Why Talking About the Problem Is So Difficult
It may feel counterintuitive, but talking about the problem that your non-profit is organized to address is the real way to motivate giving.
Getting Over The “Ick” Factor in Planned Giving Conversations
A lot of fundraisers feel some anxiety around planned giving conversations. Here’s how to approach them in a way that honors your donor.
Are Your Asking Amounts Soul-Sucking?
Every time you avoid asking for an increase in giving, you are withholding an opportunity for your donors to increase their joy and impact.
Stop Using Donor Wealth Ratings to Build a Portfolio
Here are the problems you’ll encounter if you rely on donor capacity and wealth ratings as your primary method of building a portfolio.
Is Fundraising Just a Necessary Evil?
When non-profit leadership has a negative attitude about fundraising, it is detrimental to the organization’s mission.
Do You Know the Deepest Longing of Your Donor?
No matter the organization, no matter the mission, donors everywhere share the same deepest longing. Its simplicity might surprise you.
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