TFP ep 021: Helping Foundations Build Long-Term Donor Relationships with Patrick Kirby

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 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: www.DoGoodBetterConsulting.com www.FundraiseAwesomer.com www.DoGoodYOUniversity.com www.facebook.com/DGBConsulting Do you have questions or comments? Email them to [email protected] If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads and have a Signature Suite of products that generate more streams of income go to thoughtfortunepress.com and click on the Start Here button. That's thoughtfortunepress.com If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!