SMARTASKS to Complement Asking Styles
Demont Associates has developed a fascinating system for categorizing donors – SMARTASKS. … Read More
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.
Why are We Anxious and What Can We Do About It?
We all have anxiety over making our fundraising calls. Tom Wolf has come up with Five Anxiety Moments and how to deal with them. Read Tom’s blog post to find out how to alleviate that anxiety!
Top 10 Ways to Support Your Askers
Everyone needs to be supported when they’re out asking. We’ve developed a list of our top ideas. Read them and add yours to the mix.
Engage Every Age: How to Work with Donors and Volunteers of Every Generation
Tuesday, October 19, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Eastern Time
$29/$19 for Asking Matters members
Are you looking for improved fundraising results, multi-generational boards and donors, and more effective volunteers? Join Anne Loehr, dubbed by The Washington Post “The Generational Guru†on this engaging and dynamic presentation that will help you bridge the gap between Gen X, Gen Y and Baby Boomers.
NEW TOOLS FOR MEMBERS
CONVERTING SPECIAL EVENTS DONORS TO YEAR-ROUND DONORS – You’re investing so much in your special event – here are ten ways to maximize the impact and to get your donors to see past the event.
SCHEDULING THE MEETING EXERCISE – Experiment with the phone call and find out what works and what doesn’t.
MAKING THE CASE EXERCISE – Help your staff and board strengthen the case for support by focusing on benefits rather than features.
SAMPLE ORGANIZATION FACT SHEET – Customize it to send with letters or to put in board packets.
Fundraising Anxiety: Jeanette Neff on getting over her discomfort about asking
Jeanette Neff, Fashion Consultant, Model, Board Member, New York For more on … Read More
Clearly, Asking Does Matter: New and Classic Books Help People Get Good at Asking
Obviously we believe that ASKING is critical to a non-profit’s success. Good … Read More
Stop Speechifying, Start Talking
Stop presenting. Quit making speeches. Abandon the PowerPoint spiel. Stop right now!
Check out Simone Joyaux’s blog post – “Stop Speechifying, Start Talking”
