Melissa's purpose is to help start and run effective nonprofits using her past decade of nonprofit experience. She has a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Nonprofit Business Administration from Evangel University and Master's in Legal Studies from Pepperdine University. She's won over $2.5 million in grants and now teaches online courses!Mission: To connect people to their purpose of starting, improving, and sustaining their nonprofit by providing resources and consultations. Visit https://www.pursuitofpurposeconsulting.org for more information!Follow @pursuitofpurposeconsulting on Insta!
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Episode #15
#15 Inclusive Fundraising With Roger Devine
Jun 29, 202633 min
Diving into stories, software and strategies for inclusive fundraising! Join me with another guest episode! In this episode, I interview a seasoned fundraising local, Roger Devine. I hope you’ll enjoy our discussion on what brought him to the nonprofit space. He and I have so much overlap in our passion for the angels that walk the earth (you!! the early-stage, driven nonprofit leaders doing the GOOD WORK!). He covers actionable strategies for making event-based fundraising equitable and accessible to supporters outside of the traditional top-tier donors, focusing on how organizations can build a broader base and ensure financial stability through challenging times like the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. About Roger: Roger currently lives in Portland, Oregon, and loves all dogs on the planet. (Green flag in my book!) Roger is a co-founder of Northworld, the developer and distributor of the award-winning SchoolAuction.net auction management software. Roger has 30+ years of experience working in software, website development, and publishing. He has chaired at least 30 auctions over the past 20 years and has served on the boards of several area nonprofits, including K9 Kavalry and the Golden Leaf Education Foundation. In our chat, we uncover bits of his software background and his viewpoints on inclusive fundraising. I enjoyed reflecting together on how nonprofit fundraising has both changed and what’s stayed the same over the years. Around minute 17, he walks you through what using School Auction software and support looks like (feel free to jump there and listen if you want to get straight to it). If you haven’t run an auction for a fundraising event, even if you aren’t ready to run one yet, it’s a helpful listen to learn some of the key pieces and ideas that go into a successful fundraising event. I hope you enjoy this episode. I loved recording it and will likely reinvite Roger to come back to the podcast! (So leave questions below or send me a message at melissa.pursuitofpurpose@gmail.com) Lastly, don’t wait to analyze and plan for your fall/winter fundraising strategy now! Summer can be a time for potent reflection and strategic realignment. Listen and let me know what you think! To support this podcast please like, share, subscribe! #InclusiveFundraising #CommunityFirst #NonprofitGrowth #FundraisingTips #NonprofitSuccess Connect with School Auction (not just for schools!!) to see what they’re all about!: www.schoolauction.net @SchoolAuction.net | Facebook @schoolauction | Instagram @schoolauction | X @SchoolAuction.net | LinkedIn @schoolauction.bsky.social | Bluesky @schoolauction | Threads
<p>Hi friends,</p><p>I am so thrilled to bring you this solo episode. I reflect on the lessons learned, ways I am inspired and the actions I am taking after hosting the last 4 guest episodes!</p><p>First, I talk about the Hoop Academy led by my friend Kingston. His passion and gusto for what he’s doing really ignited a fire in me to feel inspired about using my past and personal story to support more good in this world.</p><p>Second, Layton from 4 A Purpose Financial shared his story and how he got into a fo...
<p>Most nonprofit impact assessments overlook a crucial question: How do you effectively measure the real social value of your work? </p><p>Join me in a very nerdy, deep dive chat with Evelyn and John from Resilience Consultants reveal an innovative approach grounded in the methodology of Social Return on Investment (SROI). We dive right in and then wrap up with their stories which inspire me so much.</p><p>This episode is for anyone seeking to prove, improve, and communicate the true impact of their programs—whether you’re a small startup or a large organization aiming for more...
<p>Listen in on Executive Director, Ari Barbanell's journey into the nonprofit space as she advocates for those experiencing homelessness in the Greater Boston Area!</p><p>Connect with Ari & Circle of Hope:</p><p>1. Circle of Hope’s Website: circleofhopeonline.org</p><p>2. Donate: https://www.circleofhopeonline.org/donateonline</p><p>3. Volunteer Info: https://www.circleofhopeonline.org/volunteer</p><p>4. Social Media</p><p>FB: https://www.facebook.com/CircleOfHopeNeedham/</p><p>INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/circleofhopeneedham</p><p><br></p><p>Work With Melissa</p><p>Ready to launch your own Nonprofit? Book a discovery call here: https://t...
<p>Feeling overwhelmed by finance? You're not alone — but here's why starting now can change everything.</p><p>Tune into Layton Harris’ story and learn how he helps nonprofits thrive financially.</p><p>Drop a 🔥 if you’ve ever hesitated to dive into your financial future!</p><p>A quote from our guest, Layton of For A Purpose Financial:</p><p>"I used to think I needed the perfect plan before I even began. Then I saw my dad’s story, how lack of planning almost cost us everything. It taught me that the foundation is often unsexy but vital — just like a ho...
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