The Power of Feeling Heard
As a Director of Development, I quickly learned that I wasn't asking people for money. I was giving good folks a chance to be part of...
It's not an "Ask." It's an invitation.
You've heard it. "I hate asking people for money!" "I can't stand begging!" "I refuse to ask my friends to give." Maybe it was a board...
Successful Donor Cultivation Events- as easy as 1,2,3 - -
12 steps to a successful cultivation event: 1. Think of something fun. Your event can be small – 6-8 people coming for coffee or dinner...
Turn One-time Event Guests into Retainable Donors
Your annual fundraising event is over. People came! You raised money! You worked hard. People helped. You planned well. Pat yourself on...
A person. A problem. A way I can help.
What motivates donors? Humans are wired to respond to story. Okay. It is true that the occassional banker, computer analyst or attorney...
What do you mean? It's NOT about me??
Nonprofits do so much good with so little money. It's no wonder when it comes time to tell their story that it's a temptationto shout,...
I'm ready to listen. Seven questions you should ask.
I’m ready to listen. What should I ask? Often a donor meeting is solely focused on your organization: the people you serve, the good you...
Donors - We want them all! Or do we???
We want them ALL – or do we? Where should your nonprofit spend it’s marketing time and budget? It’s a good question. You spent time...
It's NOT about the money
It's not about the money. No. Really! Philanthropy is not about the dollars. Okay, right now you may be thinking, "Not about the money?!...
Donors - they're people not pocketbooks
In this day of data, counting clicks, and initial-filled jargon, it’s easy to forget that fundraising is about people. It’s about...
