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Getting Over The “Ick” Factor in Planned Giving Conversations

Getting Over The “Ick” Factor in Planned Giving Conversations

by Guest Contributor | Sep 8, 2023 | Asking, Donor Conversations, Donor Relations, Legacy, Permission-Based Asking, Planned Giving | Asking, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Giving, Planned giving, Relationships

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 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.

A Donor Performance Report Delivers a Practical & Relational Gift

A Donor Performance Report Delivers a Practical & Relational Gift

by Karen Kendrick | Aug 14, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Conversations, Donor meetings, Donor Relations, Donor visits, Impact Reporting, Meetings | Communication, Donor Conversation, Donor Visits, Meaningful Connections, Relationships, Reporting Back, Structure

If you’re wondering how to have better donor meetings, a tool like the Donor Performance Report might be just what you need.

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.

The Worst Way to Start a Conversation with a Donor

The Worst Way to Start a Conversation with a Donor

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 10, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Conversations, Donor Relations, Fundraising, Impact | Communication, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Impact, Major Gifts

When you start a conversation with a donor, do you begin by talking about the money, or the difference they’ve made for your mission?

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.

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