How to Position Yourself As Human
May 14, 2007 Weblog
Jeff Brooks at the Donor Power Blog discusses how to think less in terms of getting “millions of contacts” and more about knowing individuals and discovering their passions.
Credit to Dave Ormsbee for the term “millions of contacts.” For he is the master of this approach to fundraising.
Philanthropy Thoughts
May 14, 2007 Weblog
The More They Give, the More They Love You
All we need is love.
Have Donors Changed In 50 Years?
Check out the list of motivators… fodder for a future divisional meeting? Carol, I didn’t see rocking chair, clock or plaque anywhere on the list.
Nonprofit CEOs should be donors’ best friends
I’m forever telling donors (and prospects) that I don’t necessarily have to ask for money. Often times all I have to do is match donor passions with Cedarville needs…. But I’m not ashamed to flat-out ask when it’s appropriate.
When Donors Complain
May 14, 2007 Weblog
According to Jeff Brooks from Fundraising Success, “…organizations need a sense of self confidence….” Truer words were never spoken. My mom always said you will remember the negative more than the positive…. She also said people are more likely to complain than to compliment… thinks I use to temper negative donor feedback.