We hope to see you on the next Maddie's Community Conversation on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11am PT / 2pm ET for "Money Mindset for Animal Organizations," a conversation with @Michael Clark, Director of Capacity Building at The Nonprofit Plug.
A practical workshop to help animal welfare teams build confidence in fundraising. We'll cover mindset shifts, simple donor conversation scripts, and how to communicate urgency without guilt or pressure. Participants will walk away with actionable takeaways to boost their donor engagement.
This session is especially relevant for grant writers/fundraisers, marketing & communications staff, nonprofit leadership, and program managers - but all are welcome!
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Strong fundraising is rooted in clarity: when organizations clearly communicate impact, donors are more confident in giving.
- Donors don't give to need alone-they give to outcomes, leadership, and trust.
- Small shifts in messaging and donor engagement can significantly improve funding results without adding staff or burnout.
Don't forget! Maddie's Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants each month! You can enter for a chance to win each time you attend a call or watch it on demand during the month by completing the monthly giveaway drawing entry form.
Register for Community Conversations hosted via Zoom.
🧠 Got Topic or Speaker Suggestions?
We want to hear your ideas! If there's a topic you're curious about or a speaker you'd love to hear from, please share your suggestions with us on our Community Conversations Suggestions thread.
Looking forward to being in community with you!
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Sheila Kouhkan
Senior Education Specialist
Maddie's Fund
CA
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