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Rachel Muir

Rachel Muir
Rachel has worked every side of the Rubik’s cube that is the nonprofit sector. When she was 26 she launched Girlstart, a non-profit empowering girls in math, science, engineering and technology in the living room of her apartment with $500 and a credit card. Several years later she had raised over 10 million and was featured on Oprah, CNN, and the Today show. Today Rachel delivers workshops and offers a monthly membership, League of Extraordinary Fundraisers, transforming people into confident, successful fundraisers.

Posts from Rachel Muir

01
Recruiting Volunteers Who Stick Around: Engagement, Stewardship, And Recognition Strategies
02
Nonprofit Burnout Is Real—Here’s How To Fight Back
03
Fundraising Scripts: Best Examples to Earn More Donations
04
Why Donors Stop Giving—And How To Win Them Back For Good
05
Building a Nonprofit Strategic Plan: A 3-Month Road Map For Q1
06
Donors Love A Good Story—Here’s How To Tell It (And Find It)
07
From First Gift To Forever: Building Donor Loyalty That Lasts
08
Create A Fundraising Calendar That Inspires Donors Year-Round
09
Use These 5 Metrics To Supercharge Your 2025 Fundraising
10
Tips To Get Noticed During End-of-Year Fundraising
11
End-of-Year Fundraising Problems (And How To Solve Them)
12
Mastering Your End-of-Year Fundraising Plan: Calendar + Checklist
13
The Final Countdown: 5 Ways To Boost Year-End Donations
14
Timing Year-End Fundraising in an Election Year: A Survival Guide
15
Creative Membership Fundraising Ideas For Year-End Giving
16
Raise More Gifts From Members By Understanding Their Motivations
17
Strategies For Nonprofit Empowerment
18
How To Build An Advocacy-Driven Nonprofit Board
19
Surviving Election Season: What Every Nonprofit Needs To Know Now
20
From Inexperience To Impact: Recipe For Board Leadership
21
19 Tips To Recruit New Members For Your Nonprofit
22
Affordable Ways To Delight Members If Your Nonprofit Has A Membership Model
23
How To Boost Your Fundraising With Philanthropic Psychology
24
What The Best Girl Scout Fundraisers Do Differently
25
Stewardship That Boosts Revenue For Family Promise Affiliates
26
Navigating the Boardroom: A Nonprofit Leader’s Guide
27
Unlock Year-Round Donations: YMCA Fundraising Strategies
28
Elevate Your Free Clinic’s Impact By Recruiting More Individual Donors
29
Enlist a Nonprofit Board That Champions You
30
Engaging Volunteers As Donors At Your Free Clinic
31
From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members
32
Strategies To Re-Engage Your Lapsed Donors
33
Volun-Telligence Test: How Effective Is Your Volunteer Program?
34
From Lost To Loved: Turning Lapsed Donors Into Devoted Donors
35
Dear Donor, Will You Be Mine? Stewardship To Transform Donors Into Valentines
36
How To Find Your Most Generous Donors
37
Winning YMCA Fundraising Campaigns
38
Habitat Volunteers Are Heroes For Homeowners
39
What Is The Major Gift Potential of Your Volunteers?
40
Let Volunteers Shine (And Inspire Gifts) On GivingTuesday
41
How To Segment And Personalize Appeals To Raise More Money At End Of Year
42
Super Supporters: The Volunteer Who Gave $10,000
43
Crafting Memorable Volunteer Journeys: Tips For Success
44
The Secret Way To Boost Year-End Gifts
45
Consultant Round Up: New Year’s Tips For Fundraisers
46
The Best Giving Tuesday Email Subject Lines
47
Your End Of Year Fundraising Questions Answered
48
Key Takeaways from AFP ICON 2022: The Ultimate Guide
49
The Essential Guide to Writing a Fundraising Plan
50
How To Handle A Disgruntled Donor
51
4 Tips for Small Shops to Find Donor Prospects
52
The Lucrative Art of Great Discovery
53
21 Ways to Shower Your Donors with Love
54
The Do's and Don'ts of Getting Boards to Fundraise
55
Use These 11 Metrics To Evaluate Your End-Of-Year Fundraising Campaign
56
[EXAMPLE] See A Before And After Of An Effective End-Of-Year Appeal
57
Take Advantage Of This Sample Giving Tuesday Timeline For Your Nonprofit
58
How To Do A Donor Cultivation Event
59
How to Overcome Meddling Nonprofit Management and Boards
60
7 Email Marketing Myths That Are Hurting Your Fundraising Efforts
61
How To Handle Objections To Doing A Wealth Screen
62
The Do's And Don’ts When Thanking Donors
63
How To Write The Perfect Donor Thank You Letter
64
Before & After End Of Year Appeal Makeovers
65
How Nonprofits Can Survive A Bad Board Of Directors
66
The Fundraiser’s Bill Of Rights
67
31 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Fundraising Career
68
Handwritten Donor Thank You Notes In A Virtual World
69
Why You Should Text Your Donors
70
Cultivate Donors in a Virtual World with Video Emails
71
Pep Talk for Fundraisers
72
6 Ways to Stay Motivated as a Fundraiser
73
How to Change the Nonprofit Board You Have
74
Can Donor Surveys Really Help You Raise Money?
75
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Getting Board Members To Fundraise
76
You Can’t Fundraise Scared - 10 Tips to Boost Your Confidence
77
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Fundraisers
78
The Lucrative Art of Great Donor Discovery
79
4 Strategies to Retain Your #GivingTuesday Donors
80
Therapy Session for Nonprofit Staff: Creating a Culture of Philanthropy
81
Why Your Board Isn’t Fundraising (And How to Fix It)
82
Using Donor Satisfaction & Commitment Surveys to Find Your Best Donor Prospects
83
5 Questions for a Winning Donor Cultivation Event
84
3 Easy Ways to Win at Donor Retention in the New Year
85
5 Truths of Fundraising: How to Win the Face-to-Face Ask