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Why AI and Machine Learning Fail to Help Fundraisers Build ‘QUALIFIED’ Major Donor Portfolios (or Caseloads)

iMarketSmart

However, if you are not engaging your supporters with a donor-driven system that collects qualitative data , AI cannot know why a donor cares about your mission. It cannot know the values that drive a person to give or participate as a volunteer. These are the foundations of donor motivation.

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Agitator Cliff Notes: “Hacking Marketing”

The Agitator

In the book, Scott espouses agile marketing values of: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. From my dog-eared pages: What is the template for the donor story? Last week, I talked about the jobs-to-be-done framework to look at donor motivation. Responding to change over following a plan.

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How to build deeper connections with your donors using surveys

iMarketSmart

The universal steps for a compelling donor experience are: Socratic fundraising guides the donor through these steps.[1] This means connecting with the donor’s Values People, or Life story. Values identity questions: Examples Here is an example of questions asking about donorsvalues.

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How to develop a ‘character’ in your fundraising stories in 3 steps — according to Dr. Russell James

iMarketSmart

At the heart of philanthropy is story. To be relatable, the donor must identify with the character. The donor must see things from the character’s perspective. The donor must have empathy for the character’s situation. In either case, your story won’t motivate donors. Story starts with character. 2] Hare, T.