Utilizing a Ministry Diary
Have you ever sat down to write a prayer letter or maybe an appeal for your organization and you simply draw a blank? You try your best to think of a story to tell or a testimony of God working in your...
View ArticleReading Body Language
If you are to be successful as a fund raiser it is critical that you practice reading the body language of your prospect and donors. I can give you many scenarios but here are a few: You share how the...
View ArticleCelebrate with your Donors
Make it a practice to look for ways to celebrate with your donors. For example: Birthdays and especially milestone birthdays Spouse birthday Wedding anniversary and in particular a special anniversary...
View Article3 Fund Raising Mistakes to Avoid
As you end this year and prepare to begin a new one, remember that there are 3 fund raising mistakes, all of which can be avoided. 1. Not setting up the appointment correctly. I had met with a prospect...
View Article3 Fund Raising Fears
Fear is a common experience when it comes to fund raising. Here are 3 fears you will find 1. Fear or not getting the appointments. You know that if you don’t get the appointment, you will not get the...
View Article3 Different Types of Face-to-Face Meetings
All face-to-face meetings do not have to be asking for funds. Here are 3 different types of face-to-face meetings. 1. Meeting to build a relationship with a prospect. You will find in many situations...
View Article3 Questions On Your Donor’s Mind
As you communicate with your donors and prospects, recognize that there are 3 questions that need to be answered by you: 1. What is your financial goal? Your donors need to have you articulate that...
View Article4 Critical Fund Raising Skills
If you are to be successful in raising funds, there are 4 critical skills you need to master. 1. Securing an Appointment over the Phone Meeting one-on-one is critical to raising funds. Here are some of...
View Article3 Fund Raising Things You Can’t Control
As you work with your donors, it is extremely important that you understand what you can and cannot control. People Raising is a ministry that not only teaches you how to raise funds but also how to...
View ArticleThe Forgotten Piece of Fundraising
You could prepare an effective fund raising plan, and execute it perfectly, but miss the forgotten piece of fund raising. What I’m talking about is saying “thank you.” So many face the challenge of...
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