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Yes! this point you raised really helped me to think about how much talking i do, and to be selective about what i share. if i were to be sharing so much, it may actually create a bad impression and kill off the relationship.
I also had the same thinking. This course shifted my perspective and started to realised that I actually have people around me who can greatly contribute in our fundraising strategy.
This myth also surprised me as I always taught of people who have many as potential donors. We learn everyday.
I'm really happy to read about the team-work.
I have started a local non-profit organization; I'm quite happy to learn some of this myths which actually believe some of them as true
My sentiments exactly. Now am glad to know that Stories matter alot
I have thought numbers were the priority and this course has made me know it is more of compelling stories.
I wasn't particularly surprised by any of the myths, but I might have guessed that the internet had changed things more than Tom says it has.
i thought fundraising is only about getting cash until now
I was most surprised to learn that myth 1 was not true because fundraising can either be in terms of monetary or non monetary. One question I have about myth 1 is, can floating money form part of myth 1?
I found it great when soliciting donors via internet using success stories and fact sheets posted in our organization website.
i believed that when you want some thing right, do it your self. but this is not true in fund raising, you always need your team for it to work
What struck me was the fact we have to listen more and let the donor speak about what interests him.
I always thought Fundraisers are superstar and work alone from Myth 6, but Dr. Tom explained that Fundraising is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration when you are making your case to a donor, statistics and facts are not the single most compelling tools for persuation. Fund raising is all about team effort
I was most surprised to learn that myth 6 was not true because I was under the impression that most fundraisers work alone. One question I have about myth 6 is do grant writers fail into this category considering that most grant writers work alone.
I was most surprised by myth number 4: you should always try to tell a donor as much about your organization or project as possible.
I used to think that the more you tell them about your organization or project, the more they would be willing to donate.
I completely agree, but I do think that up to a certain point, numbers are important - but they can't be your entire story.
Myth #6 In our Organization, we had no idea that every section within an organization has its role in fundraising process and they compliment each other
Improve economic situation of the
targeted population.
Promote reconciliation of people in the
target area.
Build confidence through
strengthening the capacity to manage
agricultural and rural development
joint activities.
Activities include pasture restoration,
beekeeping, orchard development,
berry cultivation, greenhouse
construction, sheep rising, and
creating small-scale irrigation and
water supply facilities.
Carried out cooperatively by Bosnians
and Serbs, forming an interlinked
network to create more opportunities
for the two groups to physically
interact.
Implemented with city hall
involvement, aiming for city hall public
servants to maintain the activities
themselves.
Includes provisions to build
cooperative relationships for the three
cities (Srebrenica, Bratunac &
Rogatica) to share their experiences
and knowledge.
I enjoyed learning about mtyh number onebolded text
stories can be more important than statistics in catching a donors attention.
Myth #3 surprised me because I've always thought that the donor simply gives and receives nothing in return. It's however, great to understand now that they receive some form of fulfilment by participating in life changing causes.
I was most surprised with myth no.6, I think my organization has so much expectations from me, they dealt with me as a super hero in fundraising as I'm doing everything and this is so much effort and tasks for me. this is unfair.
Now I understand perfectly what Donor mapping means in fundraising.
Everything related to these seven fundraising myths are very interesting. I'm new to learning about this topic and this module has helped me a lot to have a clearer idea how to get started in this topic.
This is one of the myths that surprised me more: You should always try to tell a donor as much about your organization or project as possible. I thought that the donor should always know everything about the organization.
For me, I was so surprised that Myth 4 was not true. My reason is borne out of the mindset that someone that needs a sponsor or donor must be able to convince the donor about his or her project.
My question is wont I talk about my project at all? If I want to, at what point can I introduce my project?
Thanks.
Same here with me. Because I felt meeting your donor is more like an opportunity to sell your product to the donor. Interesting tip but highly noted.
Smiles. The beauty of is also having more super heroes like you working as a team for your organisation. This will make your organisation tip.
I was very amazing with how some rich people can't donate unless you know them I can't believe that
I was surprised to learn that myth no. 4 was actually just a myth. I used to believed that donors just want to know all about how their donations would be used and be convinced that it would not be wasted. I'm glad that myth has been bursted.
I was suprised with the myth number four either. I mean.. I've always worked with sales, and I know how listening first works very well to make a negotiation, uniting the customer's points of interest to the product I intended to sell. But I wasn't expecting that it works the same in fundraising.
What stood out to me the most was the concept that fundraising is a transaction where both parties benefit. I haven't thought about it that way before. Looking through this lens is helpful.
I was confused because my own notice cannot alter my mine I mean this my community are focusing them as a myth but now as I look at it they true.
This is always a good reminder so that we can tailor the discussion on our program to the possible donor.
I was surprised to hear about the myth of discussing everything about your business. in business when you are applying for loan or investers they teach that this is essential, however you need to know exactly what to say beacuse you have 3 secound window to wow and then 1minute tops to sell them.
It was encouraging to know that a team effort brings success.
This is a very educative and interesting module
My name is Taha Sharafeldin Ali from Sudan , it's really agood opportunity to introduce my self to you.
As I enjoy this course to improve my capacity building, if any one have some notice I will be happy to hear more as am in the first step to learn .
I initially thought telling fundraisers as much as possible would be the most effective way of getting them board. It was insightful to discover that telling a story related to the NGO you are working in and also considering the individual and giving attention/allowing them the opportunity to talk about themselves to that potential fundraiser is in fact more beneficial than spewing statitics.
Each gives the other -it is a partnership offer so be clear about what you are giving, Think sale and purchase or funding and opportunity
I was most surprised to learn that myth 5 was not true because it depends on type of donors, there are many donors especially they are interested about results especially from Corporate Social Responsibility. One question I have about myth 6 is how we can generate interest of someone who has skill but completely from different domain and doesn't have interest or time for fund raising .
Fundraising isn't about just making money it's about meeting different needs of fundraising helping other people in
field to grow. This help me to be a better person. And visit beautiful mountains
Myth 2 & 6 helped me understand the potential I have to become a successful fundraiser.
i was surprised with myth 2;i thought knowing rich people is all that matters but am glad how the lecturer broke it down.
I was most surprised to learn that myth 7 was not true because the internet has provided many new ways to connect with individuals across the globe.
The myths that surprised me the most were; Number 2. Raising money is all about knowing rich people and Number 4. You should always try to tell a donor as much about your organization or project as possible.
I always thought that fundraising was an activitie only for famous, well known or known between the richest people, and when Tom Wolf said that at the beginning we can't expect a lot, it is like everythig else in this life because even people who know rich people start somewhere and it doesn't always is from the top, so as he also said "it is about finding supportes as many as we can who can spread the word" that supporters could be our family, our friends, our accquaintences and people we know along the way because maybe the people we know won't do a donation but their accquaintences, family and/or friends will.
And I was enchanted to hear the explanation of myth number 4, i love being charismatic I think that it is something that is very natural in myself and personality and I really love to genuinely care about people, I really love what they have to say, their stories and life history, their experiences, and I do love too accompanying individuals, make them feel love, feel somebody because nowadays people are feeling so alone but it is the feeling that unites us the most.
i was most suprised about myth 4,i always thought donors want to now more about your organisation
I was most surprised by myth number four. I thought that you should tell the donor all about your organisation.
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I'm very happy with all the information that I got in this first module. But I was stunned to discover that it is not necessary to let the donors know more about my organization and projects.
I believed same too. Getting to make a graphical representation of your past records done statistically could be the only eye catchy act to drive the donor's interest in helping you. Now i have learnt and well understood story telling motivates and moves them much.
This myth also changed the way I think fundraising is being done. Thanks yo Tom
i learn much in the first lesson about things we ususally think are myths in doing fundraising. thanks for the valuable info
I was also suprised about it, but later I reasoned with the great idea.
I was most surprised by Myth 4. I always thought the donor would want as much info as possible but it makes sense that listening to donors is more important than lecturing them.
Yes I also thought the same thing but it really shouldn't be overlooked as I think it would be an asset in fundraising.
Many of the myths taught were things I was aware of before but I will admit the ONE myth that caught me off guard a little was myth 2. I appreciate how it was clarified
I was so surprised that you can be a successful fundraiser without having to know rich people. I always knew that the rich are better placed to be donors because they have more resources compared to other individuals. I have come to realize that anyone can be a donor. if you do not have the money, you can donate your time to benefit other people through activities such as volunteering.
All of these myths taught were things I was aware of before but I appreciate that how it was clarified all with the examples.
I was most surprised to learn that myth 4 was not true because I used to think that the more you told the donor about your project, the more likely you were to get the donation. But now I know that it is very important to take into account the donor's tastes, interests, experiences and thoughts in order to create a synergy with the project and not just make an exhibition of it.
This has been my perspective too...you must give to receive,in fundraising each sides must give...impressive.
I was a great interest to come to know that I also was living the myths especially myth number four which believes that you should tell the donor all about your organization. It was so enlightening and I feel so much happy that I have learnt something really new something I never was going to consider even one day.
My question now would be for how long do I keep communicating with the donor telling them about them. Is there a sign that I can tell it’s time to present my story to them?
this was a interesting module which share more specific light to the basics of fundraising that i had been applying in my day to day fundraising journey, however i was more intrigued by myth 4 where he said you must also let the donor tell you about their organisation rather than doing much talking about yourself, i believe that to e true though i always thought since am trying to raise more funds i should talk more so that they know better
I was most surprised when I learned that you don't have to try and tell a donor as much about your organisation as possible.
I appreciated Myth Number 3
I believe that each person has a story to tell, both the person who is asking for support and the person who is going to give it, understanding that there may be points of connection in the stories, makes me think that it is easier to build a relationship of friendship with my donor than just giving them numbers and statistics.
I was most surprised to know that myth 2, "raising money is all about knowing rich people" is not true. I never thought that I could start with people I know.
Hello i am called Eni and i was so surprised by what i learned because i saw fundraising in a different way. I am glad i enrolled as i have gained knowledge
The myth that surprised me the most was number 5. Many times we think that statistics, results and facts can have more impact than stories, but it is in successful life stories that statistics and facts come into view and take center stage. value and importance we need.
If you start a relationship with someone who has helped your organization, the idea is to maintain and cultivate that relationship for the rest of your life, it will help you become a recurring donor and it can lead you to more people who support your cause.
I have learnt that story telling plays a big role in fundraising. This is something we tend to neglect during implementation of various project.
For me Myth four, at the end of the day Its all about connectioncultiv, ating relatioinships, people wants to be recognized and listened.
For me Myth four, at the end of the day Its all about connectioncultiv, ating relatioinships, people wants to be recognized and listened.
I was most surprised when I learned that you don't have to try and tell a donor as much about your organisation as possible.
fundraising
This module made me more self aware about the knowledge of fundraising, and most importantly how to gain a personal relationship with donor. No one wants to feel like they are being used. Its important to know your core values and mission of your organization, however, active listening to the donor will also help with fundraising and gaining a potential prospect.
True, I think if you really care about the cause you're fundrasing for, people will sense that, It's very important to remember that nothing beats being genuine.
Number 4 came as a huge surprise! But I gained a new and helpful insight into it.
Yeah, myth 3 surprised me most.
Seeing it as a win - win for everyone when it still seems like one party receives only.
I must admit I learnt
I also thought numbers should have an upper hand since it's factual
But now I know emotion also play a huge role through story telling in getting funds from donors
Telling a donors about yourself is a tendency that will naturally want to come to play
But thank God for this course that have enlighten me of the proper approach
Telling a donors about yourself is a tendency that will naturally want to come to play
But thank God for this course that have enlighten me of the proper approach
I'm so glad I took this course, It will really help me in a more systematic way to connect with donors
The 4th myth has helped me to know that it's more about the donor
What a great lesson!
Yes, ones mind will want to go after rich people, especially in a poor country
But with this course, one now has a better insight into fundraising
These are really myths. I used to carry them and keep myself less confident on fundraising
Nothing really surprised me, but these were good reminders of what to focus on. E.g. having the org talk about themselves to find the connections. I was also thinking about #5 re: stats/facts in that I believe that stories matter most to donors, but also that you need to have the stats/facts as well to support your stories and to use for things like grants and reporting (can't be stories alone).
I had not previously considered how important it was to identify donor's personal goals and interests in order to connect them more with the organization.
This one was really helpful to me too. I do tours for donors and sometimes forget to slow down and hear why they are wanting to be connected better.
I thought it was much more important 4. You should always try to tell a donor as much about your organization or project as possible than listening to him. It is true. We are partners. So it is important to know because he feels the need to be part of.
Very true, this is a big lesson I have learned and I can relate it to one of the demands by one of our donors at my work place who emphasizes more of Success stories than statistics. This now resonate well with the myths i have learned
i was surprised by myth 01 about fundraising is all about cash .thank you for the clarification.
two myths that I found interesting are number 2 and 4.
for number 2
I sometimes forget about the idea that everyone can do good. Thus, facilitating them who wanna participate but is limited by one thing or another needs to be our job. By that, everyone could join and our organization will get the benefit also.
number 4
this myth probably will be challenging to do. it needs practice to understand what the donors desire in talking to them, let them be the spotlight, and let them know that they can shine within our campaign.
I was most surprised to learn that myth 7 was not true because people engage so differently online. I was also a little surprised by myth 4 because I thought people wanted to know as much as possible about the organization. One question I have about myth 4 is how do we make the informaiton more succinct and meaningful to the donor?
Myth #4 surprised me
I was shocked that myth 1 was not true because everyone always said the goal was to get money
Totally enjoying this course.
**I loved learning about the 7 myths of fundraising and filling out the fundraising map . It was VERY helpful ...........I also agree #3 is overlooked! **
I was most surprised to learn that myth 5 was not true because, I think I've always been more concerned with getting the static and the facts about the stories. I don’t have any question. Thanks for all.
I agree, I feel personally impacted by numbers due to my background- but I heard it described that numbers are mind-boggling, aka hard to understand or grasp the extent of - which makes it harder for donors to connect to.
Agreed, I've learned a lot about the importance of having major donors, but it was nice to hear a source say that the little guys count too!