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Just Ask - Rethinking Development

Just Ask Development

How do you fundraise? Why do some strategies work while others don"t? Raise more money than you ever thought possible as you journey with Greg and Bryan through the professional world of development. They share their insights and best practices gleaned through years of experience fundraising for Catholic non-profits. - New episode each Monday - Email us with comments or questions at: justaskdevelopment@gmail.com Greg Jeffrey is the Principle and Founder of Catholic Development Group. Bryan

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00:14:42

Today’s Mail

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/11/13

Are mailed appeals effective?Greg takes Bryan on journey through his daily fundraising mail. He shares insights into the world of mailed appeals from the person who matters most: the donor!

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00:14:16

Why It’s Called Development

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/11/07

Greg explains the history behind the term “development.” Understanding the history makes all the difference in how you approach your work.

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00:11:16

Frequently Stated Assumptions

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/10/28

Instead of answering more frequently asked questions, Greg flips the script and shares some Frequently Stated Assumptions about fundraising. These are assumptions people who are not fundraisers make about fundraising, and they are notoriously untrue. Greg even shares his #1 false assumption from

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00:15:33

FAFQ2: Frequently Asked Fundraising Questions - Pt 2

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/10/24

Bryan and Greg continue their answers for the Frequently Asked Fundraising Questions. Find out:- how many appeals are too many appeals?- did we hire the right fundraiser?- what excuses can a fundraiser never make?- are we ready for a capital campaign?This is part 2 of a 2 part series.

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00:13:51

FAFQ: Frequently Asked Fundraising Questions - Pt 1

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/10/14

Bryan and Greg discuss and answer some of the Frequently Asked Fundraising Questions they receive. Today you’ll find the answers to:Why won’t donors return my calls?How many times should I call for an appointment?How much should I ask for?What’s the deciding factors in setting the ask amount?This is part one of a two part series.

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00:15:34

Did I Ask For Too Much?

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/09/24

Did I ask for too much? Fundraisers often grapple with after this thought after presenting proposal. But is there merit to this line of thinking? Can you really ask for too much?Listen as Bryan and Greg discuss how to be confident in the ask you put before a donor. In this episode you’ll discover:- why its difficult to ask for too much- how people tend to think in their own league - the questions you should be asking donors to uncover the right number to ask for

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00:11:37

Public Speaking & Fundraising

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/09/18

Bryan discusses his recent experience making it to the Semi-finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking hosted by Toastmasters International.Fresh off this experience, Bryan shares with Greg why public speaking can be an invaluable skill for any fundraiser to develop.

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00:14:45

Fundraising and Leadership

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/09/10

Can a school or non-profit leader really lead successfully and yet be ignorant of fundraising?Isn’t there someone else we can hire to do the fundraising? These are the questions Bryan and Greg tackle in today episode about the relationship between leadership and fundraising.

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00:13:35

Finding Your First Donors

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/09/03

Greg and Bryan answer a question from a listener: How do you go about finding your first donors? Put another way, how do you build a donor base when you work at a new nonprofit or school?What you’ll learn in this episode:Is having an event a good idea to start Why you should set big goalsHow to involve volunteers in the process

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00:20:22

[Encore] When You Master the Discovery Call, You Will...

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/08/27

New episodes coming in September![Original release June 2022]One of the most terrifying terms in development is the “cold call”. How can you take the “cold” out of the critical discovery call in relationships. There can be no relationship or support for your cause without making the discovery call. Today, Bryan breaks down the steps to master this skill and get more appointments.

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00:13:07

After the Campaign: What’s Next?

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/07/25

After the Campaign. You’ve reached the top of the mountain. So what happens now? Bryan and Greg discuss 3 things you need to do when the capital campaign wraps up.

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00:13:23

The “Silent” Leadership Phase of a Campaign

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/07/09

Silent Phase? Advance Phase? What should one call the first solicitation phase of a campaign? It matters because it changes how you think about the task at hand. Bryan and Greg walk through the ins and outs of how to approach the Leadership phase of a campaign.

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00:12:53

We Don’t Need to Reinvent the Wheel

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/07/01

When it comes to making great marketing and fundraising copy, we feel it’s all on us to create something amazing. This especially true for Catholic nonprofits, as they seek to lean on 2000 years of faith and tradition. As the saying goes, “worry smarter not harder.” Greg talks about the inspirational language of our Church documents. Familiarity with them will give your school marketing the aspirational language needed to inspire enrollment growth.

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00:16:04

3 Tips to Get Stuff Done

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/06/27

“Get stuff done.” How many times has this been your mindset to start the day, only to be derailed by the multitude of tasks faced at a nonprofit. Greg shares three tips to become incredibly more efficient in your work.

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00:12:40

Building Alumni Participation

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/06/20

Alumni Participation in the Annual Fund. Why do so few graduates support their alma mater? What can be done? Greg and Bryan brainstorm ideas for building alumni participation.

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00:19:24

The Role of a New President

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/06/11

The President’s Role. Formerly a teacher and principal, you’ve just accepted a job as president of a Catholic high school. What does this new job entail? How is it different than principal? Greg leads a discussion about how to take on this key role.

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00:11:14

The Foundation Beauty Pageant

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/06/04

Are foundation appeals just another beauty contest? Bryan shares his take regarding the return on investment of pursuing grant dollars.

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00:16:44

Why Fundraisers Get Out or Sell Out

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/05/28

Bryan explores a question with Greg: why do so many development professionals leave the non-profit world or turn to consulting jobs? Listen as they diagnose what is causing fundraisers to “get out or sell out.”

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00:09:32

People Give Because You Ask

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/05/20

Why do people give? On a basic level, most people of us know the answer. Because you asked! But in practice, how many nonprofits ask and ask well? Bryan shares a success story that highlights the fine art of asking.

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00:18:46

Nice Charities Finish Last

Just Ask - Rethinking Development ·

2024/05/14

If your non-profit is out to change the world, just about the last thing you want your cause to be referred to as is “nice.” Bryan discuss with Greg how you can avoid being just another “nice” charity.

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