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 182 episodes available.

Just Ask - Rethinking Development episodes:

December 01, 2021 Principle #10: Stinkin’ Thinkin: Don’t Assume the Person Will Say No
One of the biggest mistakes in development is to assume the person you need to see will say no. Professionals and volunteers will often do this before they ever even pick up the phone! Greg shares his 10th and final Principle of Development Strategy. Listen as he and Bryan discuss how to avoid this kind of “Stinkin Thinkin”.
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12min
November 24, 2021 Principle #9: What Little Jane Taught Me on Her First Birthday
What exactly did Little Jane teach Greg on her first birthday? The simple but true principle of development: the more personal the appeal, the more likely the person will say yes, and the bigger the gift. When you take the time and care to personalize your approach, greater results for your charity and cause will follow. Listen in as Greg and Bryan discuss this 9th of 10 principles.
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10min
November 17, 2021 Bryan Eats Crow Pie (The $500,000 Event)
In this episode, Bryan eats crow pie in regards to fundraising events. In a prior episode, Bryan shared his dislike for events as an effective way to fundraise. However, his organization just put on an event which raised $500,000. How? Bryan discusses with Greg the keys to making an event a major opportunity.
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20min
November 10, 2021 You Might be a Fundraiser and Not Know It
So you work at a nonprofit. Your technical job description doesn’t mention soliciting gifts. But - do you actually fundraise and not know it? Bryan and Greg discuss how you might be more involved in fundraising than you actually realize.
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9min
November 03, 2021 Principles of Development Strategy #8: Human Nature Doesn’t Change - Rely on That
What do Ben Franklin and your current donors have in common? Human nature. Find out why you can use this truth to your charity’s benefit when approaching individuals for support. In this episode, Greg leads the discussion on why the motives for a person to get involved remain relatively stable.
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12min
October 27, 2021 4 Ways to Stall Your Fundraising
Do you feel like your fundraising has come to a standstill or you’re not moving as fast as you would like to reach your financial goals? Bryan and Greg cover four key ways you may be stalling out your fundraising efforts. This episode will address:
- why you need organized data
- whether events are the best way to fundraise
- the benefit of having more than one development employee
- how good preparation alone won't bring in the funds
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15min
October 20, 2021 Principles of Development Strategy #7: Everybody Has Someone To Whom They Can’t Say No
Have you ever had someone you wanted to approach for support but felt like you couldn’t get past the door? You are not alone! Every fundraiser encounters this. The principal today is that everybody has someone to whom they can’t say no. If you can master this principle, benefactors who may have been untouchable before, will be open to you. This episode, Bryan hosts Greg‘s discussion on the science behind why this principle works.
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11min
October 14, 2021 Principles of Development Strategy #6: Asking Volunteers To Fundraise Takes Time But Pays Off
Asking volunteers to help fundraise takes time, especially the first time you ask, but it ultimately pays off. If you’ve ever wondered whether involving volunteers is worth the effort, this one’s for you. Greg makes a strong case for involving volunteers in your fundraising efforts.
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18min
October 06, 2021 Fighting Out Of The Fundraising Friendzone
Have you ever found yourself in the “Friendzone?” How about the “Fundraising Friendzone”. This is where a fundraiser has the perfect person to partner with their mission, but they somehow never get around to asking for support. They’re stuck in the Friendzone. Bryan and Greg discuss 3 ways you can fight your way out of the Friendzone and start partnering with the benefactors your cause needs.
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17min
September 29, 2021 Principles of Development Strategy #5: Invest Resources Into Prospects With Greatest Return
Where is your time best spent? Every fundraiser must answer this question day in and day out. Greg shares why you should invest limited resources into prospects with the greatest potential for return. Learn how to reduce low value fundraising efforts and maximize the limited time you have. Greg outlines how execute this latest Principle of Development Strategy and avoid pitfalls along the way.
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16min

FAQs about Just Ask - Rethinking Development:

How many episodes does Just Ask - Rethinking Development have?

The podcast currently has 182 episodes available.