AFP San Antonio: Ask Without Fear!
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The version of Ask Without Fear! that I presented to the San Antonio chapter of the AFP on April 9, 2010.
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- 1. Ask Without Fear! Connecting Donors with What Matters to Them Most Marc A. Pitman, The Fundraising Coach, www. fundraisingcoach.com AFP San Antonio
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- Asking for money is one of the most noble opportunities on earth Like putting a plug into a live socket great American tradition--though philanthropy has been around since the beginning people often don't have the privilege of earning an income doing what matters most to them
- cheap is not good stewardship duct tape mentality too many options 1. Cheez-It® Original 2. Reduced Fat 3. White Cheddar Crackers 4. Big Cheez-It 5. Cheesy Sour Cream & Onion 6. Parmesan & Garlic 7. Cheddar Jack 8. Party Mix 9. Chili Cheese 10. Hot & Spicy confuses the donor (and asker!) options ARE good but don't let hem get in the way "It is only logical to think that if some choice is good, more is better," says Barry Schwartz, a professor of psychology at Swarthmore College, writing in the April 2004 issue of Scientific American (www.sciam.com). "Yet recent research strongly suggests that, psychologically, this assumption is wrong. Although some choice is undoubtedly better than none, more is not always better than less." Testing shows better responses with 2 or 3 choices--but keep testing for yourself!
- cheap is not good stewardship duct tape mentality too many options 1. Cheez-It® Original 2. Reduced Fat 3. White Cheddar Crackers 4. Big Cheez-It 5. Cheesy Sour Cream & Onion 6. Parmesan & Garlic 7. Cheddar Jack 8. Party Mix 9. Chili Cheese 10. Hot & Spicy confuses the donor (and asker!) options ARE good but don't let hem get in the way "It is only logical to think that if some choice is good, more is better," says Barry Schwartz, a professor of psychology at Swarthmore College, writing in the April 2004 issue of Scientific American (www.sciam.com). "Yet recent research strongly suggests that, psychologically, this assumption is wrong. Although some choice is undoubtedly better than none, more is not always better than less." Testing shows better responses with 2 or 3 choices--but keep testing for yourself!
- cheap is not good stewardship duct tape mentality too many options 1. Cheez-It® Original 2. Reduced Fat 3. White Cheddar Crackers 4. Big Cheez-It 5. Cheesy Sour Cream & Onion 6. Parmesan & Garlic 7. Cheddar Jack 8. Party Mix 9. Chili Cheese 10. Hot & Spicy confuses the donor (and asker!) options ARE good but don't let hem get in the way "It is only logical to think that if some choice is good, more is better," says Barry Schwartz, a professor of psychology at Swarthmore College, writing in the April 2004 issue of Scientific American (www.sciam.com). "Yet recent research strongly suggests that, psychologically, this assumption is wrong. Although some choice is undoubtedly better than none, more is not always better than less." Testing shows better responses with 2 or 3 choices--but keep testing for yourself!
- cheap is not good stewardship duct tape mentality too many options 1. Cheez-It® Original 2. Reduced Fat 3. White Cheddar Crackers 4. Big Cheez-It 5. Cheesy Sour Cream & Onion 6. Parmesan & Garlic 7. Cheddar Jack 8. Party Mix 9. Chili Cheese 10. Hot & Spicy confuses the donor (and asker!) options ARE good but don't let hem get in the way "It is only logical to think that if some choice is good, more is better," says Barry Schwartz, a professor of psychology at Swarthmore College, writing in the April 2004 issue of Scientific American (www.sciam.com). "Yet recent research strongly suggests that, psychologically, this assumption is wrong. Although some choice is undoubtedly better than none, more is not always better than less." Testing shows better responses with 2 or 3 choices--but keep testing for yourself!
- cheap is not good stewardship duct tape mentality too many options 1. Cheez-It® Original 2. Reduced Fat 3. White Cheddar Crackers 4. Big Cheez-It 5. Cheesy Sour Cream & Onion 6. Parmesan & Garlic 7. Cheddar Jack 8. Party Mix 9. Chili Cheese 10. Hot & Spicy confuses the donor (and asker!) options ARE good but don't let hem get in the way "It is only logical to think that if some choice is good, more is better," says Barry Schwartz, a professor of psychology at Swarthmore College, writing in the April 2004 issue of Scientific American (www.sciam.com). "Yet recent research strongly suggests that, psychologically, this assumption is wrong. Although some choice is undoubtedly better than none, more is not always better than less." Testing shows better responses with 2 or 3 choices--but keep testing for yourself!
- cheap is not good stewardship duct tape mentality too many options 1. Cheez-It® Original 2. Reduced Fat 3. White Cheddar Crackers 4. Big Cheez-It 5. Cheesy Sour Cream & Onion 6. Parmesan & Garlic 7. Cheddar Jack 8. Party Mix 9. Chili Cheese 10. Hot & Spicy confuses the donor (and asker!) options ARE good but don't let hem get in the way "It is only logical to think that if some choice is good, more is better," says Barry Schwartz, a professor of psychology at Swarthmore College, writing in the April 2004 issue of Scientific American (www.sciam.com). "Yet recent research strongly suggests that, psychologically, this assumption is wrong. Although some choice is undoubtedly better than none, more is not always better than less." Testing shows better responses with 2 or 3 choices--but keep testing for yourself!
- cheap is not good stewardship duct tape mentality too many options 1. Cheez-It® Original 2. Reduced Fat 3. White Cheddar Crackers 4. Big Cheez-It 5. Cheesy Sour Cream & Onion 6. Parmesan & Garlic 7. Cheddar Jack 8. Party Mix 9. Chili Cheese 10. Hot & Spicy confuses the donor (and asker!) options ARE good but don't let hem get in the way "It is only logical to think that if some choice is good, more is better," says Barry Schwartz, a professor of psychology at Swarthmore College, writing in the April 2004 issue of Scientific American (www.sciam.com). "Yet recent research strongly suggests that, psychologically, this assumption is wrong. Although some choice is undoubtedly better than none, more is not always better than less." Testing shows better responses with 2 or 3 choices--but keep testing for yourself!
- Do Your Homework asking on death anniversary Google it getting billion dollar electricity company as $250 Duck Race business sponsor Be realistic Avoid Paralysis By Analysis Don't let this be an excuse for not asking! Too many board members see "research" as an effective stall tactic -- sounds reasonable, right?
- Case Statement
- Do Your Homework asking on death anniversary Google it getting billion dollar electricity company as $250 Duck Race business sponsor Be realistic Avoid Paralysis By Analysis Don't let this be an excuse for not asking! Too many board members see "research" as an effective stall tactic -- sounds reasonable, right?
- Do Your Homework asking on death anniversary Google it getting billion dollar electricity company as $250 Duck Race business sponsor Be realistic Avoid Paralysis By Analysis Don't let this be an excuse for not asking! Too many board members see "research" as an effective stall tactic -- sounds reasonable, right?
- Do Your Homework asking on death anniversary Google it getting billion dollar electricity company as $250 Duck Race business sponsor Be realistic Avoid Paralysis By Analysis Don't let this be an excuse for not asking! Too many board members see "research" as an effective stall tactic -- sounds reasonable, right?
- Do Your Homework asking on death anniversary Google it getting billion dollar electricity company as $250 Duck Race business sponsor Be realistic Avoid Paralysis By Analysis Don't let this be an excuse for not asking! Too many board members see "research" as an effective stall tactic -- sounds reasonable, right?
- Fundraising is like dating Get to know them What got them involved in the nonprofit? What impressed them most? What fascinates them Office/pictures/trophies Let them get to know about what makes your organization unique
- Face-to-face ALWAYS the best This is what brings in the money Phone be natural works when done together (although I hate to admit it!) if that's not an "excuse" for calling, maybe set up a time by e-mail E-mail can work VERY effectively see my e-course DON'T SPAM!
- Face-to-face ALWAYS the best This is what brings in the money Phone be natural works when done together (although I hate to admit it!) if that's not an "excuse" for calling, maybe set up a time by e-mail E-mail can work VERY effectively see my e-course DON'T SPAM!
- Face-to-face ALWAYS the best This is what brings in the money Phone be natural works when done together (although I hate to admit it!) if that's not an "excuse" for calling, maybe set up a time by e-mail E-mail can work VERY effectively see my e-course DON'T SPAM!
- Face-to-face ALWAYS the best This is what brings in the money Phone be natural works when done together (although I hate to admit it!) if that's not an "excuse" for calling, maybe set up a time by e-mail E-mail can work VERY effectively see my e-course DON'T SPAM!
- Web where's the banana: Seth Godin's big red fez check out my sites: fundraisingcoach.com and marcpitman.com -- what's the banana? Mail Time honored Cop-out? Face-to-face is more effective... get the best copywriting, direct mail expertise Blue signature Courier New font out pulls SBS example stats and %--SEE MY JUNE BLOG POST vs. story of alumna/employee/mom Same author, which works better?
- Web where's the banana: Seth Godin's big red fez check out my sites: fundraisingcoach.com and marcpitman.com -- what's the banana? Mail Time honored Cop-out? Face-to-face is more effective... get the best copywriting, direct mail expertise Blue signature Courier New font out pulls SBS example stats and %--SEE MY JUNE BLOG POST vs. story of alumna/employee/mom Same author, which works better?
- #1 Reason people don't give? Don’t skip this step! No longer a guess, now you know the donor and can find the things most likely to excite them
- Find a connection and put the plug into the outlet! Make It Easy Don’t skip this step! No longer a guess, now you know the donor and can find the things most likely to excite them
- Phraseology Make Your Own Gift First! "would you join me in supporting...?" much easier to ask even if employed by the nonprofit--ESPECIALLY if employed by the nonprofit! "I can appreciate that" Props Show what the campaign will build Show pictures of the people being impacted Options: More arrows in your quiver monthly giving options gift menus "Gift in this range?" Can you use the Heifer Project ark concept? (www.heifer.org) w/o getting Cheezity? 2 FLOCKS OF CHICKS can help Papua New Guinea families improve nutrition and replenish their land 2 SHEEP can help United States families produce wool 2 TRIOS OF RABBITS can provide food and income to families in China 2 BEEHIVES can help families in Mexico earn money through sale of honey and beeswax 2 GUINEA PIGS can help Peruvian families add protein to their diets and earn income 2 LLAMAS can improve livestock bloodlines and produce wool for Bolivian families 2 CAMELS can help families in India earn income by transporting agricultural and industrial materials 2 DONKEYS can supply animal draft power for farmers in Zimbabwe 2 GOATS can help two Romanian families provide milk for their children and earn extra income 2 OXEN can pull plows and carts in Cameroon 2 COWS can bring milk and income to a Bangladesh village 2 TRIOS OF DUCKS can help families in Thailand generate income through the sale of eggs and birds 2 WATER BUFFALO can help Filipino families increase rice production through animal draft power 2 FLOCKS OF GEESE can help two families in Ghana better their nutrition and income through the production of eggs and meat 2 PIGS can enable Dominican Republic families attain greater self-reliance Testing shows better responses with 2 or 3 choices--but keep testing for yourself! Maybe: good, better, best
- Do Your Homework asking on death anniversary Google it getting billion dollar electricity company as $250 Duck Race business sponsor Be realistic Avoid Paralysis By Analysis Don't let this be an excuse for not asking! Too many board members see "research" as an effective stall tactic -- sounds reasonable, right?
- GROUP WORK
- WHAT SCARES YOU?
- Effective way to group your stories, to speak w/o sounding canned Honesty & Authenticity Helps your donors market your school in ways you’re proud of
- Effective way to group your stories, to speak w/o sounding canned Honesty & Authenticity Helps your donors market your school in ways you’re proud of
- Effective way to group your stories, to speak w/o sounding canned Honesty & Authenticity Helps your donors market your school in ways you’re proud of
- Effective way to group your stories, to speak w/o sounding canned Honesty & Authenticity Helps your donors market your school in ways you’re proud of
- Effective way to group your stories, to speak w/o sounding canned Honesty & Authenticity Helps your donors market your school in ways you’re proud of
- Do you see how this can simplify publications without killing creativity
- Client Stories I helped: picking hoof is communication channel; AYC, starting staff meetings with fresh new stories