by Richard Perry | Sep 25, 2023 | Curiosity, Donor Preferences, Donor-Centered | Accountability, Communication, Curiousity, Customer Service, Donor-Centered
It’s no secret that we all have our preferences about all kinds of things. Stop and think what you prefer in food, vacations, clothes, cars, friends, sports, communication, politics, movies, humor etc. It’s a huge list. And very specific. Focus on that one word:...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 19, 2023 | Curiosity, Donor Communication, Permission-Based Asking | Communication, Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Meaningful Connections, Permission-Based Asking
You’ve probably experienced it. You decide on a course of action. You are absolutely convinced it is right. You make a decision. Then more info comes in and you change your mind because the new info has convinced you that the new direction is the course you WANT to...
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
Every human being on the face of the earth – no matter what race or gender, no matter what country or culture – every human being wants to know that they matter to someone else, to the group they are in, to their place and standing on the planet. Ask yourself the...
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
“How many of your donors have made a planned gift?” A question like this, or really anything related to “planned giving,” strikes terror into your heart and the hearts of every other fundraiser I know, especially those who are not planned giving officers. The concept...
by Guest Contributor | Feb 27, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Fundraising, Relationships | Communication, Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Meaningful Connections, Professional Development, Relationships
One of the best things we can do for ourselves is look at how someone else is doing their work and explore how to apply it to what we do in fundraising. Take asking questions, for example. Most fundraisers consider themselves able to have a congenial conversation with...
by Karen Kendrick | Feb 24, 2023 | Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Relationships | Curiousity, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Relationships
We talk a great deal about the incredible value and importance of learning your donors’ passions and interests, and then connecting that with the work of your mission in meaningful ways. In doing so, you move from a transactional giving mindset, where your focus is on...