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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

There's no urgency in non-profit fundraising, which leads to being pushed to the bottom of people's to-do lists.

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Chase Adam at Startup School NY 2014

@ Y Combinator

06/20/14

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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

People are often too nice to say no, which can lead to endless waiting and frustration in fundraising efforts.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/21/24

@ Y Combinator

Desperation is hard to hide, especially in fundraising; a calm, take-it-or-leave-it attitude is more effective than frantic behavior.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/21/22

@ Y Combinator

People often only hear about successful fundraisers, which creates a false impression that everyone is raising money easily, while unsuccessful attempts go unnoticed.

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Wade Foster

08/19/17

@ Y Combinator

We view fundraising as a tool rather than an identity; if you don't need it, there's no reason to take on dilution.

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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising as a non-profit is challenging because you often need to approach many individuals to raise smaller amounts, unlike for-profits that can seek larger sums from fewer investors.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

The most important aspect of fundraising is to get it done so you can focus on building your company.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Many nonprofits lack effective feedback loops and often don't use funds wisely, so I prefer to invest in projects that create tangible value.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising can lead to many painful experiences, and it's common to feel wronged when expectations aren't met during the process.

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Peter Thiel

04/02/15

@ Mercatus Center

The contrarian question for nonprofits is to identify great causes that are unpopular, as those are often underfunded and impactful.