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Posted November 29, 2011 by Brian

Two Points for the Shy and Introverted: Proof We Are Great Fundraisers

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Yes, I’m Shy and Introverted No one believes it when I say … Read More

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Posted November 29, 2011 by Brian

SMARTASKS to Complement Asking Styles

Demont Associates has developed a fascinating system for categorizing donors – SMARTASKS. … Read More

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Posted July 26, 2011 by Andrea

Raise More Money: Six Steps to Creating a Culture of Philanthropy

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Posted July 25, 2011 by Brian

Book Review: Asking About Asking by Kent Stroman

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I love it when a solid new book on asking hits the market, and Asking About Asking by Kent Stroman fits the bill. Asking is such a deep, nuanced topic, and Kent has taken the time to delve into every facet of asking in great detail.

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Posted July 24, 2011 by Brian

Soliciting Gifts: The Five Steps of the Asking Process

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Posted July 23, 2011 by Brian

A Key to Successful Fundraising: Building a Prospect Pipeline

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Posted June 2, 2011 by Andrea

Why Don’t Executive Directors Get Out and Ask More Often?

Andrea and Brian have compiled brief lists of why they think ED’s don’t get out the door more often and why they should.

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Posted January 18, 2011 by Andrea

Fundraisers Excuses: My best donor excuse ever! What’s yours?

We all have a classic excuse or two – the ones we’ve actually never heard before! Asking Mattersâ„¢ Cofounder Brian Saber’s has a great #1. Read the story and add your own to the list.

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Posted December 10, 2010 by Andrea

Fundraising Success – Use E-mail for Major Gifts

Asking Mattersâ„¢ Cofounder Brian Saber has used e-mail to cultivate and solicit major gifts for a more than a decade. Hear his ideas on why this is such a powerful tool.

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Posted November 12, 2010 by Andrea

Soliciting People in Their Homes — Good Idea?

  Recently my partner, Andrea Kihlstedt and I, were conducting a webinar … Read More

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