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

Do you struggle to generate exceptional questions for donor interviews? Then struggle no more: This post will show you a guaranteed way to generate thought-provoking interview questions that generate comprehensive, high-quality answers. And the best part is, whether it’s an interview for a donor story, annual report, board report, newsletter story — even a job or candidate interview — all of these skills will translate. Plus, we’ve included 31 sample questions that you can adapt for your next donor interview.

August 19, 2022 1 Comment

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Nonprofit Job Titles are Confusing

Nonprofit job titles are idiosyncratic and confusing. And sometimes, even misleading.

August 4, 2022 No Comments

asking for money and money being handed over

Fundraising Consulting

The Art & Science of Asking for Money

There’s a difference between being a beggar and a fundraiser. Don’t conflate asking for money with groveling. You’re not demeaning yourself by asking for money. It’s actually a privilege.

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Planned Giving

CEO Note

If my name were in your database, it would be flagged as an ideal planned giving prospect. Why? I’m over 60. I own a business and real estate (which can be planned gifts). I have no kids. I give annually to a number of charities.

August 4, 2022 No Comments

For Donors

Five Reasons Your Donors Need a Free Online Will Planner

You should already be promoting the importance of estate planning (and by extension, marketing your planned giving program) to your donors. We offer a simple toolkit to cover most needs. But to really help your donors—who in turn, will help you—you need a free online will planner incorporated in your planned giving website.

August 4, 2022 No Comments

Marketing

Direct Mail and Print Production Checklist

Quick Checklist Proof. Proof. Proof. Have someone else review it as well. If possible, read backwards. Don’t forget to: Proof headlines (hedlines are taken for

August 3, 2022 No Comments

Estate Planning

A Lesson from an Early Bird

I picked up my coffee this morning at our local WaWa (for those of you who aren’t on the East Coast, you’ll have to Google that) and drove to our office in Valley Forge, PA. After an uneventful, pleasant drive that gave me a little extra planning time, I pulled into my parking space ready to start the day. I opened the door to get out …

August 2, 2022 No Comments

For Donors

Crafting a Monthly Major-Donor Cultivation Strategy

At the center of receiving a large donation is the cultivation of major donors. Major-donor cultivation is a fundamental piece of fundraising success, but a

June 28, 2022 No Comments