article thumbnail

Recap: Nonprofits & AI – A Conversation with Devi Thomas

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was thrilled to have a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies. I have personally found this use case extremely helpful to have a one-click summary of really long threads transformed into actionable steps w/ links to source email.) 65% are using it to clean-up their Monday morning inboxes. (I

article thumbnail

International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

.orgSource

Our discussion about the Summit Award launched a wide-ranging conversation. It also supports members through activities that inspire them to excel in their careers and personal lives.” Consider developing a personal brand. Asking questions is another great way to make connections. But you must be intentional.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How To Become A Conversational Superstar

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The more self-aware you are and the more you practice the Communication Code, the more natural it will be for you to understand the person with whom you are communicating. The Communication Code book helps you set up conversations and communication in a way that creates a win-win scenario for everyone involved.

article thumbnail

A New Power Couple—Humans Plus Bots Deliver Member Delight

.orgSource

What could be more personal than a good old-fashioned conversation? Post-pandemic, we’re seeing more businesses realize the value of conversational marketing, or actually talking with their customers and letting them respond. Consider this—the typical sales funnel puts a conversation at the end of multiple one-way interactions.

Las Vegas 251
article thumbnail

10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

Get Fully Funded

You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Understanding them. .

article thumbnail

How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors. Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. No matter how we are carrying on the conversation, a dialog like this without stories becomes stale and ultimately boring. Rule #4: Ask Open Ended Questions.

Story 350
article thumbnail

[ASK AN EXPERT] Do You Have To Ask For Feedback In Person?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not you have to ask for donor feedback in person. . Do you have to ask for feedback in person? . The emails were very personal and very well done.

Personal 117