12 Reasons Why Your Fundraiser Flopped
The Catholic School Leaders Podcast
In this episode, John Mihalyo discusses effective strategies for Catholic school leaders to analyze and improve their advancement, development, and fundraising efforts. Drawing from his experience and expertise, John highlights common pitfalls in setting goals that are either too high or too low and emphasizes the importance of realistic planning, communication, sponsorship, budgeting, and offering desirable items or experiences at fundraising events. He also stresses the significance of timing, venue selection, and the power of saying 'thank you' to sponsors and donors. Throughout the episode, John offers practical advice on creating a culture of giving and forging strong community partnerships to support Catholic education worldwide. 0:00 17 Why did the fundraiser flop? 02:24 1 Aimed too High 03:57 2 Aimed too Low 05:01 3 Needed more time to prepare 07:11 4 More communication was needed 08:30 5 Sponsorships 10:47 6 Clearly Identify Where Proceeds are Going 13:11 7 Timing 17:09 8 Did You Have What People Wanted? 20:24 9 The Event was Boring 21:18 10 The Venue 23:44 11 Failing to Recognize Donors 25:32 12 Friendsraising vs. Fundraising 28:08 13 Budgeting 29:36 Bonus: Post-Mortem Learn more about today's sponsor, Renaissance: As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.