The Sunday Countdown and the Fundraiser’s Rhythm That Brought Relief
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The Fundraiser's AI Starter Suite
If Sunday nights feel like the slow countdown to another heavy Monday, you’re not alone. I know that tightening in your chest — the mental list of donor follow-ups, board reports, events that need funding, and the quiet weight of a mission too big for one person to carry.
For years, I fought through it with a brave face and a tired heart. I thought if I just worked harder, smiled brighter, or slept less, maybe we’d finally turn a corner. But the load didn’t get lighter — it grew heavier.
That’s why in this episode, I share the truth about how I found a different rhythm. Not hustle. Not hype. A steadier way to begin the week — with AI as a supportive assistant, not a replacement for your voice.
I’ll tell you about the false starts (like the first time I asked for a “persuasive” appeal and got a manipulative draft I’d never send), and what shifted when I realized AI is not a test with one right answer. It’s a conversation you can shape. Warmer. Shorter. One true detail. Suddenly, the pressure dropped, and the drafts started sounding like me.
Along the way, we’ll sit with the real hesitations:
– “I don’t have time.”
– “Will it sound robotic?”
– “Is donor data safe?”
– “Am I already behind?”
And I’ll show you how small, safe steps can pay you back by Friday.
By the end, you’ll see what a first week can look like when you set clear guardrails, send thank-yous that sound like you, and outline a board report without losing your morning. Not a grand reinvention — just a quieter confidence you can feel in your calendar and in your body.
If you’ve been carrying the weight alone, this episode is for you.
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Chapters
1. The Weight of Fundraising Burnout (00:00:00)
2. Finding a New Rhythm for Mondays (00:03:29)
3. My Journey with AI in Fundraising (00:05:21)
4. The Fundraiser's AI Starter Suite (00:10:37)
5. Addressing Common AI Hesitations (00:18:33)
6. Real Talk: My Launch Experience (00:25:29)
7. Your First Week Using AI (00:30:43)
8. Final Thoughts and Next Steps (00:37:58)
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