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119. Why You Don’t Need a Network of Support to Start Building One
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In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about why you don't need a network of support to start building one. Join us for an interview with Evan Chase, Executive Director of CEF Metro Nashville, as we walk through his journey from having just a handful of contacts to filling a room with over 200 guests. Tune in to learn the exact recipe Evan used to go from "a complete failure at fundraising" to raising 6 figures at his fundraising dinner. Learn the #1 secret behind the Perfect Vision Dinner strategy. Uncover how one fundraising dinner produced over 180 new donors. Hear how a simple thank-you meeting turned into the exact board member the ministry had been praying for. And discover how CEF Metro Nashville went from $10K to $125,000 in one single night. So whether you're starting from scratch or feel limited by your network, this episode will show you how to step out in faith and change the trajectory of your ministry. Tune in to learn how to build a network through the Perfect Vision Dinner Mentorship Program. 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 this prob…