How to Fundraise During Times of Fear and Uncertainty -RECORDING

Webinar recorded on 04.01.25

Description:

Nonprofit organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in 2025. How can you navigate uncertainty while continuing to raise funds for your vital, life-changing mission?

History has shown that nonprofits are remarkably resilient. During the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic, organizations adapted, innovated, and found ways to sustain their work despite difficult circumstances.

In this webinar, Fundraising Culture Change Expert Lori L. Jacobwith will outline seven essential actions to help your organization move past fear and uncertainty and develop a clear, strategic approach to fundraising in challenging times.

You’ll learn:

key actions you should focus on immediately;
practical steps for assessing your finances;
what discussions to have with your board members; and,
the external messages you need to share with your donors.

This session goes beyond theory—you’ll walk away with actionable strategies you can implement right away.

Who should attend:

This session is for executive directors, fundraising professionals, board members, and communication staff who want to feel more confident navigating the uncertainties of the year ahead.

After the webinar, you’ll receive:

slides and handouts; and,
a link to the webinar recording.

90 Minutes

Lori L. Jacobwith

Lori L. Jacobwith is the Founder of Ignited Fundraising. As a fundraising culture change expert and master storyteller, the sweet spot of her work is to help thousands of nonprofits put a face on their impact by sharing inspiring, ethical mission-moment stories. For more than 35 years, Lori has had a laser focus on helping nonprofit staff and board members implement fundraising solutions that put ease and joy into raising money. To date, she's helped nonprofit organizations raise more than $500 million. Public speaking and delivering training sessions remain her passion in her quest to fulfill her personal mission of helping as many nonprofit organizations as possible exceed their annual fundraising results.