What traits make someone a good fundraiser?
Many of us believe we would not be good at fundraising. But how do we know? Are there personal characteristics that are necessary? This article’s conclusions may surprise you.
Read MoreDon’t let an unmotivated major donor take your time
You've just learned from a long-term major donor that they are not going to give or are only giving a token amount to your special campaign. You think, "If I just keep working with them, they will come through". Maybe not. How can you avoid spending too much time on a donor who will not be giving again?
Read MoreDiscovering your donor's motivation to give
Securing major gifts for your organization takes time and it takes high quality conversations between you and your supporters. Discovering their motivation(s) can be a critical stepping-stone to more meaningful gifts.
Read MoreWhat motivates donors to give?
When it comes to successful fundraising, donor motivation is at the heart of the matter.
Read MoreYour continuing conversations with donors...
Getting to the ask should be less like climbing a mountain and more like following a meandering stream to a beautiful waterfall that you know is there ahead of time!
Read MoreRaising Major Gifts with "Major Purpose"
Maybe the reason your group doesn't get major gifts is that your donors don't see that they are needed. This article helps you think about how you can develop transformative and mission-centric giving initiatives that your donors will be excited about funding.
Read MoreWhen talking with donors gets personal
Given our isolation from others due to the pandemic but also the very nature of modern life, emotion-laden conversations between us and our donors may occur more frequently than ever before. After all, our donors have sadness, grief, and loneliness in their lives just as everyone does, and they often view us as people who care, even if they don’t know us well. And as a compassionate human being, you need to be ready.
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