Welcome back to Nonprofit Lowdown — I'm Rhea Wong, and today you're getting the raw, unfiltered replay of the power session I co-led with my ride-or-die, Brooke Ritchie-Babbage, at AFP’s Fundraising Day in NYC.Here’s what we unpack:✅ The ONE written give/get policy that shuts down the “I don’t fundraise” excuse. ✅ Our 2x2 skills map that sorts your board in 10 minutes flat. ✅ Real-world tools: board report cards, mini dinner salons, and a no-guilt off-ramp that gets even the most reluctant board members into gear. ✅ PLUS: how to rewrite the money stories that keep smart people stuck — and the questions that flip the script fast.Enough talk. Let’s build a board that raises real money. 🎙️💸Important Links:Upcoming Events: https://www.rheawong.com/events/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program My Book, Get That Money Honey: https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey My Newsletter: https://www.rheawong.com/ 

This week, I’m joined by the ever-brilliant Connor Kirkpatrick, Director of Development at Book Harvest.Connor’s a proud alum of my Big Ask Big Give program, and in this convo we go deep on:-Going from 8 to 24 major donors in 2 years-Using data + automation to build a scalable fundraising engine-What it really means to build a culture of philanthropy💥 Connor proves that when you mix solid strategy with bold authenticity, fundraising magic happens.Important Links:Connect with Connor : https://www.linkedin.com/in/connorpkirkpatrick/  Upcoming Events: https://www.rheawong.com/events/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program My Book, Get That Money Honey: https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey My Newsletter: https://www.rheawong.com/ 

Welcome to the FIRST episode of Fundraising Fri-Yay with me, Rhea Wong! 🎉Kicking things off with a solo episode that gets real about the uncertainty we’re all feeling right now in the nonprofit world—tariff shifts, funding freezes, economic turbulence... it’s a lot. But here’s the deal: panic won’t pay the bills. So instead of reacting, let’s respond—with strategy. 💪✨ You’ll learn:🔹 How to double revenue with a 10% lift in donor retention🔹 Why monthly giving + donor-advised funds are your secret weapons🔹 How to communicate for confidence, not crisis🔹 Ways to build internal “shock absorbers” so you're ready for anythingWhether you're leading a small shop or a big team, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you not just survive—but THRIVE—in economic uncertainty.Let’s make every Friday a little smarter, a little bolder, and a lot more impactful.

I’m so excited to share this powerful convo with my friend and guest, Rhonda Allen, CEO of Dev Color. We went in on what it means to lead an org that centers Black technologists — especially in a moment when DEI is under fire and folks are playing it safe.In this episode, we talk about: ➡️ Navigating leadership as a Black woman in tech ➡️ What it really takes to fundraise when DEI isn’t “trendy” anymore ➡️ Why small, authentic human connections > big flashy events ➡️ How AI is reshaping our world — and why we need Black leaders at the table ➡️ The personal cost (and power) of showing up as the face of the work🖤 Rhonda drops so many gems, and I walked away feeling grounded, energized, and more committed than ever to staying 10 toes down for the mission.💥 “Let the robots robot. Let the humans human.” — yeah, I said that, and I stand by it.Important Links:Connect with Rhonda : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhallen/ Upcoming Events: https://www.rheawong.com/events/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program My Book, Get That Money Honey: https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honeyMy Newsletter: https://www.rheawong.com/

I had the real pleasure of sitting down with my brilliant friend Anysa Holder, Chief Advancement Officer at Easterseals NJ, on the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown. 🙌🏽We covered so much ground, including:💥 What it’s like to stay in the nonprofit sector for 15+ years💥 The emotional labor of fundraising (especially as women of color)💥 Unpacking money trauma and mindset💥 Why board training needs a major upgrade—and how Anysa’s leading that charge💥 How to avoid burnout while staying mission-drivenOne of my favorite things Anysa said?👉🏽 “The whole job is unpacking stuff… because it’s relational.”We laughed, got deep, and got real about what it takes to do this work and still stay grounded.If you’re a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or just trying to do meaningful work without losing yourself—this one is for you.Important Links:Connect with Anysa : https://www.linkedin.com/in/anysaholder/ The Donor Reckoning: https://go.rheawong.com/thedonorreckoningUpcoming Events: https://www.rheawong.com/events/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program My Book, Get That Money Honey: https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey My Newsletter: https://www.rheawong.com/ 

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start converting—join me live on July 23.🎯 The Donor Reckoning™ is where real pipeline repair starts. There’s No fluff. No replay. Just results.https://go.rheawong.com/thedonorreckoning 

Don’t lose your biggest future gifts to silence. Join me live on July 23 for The Donor Reckoning™.I’ll give you the tools to rebuild your trust sequence, so you can see massive results for the rest of the year! https://go.rheawong.com/thedonorreckoning 

🎯 Join me for The Donor Reckoning™ live on July 23.You’ll walk away with the full playbook + the tools to implement it: my 24-Touch Revenue Rhythm & the Donor Decoder GPTThere is No replay... Just results.https://go.rheawong.com/thedonorreckoning

Join me live on July 23 for The Donor Reckoning™.We’re unpacking the Signal-Driven System—and building your exit ramp from the panic loop.🎟 Reserve your seat now. Only 300 spots, no replay.https://go.rheawong.com/thedonorreckoning

Join The Donor Reckoning™ on July 23🎟 No replay. No fluff. Just truth + tactics.→ Save your seat now (only 300 spots): https://go.rheawong.com/thedonorreckoning