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How to Overcome Donor Resistance

Episode #45

When a donor tells you “No” (in so many words), how do you respond?

Do you thank the donor for her time and then leave? If so, you may be doing yourself and your donor a big disservice.

In today’s video, Stuart R. Grover shares how he is able to overcome, and see beyond, the apparent “No”.

Watch the video and get some great take away ideas.  They will help you raise more money AND help make your donors feel great about giving.

If you have a story or any advice to share around overcoming donor resistance, please share it in a comment box below the video. Thanks.

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Comments

  1. Chris Davenport says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    If you have a story or any advice to share around overcoming donor resistance, please share it in a comment box. Thanks. 🙂

    Reply
    • April Brown says

      May 18, 2015 at 7:46 am

      I confess, I’ve been a subscriber for a very very long time. This is the first video I’ve taken the time to watch. I’m hooked. Do you have an archive?

      Reply
  2. Mark Aaron says

    May 18, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    great story. powerful.

    Reply
  3. Kevin Farmer says

    May 29, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    So true and a great reminder to listen carefully and put yourself in the shoes of the potential donor and not just see it as someone who is being negative or resistant to your request. A little more time and sensitivity invested in this one donor can be worth much more than seeking 20 brand new donors.

    Reply
  4. Gail Gillis says

    September 4, 2017 at 10:26 am

    “I hadn’t thought of it that way.” Our job is to help people articulate their desire to help with a need. Thank you.

    Reply
  5. Karla says

    September 5, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    This was so helpful and well-told. Looking forward to listening to donors more closely =)

    Reply
  6. Karen B says

    May 21, 2018 at 5:52 am

    Loved this video. It a great example of how to become a better listener ultimately making a conversation with your donor more effective.

    Reply

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