How to I.D. Donor Passions and Interests
How do you find out what drives your donors’ giving?
How do you find out what drives your donors’ giving?
Declines in most non-profits have nothing to do with tax law changes; it has everything to do with valuing donors.
Why will your donor not give a gift? They probably do not believe their gift will accomplish something that deeply interests them
Our advice is not to focus on the new tax law’s effect at all but, instead, to focus on how you can help each of your caseload donors understand how their giving is making a tremendous difference on the planet.
“…This donor has a ton of money, and I thought I would be much further along by now.” The question we ask in these situations is “how are you setting your expectations?”…”
Jeff and I place this trait – viewing donors as partners – as a critical piece of a healthy relationship with the donors on your caseload.