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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
FAQs about Just Ask - Rethinking Development:How many episodes does Just Ask - Rethinking Development have?The podcast currently has 186 episodes available.
December 29, 2021You Can’t Raise Money Behind a DeskWhy can’t you raise money behind a desk? Major fundraising happens when you get out and see people. How many visits should you aim to make? Should you be asking for a gift every time? Bryan leads this topic as he and Greg discuss the logic and best practices to highlight this truth: you can’t raise money behind a desk....more10minPlay
December 22, 2021Transparent FundraisingTransparent fundraising should sound a bit redundant. Yet non-profits face frequent decisions of how transparent to be with donors. How much do they need to know? Bryan discusses his approach to this topic....more10minPlay
December 15, 2021Who’s Your Real Fundraising Competition?Competition can be a great motivating force. But, one of the traps fundraisers face is to see competition in an unhealthy way: an “us vs them” outlook regarding other charities. Today, Bryan talks with Greg about how competition can be healthy and unhealthy. They discuss who(or what) your real competition is in fundraising....more13minPlay
December 09, 2021Who, What, When? Tracking Solicitation ProgressWhat is the number 1 cause of campaigns stalling out? Execution. Without effective organization of solicitation tracking, every charity will watch what could be major gifts slip through the cracks or be left like unharvested fruit on the vine.Greg leads this discussion on the 5 fields every database should have in place to avoid this trap and execute for success....more20minPlay
December 01, 2021Principle #10: Stinkin’ Thinkin: Don’t Assume the Person Will Say NoOne 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”....more12minPlay
November 24, 2021Principle #9: What Little Jane Taught Me on Her First BirthdayWhat 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....more10minPlay
November 17, 2021Bryan 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....more20minPlay
November 10, 2021You Might be a Fundraiser and Not Know ItSo 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....more9minPlay
November 03, 2021Principles of Development Strategy #8: Human Nature Doesn’t Change - Rely on ThatWhat 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....more12minPlay
October 27, 20214 Ways to Stall Your FundraisingDo 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...more15minPlay
FAQs about Just Ask - Rethinking Development:How many episodes does Just Ask - Rethinking Development have?The podcast currently has 186 episodes available.