The holidays are a peak time of giving for the fundraising world. I think it is important to highlight the value of a donation of any amount and the impact it has on multiple people including you the donor. A
The Ripple effect of a donation
Ambassadors Believing in their Cause
When I worked in sales, the ABC’s of sales was “Always Be Closing”. The phrase is the name of a play by David Mamet that became the movie Glengarry Glen Ross. One of the most famous lines ever quoted from
Are you asking enough?
“Are you asking enough?” – A question I often to pose to fundraisers. Immediately, they go to the amount they are asking for. Sometimes they think about the frequency they are reaching out to their donors. Have you ever asked
Just 1 thing, before you know it, you’re proactive!
In my email box today, Target shares that I can get $5 off when I spend $25 on Legos, also I get an extra 10% off clearance clothing. This weekend in the mail, Ford sends me a brochure with a
The Statistic of One
For years, I have been counseling clients to tell their stories of mission and impact by focusing on just one. Just one person, just one rescue, just one child, just one impact! To paint a picture with broad strokes so
The Visit
In today’s world of texting, IM’ing, email, and online chat where does face to face fit. This came up as I was reviewing the top donors list with a client the other day and they looked at me and said,