Founder's Forge

A newsletter for nonprofit leaders, startup entrepreneurs, and fundraisers who want to raise more money and drive real impact. — Weekly tips to help fund your mission 👇

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Sep 09, 2025

Reframing Your Ask: Show Value

Sometimes, the key to raising more money is as simple as changing how you present the value of your mission.

David Roten

Sep 02, 2025

Volunteers: A Pillar of Organizational Development

This week, we discuss an often overlooked and crucial aspect of development

David Roten

Aug 26, 2025

What Fly Fishing Taught Me About Fundraising

Patience, precision, and some luck

David Roten

Aug 12, 2025

What I'd Do if I Had Only $500 to Raise $5,000

A scrappy, proven approach for small-budget fundraisers

David Roten

Aug 05, 2025

Identifying Your First Donors — (You Don't Need a List)

Fundraiser's Forge - Issue #02

David Roten

Jul 29, 2025

Start Fundraising Before You're “Ready”

Fundraiser's Forge - Issue #01

David Roten