Start & Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast · Tim Needham

Episode 46 - How to Crush Your Year-End Fundraising Goal

July 21, 2025·45 min·4 clips
Tim confesses why his nonprofit missed out on December's 30% of annual donations despite Mary's warnings.
Tim Needham and Mary Velloni discuss strategies for effective year-end fundraising, emphasizing the importance of planning, consistent communication, and leveraging matching gifts. They share personal anecdotes and practical tips to help nonprofits maximize donations during peak giving seasons.

As heard by us

A clear year-end fundraising reset for nonprofit teams that need shorter messages and cleaner asks.

Tim Needham and Mary Velloni treat year-end fundraising as something to plan, not scramble through. Their advice stays practical: keep emails shorter, leave room on the page, sound human, and say plainly what the nonprofit is doing and why it matters.

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Use this when year-end giving needs a plan, not a panic.

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