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By D Arlando Fortune
BARS from this episode:
How sci-fi characters related to business leadership
How fundraising is like dating
Why you should only ask for a donation when “you know the name of the donor’s dog”
YOU’RE NOT FUNDRAISING, YOU’RE STORYTELLING AND MATCHMAKING
Altruistic fundraising vs Business fundraising
The power of “If I give you $1000, what would you do with it?”
Why poor storytelling hurts fundraising efforts
Why you should get out of your office as often as possible
LEAD WITH RANDOM ACTS OF GRATITUDE
How to nurture long-term nonprofit relationships
The best time to build long-term relationships
Why you should know your fundraiser’s birthdays
BE PURPOSEFUL. BE CREATIVE. BE HANDWRITTEN.
How your book expands your business opportunities
How writing a book builds patience
Why you should write a book to create your platform
How to use a “Buy One, Give One” promo
How to turn your book into your True North
Why “we’ve always done it this way” is dangerous and what to do about it
FALL IN LOVE WITH GIVING YOUR TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE
“Fall in love with giving your time, talent, and treasure.” – Patrick Kirby
Books mentioned:
Fundraise Awesomer! by Patrick Kirby
The King Killer Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss
The Powder Mage by Brian McClellan
Fav quote:
“The most dangerous phrase in the English language is ‘we’ve always done it this way’.”
Links mentioned:
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