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

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2] It sets the stage for the ask. That’s an experience people prefer to avoid.)[7] Before the ask, one step remains. Asking for permission to ask. The request is to present a challenge. This is the proposal for support.[1] 1] Getting permission first is important. It puts the donor in control.[2] I think you’ll be interested.

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3 Big Reasons Why An ‘Ask’ Is Mostly About Your Donor’s Hero Story (Not Your Organization’s)

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A key part of a fundraising story is the ask. A good fundraising story needs a compelling ask. Action makes sense only if it can change things. The narrative arc. Story moves through a narrative arc. This includes: Backstory and setting. These establish motivation from the main character’s original identity. It has two parts.

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How to Make the Ask of a Gift in a Will Less Scary

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Even experienced fundraisers can get squeamish. 2] More than that, the reality of our own death is a serious psychological problem. This is called “avoidance.”) Avoidance Avoidance actively ignores personal mortality. 11] Death reminders highlight the question, “What will they say about me when I’m gone?”

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Finally, the questions you should ask that have been proven to lead to gifts from wealth

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11] Social phrasing also tends to elicit more information.[12] We care about the things the other person cares about. 15] It can also reveal opportunities where the fundraiser’s expertise provides value. 15] It can also reveal opportunities where the fundraiser’s expertise provides value. 10] How do we do this?

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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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[VIDEO] How to Talk about Legacy Giving Without Seeming Creepy

Bloomerang

CFRE will explain how fundraisers can persuade ‘powers that be’ that they should actively promote legacy giving, even (especially) now. We’re going to try and save a little bit of time at the end for Q&A. We do these webinars every Thursday, we’ve been doing them for almost 10 years. Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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[VIDEO] Raising More Money By Asking (And Answering) Better Questions

Bloomerang

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising. Is it okay, if I go ahead and kick things off officially? I know, it’s a busy time of year.