When you schedule an ask are you always clear that you will be asking for money? When I’m preparing and scheduling solicitations I find that it is a bit of an art in having the conversation about why I am looking to schedule time to talk with a donor. When it is someone that I [...]
Category Archives: Nonprofit Fundraising
Using Video During A Solicitation
June 21, 2011 – 7:07 pm
Video is an incredible tool and can be used to tell a compelling story in a very short time. In today’s world of technology and new media we too often look at video as the answer to all of our problems. If you need to fundraise with a compelling message, create a video. If you [...]
Scheduling Your Solicitations
June 13, 2011 – 5:36 pm
Everyone has a different style of making a solicitation. Some people like to script out every word that could possibly be spoken and others like it to feel natural and it can feel like they are unprepared. Regardless of how comprehensive your preparation, taking time to schedule your solicitations can be very helpful. Most often [...]
The Whole Life Offering
June 11, 2011 – 5:18 pm
We are all on a quest for significance whether it is through our work, giving, or service. When I first met Eric Foley I was impressed by his vision for and understanding of philanthropy. He spoke of the development process as transformational not transactional. His newist book, The Whole Life Offering: Christianity as Philanthropy, is [...]
What are Your Ice Breakers?
June 6, 2011 – 4:42 pm
Everyone has special tricks to get the conversation started. Some people love the excitement of meeting new people and others dread it. What kinds of ice breakers do you use to start and sustain a conversation? Here are a few that I’ve tried; I’d love to add more to the list. What first connected you [...]
