Write On Fundraising

If you’re looking for:
→ Stronger donor relationships
→ More resilient and diversified revenue streams
→ Clearer fundraising strategies that reduce over-dependence on a few people or tactics
→ Increased confidence in asking, stewarding, and leading fundraising efforts
→ Healthier teams that are able to sustain performance over the long term

Rooted is for you. Our brand-new leadership cohort was created for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders who want a trusted place to speak honestly, be curious, and grow together.

The Spring Cohort enrollment deadline is March 23! Learn more and enroll today.

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We had a truly lovely morning with our friends in the Tulsa area at the Nonprofit Leadership Breakfast! Many thanks to everyone who came by to say hello to our team, ask questions, and enjoy an energetic presentation hosted by Regent Bank.

Shout-out to Ramond Walker, a dynamic speaker, for keeping us laughing and engaged as he walked us through everything from AIO to transformation performance metrics. Thank you!

📣 Update on our panel event scheduled for this Thursday! 📣

Due to continued hazardous road conditions across Oklahoma and the potential for heavy fog and freezing rain on Thursday morning, we are rescheduling the State of Fundraising in Oklahoma panel to April 16, in Tulsa, from 7:00-9:15 a.m. The event will also be livestreamed.

Stay safe and warm. ❄️

Guess what? This month's State of Fundraising in Oklahoma panel event is SOLD OUT! But we're happy to report that you can catch a livestream of the event right here on our page.

Big thanks to our partners at Regent Bank for working with us to bring this first-of-its-kind event to Oklahoma! What questions do YOU have for our panelists?

Tune in here on January 29 from 7:30-9:15 a.m. and hear from:

- Alison Anthony (Tulsa Area United Way);
- Lindsay Jordan (Write On Fundraising);
- Sean Kouplen (Regent Bank);
- Sara Ross (George Kaiser Family Foundation);
- Joshua Sharum (Office of Senator James Lankford); and
- Michael Turpen (Former OK Attorney General).

The adventure begins here.

As fundraisers, switchbacks and scrambles can pull us away from our mission, our community, and even our sense of purpose. To stay in this field - and thrive - we need to feel rooted, connected, and equipped for the climb ahead.

Introducing GROUNDED: a free webinar series designed to challenge norms and help point the compass toward philanthropic equity. Highlighting four key areas – storytelling, capital campaigns, major gifts, and launching a consulting career – our team has been working diligently to build this program and address the needs of fundraisers like you.

The FREE series kicks off January 21 and continues throughout 2026. I’m so excited for you to join us.

Upcoming Events | Join Upcoming Fundraising Webinars — Write On Fundraising Explore upcoming fundraising webinars and events to enhance your skills and grow your nonprofit organization. Join us and take your fundraising to the next level.

We are SO thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Regent Bank to bring a first-of-its-kind State of Fundraising panel to Oklahoma! And we have some outstanding professionals headlining the event who will cover every aspect of fundraising and answer YOUR questions.

Join us on January 29 in Tulsa from 7:30-9 a.m. for this FREE event, enjoy breakfast, and hear from:

- Alison Anthony (Tulsa Area United Way);
- Lindsay Jordan (Write On Fundraising);
- Sean Kouplen (Regent Bank);
- Sara Ross (George Kaiser Family Foundation);
- Joshua Sharum (Office of Senator James Lankford); and
- Turpen (Former OK Attorney General).

Sign up today! → https://ticketbud.com/events/25e07696-cf03-11f0-8575-42010a7170ca

When we talk to nonprofit leaders, one thing comes up over and over: finding the right grants is overwhelming and time-consuming.

That’s exactly why we created our Grant Opportunities newsletter: to bring relevant and impactful opportunities straight to your inbox. Last week, we featured grants from Brady Education Foundation, Colcum Foundation, Journey for Good Foundation, and more.

Join our fundraising community today to stay up to speed on major grant deadlines.

Sign up here → https://www.writeonfundraising.com/subscribe

Why a Bill of Rights for Fundraisers? If you’re trying to fix fundraising without changing the culture, you’re rearranging furniture on a sinking ship. Toxicity, turnover, and unclear roles will swallow even the best fundraising strategy.

Download the Fundraiser Bill of Rights for free and put it into action. There’s no better time than now. → https://www.writeonfundraising.com/fundraising-nook

We’re reimagining a safe and equitable fundraising space. This National Philanthropy Day, take the pledge to protect and empower fundraisers. 🤝🏽 There is still work to be done to bring about sustainable change. Start with the Fundraiser Bill of Rights → https://www.writeonfundraising.com/fundraising-nook

Everywhere you turn, there are articles on the top AI tools for nonprofits or podcasts on how to use AI to your advantage. Can we reap the benefits of technology without feeling, for lack of a better word, icky about it? Read more about the costs and potential benefits of using AI in fundraising on our blog →

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