Just Ask Development

Just Ask - Rethinking Development

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How do you fundraise? Why do some strategies work while others don't? Raise more money than you ever thought possible as you journey with Greg and Bryan through the professional world of development. They share their insights and best practices gleaned through years of experience fundraising for Catholic non-profits. - New episode each Monday - Email us with comments or questions at: justaskdevelopment@gmail.comGreg Jeffrey is the Principle and Founder of Catholic Development Group. Bryan Wilburn is the President of St. Monica’s Montessori and consultant with Petrus Development.

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Hallmarks of a Good Ask - Part 1 25.08.2021 12:40

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. 

Principles of Development Strategy #2: First Identify Your Best Prospects 18.08.2021 12:51

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.

Principles of Development Strategy #1: People Support What They Help Create 11.08.2021 12:59

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.

You Can't Be 50/50 Development 04.08.2021 12:43

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.

3 Reasons People Just Don't Ask 28.07.2021 14:10

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.

Involvement to Investment 23.07.2021 18:23

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.

Celebrity Millionaires Won't Build Your Project (but we know who will) 23.06.2021 17:12

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.

Just Ask - Pilot 19.05.2021 7:20

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. 