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Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant

@fundraisersarah.bsky.social

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Specialist in community, events & individual giving fundraising. I can help you with: 💌 Stewardship 📖 Storytelling 💡 Strategy

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Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Oct 28

From fundraising consultancy projects and coaching sessions to team training and leadership cover, I can help Whether you need a short-term boost or ongoing support - DM or email me to chat about how we can work together!

#FundraisingSupport #CharitySuccess #NonProfitGrowth #LeadershipInAction

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Mar 6

Happy #WorldBookDay

I'm giving away a copy of Community Fundraising to celebrate.

To enter - join my mailing list between today & 6pm 17th March.

Already on my mailing list?Reply to that you're on the list and I'll include you in the giveaway.

Join here: tr.ee/lXNEkkBUpw

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Mar 5

I will never understand the 'strategy' to not invest in #CommunityFundraising

Investing leads to overall fundraising uplift. Community Fundraisers are the face of your charity, building authentic relationships & empowering supporters to be ambassadors.

Why wouldn't you invest in that?

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Mar 3

Community 101 Fundraising course is BACK!

8 modules that cover everything you need to be an awesome relationship fundraiser.

You know the audiences that make up a community programme - but how do you empower and motivate them?

Fimd out more;

www.fundraisersarah.com/event-detail...

Community Fundraising 101 | Fundraiser Sarah

An 8-module Community Fundraising training course covering everything you need to build the foundations of a strong community fundraising programme.

www.fundraisersarah.com

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Feb 14

Huge love to all fundraisers but #CommunityFundraisers in particular this Valentines Day!

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Feb 5

Happy #NationalStorytellingWeek!

Tomorrow I'll be emailing about Sticky Sto-REEE-telling.

What to think about when finding & telling the stories in your organisations in ways that help them "stick" in your supporters minds.

Get your copy by joining my community

www.fundraisersarah.com/sign-up

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 30

How did one charity raise £30k (and counting!) and gain 2k new donors overnight?

With the power of one story...

#TheTraitors #Storytelling #StorytellingWeek

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 28

"Stories are how we human" love that!

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 27

The most common mistake I see charities make with London Marathon places is...

Not allocating places to runners who are most likely to hit and smash their fundraising targets.

You need the Marathon Maximiser Bundle;

* Template application form + T&Cs
* Scoring system
* Topline marketing plan

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 23

The Marathon Maximiser Bundle is now LIVE!

Be 'Popular' with your SLT & Board when you smash your London Marathon targets.

* Marketing & application resources
* Stewardship plan
* Fundraising ideas
* Cheerpoint Guide

And more!

www.fundraisersarah.com/marathon-max...

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 22

I'm on a podcast again. This time up on my #PublicFundraising soapbox talking about smashing those silos.

Have a listen!

open.spotify.com/episode/0qIK...

Breaking Down The Silos And Turning Events Participants Into Donors

The Fundraising Everywhere Podcast · Episode

open.spotify.com

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 17

Marathon Maximiser Bundle

mailchi.mp

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 17

Special offer for anyone joining the Wait List for Marathon Maximiser Bundle

Free 1 hour 1:1 session to help you tailor your marathon fundraising plans.

Waitlist closes TODAY!

In the bundle;
* Template application form
* Application scoring system
* Template stewardship plan

And more!

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 14

Absolutely! It's why it's one of my values. Let's bring joy back to our work!

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 14

#DYK joy helps combat stress, boosts resiliance & connection.

When the work we do is big, important & sometimes scary it's important to look after ourselves.

My clients talk about the 'energy' I bring. I put all of this down to looking for moments of joy.

What joy have you expereinced lately?

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 10

Community Fundraising Conference
📢 Call for speakers 📢

There are many brill community fundraisers with a wealth of knowledge - I'd like your recommendations!

Tag a colleague/client/pal others would benefit hearing from. Recommend yourself too!

Big 💜 @fundeverywhere.bsky.social for involving me

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 9

Thank you! I love the word gumption - I was reminded of it over Christmas as its in The Holiday and realised it was the perfect word to summarise a few things I wanted to include!

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Jan 9

I describe myself as being "values-driven" and although I've always known what that meant to me, I've now taken the time to craft these into a meaningful set of values I'm proud to share.

Gumption
Joy
Integrity
Generosity
Collaboration & Community

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Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Dec 30

A little round up of the year. Looking forward to 2025!

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Dec 13

Not sure how to make the most of your #LondonMarathon places?

Had the email but now you're asking "what do I do? I...I what?"

But then you discovered my "Marathon maximisation" bundle.

mailchi.mp/fundraisersa...

Phew!

Join my wait list & you'll get a bonus power hour for FREE (value £125)

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Dec 12

Happy #ChristmasJumperDay

Today it has to be the charity jumper inspired by the t-rex and purchased from The Naturual History Museum combining two great loves. Christmas...and dinosaurs!

@nhmla.bsky.social @savethechildren.bsky.social

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Dec 11

I've been working with charities and London Marathon teams since 2008

In my very first role as an Events Fundraiser looking after a team of 500 runners.

So I know a thing or two about how to make those valuable places work hard for you.

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Dec 11

Got marathon places but not sure how best use them?

Sign up for my Marathon Maximiser - an epic bundle of resources!

* Recruitment ideas & templates
* Template welcome pack
* Template stewardship journey
* Cheer point locations
* "How to" post race

Plus power hour!

mailchi.mp/fundraisersa...

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Dec 10

Oh no! Hope you feel better soon!

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Dec 10

A former events fundraiser who doesn't know how to put up a banner? Yeeah...I bliming hate those things.

And apparently no matter how long you've been fundraising, how senior you may be - you will still need to be putting up a pull up banner!

Sarah Goddard - Fundraising Consultant @fundraisersarah.bsky.social · Dec 9

So lovely to hear from awesome fundraisers sharing that they got #LondonMarathon places because they saw my video!