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How Jesse Coleman Became a Confident Fundraiser With Fueling Dynamic Fundraising
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In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability Series, a Beyond the Blog Podcast, Read Corley sits down with Jesse Coleman, General Manager of WSLR + Fogartyville, to talk about what it really looks like to step into nonprofit leadership and figure out fundraising on the fly. Jesse shares how going through Fueling Dynamic Fundraising helped him move from uncertainty to having a clear plan by breaking down donor strategy, strengthening stewardship, and learning how to confidently make the ask. They also get into how WSLR + Fogartyville is building a culture of philanthropy with full team buy-in, and how their work with Margin & Mission Ignition is turning unused space into a new revenue stream while staying true to their mission. It is a grounded, honest conversation about learning as you go, building systems that actually work, and growing an organization without losing what makes it special.
Timestamps
00:47 – What is WSLR + Fogartyville and its role in the community?
02:02 – Why Jesse joined Fueling Dynamic Fundraising and his initial experience
03:48 – The most impactful lesson from the fundraising training
05:36 – How Jesse implemented fundraising strategies after the course
06:47 – The value of collaborating with other nonprofit leaders
08:11 – What strategies were applied immediately vs. saved for later
09:48 – Jesse’s leadership transition and stepping into the GM role
11:04 – Biggest wins achieved after completing the program
13:56 – Strengths and ongoing challenges in fundraising execution
16:32 – Introduction to Margin & Mission Ignition and the earned revenue model
Links to Learn More
- WSLR Website
- FDF Page on TPF website
- MMI Page on TPF website
- Blog: How Jesse Coleman Became a Confident Fundraiser With Fueling Dynamic Fundraising
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