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December 22, 2017Donor Retention vs. New Donors: Donor Retention ALWAYS Wins
December 27, 2017The Three Keys of Asking for a Gift
When asking for a gift, what counts most, aside from preparation, are three variables: your attitude, your ability to close the sale, and a realistic notion of the next step. In my book, Fundraising Realities Every Board Member Must Face, I address the whole gamut of soliciting major gifts, but here I’ll focus on these three elements.