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Psych Yourself Up to Ask for a Donation
It’s natural to feel nervous before asking for a charitable gift. Reframe your approach to make fundraising inspirational, meaningful, and fun.
Be Better Than The Gap
Choose words that say what you mean. Using more evocative language will help you inspire donors, build partnerships, and communicate with clarity and focus.
Learn to Ask Better Questions and Create Deeper Connections
Asking great questions will lead to meaningful, values-based conversations that will help you connect with others. Those connections can lead to lasting partnerships and ongoing connections for your nonprofit.
If You Ever Needed Proof that Proofreading Matters…
A hilarious case study about the value of proofreading, and some tips to help you avoid embarrassing errors.
Altruism and Avatars – Connecting with the Right Donors
If we create an avatar of our ideal donor, and we connect with people who embody the avatar’s characteristics and values, will their innate altruism kick in? And… can we stop chasing donors that are unlikely to be a “match”?
Nonprofit Boards: It’s a Two Way Street
Most nonprofits focus on what they want from their boards. What if they thought about what they can do FOR their boards, to help the board members be inspired and successful?
Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
