Fundraising and COVID-19: One Year Later, What Have We Learned?

As COVID-19 restrictions are being relaxed across most of the United States, many nonprofits are attempting to define their new normal. In today's episode, Rich Frazier (IPM Advancement's Senior Consultant) is joined by IPM consultants Jana Olslund and Penny Cowden to unpack some of the most valuable lessons of the past year to help nonprofits come out on the other side of this pandemic even smarter and stronger than they were before. Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners: http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional IPM Resources: IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library: https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources Fundraising during COVID-19: Practical Strategies for Success: https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/fundraising-during-covid-19-practical-strategies-for-success Nonprofit Fundraising Messaging in the COVID-19 Era — 8 Essential Elements: https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-fundraising-messaging-in-the-covid-19-era-8-essential-elements Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for nearly 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development. Jana Olslund specializes in the areas of annual fund, capital and endowment campaigns, and interim leadership staffing. In addition to her experience as Vice President of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Jana served as a senior consultant for Bentz Whaley Flessner where she worked with health systems, children’s hospitals, and health-related causes across the country. Penny Cowden has specialized in not-for-profit philanthropy for 25 years with a focus on strategic planning, leadership development, and coaching. Penny holds the CFRE designation and has earned advanced certification as a Fellow in the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy.