During presentations to non-profit groups, I often talk about the “2-Ask Process.” This is my concept that for every prospect you have at your organization, you should be prepared to …
Here’s a secret you won’t hear from your boss or read in most fundraising books… most fundraisers get nervous when making asks in person. Even those grizzled development veterans at …
Did you know that the second gift you get from a new donor is almost as important as the first? Seriously – in large part, it is the second gift …
There are lots of different ways to raise money for your non-profit. Most strong development programs use a mix of fundraising methods to find, cultivate, and solicit donors. These strategies …
Lots of fundraisers get worried about making fundraising asks… they’re not sure the best way to do it, they feel under-prepared for making in-person asks, and they get nervous when …
Two years ago, I had the chance to consult with a small but growing non-profit in the Deep South. One of my challenges was to rapidly grow this organization’s year-end …
When it comes to making fundraising asks, one of the most common questions I get is, “how do I know how much to ask for?” Today, I want to give …
It happens to everyone, even the most seasoned fundraisers: you’re getting ready to go to a lunch meeting, to talk to a donor you have known for several years. The …
At one time or another, most non-profit donor relationships involve asks. When making asks, it is imperative that fundraisers come from a donor-centered perspective. That’s why it is so important …
You probably think the title of this article is a come-on. That there’s no way this post could actually be about a meatball, or perhaps you think that it may …
As you’ve probably heard at non-profit seminars and conferences, receiving another gift from a current donor is generally far easier than finding, cultivating and asking a new prospect for a …
Today, as part of our Learn from an Authority interview series, we are talking with Andrea Kihlstedt, consultant, author, and founder of Asking Matters, about making effective fundraising asks. 1. …
Today, we’re kicking off a new, semi-regular series called “Learn from an Authority,” where we will interview the best and the brightest in non-profit fundraising to learn from their expertise. …
Making an ask is the penultimate act of a development professional. It’s the final step of what is often a long process, complete with identifying and cultivating prospects, doing research, …
O.k.… I know this is the scary part for many people. Making fundraising asks is like speaking on stage. It feels unnatural, awkward, and a little bit scary. But with …
