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Million Dollar Nonprofit

Welcome to The Million Dollar Nonprofit — the daily podcast for small-but-mighty teams ready to scale their impact without burning out. Hosted by nonprofit growth strategist Tom Kelly, each episode delivers no-fluff strategies to raise more, automate smarter, and finally understand what’s working (and what’s not). Learn how to use AI tools, sharp messaging, and efficient systems to turn clicks into donations, casual supporters into loyal advocates, and your scrappy org into a million-dollar

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5:22

How AI Is Reshaping Fundraising—and What That Means...

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2025/05/25

Could AI Replace Your Fundraising Consultant?In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly explores a big question: Are there parts of your fundraising consultant's work that AI could do better, faster, and cheaper?You’ll get a side-by-side look at what consultants typically provide—like writing cases for support, crafting donor emails, and leading strategy sessions—and how AI tools like ChatGPT are stepping into that space. Tom shares his “Consultant vs. GPT” framework, real nonprofit

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5:46

How to Build a 24/7 Donor Support Bot Without Hiring...

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2025/05/24

Your inbox is overflowing with donor questions—and it’s 10:47 PM. Sound familiar? Whether they’re asking about receipts, event times, or monthly donations, every unanswered message is a potential missed gift. But here’s the good news: You don’t need to burn out your team—or hire anyone new. You need a smart AI chatbot. In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly walks you through how to build a “Helpful Human Bot” that actually sounds like your team, supports your donors 24/7, and

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6:52

Why Your Nonprofit Website Isn’t Converting (and How...

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2025/05/22

Let me ask you something—what happens when someone lands on your nonprofit’s website? Do they feel welcomed? Inspired? Clear on what to do next? Or do they get overwhelmed by too many options, too much text, and not enough direction?In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly walks you through exactly how to transform your nonprofit’s website from a confusing digital brochure into a focused, high-converting experience that turns visitors into subscribers, donors, and long-term

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6:01

Your 3-Step AI Impact Report Builder

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2025/05/21

When was the last time you really showed your donors the impact of their gift? Not just a stats-heavy PDF or a vague year-end update—but a vivid, emotional, visual report that made them feel the difference they created. In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly breaks down how to transform your impact reports from forgettable to unforgettable using the power of AI.You’ll discover a 3-step system to create AI-driven, story-based reports that turn dry numbers into emotional donor

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6:02

The 3-Minute Thank You Video That Triples Donor...

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2025/05/20

How do you thank your donors right now? A quick email? A printed letter? A note on your website?Most nonprofits use words to say thank you. But here’s the problem—those words don’t always create a feeling. And feelings are what drive donors to give again.In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly shares how to create a 3-Minute Thank You Video that’s personal, heartfelt, and proven to increase repeat giving. You’ll learn a simple, three-step framework to help your donors feel truly

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7:10

How to Make Donors Feel Like VIPs

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2025/05/19

Gratitude is more than good manners—it’s one of your most powerful donor retention tools. But if your thank-you messages sound like automated receipts or lifeless templates, you’re missing a huge opportunity to deepen relationships.In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly introduces the “Thank You Flywheel”—a simple, scalable, AI-powered system that delivers warm, personalized gratitude without feeling robotic. You'll learn how to automate thank-you touchpoints, write heartfelt

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6:17

How to Build a Donor Retention Engine That Runs Itself

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2025/05/16

Does this sound familiar? You launch a campaign, donations roll in, you send a thank-you email… and then? Crickets. The donor disappears. You’re not alone—most nonprofits lose up to 60% of donors after the first gift. But what if there were a simple, automated way to keep them engaged?In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly breaks down the Donor Retention Engine—a 3-step, plug-and-play system that turns one-time donors into lifelong supporters. You’ll learn how to build a powerful

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6:12

Your Next Major Donor Is Already on Your List—Here’s...

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2025/05/15

That $25 gift you just got? It might be the start of a $10,000 relationship—you just don’t know it yet. In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly reveals how to use AI and a simple 3-step system—The Donor Discovery Engine—to identify which donors are ready to level up.You’ll learn:How to analyze your donor list to uncover hidden major-gift potentialAI prompts that instantly spotlight your most promising supportersA proven 3-email sequence that sparks real donor relationshipsPlus,

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5:58

Host a Virtual Gala Without the Headaches

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2025/05/14

In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly breaks down how to host a virtual gala without the tech headaches or Zoom fatigue that often derail online events. If you’ve ever hosted a virtual event that felt awkward or dragged on too long, this episode is for you. Tom walks you through a step-by-step system to create a No-Stress Virtual Gala that’s high-energy, smooth, and fun for both you and your guests.You’ll learn how to design a 45-minute event that keeps people engaged, including

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5:57

Your 30-Day Plan to Turn Donors Into Lifelong Supporters

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2025/05/13

What actually happens after a donor gives to your nonprofit? If your answer is “not much,” you’re not alone—but you’re also leaving serious donor loyalty (and revenue) on the table. In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly walks you through his plug-and-play system for building a 30-day, fully automated donor nurture sequence—powered by AI.You’ll learn how to write warm welcome emails, share meaningful impact stories, and invite deeper engagement—all without adding more to your

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5:27

How to Launch a Fundraiser in Just One Hour

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2025/05/12

What if you could launch an entire fundraising campaign—in the next 60 minutes? No joke. No graphic designer. No professional writer. No team of ten. Just you, your mission, and a few powerful AI prompts.In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly unveils the One-Hour AI Fundraiser—a simple, repeatable system that shows you how to plan, write, design, and publish a micro-campaign using AI tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and Midjourney. You’ll get the exact prompts to generate campaign

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5:18

Why AI Will Revolutionize Your Grant Writing

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2025/05/11

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You finally sit down to write that big grant proposal. The budget’s solid. The programs are strong. But the words? The story? That’s where everything stalls. In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, host Tom Kelly helps you break through the writing block—once and for all.You’ll get one simple AI prompt that helps you draft 80% of your proposal in just 10 minutes. It’s part of a 3-step Grant Clarity Framework designed to help nonprofit leaders organize their

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5:27

3 Ways AI Can Instantly Upgrade Your Nonprofit Graphics

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2025/05/10

Be honest—how many times have you stared at a blank Canva template, endlessly dragging a logo around, testing out three fonts, and still thinking, “Why does this look like a school project?” If design tasks eat up your time and confidence, this episode is for you.In today’s episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, host Tom Kelly hands you the shortcut every small nonprofit needs: a design system powered by AI that’s fast, simple, and seriously effective—even if you have zero design experience.Tom

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5:13

How to Build an AI-Powered Lead Magnet for Your...

Million Dollar Nonprofit ·

2025/05/09

If someone visits your website, scrolls your social, or opens your email—do they see something they actually want? Not just a “donate now” button. But a resource they can download, learn from, and share? That’s called a lead magnet. And if you’re like most nonprofits, you don’t have one yet. Which is why your email list is growing like molasses.In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly shows you how to fix that—in under 30 minutes—with an AI-powered lead magnet you can build today

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5:26

The 3-Page Nonprofit Website That Actually Gets...

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2025/05/08

Does your nonprofit website inspire action—or confuse visitors? In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly introduces the Fast Funnel Framework: a 3-page website strategy designed to turn traffic into donors. Learn how to build a simple, high-converting funnel using just a landing page, thank-you page, and automated email sequence. No tech team needed—just smart messaging, a clear call-to-action, and a few ChatGPT prompts.You’ll discover:How to write landing page copy that hooks

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5:18

Why Most Auction Descriptions Suck—And How AI Fixes...

Million Dollar Nonprofit ·

2025/05/07

Let’s be real: most auction items don’t get ignored because they’re boring. They get ignored because the descriptions suck. You can have courtside tickets, a luxury villa in Maui, or a once-in-a-lifetime experience—and still get crickets if your copy reads like a Craigslist listing.In this episode, Tom Kelly breaks down exactly why your auction descriptions are falling flat—and how AI can help you write emotional, exciting, and high-converting listings in minutes. This is not about adding fluff

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5:06

The AI Bidding Assistant: How to Use Bots to Boost...

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2025/05/06

Imagine this: your online charity auction is live, bids are rolling in—but some supporters are hesitating. What if you had an assistant that gently nudges them at just the right moment? In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, host Tom Kelly reveals how to set up an AI Bidding Assistant using simple tools like CharityAuctionsToday and ChatGPT—no coding or tech expertise required.Whether you're running a silent auction, virtual fundraiser, or hybrid gala, this episode shows you how to

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5:47

The Zero-Stress Charity Auction Blueprint

Million Dollar Nonprofit ·

2025/05/05

Tired of chaotic, time-sucking charity auctions? In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly reveals how to run a $10,000+ auction with minimal effort using smart systems, AI tools, and the powerful features inside CharityAuctionsToday. Learn how to set up your auction in a day, recruit a promo squad, automate reminders, and maximize last-minute bids. You’ll also get exact ChatGPT prompts, social media scripts, and real-world examples from small teams that crushed their fundraising

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5:47

How to Run a $10K Auction with Zero Effort

Million Dollar Nonprofit ·

2025/05/04

Think running a charity auction means chaos, clipboards, and constant emails? Think again. In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, host Tom Kelly shares the exact blueprint for hosting a $10,000+ online auction with minimal stress and zero overwhelm—even if you’re a small team. You’ll learn how to set up an auction in a day, use AI prompts to write irresistible item descriptions, automate bidder reminders, and create last-minute buzz that drives bids sky-high.Tom breaks down a 4-step system

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5:24

The AI Auction Blueprint: How to Maximize Bids...

Million Dollar Nonprofit ·

2025/05/03

Ever feel like your nonprofit auction turns into a full-blown circus act? One minute you're fielding bidder questions, the next you're rebooting someone's laptop, all while juggling spreadsheets and trying not to sweat through your branded polo. Sound familiar?What if it didn’t have to be that way?In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, host Tom Kelly unveils the AI Auction Blueprint—a simple, step-by-step system to help you run smoother, more profitable charity auctions without burning

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