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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

Get Fully Funded

As with any new relationship, start with a small step. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship. Others will say their career, community work, or their relationships with family and friends. Not only can you ask questions, but you can read body language which is very hard on the phone.

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3 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs a Brand Guide

The Modern Nonprofit

It encompasses identity, language, consistency, and voice—much like a personality that provides cohesion for your organization. Branding can be a primary driver in compelling potential supporters to back your work and develop long-term, trusting relationships with your organization. That’s a pretty important list!

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Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success

The Modern Nonprofit

Speak Clearly, Speak with Conviction Steer clear of that murky pool filled with jargon and overly elaborate language. A well-articulated proposal? Cultivating Relationships with Funders You know that secret ingredient in the best of recipes? What you’re aiming for is a clear, persuasive proposal.

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Putting Our Humanity Back at the Center of Engagement

sgEngage

Whether that connection is through every day in-person encounters, remote meetings and chats, or intentionally planned team and / or give back activities, the most important part is the human interaction, relationship building, and togetherness. For many , this led to changes in terminology and language used to describe the work.

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Asking For A Legacy Gift: 10 Practical Steps To Get Started

Bloomerang

They’ve demonstrated a deep commitment to your cause and have developed a strong relationship with your organization. Cultivate relationships Build a strong relationship with potential donors before discussing legacy giving. Building trust and maintaining strong relationships is the key to successfully securing legacy gifts.

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Questions to Ask During the RFP Process

Whole Whale

In your initial conversations about the aesthetic you’re after, does the agency staff communicate in language that you can understand? Are they able to articulate back to you what you’re after? Do they have a relationship with hosting companies? Long distance relationships can be hard. Do they outsource design?

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The Subtle Science Of Getting Your Way

Eric Jacobsen Blog

How to articulate risk according to probability and seriousness, both for your position and the opposition's, and ensure that yours is "safer." Use language to propel discussions and actions. And, he teaches you to focus on the influencing power of risk. Know when to stop "selling" and being "sowing."