Sometimes it makes a lot of sense to fund the new exciting idea that someone has. Other times it is valuable to take a step back and think about what your long-term plan is going to be. Many funders like to know that they are funding a project that is part of a larger picture. [...]
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I had a great conversation with a program staff member the other day. Maybe I’ve become a little bit jaded in my time as a fundraiser in that I don’t expect program staff to like me or respond well when I ask them for answer of constructive input. I’ve worked for too many organizations where [...]
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We do regular tours of the organization and hold events for board members and volunteers to invite their friends. There are always a few board members who are phenomenal at inviting their friends and associates to events and tours. And, there are a larger number of volunteers that do not make those kinds of introductions. [...]
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Relationships are built on honest communication sharing frustrations, concerns, and joys. Donor relationships are the same way. I have worked for a number of bosses and organizations that are convinced that vulnerability is the wrong way to go. There is something innate in us that wants to convince everyone that we are in complete control [...]
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Under what pretense do you set up a meeting with new potential supporters? What kinds of questions do you ask that have been effective in engaging new people? In the last post, I talked about the value of using an individual’s expertise as a way to build a relationship and get some great feedback on [...]
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