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Beyond the Ask: Mastering Moves Management

Downloads15 Questions to Askhttps://www.heyfundraiser.com/prospect-meeting-questions Moves Management Stageshttps://www.heyfundraiser.com/moves-management-stages In this episode, we are going deep into mastering moves...
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Breaking Tradition: Why It's Time to Ditch the Board Minimum

In this episode, I will discuss the common practice among nonprofits requiring a minimum donation from board members. Depending on the organization, this requirement can range from $1,000 to $10,000. However, I'm here...
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Unlock the Power of Happy Fundraisers

A happy fundraiser is more likely to go the extra mile and be successful in their efforts, which is why it's crucial to empower them and make sure they feel supported. In this podcast episode, we'll discuss six tips...
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Jerry Panas: 3 questions to ask a major donor is teetering on making their gift

In this episode I want to talk to you about asking for major gifts and handling those pesky objections that come up. Every fundraiser gets nervous before asking for a major gift because it puts you in a very...
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Engaging Leadership and Program Staff

Creating Your Board | Download Free Guidehttps://www.heyfundraiser.com/creating-your-board-guide In today's episode we will discuss engaging other individuals from your organization in the fundraising process. Your...
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Respectfully Engage Clients Served

Download Our Best Questions for Your First Prospect Meeting https://www.heyfundraiser.com/prospect-meeting-questions    Your clients, who are the beneficiaries of your programs, can provide compelling testimonials and...
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How to Use Events to Springboard Your Cultivation Efforts

Events are an important part of engagement for donors and prospects, and you can strategically use them to springboard your cultivation efforts. Events can run the gamut – you’ve got huge fundraising galas to small,...
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How to Prepare for the First Meeting with a Prospect

Download Our Best Questions for Your First Prospect Meeting https://www.heyfundraiser.com/prospect-meeting-questions The first meeting with a prospect is a big deal. It’s your chance to make a great first impression...
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Turning Things Around: How to Handle Upset Donors

At some point in your fundraising career, you are going to have an upset donor who is angry with the organization, leadership, or the direction that the organization is going. It’s not a pleasant experience, but with...
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Donor Cultivation: 8 Mistakes You Don't Want to Make

Mistakes made during donor cultivation can cost you the relationship and the major gift! We're going to break down the biggest missteps that fundraisers make during cultivation so you can work hard to avoid them. If...
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5 KPIs for Major Gift Officers

KPIs are the measurements of success for your major gift officers. That's why choosing the right KPIs is critical. Peter Drucker wisely said, "what gets measured, matters." And he's right! Whatever metrics you put...
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Fundraising Reports: The Do's and Don'ts

This week we are exploring how to maximize your fundraising reports so that the right information is going to the right audience. Once you release a report, the cat is out of the bag, and the people who are reading...
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