asking about asking: mastering the art of conversational fundraising with kent stroman
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In our best work as fundraisers, we do a lot more Asking about Asking -- than just asking for the gift alone. This session is based on the recently released book by the same title, and covers the discovery process in major gift solicitation, focusing on the fact that when we try to "guess" about a donor or gift, we are almost always wrong. We begin with step one, exploring donor interest, and proceed through the entire cultivation, solicitation, and appreciation process. The focus is on specific questions and strategies that the fundraiser can use to climb "The 10 Step Staircase." The purpose is to equip professional staff and volunteers to become more effective fundraisers by building their proficiency in asking the right questions at the right time and listening effectively to the donor. Further, we reveal how to enhance donors' enjoyment as they give generously to causes they care deeply about. Ultimately, the fundraiser is encouraged to follow donors' wishes as they reveal their own desires about their gifts through the process of Conversational Fundraising™.TRANSCRIPT
When your campaign is about more than money.
© 2012 M. Kent Stroman www.StromanConsulting.com
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When your campaign is about more than money.
© 2012 M. Kent Stroman www.StromanConsulting.com
INTRODUCING: Purpose in life: Equip, Inspire & Encourage Published Author Talented Speaker Dedicated Leader Frequent Award Recipient Trusted Consultant (11 years) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Background in Higher Ed. (25 years) Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
M. Kent Stroman America’s ASKING Coach
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When your campaign is about more than money.
© 2012 M. Kent Stroman www.StromanConsulting.com
The PASSION behind
ASKING about ASKING
Too many people Spending too much time Chasing too small gifts From too many donors Making too little impact On those who give . . . and those who receive!
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When your campaign is about more than money.
© 2012 M. Kent Stroman www.StromanConsulting.com
What is your BIGGEST OBSTACLE
to successful one-on-one gift solicitation?
Getting started … 4
When your campaign is about more than money.
© 2012 M. Kent Stroman www.StromanConsulting.com
THE RESEARCH SAYS… Absence of a Plan Fear Lack of Experience No Relationship Time Pressures What Amount Who to Ask
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Simple Proposal
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DRAFT Proposal
To: Katie and Jason Rutherford
From: Healthy Hearts Education Center
Date: February 11, 20xx
Amount: $1,500,000 (over 3 years)
Purpose: No Boundaries campaign
Naming: Betsy Armstrong Activity Room Fine Print: The donation will be fulfilled by stock
transfers during each of the next 3 years. Our facility naming policy requires the board to give final approval to this naming request.
Approvals: ________________ ____ ________________ Katie Rutherford Date Jason Rutherford
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Big Gifts
2 Ch.
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When your campaign is about more than money.
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Climbing the
10 Step Staircase
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“Faith is taking the first step even when . you don't see the whole staircase.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
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When your campaign is about more than money.
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TODAY’S MOST IMPORTANT
POINT
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Wrap-up:
A Pledge to Act 250
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M. Kent Stroman America’s ASKING Coach
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When your campaign is about more than money.
© 2012 M. Kent Stroman www.StromanConsulting.com
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When your campaign is about more than money.
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When your campaign is about more than money.
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When your campaign is about more than money.
www.StromanConsulting.com
When your campaign is about more than money.
www.StromanConsulting.com
Experience Leadership Innovation Integrity Results
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