Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Unpack what it means to ‘Ask for money and get advice, or ask for advice and get money’ by assessing what you could be doing to strengthen your fundraising approach. Perhaps you’re targeting the wrong donors at the wrong time, whose interests or giving capacities don’t align with your ask. You can save time and resources by defining the right audience and determining whether you’re ready to make an ask.
Learn more in our nonprofit funding guide about how to avoid common fundraising mistakes and build partnerships with trust and transparency:
acumenacademy.org/guide/fundraising-for-nonprofits-common-mistakes
About Acumen Academy
Acumen Academy is the world's school for social change. Our mission is to provide anyone, anywhere the skills and community to drive social change. Watch interviews with experts in the social impact space, learn the best practices of successful entrepreneurs, and access extra learning opportunities to support you on your journey.
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Unpack what it means to ‘Ask for money and get advice, or ask for advice and get money’ by assessing what you could be doing to strengthen your fundraising approach. Perhaps you’re targeting the wrong donors at the wrong time, whose interests or giving capacities don’t align with your ask. You can save time and resources by defining the right audience and determining whether you’re ready to make an ask.
Learn more in our nonprofit funding guide about how to avoid common fundraising mistakes and build partnerships with trust and transparency:
acumenacademy.org/guide/fundraising-for-nonprofits-common-mistakes
About Acumen Academy
Acumen Academy is the world's school for social change. Our mission is to provide anyone, anywhere the skills and community to drive social change. Watch interviews with experts in the social impact space, learn the best practices of successful entrepreneurs, and access extra learning opportunities to support you on your journey.
Like what you see? Want to learn more?
Check out our curriculum of free and low-cost courses at acumenacademy.org
Facebook: facebook.com/AcumenAcademy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acum...
Twitter: twitter.com/acumenacademy
Instagram: instagram.com/acumenacademy
