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What the Arab Culture Can Teach Us About Meaningful Donor Conversations

What the Arab Culture Can Teach Us About Meaningful Donor Conversations

by Karen Kendrick | Sep 12, 2022 | Asking, Conversations, Donor Communication | Asking, Communication, Donor Conversation, Permission-Based Asking

When you set clear expectations and provide a structure around your donor conversations, it makes space for deeper connections.

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.

Question of the Month: Do you really know the driver behind your donor’s passions and interests?

Question of the Month: Do you really know the driver behind your donor’s passions and interests?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 29, 2022 | Conversations, Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Passions and Interests, Relationship Building | Donor Conversation, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests

In this Question of the Month video, Richard and Jeff share what it means to learn the driver behind your donor’s passions and interests.

Question of the Month: How does emotional intelligence make me an even better fundraiser?

Question of the Month: How does emotional intelligence make me an even better fundraiser?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 11, 2022 | Communication, Conversations, Personal Development | Communication, Conflict, Personal Development, Relationships

In this Question of the Month video, we’ll share a few tips on how emotional intelligence (EQ) can make you a better partner to your donors.

Managing Your Fight-or-Flight Response for More Courageous Conversations

Managing Your Fight-or-Flight Response for More Courageous Conversations

by Karen Kendrick | May 2, 2022 | Anxiety, Communication, Conflict, Conversations | Communication, Conflict, Relationships

To have courageous conversations, you must tune into your body and manage your own reactions as you work toward a collaborative solution.

4 Types of Questions to Help You Avoid Awkward Donor Conversations

4 Types of Questions to Help You Avoid Awkward Donor Conversations

by Karen Kendrick | Sep 20, 2021 | Conversations, Phone calls, Questions | Donor Conversation, Permission-Based Asking, Uncategorized

Being prepared for donor conversations is critical. Learn language that will help you be comfortable and successful on your next call.

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