Wealthy Author Podcast

TFP ep 021: Helping Foundations Build Long-Term Donor Relationships with Patrick Kirby


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BARS from this episode:

How sci-fi characters related to business leadership

How fundraising is like dating

Why you should only ask for a donation when "you know the name of the donor's dog"

YOU'RE NOT FUNDRAISING, YOU'RE STORYTELLING AND MATCHMAKING

Altruistic fundraising vs Business fundraising

The power of "If I give you $1000, what would you do with it?"

Why poor storytelling hurts fundraising efforts

Why you should get out of your office as often as possible

LEAD WITH RANDOM ACTS OF GRATITUDE

How to nurture long-term nonprofit relationships

The best time to build long-term relationships

Why you should know your fundraiser's birthdays

BE PURPOSEFUL. BE CREATIVE. BE HANDWRITTEN.

How your book expands your business opportunities

How writing a book builds patience

Why you should write a book to create your platform

How to use a "Buy One, Give One" promo

How to turn your book into your True North

Why "we've always done it this way" is dangerous and what to do about it

FALL IN LOVE WITH GIVING YOUR TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE


Books mentioned:

Fundraise Awesomer! by Patrick Kirby

The King Killer Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss

The Powder Mage by Brian McClellan


Fav quote:

"The most dangerous phrase in the English language is 'we've always done it this way'."


Links mentioned:

www.DoGoodBetterConsulting.com

www.FundraiseAwesomer.com

www.DoGoodYOUniversity.com

www.facebook.com/DGBConsulting


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