Autonomous Elders - The Most Generous Donors, Profile #3
Autonomous elders can become major donors, as the work of your group becomes part of their personal legacy. But you have to understand what matters to them about your work first.
Read MoreChildless People - The Most Generous Donors – Profile #2
It’s almost always a wonderful thing to have children, but people who don’t have them have a lot more time to develop other interests. Our nurturing, caring instincts can be directed to efforts in our communities – volunteering and giving financially.
Read MoreBusiness Owners - The Most Generous Donors – Profile #1
How can you identify and engage these donors, since they are probably not going to introduce themselves, set an appointment, come in and make a big gift? Here are some suggestions.
Read MoreWhat the Donor is Thinking When you Ask for a Gift
If you are an executive director new to fundraising, a professional new to major gifts fundraising, or joining a Board or Capital Campaign committee, it can be very helpful to consider what the donor may be thinking when you meet with them to ask for a gift.
Read MoreAsking for a Big Gift from an Individual or Couple
Board Members need to understand how to ask a donor for a significant gift. This is true even if they are relying on their staff teammate to be the designated asker. How can these solicitations for significant gifts go smoothly and with great results?
Read MoreListening – REALLY listening – to your donors
Sometimes feeling nervous makes us talk too much, or we might clam up. How can we focus AWAY from the nervousness, and TOWARDS the donor and what she or he would like to discuss, specifically about their regard for your group’s work?
Read MoreIdeas for Building Your Donor Base
One meaning of “building your donor base” is to increase support from your existing donors, or as I like to call it, “loving those who already love you.” How can it be done?
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