iMarketSmart

APRIL 10, 2023

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. 20] In fundraising, “victory” is about the impact of a gift.

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The Agitator

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

On Thursday, November 16 at 1:00pm EST two experts from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project will hold a Free Webinar about revenue and donor retention in 2017. In addition, practical applications of fundraising techniques slam head first into the politics of silos in many organizations. REGISTER FREE RIGHT HERE.

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The Agitator

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Here, from The FLA Group, is a superb paper on how to craft your fundraising case. Writing strategy is carefully constructed along the lines of human decision-making psychology and neurology. I wish (for the sake of US readers) I had seen it before the Thanksgiving holiday.

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iMarketSmart

AUGUST 8, 2022

Effective fundraising then combines it with a philanthropic archetype. The fundraiser’s role is to create matching “situational variables.”. The fundraiser creates a compelling giving opportunity. The fundraiser is the sage who guides the donor through the hero’s journey. Advancing starts wherever the donor is right now.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 30, 2023

But it also leads to fundraising conversations. questions In Socratic fundraising, we often want to know the “Why?” Fundraising tasks In fundraising, we aren’t trying to get people to admit improper acts. The fundraiser becomes a helpful advisor for an important task. Nonprofit Management & Leadership.

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The Agitator

JULY 31, 2018

And my book Retention Fundraising devoted a chapter to “Five Easy Retention Wins” and noting that saying “Thank you” is Retention Win #1. Penelope Burk reports in Donor-Centered Fundraising that only four out of ten donors say they receive a thank-you letter after they make a donation. AND STILL….Penelope

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The Agitator

MAY 11, 2011

For years I’ve been quietly steaming about two inventions that I suspect have done great damage to effective direct mail fundraising. The claim: “This research was performed by a team of experts in linguistics, psychology, neuroscience and computer science. Even calling them out will make me seem like a Luddite, a curmudgeon or worse.

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The Agitator

OCTOBER 11, 2010

I’ve read heaps of academic literature and pop psychology on “creativity&# and where it comes from, whether it can be nurtured, what other traits are associated with it, etc. P.S. Thanks to Jeff Brooks at Future Fundraising Now for the pointer. For me it’s #1 … “premature evaluation&# !

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The Agitator

AUGUST 8, 2010

Last week, I wrote about the state of mind of today’s consumer as reported by Business Week in The New Abnormal , and why fundraisers should study basic consumer research. Well here’s another fascinating article about today’s consumer psychology. Welcome to the schizophrenic economy.”.

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The Agitator

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Yesterday, based on studies of giving psychology, we headlined Don’t Think, Give. The overwhelming conclusion of psychological studies is that giving is motivated by a variety of non-rational needs and impulses and that, indeed, thinking or rationalizing gets in the way of giving. Let’s hear more from you on this.

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The Agitator

AUGUST 15, 2018

So, I want to call your attention to a new feature over at the SOFI (the Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration. Mindful Fundraising: an interview with Karen Bolton of Mind. Corporate Clues: four ways your charity can help you engage with fundraising technology. Making a difference.

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The Agitator

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

As we reported last week on The Agitator’s 2010 Fundraising Plans survey, most fundraisers seem to be in the "I believe" stage (we actually called it "creeping optimism")! Here is an article reporting on such a view of emergent consumer psychology. Or, should we be thinking in more transformative terms?

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The Agitator

JANUARY 27, 2010

But whether it’s a donor pyramid, trapezoid, ladder or bucket, no one is going to donate, at any level, whatever tactics fundraisers throw at them, without effective messaging. At least you won’t shoot your organization in the foot. Some of my favorites … How would the National Enquirer write it? Flunk your English teachers.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

I recently read a pertinent article on the Moceanic blog published posthumously by the savvy Simone Joyaux: For Fundraising Excellence, Rely on Expertise, Not Opinions. . You say : “Look, you hired me to be the professional fundraiser; I’m telling you what works.”. In it, she says: . You argue. . Your leader fights back. . You argue.

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The Agitator

APRIL 18, 2018

brace yourself for short- (and possibly medium- and long-) term fundraising pain as people learn your new mark or name. It’s the totality of the psychological associations people have with your organization. Catholic Relief Services is a successful enough fundraiser so they likely did not need to change.

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Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

When I recently asked nonprofit experts in a range of fields and functions—from public health to fundraising to advocacy—to share the one book that has most influenced their professional lives, I had no idea what I’d learn. Jacobwith, Fundraising Consultant. Free E-Guide. Here’s what they told me: Get your free copy now.

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The Agitator

JUNE 1, 2009

Here, from Stephen Baker at Business Week, is a superb article on the psychology, sociology and anthropology of "digital friendships" — you know, all those online relationships you have on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc, etc. I liked this passage: "Now we’re swimming in information. Even comes with a video.

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The Agitator

JANUARY 5, 2011

Fundraisers, I leave it to you … good news or bad?! Because Boomers are yet to begin processing psychologically that — despite the hype that 70 is the new 50 — certain things, not all good, are inevitable! Here’s the Pew study. Donors want to change things , right?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

That alone, I don’t know how you do that and then all your other awesome, you know, fundraising and client work, but it definitely has helped out a lot of organizations raise over $1 billion, and is just a delight to listen to. I’m a social scientist by passion, but a fundraising consultant and executive by trade.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

We've scoured the nonprofit-sphere for high-quality conferences, both large and small, broad and specialized, here in the U.S. and all over the world, that focus on essential topics like: Fundraising & Grants. Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! International Fundraising Conference - IFC 2016.

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