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@Oladiporh said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
@Course_Operations said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
In Module 3, you learned how to incorporate donor families into your fundraising strategy and how to correct mistakes and handle disappointments when fundraising.
Think of a time in which you experienced a “no” or rejection when fundraising. If you have not experienced this, just imagine that you have!
Then, in a discussion post below, please respond to the following question:
1: What is one thing you have learned from the experience of rejection or getting a “no” from a donor that can help you be successful in the future?
After responding, please reply to at least one other learner and respond to their ideas.
From this course, I've learnt that for every NO I receive, it get me more to bond with the donor as it generates more questions that foster understanding each other very well and next shot, a YES is of higher probability.
I've also learnt something so important that i need not lose sight of the families of my donor. They are as important as the donor. I also learnt never to take a NO response so personal. It's just an opportunity for a greater comeback.
I agree. You have to be tough and ready for rejection. It's okay to be optimistic though.
In Module 3 Learned to identify the type of "No" and figure out the possible solution of this "No" instead of leaving the conversation with simply No.
Acknowledge the person that he gave honest reply with 'No' instead of delaying with false commitment. Give respect and don't disconnect from him. Ask his permission for being in contact with him in future with charity projects.
Please review my assignment to help me in completing my this course.
With "No" review the request and be in contact with the donor.
@Oladiporh said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
In Module 3, you learned how to incorporate donor families into your fundraising strategy and how to correct mistakes and handle disappointments when fundraising.
Think of a time in which you experienced a “no” or rejection when fundraising. If you have not experienced this, just imagine that you have!
Then, in a discussion post below, please respond to the following question:
1: What is one thing you have learned from the experience of rejection or getting a “no” from a donor that can help you be successful in the future?
After responding, please reply to at least one other learner and respond to their ideas.
Don't be angry when you get a "no" and if you do get upset never reveal it to your potential donor(Remember there is opportunity for a come back, don't lose that) . If you happen to get a hard no, it may mean you are not prepared enough or maybe the donor will just never give you a dime no matter what you do or say. whatever the case maybe, you leave smarter and better than before (Always keep that in mind).
I think that no can sometimes be seen as a stepping stone. As much as you hate hearing a no, most people hate saying no. So if you can get a way for them to help you in another way then great. Whether this is getting information on when they will be able to assist you to referals etc.
@Dipan said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
Be prepared and comfortable to any case. Smartness to every situation. Make people obliged to your organization.
Just being smart can help you to assess the no and take action accordingly.
@Course_Operations said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
In Module 3, you learned how to incorporate donor families into your fundraising strategy and how to correct mistakes and handle disappointments when fundraising.
Think of a time in which you experienced a “no” or rejection when fundraising. If you have not experienced this, just imagine that you have!
Then, in a discussion post below, please respond to the following question:
1: What is one thing you have learned from the experience of rejection or getting a “no” from a donor that can help you be successful in the future?
After responding, please reply to at least one other learner and respond to their ideas.
Getting a "no" from a donor can be very saddening. However I have learnt that one should not give up once his/her request is rejected, rather he/she should find out the reason behind the rejection and try to remedy it to get a "yes".
Nevertheless, if it's an emphatic "no", we should respect it and part on good terms.
I also learnt that our relationship with one donor can affect the way other donors relate with us.
@MjZayn said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
@Course_Operations said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
In Module 3, you learned how to incorporate donor families into your fundraising strategy and how to correct mistakes and handle disappointments when fundraising.
Think of a time in which you experienced a “no” or rejection when fundraising. If you have not experienced this, just imagine that you have!
Then, in a discussion post below, please respond to the following question:
1: What is one thing you have learned from the experience of rejection or getting a “no” from a donor that can help you be successful in the future?
After responding, please reply to at least one other learner and respond to their ideas.
I learned a lot of things! Of which among them are:
- Don't get pissed off at a point of "no"
- Don't because you get "no" give up on the certain people.
3.getting "no" allow me to get something even better from the person! Which are. Advice and leason
No. 3 got me. You can get something vettbe from a failed donor
Thanks for sharing about your disappointments, @hadizazakarin, As Professor Tom Wolff says, disappointment is a natural part of fundraising. What is something you learned in the course that will help you to avoid or lessen fundraising disappointments?
Thanks for sharing about your disappointments, @JoyChidinma . As Professor Tom Wolff says, disappointment is a natural part of fundraising. What is something you learned in the course that will help you to avoid or lessen fundraising disappointments?
Thanks for sharing about what you have learnt , @Dipan . As Professor Tom Wolff says, disappointment is a natural part of fundraising. What is something you learned in the course that will help you to avoid or lessen fundraising disappointments?
Thanks for sharing about your disappointments, @CindyKoen . As Professor Tom Wolff says, disappointment is a natural part of fundraising. What is something you learned in the course that will help you to avoid or lessen fundraising disappointments?
Thanks for sharing about your disappointments, @Oladiporh . As Professor Tom Wolff says, disappointment is a natural part of fundraising. What is something you learned in the course that will help you to avoid or lessen fundraising disappointments?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts @Sabjee As Professor Tom Wolff says, disappointment is a natural part of fundraising. What is something you learned in the course that will help you to avoid or lessen fundraising disappointments?
Thanks for sharing about your disappointments, @aimz996 . As Professor Tom Wolff says, disappointment is a natural part of fundraising. What is something you learned in the course that will help you to avoid or lessen fundraising disappointments?
@Cmnyarangi said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
Thanks for sharing about your disappointments, @CindyKoen . As Professor Tom Wolff says, disappointment is a natural part of fundraising. What is something you learned in the course that will help you to avoid or lessen fundraising disappointments?
A positive attitude and evaluating the type of no
True with "No" means that you can learn from that person for better future strategy. Please help me in reviewing my assignment.
Thanks in advance.
I visited an Organization and made the ask successfully the person I discussed with said no. I promptly asked why and he responded that he was not in a position to approve such.
I was able to convince him to point me to the right person which he did and helped in even explaining to the person before I met with him. I eventually got more than I initially asked for and the organization is still supporting our cause till date
@Course_Operations said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
In Module 3, you learned how to incorporate donor families into your fundraising strategy and how to correct mistakes and handle disappointments when fundraising.
Think of a time in which you experienced a “no” or rejection when fundraising. If you have not experienced this, just imagine that you have!
Then, in a discussion post below, please respond to the following question:
1: What is one thing you have learned from the experience of rejection or getting a “no” from a donor that can help you be successful in the future?
After responding, please reply to at least one other learner and respond to their ideas.
Its difficult to let go of that disappointment and at times you are tempted to fill that, it might happen to you with other donors.
@Courage-Education-Foundation said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
I visited an Organization and made the ask successfully the person I discussed with said no. I promptly asked why and he responded that he was not in a position to approve such.
I was able to convince him to point me to the right person which he did and helped in even explaining to the person before I met with him. I eventually got more than I initially asked for and the organization is still supporting our cause till date
That was a bold step you took. Many of us would have left disappointedly. Good lesson learn. Will try to apply it when i get rejection. Thanks for this knowledge gain.
@Course_Operations said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
In Module 3, you learned how to incorporate donor families into your fundraising strategy and how to correct mistakes and handle disappointments when fundraising.
Think of a time in which you experienced a “no” or rejection when fundraising. If you have not experienced this, just imagine that you have!
Then, in a discussion post below, please respond to the following question:
1: What is one thing you have learned from the experience of rejection or getting a “no” from a donor that can help you be successful in the future?
After responding, please reply to at least one other learner and respond to their ideas.
On my fundraising experience I have learnt a lot of lessons from rejection such as:
I learnt to do better than I did before
I take advantage of rejection to getting more from donors by asking exactly what they are interested in
And never to give up because of a "No"
@Sabjee said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
True with "No" means that you can learn from that person for better future strategy. Please help me in reviewing my assignment.
Thanks in advance.
You are right, no means go do it better and come again
I have Leary that you mustn't give up when a donor says no, rather analyse what type of a no it is and see where you might have made mistakes and use another angle of approach.
I have learned never to let the experience of rejection or getting a "no" undermine my confidence and my effectiveness. I plan not to take "no" personally but I would let it make me smarter.
@Bussiemi said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
I have learned never to let the experience of rejection or getting a "no" undermine my confidence and my effectiveness. I plan not to take "no" personally but I would let it make me smarter.
Can you please review my assignment. Thanks in advance.
Hello everyone !
I Have noticed some learners submitted blank assignments.
Does anyone has problem or issue to complete his/her assignments?
Learners on connecting with donors , this week is the last one to submit all your quizzes and assignments. If you have any problem, please tell.
@Course_Operations said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
In Module 3, you learned how to incorporate donor families into your fundraising strategy and how to correct mistakes and handle disappointments when fundraising.
Think of a time in which you experienced a “no” or rejection when fundraising. If you have not experienced this, just imagine that you have!
Then, in a discussion post below, please respond to the following question:
1: What is one thing you have learned from the experience of rejection or getting a “no” from a donor that can help you be successful in the future?
After responding, please reply to at least one other learner and respond to their ideas.
I actually learned that getting a No is not a complete disappointment. With yes I may go richer but with a No I get smarter. It gives me an opportunity to master a better approach subsequently.
The disappointment of rejection is a blessing for self improvement. The potential donor can also refer you to a family member or other people that may be of tremendous support. A No now may not rule out a Yes later.
@777_777 said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
@Course_Operations said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
In Module 3, you learned how to incorporate donor families into your fundraising strategy and how to correct mistakes and handle disappointments when fundraising.
Think of a time in which you experienced a “no” or rejection when fundraising. If you have not experienced this, just imagine that you have!
Then, in a discussion post below, please respond to the following question:
1: What is one thing you have learned from the experience of rejection or getting a “no” from a donor that can help you be successful in the future?
After responding, please reply to at least one other learner and respond to their ideas.
On my fundraising experience I have learnt a lot of lessons from rejection such as:
I learnt to do better than I did before
I take advantage of rejection to getting more from donors by asking exactly what they are interested in
And never to give up because of a "No"
You have learnt indeed. A no today may be a yes tomorrow if potential donors a respectfully handled a well listened to and not bullied in other for them to change their mind instantly.
@Sabjee said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
Acknowledge the person that he gave honest reply with 'No' instead of delaying with false commitment. Give respect and don't disconnect from him. Ask his permission for being in contact with him in future with charity projects.
well said. their No don't mean it's final. you can develop a relationship and try again later.
@Bussiemi said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
I have learned never to let the experience of rejection or getting a "no" undermine my confidence and my effectiveness. I plan not to take "no" personally but I would let it make me smarter.
which assignment please?
I've learn I need to go deeper in knowing which kind of "no" I'm dealing with, in order to identify what to do next.
In module3, dealing with disappointments in a positive and trategic way is very important, I have learnt how to deal with a "no" from a donor
Kindly my Module 3 Assignment. Thanks in Advance.
Learned to treat "No" as positive.
once during a personal project i organized, i approached a family friend and solicited for funds. suprisingly, she declined the request. i did not stop there, i inquired from the husband why she could have declined the request and he told me she was battling with a chronic disease. i eventually got the funds from another source for the project but due to my eagerness to know how she has progressed with treatment, she eventually donated to another project when she was fully recuperated.
the lesson here is to keep the relationship alive.
@Sabjee said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
Learned to treat "No" as positive.
and move on from there. great lesson
@MichaelKusinu said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
The disappointment of rejection is a blessing for self improvement. The potential donor can also refer you to a family member or other people that may be of tremendous support. A No now may not rule out a Yes later.
this is well said
@Motolani said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
once during a personal project i organized, i approached a family friend and solicited for funds. suprisingly, she declined the request. i did not stop there, i inquired from the husband why she could have declined the request and he told me she was battling with a chronic disease. i eventually got the funds from another source for the project but due to my eagerness to know how she has progressed with treatment, she eventually donated to another project when she was fully recuperated.
the lesson here is to keep the relationship alive.
Great, that's a caring heart! Kudos
thanks @CindyKoen ,for your engagement on the discussion and for your wonderful insight,hope you will apply everything you have learnt on the course
hey @Motolani,thanks for sharing your experience ,did you learn anything you learnt on the course that you feel was a wow for you?
thanks for sharing your thoughts @MichaelKusinu ,whats your takeaway on the course?
thanks @Sabjee for sharing your thoughts ,whats your takeaway on this course?
@katocosma said in Module 3 Discussion: Incorporating Donor Families and Dealing with Disappointments:
In module3, dealing with disappointments in a positive and trategic way is very important, I have learnt how to deal with a "no" from a donor
thanks for sharing your thoughts @katocosma ,whats your takeaway on the course?
hey @NataliaPelaez ,thanks for sharing your thoughts,whats your takeaway on the course?
thanks @Bussiemi for your thoughts,whats your takeaway on this course?
The art of the Fundraiser.
A successful campaign fundraiser is a complex task because we need to design business strategies for positioning a philanthropic idea of social outreach and how that idea becomes over time in a sustainable venture.
In this course we have learned how to deal with a negative response, and in the fundraiser business we must learn to deal with that, the best is to achieve an organization committed to achieving the goals set, and one of the most assertive ways is to consolidate a team of work aligned with the vision and mission of the Foundation.
One thing I have learned is that a no will always have a reason and from that reason you can still have another opening.