Let's Talk Fundraising

Why Momentum Beats Perfection in Fundraising Writing


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Ever found yourself paralyzed by a blinking cursor, struggling to craft the perfect donor message? You're not alone. Fundraising writing can be deeply intimidating—it needs to reflect understanding, empathy, clarity, and warmth all at once while connecting emotionally with donors.

The secret to breaking through this paralysis lies in a simple mindset shift: momentum beats perfection. Every time. Rather than agonizing over creating the perfect message from scratch, what if you could instantly generate a solid first draft and focus your energy on refining it instead? This approach doesn't sacrifice quality—it enhances it by freeing you from the draining process of getting started.

Enter the "Who-Goal-Guardrails" recipe for ChatGPT—a straightforward, three-line framework that transforms how fundraisers approach donor communications. By clearly identifying your audience, defining your objective, and establishing boundaries around tone and style, you provide AI with exactly what it needs to create a useful starting point. From there, your uniquely human perspective shapes the message, adding the personal touches and emotional resonance that only you can provide.

This strategic partnership with AI isn't about replacing your authentic voice—it's about amplifying it. When you're no longer exhausted by blank page anxiety, you can invest your creative energy where it matters most: deepening donor relationships through genuinely personalized communication. The result? Messages that feel warmer, clearer, and more aligned with your fundraising goals.

Ready to transform your writing process? Download the free Quick Start Prompt Pack at podcastletstalkfundraising.com/promptpack for fill-in-the-blank templates and 12 ready-made prompts tailored to common donor scenarios. It's time to reclaim your confidence, improve your messaging quality, and strengthen your donor relationships—all by embracing the power of "good enough to refine" over "perfect from the start."

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Let's Talk FundraisingBy Keith Greer, CFRE

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