Just Ask - Rethinking Development

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How do you fundraise? Why do some strategies work while others don't? Raise more money than you ever thought possible as you journey with Greg and Bryan through the professional world of development. ... more

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The podcast currently has 186 episodes available.

Just Ask - Rethinking Development episodes:

June 23, 2023 Cash Crunch Pt 1: The Aging of the Catholic Donor Base
What will happen to the Catholic donor base over the next 15-20 years? It is no secret that younger Americans are becoming less and less religiously affiliated. At the same time, the most supportive Catholic benefactors are getting older. In part one of a two part series, Greg and Bryan discuss why there is an imminent cash flow crisis coming to Catholic non-profits.
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11min
June 15, 2023 Trust Me, I’m a Consultant
When a need to raise considerable funds comes up, you’ll most likely look to hire a consultant. The question then becomes, we do you trust? Before you blindly choose the big shiny firm, Bryan and Greg invite you to stop and ask a few common sense questions. It just might save your non-profit time and money.
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13min
June 02, 2023 Should Your Non-Profit Cancel the Event?
How do you know when it’s time to cancel the event? You know the one. It’s the one that comes up annually and your organization has been doing it for years. But, is it really worth the time, energy, and resources to have the event? Bryan and Greg tackle the reasons why you should or should not have a fundraising event.
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13min
May 26, 2023 You Can Raise The Money… But Should You?
As fundraisers, we like to ask questions like, “how are we going to raise the money?” Unfortunately, we too often don’t ask a related question: should we raise the money? Bryan and Greg discuss what you need to do in order to be sure you are raising money for the right project.
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11min
May 18, 2023Why is Asking for Money So Hard?
This may be the most important topic ever covered on Just Ask. Why is asking for money so hard? If you’re in the field of fundraising, you will have to ask others for money. So why is that so hard? In this episode, you'll discover:
The number one reason we don't ask for money

What weight you, as fundraiser, should carry when making an ask

A mindset for how you should approach asking for money
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14min
May 03, 2023 The Gift from the Car Window
What's the difference between a major gift and the one you give from your car window?

Using a recent donor experience, Greg tackles the psychology behind why major donors make major gifts. How do you give a donor hope that their gift will make a difference?

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18min
April 26, 2023 Does God have an Executive Assistant?: A Word of Encouragement
What factors are out of your control as a fundraiser?
As the fiscal year end approaches, Greg discusses why you may be laying too much of the burden on yourself.
In this episode you'll learn:
- The number one factor affecting major gifts
- Two solid points of encouragement to take to heart
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5min
April 13, 2023 Jump Start Your Major Gifts
Does your organization have any "major" donors?

Where should you begin when seeking to solicit "major" gifts. This is a massive topic, but there are key steps you can take to jump start your major gifts program.

Listen in as Bryan and Greg demystify the process.

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14min
March 31, 2023 The Diva Donor
What do you do if your donor is a diva?

In a perfect world, you live in a drama free fundraising world.

But inevitably, you will encounter at one time or another, the diva donor. Bryan discusses with Greg what a diva donor is and how to best navigate this delicate relationship.
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13min
March 24, 2023 Up Your Game With Texting
Getting ahold of someone remains one of the greatest hurdles in fundraising. Leaving a voicemail and expecting a call back is often just wishful thinking. But, there is an increasingly effective medium for reaching people: texting. Greg explores ways to use texting to improve your development efforts.
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8min

FAQs about Just Ask - Rethinking Development:

How many episodes does Just Ask - Rethinking Development have?

The podcast currently has 186 episodes available.