The Five Tool Fundraiser

365 Fundraising Truisms #190 If the move isn’t recorded in the CRM database, it never happened. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser now to receive your daily fundraising truisms. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. #fivetoolfundraiser #fundraiser #philanthropy #fundraising #nonprofit #nonprofits Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #189 The effective solicitor makes a gift request in such a way that it feels comfortable and natural for the person being asked. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser now to receive your daily fundraising truisms. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. #fivetoolfundraiser #fundraiser #philanthropy #fundraising #nonprofit #nonprofits Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #188 Repetition is the path to mastery. Most people that say they are not good at asking for money have never done or have only done it once and never again. Does anyone ever do something well having never done it before or only one time? I don’t think so. We need more people willing to build their muscles in this area. Practice makes perfect. Repetition is the path to mastery. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser now to receive your daily fundraising truisms. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. #fivetoolfundraiser #fundraiser #philanthropy #fundraising #nonprofit #nonprofits Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #187 Resilience and endurance are not only helpful to marathoners and elite athletes. The best fundraisers also require resilience and endurance to persevere through a number of typical challenges, including limited staff bandwidth, challenging work dynamics, significant goals and expectations, disappointment from requests that don’t yield gifts, and more. Remaining forever optimistic and pushing through to the other side of defeat in order to achieve victory are very common to the five tool fundraiser. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser now to receive your daily fundraising truisms. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. #fivetoolfundraiser #fundraiser #philanthropy #fundraising #nonprofit #nonprofits Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #186 Year over year fundraising growth doesn’t always require more raised from existing channels (annual upgrades, increasing sponsorships at galas, raising Board giving expectations, acquisition efforts through direct mail, increasing grant applications). Year over year fundraising growth can also be achieved by exploiting gaps not currently pursued (gift planning, venture philanthropy, crypto currency, and more). Consider all the options in mapping out your year over year growth plans. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser now to receive your daily fundraising truisms. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. #fivetoolfundraiser #fundraiser #philanthropy #fundraising #nonprofit #nonprofits Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #185 A rising tide lifts all boats. Fundraising success in one area is very likely to create fundraising success across all areas. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser now to receive your daily fundraising truisms. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. #fivetoolfundraiser #fundraiser #philanthropy #fundraising #nonprofit #nonprofits Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #184 Nonprofit storytelling can be a powerful tool to attract and motivate donors. A story can spur someone to take action because suddenly the cause is more than just an abstract idea – it’s a real situation affecting real people. Because of the identifiable victim effect, when you put faces to those being impacted rather than referring to general people groups, supporters can form genuine connections with your cause and be more willing to help. A deep emotional connection is a strong motivator to not only donate, but to become the ultimate champion for an organization: a loyal donor, fundraiser, and lifetime support. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser now to receive your daily fundraising truisms. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. #fivetoolfundraiser #fundraiser #philanthropy #fundraising #nonprofit #nonprofits The Chronicle of Philanthropy Philanthropy Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Council for Advancement and Support of Education Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #183 Family philanthropy helps strengthen family leadership and governance, reinforces family identity, allows for creating meaningful and lasting legacies, teaches the significance of sharing and giving back, and makes the world a better place. Family philanthropy planning and strategy is vital for any family concerned with multigenerational family wealth continuity and sharing values of caring and sharing. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser now to receive your daily fundraising truisms. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. #fivetoolfundraiser #fundraiser #philanthropy #fundraising #nonprofit #nonprofits Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #182 Senior development professionals must themselves be great coaches and mentors to their staff and others for the profession to thrive in the future. Like passing down traditions and language from one generation to another among cultural groups, fundraisers must pass down knowledge and understanding to the practitioners of the future to protect and grow the capacity of the profession to flourish. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser now to receive your daily fundraising truisms. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. #fivetoolfundraiser #fundraiser #philanthropy #fundraising #nonprofit #nonprofits Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #181 Senior development professionals know the benefits of the guidance and training they receive from a leadership coach. This support can often be provided through a strong mentor relationship as well. Development professionals are staff managers, strategists, entrepreneurs, recruiters, trainers, and so much more. Most fundraisers aren’t merely restricted to front line fundraising roles which means they need to be experts or competent across many lanes. Seeking coaching is often one of the only ways to gain the proper experience and insight to succeed. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser now to receive your daily fundraising truisms. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. #fivetoolfundraiser #fundraiser #philanthropy #fundraising #nonprofit #nonprofits Christopher "Chris" Looney