Back to the Basics — Fundraising @ Camp #2

Travis Allison
1 min readApr 14, 2021

Back to the Basics — Fundraising @ Camp #2

Do your research. Ask and then sit in silence. What basics do you need to practice before making an ask?

In this second episode, take a step back and examine the most foundational aspects of fundraising. Hear how our hosts have learned to do their research on potential donors and encouraged “no” answers before asking for yes-es. Travis, Joe, and Heather start this episode with sharing some of their most awkward asking situations.

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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool — Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather: The Ask: for Business, for Philanthropy, for Everyday Living by Laura Fredricks, JD

Joe: Attend the https://nonprofitstorytellingconference.com

Travis: Know your the value of your time (aka VOYT #)

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