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What Hocus Pocus Can Teach You About Major Gift Fundraising

Bloomerang

With that in mind, ask yourself these questions: Do you have board members who are giving consistently? . So ask yourself: Is the right person making the ask and are they asking at the right time? As you would send a note to a friend, do something to make it sound personal and specific, not scripted.

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How To Create And Live A Powerful Personal Brand

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In her new book, Selling Yourself , Dr. Cindy McGovern shows you how to step-by-step create a powerful personal brand. Question: Why did you decide to write Sell Yourself ? I wrote Sell Yourself because no other book out there looks at personal branding as a sales tool. Your actions become your habits.

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The 10 Biggest In-Person Ask Blunders

Bloomerang

By every measure, an in-person ask provides the most bang for the buck. My focus has been on teaching principles, strategies, and best practices on what to do. So, here’s my list of 10 no-no’s when soliciting gifts from individuals with an in-person ask — or virtually. 1: Not asking through a personal meeting.

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Personal Nonprofit Branding: What’s Your Nonprofit’s Superpower?

Bloomerang

Do they recognize your personal nonprofit branding and know what it is your organization stands to change? So why the superhero angle for personal nonprofit branding? A cost efficient way to understand how we are seen from the outside, is to gather up a group of friends and acquaintances and ask them two questions.

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3 Essential Questions to Assess Your Digital Transformation

Saleforce Nonprofit

If you’re curious about where your organization stands in its digital transformation, ask yourself three questions: 1. Do we deliver personalized, meaningful engagement for both supporters and recipients of our programs and services? The pandemic forced BBBSA to quickly transform deep, in-person connections into virtual relationships.

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Ask Yourself These Questions Before Hiring a Fundraising Coach

Bloomerang

Here are some great questions to ask yourself before hiring a fundraising coach. Do you have a manager, supervisor, or mentor who is teaching you how to fundraise and supporting you along the way? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome and question whether you have what it takes? A coach is a great idea. Time for a coach! .

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Top Interview Questions For Hiring a Major Gifts Officer

Allegiance Group

The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) But not all of these may be immediately on display when you’re interviewing someone – so you have to ask the right questions to find out! What makes you nervous?

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