If You Feel Powerless, How Do You Advocate for Change to Happen?
Can you advocate for change if you aren’t in leadership? Learn our top tips for how to gain power to move your organization forward.
Respecting Donors’ Space and Time (Don’t Bother Them)
Respect your donor’s wishes in their interactions with you. Don’t cross boundaries they set.
Major Donors Love When You Tell It Straight (not Manipulate)
The path to a lasting relationship with your donor is to never cross the line from social influence into manipulation.
The Proper Use of Influence in Major Gifts
Here are ways an MGO can use influence to promote your ideas, your position and your objectives with those above you and around you.
Consensus: #6 of Six Principles of Influence for Fundraising
Remember, to your caseload donor it DOES matter what others think about you and what they are doing with you.
Authority: #5 of Six Principles of Influence for Fundraising
Donors are more likely to give when they see others they respect speaking well of the organization.
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Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
