Rainmaker Results
2025 Pilot Cohort Outcomes
Day 1 Benchmarking
On the first day, attendees reported:
Confidence gap: fewer than 40 % felt confident in their overall fundraising chops.
Major‑gift paralysis: only 26 % had ever sat across from a donor and made a personal, four- or five-figure ask.
Story‑freeze moment: just 1 in 5 felt confident delivering a clear, 60‑second impact story without stumbling or apologizing.
In March – April 2025 I hit the road with a trio of hands‑on Rainmaker pilot workshops—Alexandria, Lafayette, and Shreveport, Louisiana. Nearly fifty nonprofit pros representing 44 organizations packed the rooms: neighbors who feed families, clinics that keep folks healthy, and culture‑keepers who make our state sing. Here’s who showed up:
Community health centers & behavioral‑health clinics
Food‑security and housing‑justice coalitions
Youth‑mentoring and after‑school programs
Museums, arts councils, and cultural festivals
Workforce‑development start‑ups and social‑enterprise hubs
60 Days Post-Training
In a survey administered 60 days post-training, nonprofit Rainmakers reported:
$261,000
Among the organizations that reported back, Rainmaker participants have already raised $261,000 in new gifts and grants—just weeks after completing the workshop. These early wins suggest that even small shifts in clarity and confidence can unlock real fundraising momentum.
94%
INCREASED CONFIDENCE
An overwhelming 94% of participants said their confidence in making fundraising asks increased after the Rainmaker workshop. For many, it was the first time they’d practiced real conversations with donors, mapped out their story, and received actionable feedback. The result? More clarity, more courage, and a readiness to stop waiting and start asking.
IN GIFTS RECEIVED
67%
MADE SUCCESSFUL ASKS
67% of participants reported making a successful fundraising ask after the workshop—some within days. From first‑time $5,000 asks to renewed major gifts, they turned clarity and confidence into real results. Rainmaker didn’t just inspire action—it helped close the deal.
Ready to get started?
100%
CREDIT RAINMAKER
100% of respondents said the Rainmaker tools directly helped them in their fundraising. Whether it was crafting a stronger story, structuring the ask, or knowing what to say when the moment came—they used the tools, and they worked.