573. Unlocking the Power of Alignment Fundraising + Combatting Burnout - Mallory Erickson

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Meet Mallory. She's an executive coach, fundraising consultant, and author of What the Fundraising. She’s breaking down how the nonprofit sector’s reliance on transactional, scarcity-driven fundraising has led to burnout and declining giving. Plus, how chronic stress even blocks fundraisers from building meaningful relationships. Enter alignment fundraising—where self-awareness, self-care, and genuine connection take priority. Tune in to learn how shifting mindsets and integrating wellness can help you feel better, do better and raise more.
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• The problem with transactional fundraising
• The effects of chronic stress on fundraisers
• How to prioritize self-awareness + connection through alignment fundraising

Today's Guest
Mallory Erickson, CEO + Founder, Power Partners Formula
Episode Highlights

• Mallory’s journey to where she is today (4:00)
• The problem with transactional fundraising (9:15)
• What stress and burnout prevent (17:10)
• The solution: aligned fundraising (26:10)
• A powerful moment in Mallory’s experience with aligned fundraising (33:40)
• Mallory’s One Good Thing: Take a moment and feel a feeling. Then acknowledge and validate that feeling. (38:55)
• Where to get the book, What the Fundraising (40:30)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/573.

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1. 573. Unlocking the Power of Alignment Fundraising + Combatting Burnout - Mallory Erickson (00:00:00)

2. Empowerment in Nonprofit Fundraising (00:01:20)

3. Navigating Nonprofit Fundraising Challenges (00:10:18)

4. Cultivating Alignment in Nonprofit Fundraising (00:17:41)

5. Creating Alignment for Fundraising Success (00:23:06)

6. Discovering Alignment in Nonprofit Fundraising (00:28:55)

7. Bonus Offers and Impactful Conversations (00:40:31)