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Brian Saber interviewing Melanie Franklin Cohn, Exec Director, Staten Island Arts
by Brian Saber
Interview with Melanie Franklin Cohn, Exec Director, Staten Island Arts by Brian Saber Brian Saber, President of Asking Matters, was engaged to lead a board training for Staten Island Arts on April 28, 2013. Post-training he interviewed their Executive Director, Melanie Franklin Cohn, to share how she decided to conduct a formal board training and […]
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The Top Five Reasons to Train Your Board to Fundraise
by Brian Saber
This post was written by Brian Saber, Asking Matters President. Brian has spent his entire career ASKING for money for non-profits.
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Fundraising Tips: How to Get Yourself to Ask for Contributions Every Day
by Andrea Kihlstedt
Major Gifts Officer, Lauren Phipps has been given a portfolio of more than 200 donors. See how she approaches that challenge and get some tips to make it easier.
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Authenticity in Fundraising: Being a Great Fundraiser While Still Being YOU
by Andrea Kihlstedt
When you ask people for donations, can you be yourself or do you have to pretend to be like your donors?
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Fundraising Tips: Do You have a Weekly Donor-Touch Day?
by Andrea Kihlstedt
Want to retain more of your donors? Want to get out of the “I don’t have enough time for real fundraising” blues? Try this super simple and effective strategy.
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How to Create a Donor Ask Plan for the New Year
by Joe Garecht
Joe Garecht, The Fundraising Authority, outlines five simple and effective steps for developing your fundraising plan for 2013.
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Three Tips to Make Your Fundraising Thank You Letters Work
by Andrea Kihlstedt
Wikipedia thank you messages get it right. Do yours?
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How to Overcome the Intimidation Factor
by Gail Perry
Writer and consultant, Gail Perry, shares five great tips on how to overcome anxiety when asking for gifts.
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Two Points for the Shy and Introverted: Proof We Are Great Fundraisers
by Brian Saber
Two Points for the Shy and Introverted: Proof We Are Great Fundraisers by Brian Saber Yes, I’m Shy and Introverted No one believes it when I say that I am shy or introverted. They see me socializing, are aware of my track record in fundraising, and assume that means I’m outgoing and extroverted. And part […]
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SMARTASKS to Complement Asking Styles
by Brian Saber
SMARTASKS to Complement Asking Styles by Brian Saber Demont Associates has developed a fascinating system for categorizing donors – SMARTASKS. Just as Asking Matters encourages you to know your Asking Style and fundraise using that style, SMARTASKS encourages you know what type of donor you are soliciting and ask for a gift in a way […]
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