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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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How To Influence Decision Makers

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08/21/24

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Casey Neistat

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

In fundraising and creative work, the most consistent factor in success is relentless effort and tenacity.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

The naive approach to fundraising involves simply stating the amount needed, while the midwit approach complicates the process with excessive questioning and fear of making mistakes.

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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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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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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Maintain professionalism in the fundraising community; being a bad actor can damage your reputation and future opportunities.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising can be a slow and demoralizing process, especially when trying to convince the first few investors to back your idea.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising is a numbers game; the more meetings you have, the more likely you are to get a yes after going through many no's.

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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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/26/16

@ Y Combinator

Learning to simplify your pitch to its essentials is a crucial skill for success in fundraising and pitching.