How to Get a Donor to Respond to You
It’s a good question and one that’s often asked: “How do I get a donor to respond to me, even those already giving major gifts?” Well, the answer is simple and profound. I would sum it up in this truth: a donor will engage with you if what you have to talk about is...
Which of Your Donors Will Give a Transformational Gift?
One of the key challenges you’ll face this year is securing a transformational gift from one or more of your caseload donors. Maybe you’ve done your caseload goals for the next financial period, and you can’t imagine that there is any donor on your caseload who...
Start Looking for those Two Donors
One of the key challenges you’ll face this year is securing a transformational gift from one or more of your caseload donors. I know, you’ve done your caseload goals for the next financial period and you can’t imagine that there is any donor on your caseload who could...
Giving Patterns Can Be Changed
There’s something about a pattern that is familiar and comforting. It’s known. And it’s generally dependable. Plus, you don’t have to think about it very much. It’s just there. And oftentimes it’s really good. Like the pledge your donor has made. That $50 a month, or...
Do You Know What Your Donors Actually Care About?
Most of what you’re telling your donor, they do NOT care about. Your annual fundraising goals. The new building you need to buy or rent. The money you need to hire additional staff. Your overhead percentage. The number of offices you have or counties or countries...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
