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Sep 23, 2025

EPISODE 22: Using Data-Informed Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies to Build Better Donor Relationships

Rose Johnson returns with our host Amanda Lopez to tackle a major pain point in fundraising: nonprofit fundraising strategies that actually work. Building on Episode 19’s discussion of 2024 giving trends, Rose and Amanda dive deep into why so many organizations chase the wrong donors, tell weak stories, and drop the ball on follow-up. Bottom line: Smart data strategies can transform your fundraising game.  

Learn why targeting the wrong donors is costing your organization time and money. Take away the 3 critical fundraising mistakes that kill donor relationships. Understand how to audit your donor database and why it matters more than you think. Take notes on the key metrics that actually predict fundraising success. Plus, learn how to leverage your board, volunteers and other brand champions as assets for meaningful donor relationships.

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This episode features Amanda Lopez and Rose Johnson – Connect with them on LinkedIn for more insights! Amanda and Rose are drinking ElementAL Wine’s pinot grigio in this episode! 

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About our Transformers

Amanda Lopez

Amanda Lopez is President and Founder of Transform Consulting Group, helping organizations make sense of their data through strategic planning and visualization. With a Masters in Social Work and extensive nonprofit/government experience, she's the perfect host.

Rose Johnson

Rose Johnson is a Senior Project Consultant at Transform Consulting Group with a Master of Public Affairs and 5 years of fundraising experience. She specializes in data-informed storytelling and appears as a regular expert guest on W(h)ine About Data.

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