Full disclosure: I’m a major gifts officer. And I don’t love making phone calls. In fact, there was a time when I’d do anything to avoid calling prospects. I was far more comfortable emailing or texting, or even sending them messages through LinkedIn. Those are great tools, but it didn’t take me long to realize that the top performers in our line of work are good on the phone. It’s better for building rapport, and it creates a sense of … [Read more...] about Fearless Phone Calls
Welcome to Fearless Fundraising!
If you’re interested in building deep donor relationships and asking for more and bigger gifts, you’re in the right place! In fact, you and I probably have a number of things in common. First, we’re focused on serving our organization and its supporters all day, every day. Second, we’re committed to the thoughtful practice of our craft and desire to expand our skill sets. In other words, you’re an artist. You’re also a scientist. And you’re … [Read more...] about Welcome to Fearless Fundraising!