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“Our team is ready to practice asking and then to proceed to ask as a direct result of what we learned at The Asking Academy.”– Ed Tolbert, campaign chair, 1st Presbyterian Church. The Summer 2015 Asking Academy is well underway, and I have already seen these new teams grow and improve in their understanding of […]
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the number of prospective donors who could help fund your mission? Have you ever felt like you’ve wasted your time talking to the wrong people? Over the years, I’ve developed a system that I believe can help organizations like yours know the best place to start when it comes […]
Let me introduce you to a man you probably haven’t met yet…but you should. In 2010, I was looking for help in the office. I needed someone I could trust to handle tasks that needed daily attention, freeing me to focus on the bigger picture. I found just the right fit when I hired Kameron. […]
It’s a GREAT time to train your fundraising team! Since we have just a few seats available in the upcoming Asking Academy, we’re offering a one-time 2015 rate reduction for a 4, 5 or 6 person team . . . if you commit by June 18. Check this out – you will save hundreds of dollars. […]
In April, I shared some simple ways to show appreciation for your board members and explained a little bit about why it’s so important for your organization to do. Today, we’ll focus on the “who” in board appreciation and talk about another simple tip to show your board members you appreciate their work! So, you […]
This year has been full of activity already and summer is right around the corner. I’ve moved from writing to speaking to welcoming a new grandson – and lots more between. Some days I feel like I barely have time to take a breath! As I look at my calendar, I’m excited about many new […]
Have you ever wondered how much you could really raise in major gifts? And, are major gifts a realistic source of fundraising revenue for YOUR organization? What actually drives the success of major gift fundraising, and what does it cost? A new study by fundraising academic Professor Adrian Sargeant and leading fundraising expert Amy Eisenstein, […]
Guest post by Kathy Wright Last month, in Bartlesville, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) held the first meeting of the Bartlesville Network-an extension of AFP of Eastern Oklahoma. It was well attended by people working and volunteering in nonprofit organizations in the Bartlesville area. Why did they come? For many of the same reasons […]
“It quite honestly scared me!” That’s what my friend Steve Warrick, of John 3:16 Mission, said about fundraising before he started the Asking Academy. But Steve’s not alone. People all across the country tell me fear is holding them back from achieving their fundraising goals. They’re afraid to ask, afraid to hear the answer, and […]
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” I’m sure you remember the song, and I couldn’t agree more. This is such a busy time of year that I hate to send one more email, but….. The response to our Christmas Comes Early promotion has been so great we are extending the deadline until January […]