Phil Cooke Podcast

Starting a Nonprofit? Here's What You Need to Know | Fundraising Consultant David Baker

February 17, 2026·36 min
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Launching a ministry or nonprofit — and feeling terrified about fundraising? In this conversation, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com sits down with fundraising strategist David Baker of Giving Design to discuss what truly drives generosity and how to build a strong sustainable funding foundation from day one. This is your Fundraising 101 to gain the mindset behind successful donor development! Find out what motivates giving, the role of story in casting vision and sharing impact, and the biggest fundraising mistake most churches and nonprofits make.  Whether you're launching a brand-new ministry, growing a nonprofit organization, or rethinking your fundraising strategies, this episode will help you build a vision-driven approach that creates lasting impact. This episode is part of the ongoing conversations around faith, media, and culture from Phil Cooke, CEO and founder of Cooke Media Group, and co-founder of The Influence Lab — helping train Christians around the world to share their faith more effectively through media. 👉 Get my FREE DOWNLOAD when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  🔥 New MasterclassesChurch on Trial—Crisis Management with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/masterclass Ideas on a Deadline Masterclass with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline  Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Expand your Creative Leadershiphttps://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ⚡️ GET MY LATEST BOOK "Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis" Get your copy here: https://philcooke.com/crisis  (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for the support!) ======================================== <span style= "mso-far

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