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What Should My Focus Be as I Build Relationships with My Donors?

What Should My Focus Be as I Build Relationships with My Donors?

by Karen Kendrick | May 3, 2023 | Communication Preference, Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Relationship Building, Stewardship | Communication, Donor-Centered, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Relationships, Reporting Back, Stewardship

The key to your success is to focus on building an authentic relationship of trust and partnership with each of your donors.

Fake Relationships and How to Avoid Them

Fake Relationships and How to Avoid Them

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 5, 2023 | Authenticity, Donor Communication, Passions and Interests, Relationships | Communication, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Relationships

When working your plan, you must engage donors with your heart – not just your head. Otherwise, a fake relationship will result. Here’s how to get started.

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.

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.

Why Your Donor May Be Confused About Their Relationship With You

Why Your Donor May Be Confused About Their Relationship With You

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 6, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Passions and Interests | Communication, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests, Relationships

A donor relationship should feel like a partnership, but often, donors sense that they’re only valued for how much they give.

Improve Your Donor Relationships by Focusing on This ONE Thing in 2023

Improve Your Donor Relationships by Focusing on This ONE Thing in 2023

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 11, 2023 | Cultivation, Donor Relations, Donor-Centered, Higher Education, Passions and Interests | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Higher Education, Passions and Interests

If you focus on just one thing this year: get to know your donors’ passions and interests. Here’s a story that shows the impact it can have.

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