When we ask questions — and listen — we learn. If we ask the right questions of prospective donors, we build a stronger relationship and learn if indeed our cause, our project is a match. And when we ask questions, it also serves as an invitation for donors to ask questions of us — a real conversation. A dialogue.
Could you be a speaker at next year's International Fundraising Congress? Time to start thinking about it.
Michelle, one of the regular readers of Today in Fundraising, recently asked me some questions that have been great thought-provokers for me.
Fundraisers and campaigns from around the world are honored in the Global Awards for Fundraising.
The International Fundraising Congress team greets attendees at the airport and gears up for a rousing day of master classes.
Make a list of the 10 people you most need really to just reach out to. Then do it.
Whatever your career level, I encourage you to promote the profession through involvement within the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Whatever your program, whatever your plans, build in benchmarks, checklists and deadlines. Build in systems to check and double-check that you are on target, on task and on deadline.
A passion for a cause makes the nonprofit sector special and unique. Try never to lose it, and if you do, there is always the business or government sector for you!
Most of us like to talk. And we like the sound of our voices. But being a great listener — an active and engaged listener — is key to deep relationship building and fundraising success.
