Grow Gelt: Recent Episodes
Elazar Green
Join Elazar Green, CFRE as he explores the many different areas of fundraising strategy and communication. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elazar-green/support
There is a mistake in how we approach digital communications.
Learn what it is and how we can navigate you past your instincts.
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Are you searching for a quick fix to your fundraising challenges? In this episode of the Grow Gelt Podcast, we debunk the myth of the silver bullet.
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Yes, we all use tools every single day to make ourselves faster better and more productive he. Re are 2 ideas of tools you can use right now to help you Grow your nonprofit and make you more efficient and better at your job.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elazar-green/support
You can move around your fear of "no". Here's how.
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Three things Fundraisers do that cause donors to say NO!
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Do you know all the short codes to orders in your favorite restaurant? No? Your donors don't know your codes either. Make sure to talk to them so they can understand you.
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How to talk to potential donors about money. Flip the switch in your head. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elazar-green/support
Dedicated to Jewish organizations. How do you fundraise when Israel is at war?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elazar-green/support
Don't wait. Act.
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Look out for this self behavior that will prevent your growth. (Note. I quoted the Talmud incorrectly. It's 9x not 6x. Which makes my point even stronger)
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Fundraising doesn't always have to be in order. (Double episode celebrating 10,000 listens)
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Learn how to move past a no.
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Can you ask without being needy? But if people don't feel that you need, will they give?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elazar-green/support
Watch out for blind spots--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elazar-green/support
Teaming up against a common enemy creates a bond.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elazar-green/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elazar-green/support
Learn about Pattern Interrupts and three things you can do to engineer them.
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A happy life.
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What to do when crisis hit and people stop giving.
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You're predatory monthly giving program will cost you big.
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Your relationship with your donors constantly needs to be evaluated.
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Be aware of how your beeps work. Recognize your donors beeps.
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Double episode..Topics include: Summer slump, transactional fundraising, bigger than self impact and more.
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Look out for these signals.
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One reason why donors stop giving.
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The subject line needs to do more than grab attention.
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Lessons from a gift shop.
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How to ask and why they give.
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You have three buckets. You must Understand them to succeed.
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Talking about values, listening, and noticing.
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You are surrounded by people who are different than you learn how to talk to them .
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Learn what phone hesitancy is and how to overcome.
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What do u do when a donor looks uncomfortable?
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What's my #1 reccomendation? Build your buffer.
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Dont be a cop.
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Dont lose out on the last days
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You are making it hard for people to listen to you.
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You cant cut your way to profit.
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There are Two ways your negative bias is hurting you. And you don't even realize.
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Choose the right channel for creating connections.
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What does time management and writing have in common? This episode shows how when you dig deep it's easier to get things done.
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Learn how to get answers to tough questions.
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What do you with people who pledge and run?
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You're not as logical as you think you are
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Fundraising during a crisis is critical.
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This is what you've been gearing up for.
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We think that more reasons to give is more convincing. It's not.
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If you're not in Drive then you're in Reverse.
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The question hints at something much deeper.
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Red, yellow, green blue. Which are you?
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Intentional growth requires broad vision.
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It's still January!
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Many nonprofits don't thank properly. If you have better things to do then your donors will have better places to give.
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The best time to ask is when the window is open.
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Giving thanks.
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How do you manage your time?
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Bear this in mind when you are asking.
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Chicken or egg? Both.
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We need to keep reminding ourselves to see with our donors eyes.
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How many times can you ask? Learn the difference between hard ask and soft ask. And how to use post it notes properly.
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What do you do?
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Delight your donors in an unexpected way.
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What to do when you don't know what to do next. You're in a rut and you don't know how to get out of it. Here are some tips and ideas for you to think about.
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Things you need to think, do, and say, to get the meeting.
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Don't short circuit the process or you will end up with a mess.
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What to do if you don't have a good picture?
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What do you call the sign of donors that is hanging in the lobby?
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Donors want to pay limited overhead. The Nonprofit sector pays much less than the for profit sector. It's causing a talent drain and a brain drain for nonprofits.
Your passion for your mission is inspiring. There is a problem.
You can't eat your passion.
Make sure you have the language to articulate what you need in order to serve.
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You've asked everyone.
It's still not enough.
What do you do now?
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You are in front of a donor.
You have no idea how much to ask for.
What number do you start with? (in your mind).
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Too busy with your mission to fundraise? Too bad.
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How you can ask for a specific amount easier.
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What do you do when a donor gives you something that you don't need? Learn how to share how your donors can make a difference. And a reminder to ask "why",
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Time management tip
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You are trying to meet with your donor for an ask. What do you do when your donor says "can you send me an email"?
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You're not as good at reading other people as you think you are.
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Something to bear in mind when you talk to donors.
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Anchoring is a psychological concept. You should use it during solicitations to give proper context to your request.
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Ever feel that everyone has got it together, except for you? Here's a secret. They don't either.
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One of the most oft asked questions. How do we manage time?
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What do you do when a one time donor doesnt return your calls?
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There are so many consultants out there offering their services, information, and expertise.
How do I know which one I should listen to?
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When is it the right time to ask?
Here's what I think.
What do you think?
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New fundraisers worry about technique.
Instead, You should worry about how to grow relationships.
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Make sure you understand the value of the words that your donors use to fully connect with them.
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When you thank people, you need to thank them for doing things they care about.
Don't thank them for white spoons.
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How much money should you spend on appreciation gifts for your donors?
If your answer is a number or a percentage, you're probably doing it wrong.
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It's easy to feel like a collection agency when collecting pledges.
You don't need to.
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How do you ask donors to reinvest in your organization?
Before you do that - make sure you feel the spark yourself.
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Language and the science of persuasion plays into this episode. Learn which language to stay away from and what words to use.
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Fundraisers want to know - How long should they wait before they can ask for a second gift?
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Join Elazar Green, CFRE as he talks about the difference between an annual ask and a monthly ask.
Where do you start? What is your strategy?
What do you ask for first?
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