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Alexandra Peters
Posted November 30, 2011 by Ravali

The Ask that Went Wrong

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Consultant and board member Alexandra Peters talks about her misguided ask for … 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 November 21, 2011 by Andrea

Gearing Up to Ask

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Amy McCabe is helping her fiance raise money for his film. It’s her first time asking and she talks about how she is getting her courage to ask.

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Posted October 18, 2011 by Andrea

Preparing to Solicit a Gift: The All-Important Step

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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.

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Posted July 17, 2011 by Andrea

Make a Powerful Case: Write It, Say It, Practice It

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Jezra Kaye, Speak Up for Success, New York “Write down what you … Read More

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Maleka Lawrence
Posted June 25, 2010 by Andrea

Preparing to Fundraise: Maleka Lawrence believes in doing her homework

Maleka Lawrence, DD, Harlem RBI, New York Watch another video by Maleka … Read More

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Posted June 5, 2010 by Andrea

Practice Out Loud! – Jezra Kaye

Practice Out Loud! from Asking Matters on Vimeo. Jezra Kaye, Speak Up … Read More

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Posted May 9, 2010 by Andrea

Success Strategies

This handy piece gives you nine simple ways to become more successful fundraising. We like them because while each strategy is easy, and together, they work. And they’re not boring. Anything about warts, extremes and obsession can’t be boring. Right?

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Paul Balser
Posted May 3, 2010 by Andrea

Getting Ready to Ask for Gifts: Paul Balser explains what he does

Paul Balser, Board Member and Philanthropist See more from Paul – find … Read More

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Posted February 28, 2010 by Andrea

Fundraising Anxiety? Tips For Getting Over It

Anxiety is often no more than pent up energy. Learn some simple ways to have it work for you.

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Andrea3 Train Your Board Members to Ask: Advice from a Board Member and a Trainer

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.

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