Getting Rejected is Part of Your Work
Rejection doesn’t feel good, but don’t get discouraged by it. Rather, use it as a tool to focus and learn from.
Rejection doesn’t feel good, but don’t get discouraged by it. Rather, use it as a tool to focus and learn from.
If you have a caseload donor who is unresponsive, it’s possible that your outreach doesn’t match their communication preferences.
Communications with donors should be driven by their preferences and comfort level, not yours.
Set your MGO’s goals on the number of meaningful connections created each month, not visits or calls. This moves you toward your real objective.
If you start putting these practical-yet-powerful ideas into place, you’ll help create and foster a culture of philanthropy at your organization.
How should you ask a major donor for a gift? A woman who gives major gifts to non-profits told me about her philanthropy, her goals, and frustrations.