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Grow Gelt
by Elazar Green
Join Rabbi Elazar Green, CFRE as he explores the many different areas of fundraising strategy and communication.
Episodes
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Your GPT is Lying to you - Two words to make it better.
Inside your brain is a chip designed to believe when someone says nice things to you. GPT knows this, and tells you what you want to hear. It's not helpful. Don't believe me? Here are two words you can tell your GPT, and it will tell you some stuff that you need to hear instead of stuff that you...
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A Fake and a Fraud - 5 ways people can tell you are lying
You meet someone and you know if you like them. You walk into a store and you know what the bathroom will look like. We make snap decisions all the time, based on how we instinctively feel. Your donors do the same. Today we will discuss how a real human voice matters and how people can tell when...
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Left On Read
You sent a message to your donor but they don't respond. Your mind starts whirling, about what you said and about what they are thinking. Days pass. Still nothing. You are left on read! What do you do? Take them off the list? Stop talking to them? Give them time? FInd out in this episode.
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Dancing with the Elephant
In this episode, we will dive into the three silent yet powerful aspects of communication that impact your fundraising: the messages we think but don’t say, the donor reactions we never hear, and the unspoken “elephants in the room.” Learn how to turn mental clock-ins into real connections, why...
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Small Towns & Big Fines
Bold Symbols, Realistic Goals: Lessons from Dixville Notch & a $20 Decillion Fine
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$81 Million in 24 hours - Fundraising Lessons from Kamala Harris
In this episode, we dive into the necessity of excitement and creativity in your asks. Learn how Kamala Harris's entry into the DNC race sparked a record-breaking $81 million in donations overnight, and discover the secrets behind UC Berkeley's "Light the Way" campaign that raised over $7 billion...
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It's Uncomfortable in a Rocket!!
In this episode, we explore how discomfort can be a powerful catalyst for personal and organizational growth. Using the metaphor of a rocket launch, we discuss how the intense pressure and unease during takeoff are essential for reaching new heights. Elazar challenges listeners to rethink...
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The Weight of Your Words
There is a mistake in how we approach digital communications. Learn what it is and how we can navigate you past your instincts.
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The Silver Bullet Myth
Are you searching for a quick fix to your fundraising challenges? In this episode of the Grow Gelt Podcast, we debunk the myth of the silver bullet.
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Your best tool
Yes, we all use tools every single day to make ourselves faster better and more productive he. Re are 2 ideas of tools you can use right now to help you Grow your nonprofit and make you more efficient and better at your job.
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Three things you should do to make your ask easier (Part 2)
You can move around your fear of "no". Here's how.
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Your fear of NO is actually causing it...
Three things Fundraisers do that cause donors to say NO!
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Inward or Outward. How you talk makes a big difference.
Do you know all the short codes to orders in your favorite restaurant? No? Your donors don't know your codes either. Make sure to talk to them so they can understand you.
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What would you do with your magical wand?
How to talk to potential donors about money. Flip the switch in your head.
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(War in Israel) Don't Hide in the shadows
Dedicated to Jewish organizations. How do you fundraise when Israel is at war?
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Waiting for a good time
Don't wait. Act.
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Your instincts can lead you astray
Look out for this self behavior that will prevent your growth. (Note. I quoted the Talmud incorrectly. It's 9x not 6x. Which makes my point even stronger)
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Sometimes you can skip the line
Fundraising doesn't always have to be in order. (Double episode celebrating 10,000 listens)
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Your donors have self doubt too.
Learn how to move past a no.
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How to have the right confidence in your ask.
Can you ask without being needy? But if people don't feel that you need, will they give?
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The thing you hate is the thing you need to do
Watch out for blind spots
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Don't tell superficial stories
Teaming up against a common enemy creates a bond.
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Same place & Same Time is a big problem
Learn about Pattern Interrupts and three things you can do to engineer them.
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Winter is coming
What to do when crisis hit and people stop giving.
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You're predatory monthly giving program will cost you big
You're predatory monthly giving program will cost you big.
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Why this fundraiser almost fell for this common scam.
Your relationship with your donors constantly needs to be evaluated.
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Should you ignore warning beeps?
Be aware of how your beeps work. Recognize your donors beeps.
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A variety of perspectives of fundraising.
Double episode..Topics include: Summer slump, transactional fundraising, bigger than self impact and more.
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You're sending mixed signals
Look out for these signals.
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The prince gets tired too
One reason why donors stop giving.
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Your email should not be sketchy clickbait.
The subject line needs to do more than grab attention.
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Nonprofit fire sale
Lessons from a gift shop.
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Your donors are ER docs
How to ask and why they give.
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What you do when you run out of people
You have three buckets. You must Understand them to succeed.
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Listening with Levi
Talking about values, listening, and noticing.
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Red green yellow blue white color are you?
You are surrounded by people who are different than you learn how to talk to them .
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Fear of the phone is not about the phone.
Learn what phone hesitancy is and how to overcome.
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Uncomfortable moments
What do u do when a donor looks uncomfortable?
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The #1 thing
What's my #1 reccomendation? Build your buffer.
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Kids Sticky Fingers
Dont be a cop.
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Better than Giving Tuesday
Dont lose out on the last days
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Off loading your most important thing
You are making it hard for people to listen to you.
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You need to stop talking about the size of your apple juice.
You cant cut your way to profit.
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Your negativity bias is hurting you
There are Two ways your negative bias is hurting you. And you don't even realize.
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How you talk makes a difference.
Choose the right channel for creating connections.
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Time management and digging
What does time management and writing have in common? This episode shows how when you dig deep it's easier to get things done.
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Crucial conversation
Learn how to get answers to tough questions.
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The Mystery of the Disappearing Donor
What do you with people who pledge and run?
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Why you fundraise in fits and spurts. What your donor means when they say "no",
You're not as logical as you think you are
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Join Rabbi Elazar Green, CFRE as he explores the many different areas of fundraising strategy and communication.
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Join Rabbi Elazar Green, CFRE as he explores the many different areas of fundraising strategy and communication.
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