Dr. Russell James joins the program today to discuss how to make an EPIC Fundraising Ask: the story principles of successful major gift requests. Russell details the science and story principles behind powerful major gift requests. He shares examples of the hero's journey and discusses the phrases and strategies that work in the real world to make a compelling fundraising ask.
Mentions include
Dr. Russell James
Texas Tech University - School of Financial Planning
The Epic Fundraiser
Events/Learning
A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities (ABFE) 2022 annual conference - Harambee, April 21-23, Washington DC
Growing CF Conference, October, 2022 Wichita, KS
Charitable Gift Planners - October 2022, Reno NV
Exponent Philanthropy - October, 2022 Minneapolis, MN
Associations
Advancement Network (AdNet)
CEONet
ProNet
CommA
EmergentCF.com
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Music
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