Just Ask - Rethinking Development

Just Ask - Rethinking Development

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Just Ask - Rethinking Development episodes

  • 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.
    10 min
  • 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.
    20 min
  • 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.
    9 min
  • 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

    15 min
  • 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.
    11 min
  • 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.
    17 min
  • 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.
    16 min

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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. They share their insights and best practices gleaned through years of experience fundraising for Catholic non-profits.