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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
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
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 them for a gift. Then I ask. Read my 3-part solicitation process below. 1. Do I feel I have a
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 them for a gift. Then I ask. Read my 3-part solicitation process below. 1. Do I feel I have a
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”
Recently, I’ve shared my favorite prompts to guide you through getting to know your supporters and working toward solicitation. My post on donor cultivation included conversation starters, transition questions, and
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
How To Create A Fundraising Strategic Plan
We have all heard of organizational strategic plans. We all know that fundraising is a critical component of a larger organizational plan and generates the resources needed to achieve