Why the “Come-From” Energy of Fundraising Shapes Donor Relationships, Confidence, and ResultsFundraising isn’t just about strategy — it’s about the state you’re in when you ask.In this episode, Erin explores how scarcity and abundance live in the body, not just the mind, and why your nervous system plays a bigger role in donor relationships than most nonprofit training ever acknowledges.You’ll hear how early experiences with “no” can quietly wire scarcity patterns that follow us into adulthood… and into fundraising. Erin also shares a real-world example from her own career, where an organizational culture of fear and over-politeness led to fewer donor connections, less risk-taking, and missed opportunities.Most importantly, this episode offers practical, immediately usable tools to help you regulate your nervous system before donor conversations — so you can show up calm, confident, and connected, regardless of the outcome of the ask.In this episode, you’ll learn:What “come-from energy” means in fundraising — and why donors feel itHow scarcity patterns form early and quietly shape fundraising behaviorWhy anxious or over-careful fundraising cultures push donors awayThe role of the nervous system in donor conversations and decision-makingA simple 30-day scarcity-pattern journaling practiceHow to soften the body before an ask to access a sense of abundanceWhy your worth is never tied to the dollars you raiseResources & Practices Mentioned:Scarcity patterning journal (60 seconds a night for 30 days)Pre-donor-meeting nervous system regulation (breath + body awareness)Abundance awareness practice using the natural environment💬 Join the conversation You’re invited to share your experience and reflections inside the Brave and Balanced Fundraiser Facebook group — a supportive space for fundraisers who want to do this work without judgment and with a lot of heart.Send Erin a text Book your 1:1 Brave and Balanced Breakthrough Coaching Session here: https://calendly.com/vitalistcoaching/brave-balanced-breakthrough✨ Stay Connected & Continue Your Fundraising Growth Listen to all episodes + subscribe: https://thebraveandbalancedfundraiser.buzzsprout.com Join the community: The Brave & Balanced Fundraiser Facebook Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/braveandbalancedfundraiser Book a Brave & Balanced Breakthrough Call: A personalized 1:1 session to support your inner clarity and fundraising wellbeing. 👉 https://calendly.com/vitalistcoaching/brave-balanced-breakthrough Learn more about Erin’s coaching & nervous-system based support: VitalistCoaching.com Connect on Instagram: @erinmcquadewright