Nonprofit Fundraising: How To Create a GREAT Presentation

How to create a nonprofit fundraising presentation for public speaking, for potential donors, sponsors, or grant makers. #Fundraise #Nonprofit #NonprofitFundraising
One effective nonprofit fundraising strategy is public speaking, but what do you include in a fundraising pitch presentation to inspire people to support your nonprofit organization? In this video, I talk through the sections you want to be sure to include, step by step, to inspire people to donate to your nonprofit.
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Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Reach out: ambermsmith.com/
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[@AmberMelanieSmith]

My Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy -- with online trainings to guide you through the steps to start a nonprofit (in the USA) and more -- is now LIVE! foundertofulltime.com/

[@layasaul28]

I wish I could give this another thumbs up. I listened to it the first time for our pitch deck and am listening now for parlor meetings. Thank you!!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

😊

[@jesssims3444]

This was awesome! So grateful for this information and you! Thank you!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You are so welcome!

[@daniellekondruk2462]

You’re a great speaker. This was super helpful!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks Danielle! So glad it was helpful! :)

[@mutiaraaprilianinurz-]

you are such amazing speaker. thats was really cool how the way you put the strategy meet what i need

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yay! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Gustaiiv]

Thank you Amber for this post.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're so welcome!

[@anthonyshelly4718]

Very informative! Thank you Amber!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rinkushrestha6096]

Great Tips! Thanks Amber!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hopemillionkumwendakams4920]

Thanks love.i have planned a fundraising dinner this year july.its gonna be my first event.with this am good to go.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Congrats and good luck!

[@SidHussaini]

Good job, thank you!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimcrowley4413]

This was awesome with great information.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@traviswadezinn]

Excellent , thank you

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You are welcome!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Have you given a successful fundraising presentation?! Share what went well with the community in the comments!

[@veenasundaramurthy8907]

I am trying to raise funds for our organisation in India. Your video is helpful for me to take the first step of preparing a presentation.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rostanley]

Thanks so much for sharing this information! I have been watching a lot of your videos for the past month or so because I’m in the process of turning my organization here in Baltimore Maryland into a nonprofit and I know nothing about it LOL your information is very informative! Thanks so much!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Woo! Thanks for watching! What is your organization's mission?

[@rostanley]

@@AmberMelanieSmith Well my organization name is MAMI mothers against mental illness I still need help with and I am in the process of doing my 1023 I haven’t completed my total mission statement but for the most part my mission is to educate help and support moms dealing with mental illness with different resources I want to help them transition back into the world functioning with every day life so far I offer a meditation group different support groups education workshops I help with financial assistance as well as housing I’m just really trying to figure out how to piece everything together and have everything organized and structured this all new to me!

[@benekit6585]

I just happen to be writing my presentation now! This is great advice! Thanks!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Yay perfect timing!! It seems simple, but I have seen some presentations really grow nonprofits. Just talking to people authentically can really make a difference!

[@elvillivle]

Very helpful tips for any type of presentation in general. Thank you!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

So glad it is helpful!

[@tongsllc]

❤

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

:)

[@danmarquez3971]

THANKS Amber for another inspiring and helpful seminar!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're so welcome!

[@tusanjemalinga983]

Powerful presentation Amber. Thank you for the information, I will try it out when my charitable organization names Maltus Brother's Keeper is full registered.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@curesick6316]

Thnq so so much mam .hare krishna

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're welcome!

[@BDoctus]

Thanks Amber for making us believe we can impact the world. Your videos are delightful and insightful to watch. I have no experience with fundraising presentations and I learned a lot. I look forward to the next.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

My absolute pleasure. If I have one mission in life it is to help people see their own power and potential to change the world.

[@joykittoe756]

Hi Amber, Thanks so much for your informative videos. I just subscribed to your channel. I have one question if you dont mind. I am currently working on starting my NGO. I am starting it in Africa but based in the US. Am on my way to getting certified in Ghana, where I wanna start from. Will I need to be registered in the US as well to be able to raise funds in the US? Thanks so much for all your help.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Most likely, I think the answer is yes. Some states have solicitation licenses you may also need to be allowed to ask for money in those states. I am not a lawyer though so I recommend you talk to one!

[@michaeldaley901]

Great video! I am working on a presentation for an interview. They gave me a very vague cue of a 20 minute presentation on what my "ask" would look like if I was the director of this education foundation. There is not a ton of data they provided or a ton online I can use. Any suggestion? Thanks!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Does this hypothetical education foundation have specific needs it is trying to raise money for? First you'd match the needs to the interests of the funder. Learn what they care about, then structure your pitch to show how your needs align with their interests.

[@layasaul28]

Hi Amber, I love your videos. You're so helpful and encouraging! Here's my question as it relates to this video: My non profit is a start up. I'm working to build a children's museum in northern Israel, a very underserved area and there's nothing like it locally at all. I don't have a personal story of an individual we've helped. Do you have a thought on the kind of story we can tell? What do you think about sharing what a children's museum does for a child (so it's not exactly what we've done... yet!!)? Thanks again!!!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Hi Laya! There will certainly be other start ups in your position too - so I would say in that case, try to find another example of someone whose life was impacted by a children's museum - look for stories in the news and in other research.

[@layasaul28]

@@AmberMelanieSmith I'm back watching again for help to create my in person presentation... we have parlor meetings coming up. It's still a great video, thanks!!!

[@dominiczepeda6003]

Gracias por tan interesante video, estoy feliz de que exiten los sustitulos en español, de esta forma exite mas apoyo y otra perspectiva. Mi organizacion es Mujeres Conectadas y todo lo hacelos en español en el estado de Indiana. Gracias!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Por supuesto!

[@carolhollinger6949]

What is a great modern user friendly presentation program builder? i am tired of just using my PowerPoint.....

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Have you tried Prezi? That's pretty fun.

[@carolhollinger6949]

@@AmberMelanieSmith no mam but thanks going to check it out now!!

[@ndipoj4815]

Still waiting for approval to ioin the facebook group

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I'll check!

[@bullymaguire2061]

You are dressing as the female equivalent of a "bad boy" ie a bad girl

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

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