1. Take a moment to think about a recent ask; a moment when you were tasked with asking a donor to give to your organisation. Describe your feelings leading up to this interaction.
Hesitation, Uncertainty, “Are we good enough?”, “What will the donor think of me?”
2. How did the donor respond to your request? What was the outcome of this ask? Were there any unexpected reactions or comments?
Request was not granted but no further comments were made
3. Based on the outcome and the donor’s feedback, what insights did you gain? How might you refine your approach or communication to enhance future interactions with potential donors?
Put more effort into the communication with the donor, be bolder