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Donor Qualification Sucks! Excitement and Fear

Donor Qualification Sucks! Excitement and Fear

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 14, 2019 | excitement, Fear | Qualifying, Relationships

It’s not easy to connect with donors and get rejected. But stay with it. It’s worth it to find out which donors want to hear from you.

Leave Your Fear at the Door

Leave Your Fear at the Door

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Feb 20, 2019 | Fear, Upgrading | Asking, Cultivation, Donor Offers

Are you afraid to challenge your donor to make a larger gift? Sometimes we get too comfortable with “regular” giving. Leave your fear behind!

Have You Tried Being Honest?

Have You Tried Being Honest?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 25, 2019 | Ethics, Fear, truthfulness | Leadership, Management

Sometimes bad things happen in your practice of fundraising, and you’re the one left holding the bag. Covering it up only makes it worse; be honest with donors and management.

Getting Over the Fear of Asking Donors for a Gift

Getting Over the Fear of Asking Donors for a Gift

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 1, 2022 | Courage, Fear, Soliciting | Asking, Fundraising, Leadership

Non-profit leaders and fundraising professionals are often afraid of asking for money. Here’s how to conquer that fear.

How to Get Over the Fear of Asking for a Gift

How to Get Over the Fear of Asking for a Gift

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 3, 2018 | Courage, Fear, Soliciting | Asking, Fundraising, Leadership

Nonprofit leaders – and even fundraising professionals – are often afraid to ask for money. How do you get over that and start real asks from real donors?

When a Donor Says No

When a Donor Says No

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 6, 2017 | Fear, Rejection, Soliciting | Asking, Donor Visits, Overcoming Objections

Are you afraid of a no? Do you find yourself figuring out how NOT to ask your donors for a gift? Rejection is a learning tool – and you will be OK.

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