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Do You Know the Deepest Longing of Your Donor?

Do You Know the Deepest Longing of Your Donor?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 24, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Motivation, Impact, Making a Difference, Philanthropy | Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Giving, Impact, Meaningful Connections, Mission, Motivation, Passions and Interests

No matter the organization, no matter the mission, donors everywhere share the same deepest longing. Its simplicity might surprise you.

Why Your Donor Doesn’t Talk About Their End-of-Life Charitable Plans

Why Your Donor Doesn’t Talk About Their End-of-Life Charitable Plans

by Robert Shafis | Mar 22, 2023 | Asking, Donor Conversations, Donor Relations, Philanthropy, Planned Giving, Planned Giving Officer | Asking, Communication, Cultivation, Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Permission-Based Asking, Philanthropy, Planned giving

There’s a lot of fear around asking donors about planned gifts, but there doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to get the conversation started.

What Journalism Can Teach Us About Fundraising

What Journalism Can Teach Us About Fundraising

by Guest Contributor | Feb 27, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Fundraising, Relationships | Communication, Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Meaningful Connections, Professional Development, Relationships

Asking questions is fundamental to building authentic donor relationships. But how do we know which questions to ask? Journalism, any ideas?

Have You Identified YOUR Passions and Interests?

Have You Identified YOUR Passions and Interests?

by Karen Kendrick | Feb 24, 2023 | Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Relationships | Curiousity, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Relationships

To have effective donor conversations and build authentic donor relationships, you first need to understand your own passions and interests.

Do New Year’s Resolutions Even Work?

Do New Year’s Resolutions Even Work?

by Karen Kendrick | Dec 28, 2022 | Goals, Growth, Personal Development, Professional Development | Curiousity, Goal-setting, Personal Development, Professional Development

Many of us struggle to follow through with our New Year’s resolutions. Here’s a strategy that makes people more likely to stay on track.

How Facilitation Skills Make You a Better Fundraiser

How Facilitation Skills Make You a Better Fundraiser

by Karen Kendrick | Jul 4, 2022 | Conversations, Curiosity, Donor Relations, Facilitation, Professional Development | Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Facilitation, Professional Development

In a donor meeting, your role is two-fold: you are their partner, and you are also a facilitator to keep the meeting on-track.

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