Running a nonprofit can feel like juggling fire while riding a unicycle—blindfolded. One minute you're solving problems, the next you’re buried in emails, grant deadlines, and donor questions. And somehow, you’re still expected to lead.

In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, host Tom Kelly shares a practical 3-step framework to help you go from chaos to clarity—without needing a big team or MBA.

You’ll learn how to:

1. Build your Operating Rhythm – Map out your weekly priorities, roles, and check-ins with a single tool.
2. Standardize Core Processes – Use ChatGPT to turn your repeated tasks into clear, plug-and-play SOPs.
3. Centralize Your Dashboard – Track your most important metrics on one screen (no more 17-tab spreadsheets).

Tom also shares exact prompts to use with AI so you can create structure fast—and even tells the story of one small team that slashed burnout and finally got ahead on year-end fundraising.

If you’re tired of flying blind and ready to lead with intention, this episode is your step-by-step guide.

If you’re ready to lead like a million-dollar nonprofit without burning out, hit play—and don’t forget click the link below for the full AI toolkit.

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Let’s be honest—your board wants more updates, but you’re already drowning in them. You’re juggling donor reports, grant deadlines, team check-ins… and now they want metrics, wins, and a roadmap too? The good news: you don’t need more meetings—you need a smarter system.

In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, host Tom Kelly introduces a powerful, time-saving solution: the AI-powered board briefing. You’ll learn how to use ChatGPT to automatically generate monthly board updates in your own voice—updates that are clear, concise, and actually get read. Then, he walks you through how to automate the whole thing using your CRM or email platform so your board feels connected, informed, and energized—without you having to lift a finger each month.

Inside, you’ll get Tom’s exact prompts, a proven five-part structure for your briefings, and tips for turning your update into a 2-minute video. Whether you’re a team of ten or flying solo with a volunteer named Carol, this system gives you the consistency and clarity your board craves—plus the breathing room you need.

Want better board alignment, more confidence from your leadership, and maybe even a $50,000 matching grant like one of Tom’s clients? It all starts with one smart email.

If you’re ready to lead like a million-dollar nonprofit without burning out, hit play—and don’t forget click the link below for the full toolkit.

https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/tuv7F75UH41Y7on2cqI9?notrack=true

Could AI Replace Your Fundraising Consultant?

In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly explores a big question: Are there parts of your fundraising consultant's work that AI could do better, faster, and cheaper?

You’ll get a side-by-side look at what consultants typically provide—like writing cases for support, crafting donor emails, and leading strategy sessions—and how AI tools like ChatGPT are stepping into that space. Tom shares his “Consultant vs. GPT” framework, real nonprofit examples, and actionable prompts you can try today.

Whether you’re working with a great consultant or wondering if there’s a smarter way to handle routine fundraising tasks, this episode will help you rethink where to invest your time and money.