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Are YOU Afraid to Ask?

Are YOU Afraid to Ask?

by Jeff Schreifels | Aug 16, 2023 | Asking, Donor Communication, Donor Conversations, Fear, Permission-Based Asking | Asking, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Permission-Based Asking

If you’re nervous about asking for a gift, you’re not alone. Permission-Based Asking gives you the tools you need to approach the ask in a way that honors your donor.

Ask Your Donors for Gifts That Are Soul Filling

Ask Your Donors for Gifts That Are Soul Filling

by Karen Kendrick | Jun 23, 2023 | Donor Conversations, Permission-Based Asking, Transformational Gifts | Asking, Communication, Donor Conversation, Permission-Based Asking, Transformational Gift

Now that you’re thinking differently about what it means to ask for significant gifts, here’s how to approach asking in a soul-fulfilling way.

Donors Usually Do What They Want

Donors Usually Do What They Want

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 19, 2023 | Curiosity, Donor Communication, Permission-Based Asking | Communication, Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Meaningful Connections, Permission-Based Asking

Dramatically increase your success with donors by asking thoughtful, insight-generating questions that uncover their true wants.

Q&A: Answering Your Top Questions About Mid-Level

Q&A: Answering Your Top Questions About Mid-Level

by Guest Contributor | May 26, 2023 | Donor Communication, Mid-level, Qualifying Donors | Mid-level donors, Permission-Based Asking, Pipeline Development, Qualifying

Part one of a two-part series dedicated to answering the top questions we hear about relationship-based mid-level fundraising.

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.

Question of the Month: What does it really mean when a donor says “no” to your request for a gift?

Question of the Month: What does it really mean when a donor says “no” to your request for a gift?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 26, 2022 | Asking, Donor Relations, Permission | Asking, Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Permission-Based Asking

It can be discouraging when a donor says no to your request for a gift. But it’s an opportunity to deepen your relationship with the donor.

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