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Ever wonder what board members and business leaders really think about fundraising? In this episode, attorney and longtime board leader Leslee Lewis takes us behind the scenes to share what works, what doesn’t, and what inspires true generosity. From her worst pitch experience to the lessons she’s carried into decades of nonprofit board service, Leslee’s perspective will encourage anyone navigating the world of fundraising.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:57 Fundraising done right
10:05 Worst pitch experience ever
17:05 Why fundraising can be an amazing job
21:01 How board members experience fundraising
29:00 How much do you ask for?
31:30 Leslee on being mismatched
33:16 What is still hard about fundraising
36:42 Do people thank you?
38:30 Building meaningful relationships
45:28 Wrap
About Leslee Lewis:
Leslee is an attorney and leader at Dickinson Wright PLLC, where she chairs the Nonprofit Task Force and Renewable Energy Team, and recently completed 12 years of service on a governing board. She has served for more than 30 years on nonprofit boards and committees, bringing both professional expertise and heartfelt commitment to her work alongside nonprofits, boards, and foundations. She is also a wife, mother of three, and beach-lover who finds joy in time with family, friends, and God.
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