Dang It Dave! for Nonprofit Leaders

Do you feel frustrated that donors are not following through or responding to your efforts? What you do in the spring and summer will often have an impact in the fall. Be patient and creative. Learn more on today's episode.Visit boldleading.com/boldtraining for more information

There are just 40 business days until December 15th when most fundraisers will stop taking the initiative to connect with their major donors.Commit to a sprintWhat you do in the next eight weeks can make your fall fundraising season spectacular or very ordinary. A great goal would be to connect with 75 donors via phone and meet with 14 or more of them in person. This sprint will help you prioritize your time and energy. Visit boldleading.com/boldtraining for more information

After presenting at a nonprofit conference recently in Minneapolis, I was asked by a development director how to re-engage a $1M donor who initially was interested but it has been a year now. Get the answer and a bonus tip at the end of the podcast.

When communications break down, you have to remember this principle so you can make sure people want to hear what you are saying and you get your triple win!