Are You Listening to Your Donor’s Story?
Many frontline fundraisers do not think about the donor’s story as they are creating and executing their plan with that donor. That’s usually because the pressure to secure the donation has clouded the relationship. Rest assured – this is a normal situation to be in....
Donors Will Not Give to Their Capacity Unless You Deal With These Two Issues
There is a main reason your donor will not give to their capacity, and it seems that folks are struggling to implement a solution to this problem. Which is why I keep talking about it – see my blog from September of last year. I’m bringing this back up again because...
Dissatisfied Donors Drive Drop in Giving
Everyone is wringing their hands over the drop in giving in 2022. “The Giving USA annual report on philanthropy showed that, in 2022, nonprofits raised $499.33 billion — a 3.4% year-over-year drop in current dollars and a 10.5% downturn when adjusted for inflation.”...
Fake Relationships and How to Avoid Them
It’s a difficult thing to manage. You really want to care about your donor and help them fulfill their passions and interests, but you also want the money. You have goals to meet, and the pressure is increasing. So, without really intending to, you run the risk of...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
