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Dr. James Explains How Asking Permission Sets the Stage for “The Ask”

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I’d love to get your thoughts on what we come up with. 4] “Can we sit down in a month so that I can present a formal proposal of support that aligns with your passions for the school and what we talked about today?”[5] Asking for permission to ask. The request is to present a challenge. This is the proposal for support.[1]

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Finally, the story behind Dr. Russell James’ research on fundraising stories

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My fundraising career started in complex planned gifts. This hard science technology would be a perfect way to learn more about charitable decisions. My career has always focused on charitable giving. This was true in my practice experience, my research, and my teaching. But I’ll admit it. I never planned to study story. Plot twist.

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Questions to ask to advance the donor’s hero story

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Socratic fundraising. In fundraising, the “one big thing” is always the same: Advance the donor’s hero story. Socratic fundraising can do this. In the donor’s hero story, the fundraiser is the guiding sage. A compelling fundraising challenge. In fundraising, including each step makes the ask compelling.

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Birthing Black: Community Birth Centers as Portals to Gentle Futures

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Y ou walk through the door, so happy to be able to receive care at a community birth center right in your neighborhood. Y ou walk through the door, so happy to be able to receive care at a community birth center right in your neighborhood. They welcome your whole family to the visit.

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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. 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.

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The Imaginal Cells of the Solidarity Economy: Community Ownership

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The Imaginal Cells of the Solidarity Economy: Community Ownership by Anke Dregnet This recent discussion, hosted by Shareabl e , launches a new webinar series, curated by Emily Kawano. Neighborhood Initiativ e, a community-led housing and land trust in Boston. But we believe two things.