If you are a fundraiser….
You are not a beggar or manipulator who twists arms.
Rather, you are a caring, helpful, generous, joyful facilitator who shares stories, and creates and delivers value through the giving experience.
You are an expert guide, much like a lawyer, doctor, financial planner, accountant, or other expert meeting with someone to help them achieve a goal or complete a task.
Similarly, you know where the alligators are in the pond and where the landmines are in the field. You can help your supporters avoid them.
Plus, you are a facilitator who can deliver the best possible giving experience — a VIP experience. You can help your supporters and donors attain the value they deserve and the outcomes they deeply desire.
So be confident.
You know how to help extraordinary people. You do this every day. This is your thing.
Keep your head high and your chin up!
Your donors cry tears of joy when they find meaning in their lives through sharing their wealth… thanks to you and your support.
WHAT YOU DO FOR HUMANITY IS BEAUTIFUL! Thank you!
Far too many gift officers and other fundraisers give up too easily when they don’t…
There are lots of ways to fundraise. All of them can be said to work…
There’s a chasm in major gifts fundraising. It lies between the wealthy donors who often…
Fundraising's worst oversimplification is: “People give because they’re asked.” That’s like saying those who agree…
If you’ve read our other posts about LinkedIn, you understand that the point of your…
When we conduct our Vital Signs Assessment, looking for indicators of fundraising success or struggle…