Just Ask - Rethinking Development

How much should you ask someone to give to your cause? What constitutes a major gift? What are the elements that separate a bad proposal from a good one? Listen to part one of a two part conversation on this critical fundraising topic. Bryan dives into the hallmarks of a good "ask" as Greg hosts the discussion. 

Today we cover the 2nd of 8 Principles of Development Strategy: in every fundraising initiative, first identify you best prospects. Greg breaks this down into the impact for annual and campaign drives as Bryan hosts.

Greg highlights the 1st of 8 Principles of Development Strategy: people support what they help to create . These are principles Greg has gleaned from his 30+ years working in development. Bryan hosts the discussion as Greg breaks down why your work with benefactors will bear greater fruit when you use this approach.

Can someone be a fund-raiser on the side? Why does it seem so hard to balance your development duties with your non-fundraising tasks? Bryan and Greg make the case for why you can't approach development with a 50/50 attitude.

Bryan breaks down 3 reasons people fail to ask for the support they need.  Anyone raising funds can relate to this feeling. You make a great presentation to a potential supporter and the moment arrives to ask for a gift... but then you don't. What holds us back from taking advantage of the God given opportunities we find before us? Find out as Bryan and Greg discuss this topic.

For any fundraising endeavor to succeed, you need the right benefactors to invest. The old saying in development goes, “involvement precedes investment.” Greg lays out tangible examples of the “why and how” to involve the benefactors you need most as Bryan hosts the discussion.

Have you talked to {insert untouchable major sports player} about your project? Did you see that {Blank} sold their business for $$$ ? Many people believe fundraising is as easy as reading the paper for the latest millionaire. Bryan breaks down the actual steps to find the best prospects for your fundraising endeavor as Greg hosts the discussion.

Listen as co-hosts, Greg Jeffrey and Bryan Wilburn pull back the veil on fundraising. This episode lays out a roadmap for this podcast series.