidence. But here's a hard truth: confidence comes from clarityβand clarity starts with leadership. If your board isn't confident, ask yourself: Have I given them the tools, language, and support they need to succeed?
It's easy to assume reluctance means resistance, but often it just means they don't know where to begin. Fundraising is a skillβnot an instinct. And just like staff, board members need training, modeling, and encouragement.
Don't wait for your board to "get it." Lead them there. Create space for growth through practice, positive reinforcement, and celebrating small wins along the way.
Pro tip: Share a weekly board buzz email with a fundraising success story that highlights how a board member contributed (even in non-asking ways). These consistent examples build confidence by showing what success actually looks like.
Need support shifting your board from frozen to fearless? That's exactly what I can help with.
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 monthβs 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
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ποΈThis Week's Podcast Roundup
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βNavigating Micromanagement from the Board:Learn practical strategies and insights to maintain autonomy, align with organizational goals, and cultivate a healthy working relationship with your board.
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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 practical Board of Directors Individual Fund Development Plan that has helped dozens of organizations maximize board fundraising potential and track individual giving progress. Download it here. ππΎ
π₯The Three People You Meet at Shawshank: Creating a Winning Mindset
Explore what makes a good leader! Learn about the three main types of people on every team, how your attitude affects success when leading nonprofits, and ways to build a positive, never-give-up culture. This is great for leaders who want to inspire their teams and make a difference that lasts! ππΎ
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Nonprofit Navigator Virtual Summit, May 2β3, 2025 | 11:00 AM β 1:00 PM CST, ππ½ Register Now $25 per day | $40 for both days
Be a Better Board Member Workshop, May 3 | 8:30 AM β 11:30 AM EST, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region β Corporate Office, 301 S. Church St., Station Square Rec Room, Rocky Mount, NC ππ½ Register Now ($50)
From Mission to Movement: Transform Your Board into Master Storytellers, Tues, May 6, 2 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 β 11:30 AM EST, Edwards Abstract & Title Company, 3111 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr, Edinburg, TX ππ½ Register Now ($50)
Virginia Fundraising Institute (VFRI), July 23-25, 2025, ππ½ Register Nowβ
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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.
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