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The Importance of Asking Permission to Ask More Questions

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Permission in Socratic fundraising. That’s up to the other person. Socratic fundraising requires permission. Permission before Socratic fundraising. The one big thing in fundraising is always the same: Advance the donor’s hero story. In the donor’s hero story, the fundraiser is the guiding sage.

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How to build deeper connections with your donors using surveys

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Socratic fundraising asks questions. Socratic fundraising can still work. The universal steps for a compelling donor experience are: Socratic fundraising guides the donor through these steps.[1] 1] First, the fundraiser must have a valid reason to ask questions. Reasons can include, “I need your help or advice.”

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Dr. James explains why “No” often leads to “Yes”

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We thoughtfully craft and stage the fundraising ask. This emotional experience is all too common for fundraisers. It can make fundraisers avoid asking. But what does this look like in real-world fundraising? The fundraiser’s role doesn’t change. The fundraiser is the donor-hero’s guiding sage. Devastation?