Feeling like you’re always a step behind on your fundraising calendar? You’re not alone—but it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, host Tom Kelly walks you through how to plan your entire year of fundraising and outreach in just one focused afternoon. No scrambling before Giving Tuesday. No last-minute Earth Day posts. Just a clear, doable roadmap powered by ChatGPT, Google Sheets, and smart systems that save your time (and sanity).

You’ll learn how to identify your anchor campaigns, map monthly storytelling themes, and build complete outreach plans using AI—emails, social posts, landing pages, donor thank-yous, and more. With the right prompts and tools, you can pre-schedule, automate, and take back control of your calendar.

You don’t need a consultant or a big budget. You just need the right workflow—and this episode is your shortcut.

Includes actionable prompts, templates, and a free AI Growth Playbook you can download today.

Fundraising Funnel” Sounds Gross? Let’s Fix That.

You know that sinking feeling when someone says “you need a fundraising funnel”? Like suddenly, you’re supposed to turn into a marketer, copywriter, and tech wizard all at once? Yeah—no thanks.

But here’s the truth: You already have a funnel. It just might be stuck in your head, a little broken, or missing a few key steps. Today, we're going to fix that—without the cringe.

In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly breaks down how to build a fundraising funnel that actually feels good—to you and to your donors. One that turns curious folks into passionate supporters, without the spammy vibes or hard sells. And the best part? AI can help you build it in under an hour.

You’ll learn:

• How to create a lead magnet people actually want (with ChatGPT prompts)
• How to write a 3-part email sequence that nurtures belief in your mission
• How to ask for a gift in a way that feels like a conversation, not a pitch
• How to keep donors engaged with a simple “thank-you flywheel” that sparks future gifts

This episode is packed with real-world examples, ethical strategies, and plug-and-play AI prompts you can start using today—even if you hate marketing, fear tech, or are short on time.

Because the truth is, fundraising should feel like friendship, not pressure.

Plus, you’ll get access to Tom’s free AI Growth Playbook and learn how to grab his book, The Million Dollar Nonprofit, for even more shortcuts to scale your impact without burning out.

Nonprofit newsletters are often long, clunky, and ignored. But what if yours were short, human, and actually got opened?

In this episode, Tom Kelly shows you how to write a powerful donor newsletter in minutes—with a little help from AI. You’ll learn how to:

• Pick a winning newsletter format (that doesn’t change every month)
• Use ChatGPT to write warm, engaging content fast
• Craft subject lines that 3x your open rates
• End with a question that sparks real replies (and sometimes donations)
• Automate and optimize everything for next month

If you’ve ever stared at a Mailchimp draft for way too long—or haven’t sent an update in months—this is your shortcut to consistency and connection.

If you’re ready to lead like a million-dollar nonprofit without burning out, hit play—and don’t forget click the link below for the full AI toolkit.

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