Why Asking Boldly Hardly Ever Happens

Why Asking Boldly Hardly Ever Happens

The donor is giving $5,000 a year. She has the capacity to easily give $250,000, has the inclination, and has an expressed desire to connect more deeply with the organization. But the frontline fundraiser does not ask for more. Why? He is afraid it might offend her...
How Internal Team Dynamics & Dysfunction Derail Fundraising

How Internal Team Dynamics & Dysfunction Derail Fundraising

There is no doubt we all prefer dealing with certain types of people and not dealing with other types. I have a clear profile in my mind right now, as I am writing this, as to the type I do not like dealing with. Stop for a second. Identify yours. There is no doubt...
Dealing With Mindless Meetings & Donor Encounters

Dealing With Mindless Meetings & Donor Encounters

Either you’ve done it yourself, or you’ve experienced it. You get into a discussion with a donor, or you’re leading a meeting, and because you have not planned it well or you just have a need to process things out loud, the conversation wanders here and there. It...