Right now, the nonprofit sector is facing a moment of profound uncertainty. In this time of destabilization and change, nonprofits are especially vulnerable.
With shifting policies and budget priorities at the federal level, the future of nonprofit funding is more precarious. There is so much unknown as we look ahead, but your work is still essential — perhaps even more so than ever before.
It’s critical to focus on what we can do: building networks, fostering resilience, and strengthening funding sources. The health of your organization depends on its ability to sustain its work, and a crucial piece of that is fundraising.
The most effective fundraising is about having real conversations, practicing deep listening, and building donor and funder partnerships based on trust and mutual respect. Yet no matter your experience level, having direct face-to-face conversations to ask for financial support can feel daunting. It brings up anxiety.
It helps to have a structure—a clear approach that allows you to feel more prepared while still staying authentic. When you develop these skills, you not only build confidence, you build the foundation for long-term funding stability and resilience.
That’s why I’m offering Asking Without Anxiety, a hands-on workshop designed to help you gain confidence in donor meetings. Hosted by TSNE, this interactive session will take place on February 27th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and will offer a practical, supportive space to practice donor conversations and reframe the way you think about fundraising.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Tame your anxiety: Simple techniques to stay grounded and present during donor meetings
✅ Use the Connecting Conversations Model: A framework to help you engage donors more meaningfully
✅ Develop fundraising listening skills: Learn how to uncover what truly motivates your donors
✅ Practice making an ask in a safe space: Gain experience and feedback in a small, supportive group
Why This Matters
We don’t know exactly what lies ahead for nonprofit funding. But we do know that meaningful relationships—between organizations, donors, and the communities we serve—will be the foundation of our resilience.
When we move beyond transactional fundraising and build true partnerships with donors and funders, we create a network of support that can help sustain our missions even in uncertain times.
If you’re ready to step into donor conversations with more confidence and ease, I hope you’ll join us for this engaging and practical workshop.
Register today and take the first step toward asking without anxiety.
Jenn Hayslett (she/her) is a nonprofit coach, consultant, and fundraising trainer with 25 years of experience helping organizations build relationship-based fundraising programs. Learn more at jennhayslett.com.