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On the hunt for jargon – Why we use it and why we need to stop it
by Sue Kindred
Jargon works when you are speaking with others who consistently work in your field. But, if you are not speaking to someone in your field, but instead speaking to someone who really wants to understand your work, you are not going to get there by using industry jargon.
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Asking Matters April Newsletter
by Brian Saber
FREE Webinar with Dana Ostomel on April 18th! Plus a new video from Joe Tumolo and last call for Fundraising 101
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Joe Tumolo on “Why”
by Joe Tumolo
Joe Tumolo is Asking Matters’ resident training expert. Joe focuses on training fundraisers and board members to be more confident and intentional around developing stronger relationships with donors. In this video post, Joe goes into detail about the importance of “why”, and how it relates to fundraising.
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Asking Matters March Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Fundraising 101 for Board Members, two guest webinar recordings, a new blog post from Michael Davidson, and the May Asking Style webinars.
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What Boards Can Learn From Youth Programs
by Michael Davidson
Effective engagement is achieved by creating an environment where participants experience being valued as individuals and are genuinely engaged in decision making about matters that are important.
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Asking Matters February Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Asking Matters January Newsletter – Register FREE for Fundraising Masters with Andy Robinson, Plus two new posts on the Asking Matters blog!
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Introverts and Fundraising Events: How to Make It Work
by Brian Saber
We introverts don’t like events; yet the reality for fundraisers is events come with the territory and we can’t avoid them. Given the reality, how do we make it work for us? Here are some tips based on 30 years of dealing with events!
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Asking and Food: Do They Go Together?
by Brian Saber
Over the years numerous people have asked me about soliciting gifts over a meal. 3,000+ meetings into my career – almost half of which involved food – for me it’s an unqualified YES!
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6 Tips: Turn Your Campaign Volunteers Into Successful Askers
by Andrea Kihlstedt
Volunteer solicitors are key to the success of your campaign. Here are six tips that will help you turn your campaign volunteers into effective askers.
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Asking Matters January Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Asking Matters January Newsletter – Register FREE for Fundraising Masters with Andy Robinson, Plus two new posts on the Asking Matters blog!
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