Donors that want you to grovel...
Sometimes, the difference is between those who try to give as LITTLE as possible versus those who try to give as MUCH as possible, even when the value of their gifts is the same.
Read MoreExpectations for Board members "bringing" their employers' gifts
If a board member “brings” the support of their employer to your organization, can you expect them to also make a personal gift comparable to what other board members give and at the top of their capacity?
Read MoreHow to spot major donor prospects
You may have the seeds of some exciting future major gifts right there on last year’s donor list!
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Don’t let an unmotivated major donor take your time
You've just learned from a long-term major donor that they are not going to give or are only giving a token amount to your special campaign. You think, "If I just keep working with them, they will come through". Maybe not. How can you avoid spending too much time on a donor who will not be giving again?
Read MoreWhat motivates donors to give?
When it comes to successful fundraising, donor motivation is at the heart of the matter.
Read MoreKeeping Your Own Spirits Up as a Fund Raiser
The past 2-3 years in the pandemic (seems longer, doesn't it?) have affected many of us to be more discouraged and in some cases, even depressed. And there are good reasons for that. Here are some thoughts about how to monitor and improve your own emotional state, knowing that it affects your work as a fund raiser - either vounteer or professional.
Read MoreWhen the donor preempts your ask
You start the meeting and your donor immediately says they are making a gift much lower than you know they can give. How you respond can make the difference between receiving a gift that's 90% below your plan and a gift that either meets your plan or gets much closer.
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