Burning Questions: I’m Afraid to Ask
July 26, 2018
This July, we’re answering burning questions we hear from many clients and non-profit colleagues across the country. Chances are, the question might be burning in our readers’ minds, as well. We hear this question all the time: “How do I get over my fear of asking for a donation?” We hear it from new volunteers, […]
How to Ask
February 22, 2018
By the Donor By Design Team When people think of fundraising, they usually are thinking about The Ask – and that can be very intimidating. Today, we’re digging into the archives for some of our best advice on How to Ask. Earning the Right to Ask The one factor that most often explains the […]
Telling (and Listening) Your Better Story
February 14, 2018
By Bruce Berglund When people think of fundraising, they usually are thinking about The Ask – and that can be very intimidating. This month, the Donor By Design Team is taking on How to Ask. Today, Bruce delves into a better way to approach the ask. Fundraising. Asking for money. These words drive many volunteers […]
Can I Get A Burger Refill?
February 9, 2018
By Jason Fry When people think of fundraising, they usually are thinking about The Ask – and that can be very intimidating. This month, the Donor By Design Team is taking on How to Ask. Today, Jason talks about the strategy of seeking out rejection. What really gets in the way of us making the […]
Preparing For The Ask
February 6, 2018
By Robin Jordan When people think of fundraising, they usually are thinking about The Ask – and that can be very intimidating. This month, the Donor By Design Team is taking on How to Ask. Today, Robin reminds us to take the time to prepare our volunteers, and ourselves. In the course of preparing for […]
Trust Your Donors
February 1, 2018
By Peggy Vinson When people think of fundraising, they usually are thinking about The Ask – and that can be very intimidating. This month, the Donor By Design Team is taking on How to Ask. Today, Peggy urges us to trust our donors… and the process. We all know it’s important to take time to […]
