Upcoming Events
Level Up Your Fundraising Messages
Thursday, November 21 @ 9:30AM PT/ 12:30PM ET
As a fundraiser you know your competition is fierce, and your donors are tired and overwhelmed. (You may be, too!) How can you create messages that capture the attention of donors and can be used again and again across all of your communications?
Join us to learn how to focus on what will resonate most with your donors. Our cofounder Zach Hochastadt and project operations manager and strategist Tia Robinson have helped hundreds of organizations achieve their fundraising goals with better messaging.
You’ll learn how to level up your messages live with insider info for free – so bring your questions!
Can’t make it? Register anyway! We’ll send you the recording after and free resources specifically tailored to your needs. Mission Minded is a strategy and creative firm that helps good causes have greater impact. We share our expertise freely to give the people and organizations that make our world better what you need to succeed.
Independent School Philanthropy Reimagined: Bold Strategies for Trustees
Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 3pm MT
Independent schools striving to meet ambitious fundraising targets often fall short due to inadequate trustee training or outdated approaches. In this webinar with Romayne Levee, Mission Minded Partner and Director of Strategy, we’ll revolutionize your approach to philanthropy, moving beyond outdated tactics and demographic-based analyses.
Instead, we’ll delve deep into understanding donors’ values, motivations, and aspirations, enabling you to craft more impactful appeals and acknowledgments. Say goodbye to outdated practices that inadvertently perpetuate donor saviorism. Gain invaluable insights into equitable fundraising strategies that resonate with evolving philanthropic norms, positioning your school for unprecedented success.
Building Better Boards: Independent School Philanthropy Reimagined
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 @ 3pm-4:30pm PT / 4pm-5:30pm MT
Independent schools striving to meet ambitious fundraising targets often fall short due to inadequate trustee training or outdated philanthropic approaches.
In this session with Romayne Levee, Mission Minded Partner and Director of Strategy, trustees will undergo a transformative journey in rethinking philanthropy and leveraging successful practices from our higher-education colleagues. The focus shifts from traditional demographic-based donor analysis to understanding donors’ values, motivations, and aspirations.
By adopting this nuanced perspective, trustees can craft more resonant appeals and acknowledgments that forge meaningful connections with donors. Moreover, the session delves into the pitfalls of outdated fundraising practices that inadvertently reinforce donor saviorism. Trustees will gain valuable insights into equitable fundraising strategies that align with evolving philanthropic norms and set their school up for success.
Previous Webinars
Use Your Values to Get Re-Inspired for a Fulfilling New Year
There’s a way to be both happier and more effective by tapping your personal values at work every day. Learn how to get re-inspired and fired up for what’s next.
Create Deeper Donor Engagement Through Inclusive Messaging
Being more inclusive in your fundraising messaging means knowing how to tell stories that avoid inadvertently reinforcing negative stereotypes. Learn the why and how of inclusive fundraising messaging.
Dynamic Duo: The Benefits of Linking Your Strategic Plan and Brand Strategy
When your organization’s strategic priorities and brand strategy are aligned your community will stop at nothing to help you achieve extraordinary results. Learn how to smartly and efficiently integrate them in this free webinar from Mission Minded’s Partner and Director of Strategy Romayne Levee.
How to Attract Mission-Fit Families With Memorable Messaging
Attracting mission-fit families to your school rests on bold messages that invite people in and set you apart. Learn how to find new ways of sharing what makes your school special.