Have You Identified YOUR Passions and Interests?

Have You Identified YOUR Passions and Interests?

by | Feb 24, 2023 | , , | Curiousity, Meaningful Connections, Passions and Interests, Personal Development, Relationships

We talk a great deal about the incredible value and importance of learning your donors’ passions and interests, and then connecting that with the work of your mission in meaningful ways. In doing so, you move from a transactional giving mindset, where your focus is on...
Why Your Donor May Be Confused About Their Relationship With You

Why Your Donor May Be Confused About Their Relationship With You

by | Feb 6, 2023 | , , | Communication, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests, Relationships

You can tell when a donor is confused about their relationship with your organization. Here is what you see when that happen. The donor expects to have a relationship where information is freely shared; where they can ask questions; where they will be listened to;...
Improve Your Donor Relationships by Focusing on This ONE Thing in 2023

Improve Your Donor Relationships by Focusing on This ONE Thing in 2023

by | Jan 11, 2023 | , , , , | Donor-Centered, Fundraising, Higher Education, Passions and Interests

Recently, I was out with a bunch of friends for happy hour just outside Philadelphia. One of my friends had his cousin Chris (not his real name) visiting from San Diego. Chris is 31 and a top corporate lawyer in his area, making a high six-figure salary. He did his...
5 Reasons Why We Love Mid-Level, And You Should Too! [Podcast Episode]

5 Reasons Why We Love Mid-Level, And You Should Too! [Podcast Episode]

by | Nov 9, 2022 | , , , , | Mid-level donors, Passions and Interests, Pipeline Development

What’s so great about mid-level? We’re so glad you asked! More and more organizations are discovering that mid-level is the key to retaining donors and donor value. When you have a mid-level program that’s focused on building relationships with donors and discovering...
Question of the Month: Do you really know the driver behind your donor’s passions and interests?

Question of the Month: Do you really know the driver behind your donor’s passions and interests?

by | Jul 29, 2022 | , , , , | Donor Conversation, Donor-Centered, Passions and Interests

We all have our unique passions and interests where we focus our time and energy to make the world a better place. Your donors are no different. Their passions and interests drive their giving. But what is the driver behind your donor’s passions and interests?...