Duff Batchelder talks about what he has learned in his years as a fundraiser and a consultant about asking. His are strategies are simple and effective. Duff’s humor and energy are contagious.
Consultant Duff Batchelder has a winning way and in this video he describes the chatter that was going through his mind as he made his first ask.
Cindy Kanusher, Deputy Director of the Women’s Justice Center, talks about how … Read More
Dorothy Schwartz talks about how as chair of a fundraising committee she … Read More
We were counting the days until the launch of our new special event, a stewardship dinner for campaign leaders who had committed over $100k in the form of outright or estate gifts. We were excited about sharing the stories of the donors and their gifts. But several donors, including Jane, declined the invitation to the event.
We all have a classic excuse or two – the ones we’ve actually never heard before! Asking Mattersâ„¢ Cofounder
Brian Saber’s an experienced asker, and he still found it difficult to ask a stranger to do something that could be very much in that stranger’s interest to do. Read his story about passing out leaflets! Check it out!
Susan Galler, President, The Galler Group, Miami, FL Watch another Susan Galler … Read More
Paul Jolly, Consultant, Washington, DC See more from Paul – watch his … Read More
Molly Galvin, Director of Major Gifts, New York, NY See more from … Read More
If your board members aren’t comfortable asking for gifts, they’re not likely to do it! A good plan to train your board to ask that provides opportunities of many sorts year round will go a long way to easing their discomfort and turning them into effective fundraiser.
