31 Quality Questions to Ask Planned Giving and Major Gifts donors and Prospects

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A Primer for Getting the Most Out of Your Next Donor Interview to Create a Great Donor Story

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Knowing how to ask the right questions is an essential skill — one that can translate to success in all areas of your career and life. Good questions are the key to getting the kind of valuable information you need from a donor interview to write engaging, inspiring stories.

But sometimes, it can be a real struggle to generate a list of high-quality questions. How do you get donors to open up about their lives, their gifts, and their passion for your mission?

What do you ask?
Which questions are relevant?
Which questions are appropriate?
Which questions cross the line?
What do you do if a subject isn’t talkative?

Ask a Quality Question, Get a Quality Answer

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Patrick O'Donnell

Patrick is a seasoned writer, editor, author and marketing communications professional with a solid background in journalism. He works with nonprofit organizations to develop appeals, stories, and SEO-rich content to convert prospects into donors. His specialties include ghostwriting, proofreading, scriptwriting, brevity, naps, and humor. Patrickfodonnell.com