# 105. Rethinking Year-End Fundraising: Stop Wasting This Season!

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Podcast: [The Fundraising Masterminds Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fundraising-masterminds-podcast-6031032)
Published: 2025-10-08T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Click here to download our timeline overview PDF, 7 Steps to Mastering Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign: → https://www.fundraisingmasterminds.net/year-end-campaign-outline In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're rethinking year-end fundraising. Stop wasting this season, and get ready to see what God has in store. Join us as we uncover the real difference between 5% and 50% response rates. From cultivating the right mindset to asking for $50K gifts, we’re covering everything you need to know to make this year-end count. Uncover the Golden Gate Bridge mistake that ruins most year-end campaigns. Discover why you should never skip straight to the “marriage proposal” in donor relationships. Understand why sending a letter isn’t enough on its own. And hear Cru’s #1 secret to successful December giving. So whether you’ve been sending appeal letters for years without seeing results or you’re just beginning to plan your first campaign, this episode will show you the missing link to mastering year-end fundraising. Don't miss out. Remember to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit development strategies. ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses th…

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