Belief #1: “It’s all about relationships.”
Improvement: “It’s all about purposeful relationships.”
Belief #2: “You should listen far more than you speak.”
Improvement: “You should ask far more questions than you make statements.”
Belief #3: “Our donors have giving fatigue.”
Improvement: “Our donors are tired of giving for visionless purposes.”
Belief #4: “Our Board should be more generous.”
Improvement: “Our Board will be more generous when we engage them more meaningfully.”
Belief #5: “Donors need to know their money will be used wisely.”
Improvement: “Donors need to trust who they give to.”
Beliefs are important.
Accurate beliefs are essential.
Jason ~Our friend, Guy Adams, sent me an email and suggested I would enjoy getting info from you. I was President of Lindsey Wilson College for several years and am now retired. I still live and breathe learning more about how to win friends and influence people to give. Giving is one of the most joyful things a person can do. Guy Adams did a great favor to me when he introduced you to me.
Hi John: Many thanks for your kind words. Guy Adams is a fantastic leader for CAP and I have valued his friendship for many years. He has shared your wise counsel with me many times and I’m pleased you are finding value in reading my blog – that is a high honor. With all best wishes!