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To Take Notes in Meetings with Donors or Not…That is the Question!
by Brian Saber
Unless you have an extraordinary memory, you can’t possibly remember everything you’ve heard. And, for you young ‘uns, a head’s up that it only gets worse!
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Can You Ask a Donor for Too Much Money?
by Brian Saber
Today I want to focus on one of these obstacles and debunk a myth that stops people in their tracks. In fact, it might be one of the greatest obstacles out there. The question is, can you ask for “too much” and what constitutes “too much?”
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Asking Matters March Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Free 4-Part Workshop for Fundraisers! Plus Fundraising Masters, Rubber Stamps Don’t Fundraise, and On the Road with Brian!
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Asking Matters February Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Free Four Part Workshop for Fundraisers! Plus Fundraising Masters, another re-released Jerry Panas webinar, workshop with Sue Kindred, and more!
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Asking Matters January Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Rubber Stamps Don’t Fundraise is Here! Introducing a brand new electronic course designed to maximize your board’s efforts and effectiveness!
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Asking Matters May Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Fundraising Masters with Susan Howlett: light your board on fire about fundraising
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Bad Fundraising Starts Early – Forcing Our Children to Fundraise
by Brian Saber
SYesterday, I got my umpteenth request to support a friend’s child’s activity. From Girl Scouts to sports teams to the community service project du jour, it seems kids are now in perpetual fundraising mode.
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The Top Two Reasons Your Board Doesn’t Fundraise: Reason 2
by Michael Davidson
Your board members joined your board because they believed in the change your organization is committed to (your vision) and how you make that change (your mission). Unfortunately, while that belief in your vision and mission continued on a cognitive level, not enough has happened to create the emotional connection necessary to motivate them to use their networks to cultivate potential donors.
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The Top Two Reasons Your Board Doesn’t Fundraise: Reason 1
by Michael Davidson
Your board members joined your board because they believed in the change your organization is committed to (your vision) and how you make that change (your mission). Unfortunately, while that belief in your vision and mission continued on a cognitive level, not enough has happened to create the emotional connection necessary to motivate them to use their networks to cultivate potential donors.
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Simple Major Gift Math – K.I.S.S.! – How Many Prospects Can You Manage?
by Brian Saber
Cultivating and soliciting major gifts is time intensive. It takes time because no two donors are identical, and no two donor relationships are identical. No matter how similar two donors may seem on the surface, their histories, their personalities, and their desires will vary. This means every major gift donor needs to be uniquely considered.
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