Belief #1: “It’s all about relationships.”
Improvement: “It’s all about purposeful relationships.”
Belief #2: “You should listen far more than you speak.”
Improvement: “You should ask far more questions than you make statements.”
Belief #3: “Our donors have giving fatigue.”
Improvement: “Our donors are tired of giving for visionless purposes.”
Belief #4: “Our Board should be more generous.”
Improvement: “Our Board will be more generous when we engage them more meaningfully.”
Belief #5: “Donors need to know their money will be used wisely.”
Improvement: “Donors need to trust who they give to.”
Beliefs are important.
Accurate beliefs are essential.
This article was originally posted on Jason’s Blog in February 2024. To read more, visit www.jasonmcneal.com.
