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How to Manage Fundraisers
Before founding Little Bean Group, I managed several large fundraising teams. I saw firsthand how sound management contributes to individual and group achievement. Yet, managing fundraisers also brings particular challenges.
How To Strengthen Solicitation Skills
I think of solicitation meetings as a series of questions. First, I ask myself if I am ready for the meeting. Then I ask the person if I can ask
Preparing for important stakeholder conversations
We’ve all done it. We show up for a meeting and then ask ourselves – or the other person – why are we here? What are we doing? While this
How to Manage Fundraisers
Before founding Little Bean Group, I managed several large fundraising teams. I saw firsthand how sound management contributes to individual and group achievement. Yet, managing fundraisers also brings particular challenges. What are the special concerns for managing fundraising teams? This question feels urgent now. We are in a national moment
How to Manage Fundraisers
Before founding Little Bean Group, I managed several large fundraising teams. I saw firsthand how sound management contributes to individual and group achievement. Yet, managing fundraisers also brings particular challenges. What are the special concerns for managing fundraising teams? This question feels urgent now. We are in a national moment
How to Manage Fundraisers
Before founding Little Bean Group, I managed several large fundraising teams. I saw firsthand how sound management contributes to individual and group achievement. Yet, managing fundraisers also brings particular challenges.
How To Strengthen Solicitation Skills
I think of solicitation meetings as a series of questions. First, I ask myself if I am ready for the meeting. Then I ask the person if I can ask
Four Ways to Set up for Success in the New Year
While many organizations continue to process gifts and work on closing their books until the middle of the month, that doesn’t mean fundraising activity should stop. No matter what was
Little Bean Group’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
How we spend our hard-earned resources is an expression of our values. I focus on this point even more during the holiday season, when I tend to spend more on
Preparing for important stakeholder conversations
We’ve all done it. We show up for a meeting and then ask ourselves – or the other person – why are we here? What are we doing? While this
How to Onboard Fundraisers and Reduce Turnover
The problem of turnover in fundraising is widely known. While the last few years have brought particular and persistent hiring pressures, the competition for talent has always been fierce. Last
Dealing with Rejection – What to do when you receive a “no”
I love to share resources to help guide donors conversations. Sometimes a little help in the form of a phrase or suggested approach to a conversation is all you need.
Donor Solicitation: Making the Ask
Last year, I shared my favorite questions to guide donor cultivation. That post was the first in a series on my favorite conversation starters, transition questions, and asks. I’m pleased
The Art and Science of Donor Stewardship
For several years, we’ve observed a troubling trend in fundraising: the number of donors continues to decline. In this challenging environment, donor stewardship is more important than ever. Let’s start