I have been a fundraiser for 16 years and its amazing how much I learn every day. Becoming a black belt in any discipline takes time and practice. My hope is that my thoughts and ideas will add wind to your sails and motivate you in your fundraising efforts.
Listening and collaborating with donors is a privilege and unique opportunity for the organization you serve. Honing in on a set of power words that are refined and strategically utilized when making your case is essential to your success.
Building authentic relationships with donors is key to advancing your organization's mission. Once you have earned donors' trust and belief in the vision, you can move forward with making the ask.