Book description
What gets in the way of your face-to-face fundraising? Can't get “in” to see a funder? Don't know who to ask? No time for donor calls? Fear that your prospective donor might say “no”? Asking about Asking: Mastering the Art of Conversational Fundraising shows you how to overcome these obstacles…
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1 author picked Asking about Asking as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I think most fundraisers have one big fear--that your prospective donor might say “no!” Kent Stroman’s book can show you how to master the art of conversational fundraising. I love this book because it gives you the tools you need to have meaningful, productive, enjoyable conversations with both current donors and potential funders. This book gives you the benefit of learning from the input of hundreds of nonprofit leaders who identified their greatest obstacles to asking for major gifts.
Kent will equip you to seek and find larger donations and gain confidence as a fundraising staff member or volunteer. His…
From Linda's list on nonprofit fundraising from a pro.
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