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Ambassador Training. “ . . .focus on the people not the money” P. Burk, Donor Centered Fundraising. Vocabulary President’s Council John Purdue Club Purdue Alumni Association Dean’s Club Donor/Guest/VIP/Alumni/Friend. Donor Focused Fundraising. 50 Percent Industry Standard
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“ . . .focus on the people not the money” P. Burk, Donor Centered Fundraising
Vocabulary President’s Council John Purdue Club Purdue Alumni Association Dean’s Club Donor/Guest/VIP/Alumni/Friend
Donor Focused Fundraising • 50 Percent Industry Standard • 34 Percent give to more than 20 Charities • 90 Percent will continue to give extraordinary gifts, if we continue to communicate • Renewal Rates of donors • Charity competition • Leadership donors
Prepare your Pocket • Arrive on Time • Courteous to everyone • Read the newspaper • Mints • Kleenex • Pen • Card • Piece of paper • Money • MIRROR
Communication Inventory Non Verbal Communication • 1. Head • 2. Hands • 3. Heart • 4. Health • 5. Confidence Verbal • 1. Greeting • 2. Conversation Starter • 3. Listen for entire question • 4. In/Out moves
Introductions • SECOND • May I introduce . . . . • I would like to introduce (number two) • Have the two of you meet? PERSONALIZED STATEMENT • FIRST • PERSON OF GREATEST IMPORTANCE • FORMAL FIRST • STAND • OOPS - forgot their name THIRD
Joining a conversation • Look for non-verbal cues • Ease drop on the conversation • Gentle in, Gentle out • Always graceful!
EATING! • Follow your host • Sitting, eating, standing • Dining situations • Silverware • Elbows • Beverages
Difficult situations • Gracious host • Uncomfortable situations • Men • Women • De-escalating a grumpy donor • Listen • I hate that for you . . . . • Take information back
Donor Thank You Hints Timely (it is never too late) Overall Positive Tone (no handwringing) Accurate Personalized TRY TO RECAPTURE THE SPIRIT THE DONOR WAS FEELING WHEN THEY WROTE THE CHECK.
Stewardship Connecting donors to the Joy