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Episode 203: Turn Waitlists into Donors: AI-Powered Funnels That Convert
Episode 203

Episode 203: Turn Waitlists into Donors: AI-Powered Funnels That Convert

How many times have people joined your waitlist or signed up for updates, only to quietly fade away? In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly shows how to turn that passive interest into active giving using an AI-powered waitlist-...

Million Dollar Nonprofit · Tom Kelly

October 21, 20254m 7s

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Show Notes

How many times have people joined your waitlist or signed up for updates, only to quietly fade away? In this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit, Tom Kelly shows how to turn that passive interest into active giving using an AI-powered waitlist-to-donor funnel.


You’ll learn how to:


✅ Warm your waitlist with anticipation emails


✅ Woo them with VIP-style personal invites on launch day


✅ Win their donation and turn them into long-term supporters

Framework: Warm. Woo. Win.


This episode teaches you how to create a system that nurtures interest, builds excitement, and converts signups into loyal donors — all while automating the heavy lifting with AI.


Stop leaving potential donors on the sidelines. Build a funnel that creates urgency, makes supporters feel valued, and drives donations.


Head over to our Instagram and DM us the word "AI' for our Free AI Nonprofit Growth Playbook. https://www.instagram.com/charityauctionstoday


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