Raise More Money. Stress Less.

Build a strong foundation for funding, storytelling, and donor growth – without burning out.

If you’re ready to grow your nonprofit’s fundraising, Laying a Foundation Your Way is here to help! This self-paced course is packed with over 90 bite-sized lessons and assignments designed to get you organized, uncover new revenue streams, and tell your story in a way that moves people to give. But here’s the real game-changer: You won’t be doing this alone. Each month, you’ll join live group coaching sessions with fundraising pro Angela Burgess—your chance to get expert advice, troubleshoot challenges, and connect with other nonprofit leaders who get it. You’ll walk away with a clear plan, more confidence, and the tools to raise more money from individual donors. Let’s make fundraising easier—and more fun—together!

Lifelong Learning at Your Pace

This comprehensive, evolving toolkit distills 25 years of asset raising expertise—equipping fundraising professionals with proven strategies for donor engagement, sustainable growth, and long-term success.

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Meet Your Coach, Angela

Fundraising Coach, Professional Speaker, Best-Selling Author

Angela Burgess

President & CEO, Broad Oaks Consulting, LLC

Angela is the best-selling author of "Are You on the Right Bus? Navigating Change on the Road to Success" and knows better than most how to make meaningful changes to achieve your desired results. After 10 years of working in the wealth management sector, helping financial advisors grow and scale their businesses, Angela turned her sites to the nonprofit world. As a former Executive Director, she's sat where you are today, and she took the nonprofit RaiseUp Families from $450,000 in annual revenue from private sources to over $1.2M while improving outcomes and building a highly-engaged board.  Not only that, she did this while helping myriad other nonprofits break through their fundraising barriers to achieve results never before seen.

LFG Your Way Learning Modules

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    1. Here's How it Works

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. What Business are you In?

    3. Program Overview

    4. Maximizing Your Opportunities for Impact

    1. Introduction to Data

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. How and What to Track about your Programs

    3. Is Tracking Program Data Really that Important?

    4. Assignment: Measuring What Matters

    1. Donor Data - What you need to know

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. What you - and others - need to know about your personal relationships

    3. Creating Evergreen Notes

    4. Establishing Connections and Giving Credit Where It's Due

    5. Audience Segmentation and Attributes

    6. Entering and Tracking Data about Gifts

    7. Creating Organizational Continuity

    8. Assignment: Unlocking Donor Insights

    1. Organizational Funding Data

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. What if for profit businesses were funded like nonprofits?

    3. Funding Data Exercise: Know Your Revenue. Grow Your Impact.

    1. The Secret to Fundraising

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. The Power of Story

    3. Storytelling: The Cornerstone to Campaigns

    4. Crafting Your Story

    5. Ai: The Best Campaign Hack Yet

    6. Why is Direct Mail Marketing Not Dead Yet?

    7. Designing Your Campaign

    8. BONUS: Practical Tips for a Successful Year-End Campaign Webinar

    1. Introducing the Lifecycle of a Donor

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. The Lifecycle of a Donor

    3. The Value of a Sustaining Donor Part 1

    4. The Value of a Sustaining Donor Part 2

    5. Design Your Ideal Donor Journey
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FAQ

  • How long will it take to earn back my investment?

    This course is designed to meet you where you are. Implementing even one module in your existing fundraising plan is likely to lead to additional revenue.

  • What are the monthly group coaching sessions all about?

    Each month Angela Burgess, President & CEO of Broad Oaks Consulting, will host a Zoom meeting for members of LFG Your Way. We'll cover all the course material, tackle your questions, and leave time for networking with your peers.

  • What if I can't attend a monthly coaching session?

    All monthly coaching sessions will be recorded and added to the content library.

  • What if I purchase this and discover my nonprofit would be better served by the Signature "Laying a Foundation for Growth" program?

    All fees paid for LFG Your Way will be applied to our signature, "Laying a Foundation for Growth" program, should you choose to upgrade.

  • How many licenses do I get with my purchase?

    The cost of the program is for one license for one person.

  • What if my organization needs multiple licenses and more individualized coaching?

    If you're interested in group pricing and private coaching, please book a time with Angela to discuss your organization's needs. https://calendly.com/angelaburgesshtx/30-minute-connection-call