Ask Masters - The Masters Circle - The Art of the Ask

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The Masters Circle The Art of the Ask

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Get the recording here! http://mosaicnpd.com/shop/masters-circle/ The Masters Circle is a monthly online fundraising discussion session where you can connect with, learn from, and share ideas with some of the most innovative fundraisers and nonprofits on the planet. Each month we answer your questions and cover the topics you suggest. Sign up for the next live session! http://mosaicnpd.com/resources/the-masters-circle/ In this session we cover: * Set the Asking Stage - what to do ahead of time so that your the ask is natural, and EASY * Sculpting the Ask - how to bring your prospect to the point of the ask so they are eager to participate * The Big Moment - what to say and when to say it * Denouement - a beautiful closing We answer questions about: * How to find out what matters to donor without a prospect research process or tools - and no development staff * Leveraging "good 'ol boy" fundraising to get more money * How to support a nervous asker and get the right words out Submit a question for the Masters Circle: http://mosaicnpd.com/masters-circle-topic-request/

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The Masters CircleThe Art of the Ask

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Your Masters Circle hosts

Heidi Hancock, CFRE David A. Svet

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How can we help you with your fundraising?

What do you want to get out of today?

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The Art of the Ask: Holism

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The Art of the Ask: Holism

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✓ Create the experience✓ Entering the room✓ Being at ease✓ Direct attention forward

The Art of the Ask: Holism

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The Art of the Ask: Plan & Prep

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✓ Practice✓ Exercises✓ Rehearsal

To Script or Not to Script…

Get in the zone

The Art of the Ask: Plan & Prep

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The Art of the Ask: The Flow

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✓ Take your donor on a journey

✓ Engage them in the story

✓ Make them a part of the piece

✓ Play on all of their emotions

✓ Build to the crescendo

The Art of the Ask: The Flow

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The Art of the Ask: Crescendo

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✓ Words to use✓ be sure to try them on for size first

✓ Make your ask sing

✓ How not to choke

The Art of the Ask: Crescendo

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The Art of the Ask: Denouement

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Long and satisfying ending

★ The conclusion★ Thank you★ Follow up★ Closing★ Stewardship

The Art of the Ask: Denouement

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Any questions?

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Next Masters Circle

Submit a question http://mosaicnpd.com/masters-circle-topic-request/

Next Masters Circle session is on Apr. 23

Watch your email for instructions

Full participation in The Masters Circle is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

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Stay in touch

For additional information:Heidi Hancock, CFREDavid A. Svet

Toll Free 1-800-485-0742

email: [email protected]

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