You can't think your way into a new relationship with fundraising. You have to practice your way there. This 10-day program builds the invitation mindset through small daily actions, from writing your "why" to making a real ask. Each day builds on the last until you've lived your way into a new belief about what fundraising is.
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The words you use when asking for a gift reveal what you believe about fundraising. Phrases like "I hate to ask" and "anything would help" sabotage your asks before you finish making them. Here are seven phrases to eliminate and exactly what to say instead.
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You assume donors dread being asked for money. But when you actually talk to donors, they tell a different story. Many are waiting to be asked. Here's what donors really think and how it changes everything about your approach.
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The anxiety before a donor meeting isn't the problem. What you do with it is. This simple 5-minute ritual helps you show up with confidence instead of apology.
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A focused, five-minute major gift ask seems simple. Frame the opportunity, make your case, create urgency, and request a specific amount. But behind every successful focused ask is hours of preparation and research.
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Most major gift asks fail not because of bad timing or insufficient relationship building, but because of critical mistakes made during the actual request.
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You've done everything right. You researched your prospect thoroughly, crafted a compelling opportunity, and delivered a focused five-minute ask. Then comes an objection.
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The most effective major gift asks take five minutes or less. Not the entire donor meeting – but the actual moment when you present the opportunity and request the gift should be crisp, clear, and focused.
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In this episode, Jeremy reveals the FOCUS method - a powerful framework that allows you to make compelling major gift requests in just 5 minutes.
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Learn how to craft a case for support that drives immediate action by incorporating urgency, compelling stories, and time-sensitive appeals to inspire donors to give now.
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