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How To Transform Relationships And Unleash Positive Results

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Previous editions during the past two decades have inspired readers and taught them that to effectively lead our teams, careers, and relationships we must be honest with ourselves about who we are and what motivates us. How an Outward Mindset can transform your personal and professional outlook.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Tell A Compelling Fundraising Story

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to tell a compelling fundraising story when your cause doesn’t have a happy ending: We don’t save lives or have puppies or kittens. How do I tell a compelling fundraising story? You need to tell the story about one of the puppies who needs help.

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Deepen the Donor Relationship by Focusing on the Donor Journey

Get Fully Funded

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. A donor relationship is no different.

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Make the Right Choice—Use Technology to Ignite Connection

.orgSource

We can decide what experiences and relationships to create.” We can provide instant responses that are personalized and meaningful. By using stories and case studies, staffers can create more compelling arguments and help leaders see how their decisions impact actions. Those decisions are critical. Empathy provides context.

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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. As with any new relationship, start with a small step. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship.

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The Gamm Theatre: Telling Stories that Entertain, Provoke, and Engage

DipJar

Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Today’s story comes from the small but mighty state of Rhode Island, where The Gamm Theatre has been providing great cultural programming for almost 40 years. Shannon came to The Gamm as part of a life-long love of all things theatrical.

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The Core of Any Good Nonprofit Story – Struggle and Overcoming

Bloomerang

Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Knowing what struggle your nonprofit helps solve will help you get good at identifying which stories you should be sharing.

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