The Why and How of Listening to Your Donors
Even his donors began to echo this sentiment. Unfortunately, not even several board-imposed coaches could change him. People know if you are listening and recognize when you are sincere.
Successful fundraising is dependent on developing deeper, more meaningful relationships with your donors. And the key to a strong relationship is listening.
Looking for Jeff? You'll find him either on the lake, laughing with good friends, or helping nonprofits develop to their full potential.
Jeff believes that successful fundraising is built on a bedrock of relevant, consistent messaging; sound practices; the nurturing of relationships; and impeccable stewardship. And that organizations that adhere to those standards serve as beacons to others that aspire to them. The Bedrocks & Beacons blog will provide strategic information to help nonprofits be both.
Jeff has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is a member of the NonProfit PRO Editorial Advisory Board.
