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Grow Gelt

Grow Gelt

By Elazar Green

Join Elazar Green, CFRE as he explores the many different areas of fundraising strategy and communication.
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Why this fundraiser almost fell for this common scam.

Grow GeltOct 26, 2022

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Your best tool

Your best tool

Yes, we all use tools every single day to make ourselves faster better and more productive he. Re are 2 ideas of tools you can use right now to help you Grow your nonprofit and make you more efficient and better at your job.
Apr 09, 202412:36
Three things you should do to make your ask easier (Part 2)

Three things you should do to make your ask easier (Part 2)

You can move around your fear of "no". Here's how.

Mar 06, 202408:08
Your fear of NO is actually causing it...

Your fear of NO is actually causing it...

Three things Fundraisers do that cause donors to say NO!

Mar 04, 202413:17
Inward or Outward. How you talk makes a big difference.

Inward or Outward. How you talk makes a big difference.

Do you know all the short codes to orders in your favorite restaurant? No? Your donors don't know your codes either. Make sure to talk to them so they can understand you.

Mar 03, 202410:01
What would you do with your magical wand?

What would you do with your magical wand?

How to talk to potential donors about money. Flip the switch in your head.
Jan 24, 202414:20
(War in Israel) Don't Hide in the shadows

(War in Israel) Don't Hide in the shadows

Dedicated to Jewish organizations. How do you fundraise when Israel is at war?
Oct 24, 202318:17
Waiting for a good time

Waiting for a good time

Don't wait. Act.
Jun 28, 202309:10
Your instincts can lead you astray

Your instincts can lead you astray

Look out for this self behavior that will prevent your growth. (Note. I quoted the Talmud incorrectly. It's 9x not 6x. Which makes my point even stronger)
Jun 19, 202320:40
Sometimes you can skip the line

Sometimes you can skip the line

Fundraising doesn't always have to be in order. (Double episode celebrating 10,000 listens)
Jun 14, 202317:40
Your donors have self doubt too.

Your donors have self doubt too.

Learn how to move past a no.

Jun 12, 202310:53
How to have the right confidence in your ask.

How to have the right confidence in your ask.

Can you ask without being needy? But if people don't feel that you need, will they give?
May 24, 202316:09
The thing you hate is the thing you need to do

The thing you hate is the thing you need to do

Watch out for blind spots
May 05, 202307:52
Don't tell superficial stories

Don't tell superficial stories

Teaming up against a common enemy creates a bond.
May 01, 202318:06
Same place & Same Time is a big problem

Same place & Same Time is a big problem

Learn about Pattern Interrupts and three things you can do to engineer them.

Apr 27, 202329:12
There is no "I" in team. But There is a "U" in fundraising.

There is no "I" in team. But There is a "U" in fundraising.

A happy life.
Nov 18, 202211:40
Winter is coming

Winter is coming

What to do when crisis hit and people stop giving.
Nov 14, 202211:07
You're predatory monthly giving program will cost you big

You're predatory monthly giving program will cost you big

You're predatory monthly giving program will cost you big.
Nov 11, 202214:09
Why this fundraiser almost fell for this common scam.

Why this fundraiser almost fell for this common scam.

Your relationship with your donors constantly needs to be evaluated.
Oct 26, 202212:11
Should you ignore warning beeps?

Should you ignore warning beeps?

Be aware of how your beeps work. Recognize your donors beeps.
Oct 20, 202214:30
A variety of perspectives of fundraising.

A variety of perspectives of fundraising.

Double episode..Topics include: Summer slump, transactional fundraising, bigger than self impact and more.
Jun 30, 202219:43
You're sending mixed signals

You're sending mixed signals

Look out for these signals.
May 12, 202208:42
The prince gets tired too

The prince gets tired too

One reason why donors stop giving.
Dec 08, 202113:06
Your email should not be sketchy clickbait.

Your email should not be sketchy clickbait.

The subject line needs to do more than grab attention.
Nov 18, 202107:30
Nonprofit fire sale

Nonprofit fire sale

Lessons from a gift shop.
Oct 12, 202109:58
Your donors are ER docs

Your donors are ER docs

How to ask and why they give.
Aug 15, 202115:57
What you do when you run out of people

What you do when you run out of people

You have three buckets. You must Understand them to succeed.
Jul 20, 202113:08
Listening with Levi

Listening with Levi

Talking about values, listening, and noticing.
Jun 30, 202111:24
Red green yellow blue white color are you?

Red green yellow blue white color are you?

You are surrounded by people who are different than you learn how to talk to them
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Jun 20, 202111:47
Fear of the phone is not about the phone.

Fear of the phone is not about the phone.

Learn what phone hesitancy is and how to overcome.
May 25, 202111:41
Uncomfortable moments

Uncomfortable moments

What do u do when a donor looks uncomfortable?
May 12, 202106:34
The #1 thing

The #1 thing

What's my #1 reccomendation? Build your buffer.
Apr 14, 202114:00
Kids Sticky Fingers

Kids Sticky Fingers

Dont be a cop.
Mar 12, 202106:59
Better than Giving Tuesday

Better than Giving Tuesday

Dont lose out on the last days
Dec 30, 202010:53
Off loading your most important thing

Off loading your most important thing

You are making it hard for people to listen to you.
Dec 03, 202007:15
You need to stop talking about the size of your apple juice.

You need to stop talking about the size of your apple juice.

You cant cut your way to profit.
Nov 24, 202017:34
Your negativity bias is hurting you

Your negativity bias is hurting you

There are Two ways your negative bias is hurting you. And you don't even realize.
Nov 12, 202011:14
How you talk makes a difference.

How you talk makes a difference.

Choose the right channel for creating connections.
Nov 11, 202012:39
Time management and digging

Time management and digging

What does time management and writing have in common? This episode shows how when you dig deep it's easier to get things done.
Nov 02, 202013:26
Crucial conversation

Crucial conversation

Learn how to get answers to tough questions.
Oct 25, 202012:43
The Mystery of the Disappearing Donor

The Mystery of the Disappearing Donor

What do you with people who pledge and run?
Aug 13, 202012:57
Why you fundraise in fits and spurts. What your donor means when they say "no",

Why you fundraise in fits and spurts. What your donor means when they say "no",

You're not as logical as you think you are
Jun 16, 202013:41
You will lose donors if you ignore the bump.

You will lose donors if you ignore the bump.

Fundraising during a crisis is critical.
Jun 11, 202013:11
54. Covid Donors are super donors

54. Covid Donors are super donors

This is what you've been gearing up for.
Mar 16, 202007:57
Ep 53. Less is More

Ep 53. Less is More

We think that more reasons to give is more convincing. It's not.
Mar 05, 202005:44
51. Focus your light to make change

51. Focus your light to make change

If you're not in Drive then you're in Reverse.
Feb 06, 202011:58
50. Monthly gifts. Do you send monthly receipts? Or one annual?

50. Monthly gifts. Do you send monthly receipts? Or one annual?

The question hints at something much deeper.
Jan 22, 202015:41
48. You're not surrounded by idiots

48. You're not surrounded by idiots

Red, yellow, green blue. Which are you?
Jan 21, 202020:60
47. Your broken chair is nothing to be proud of.

47. Your broken chair is nothing to be proud of.

Intentional growth requires broad vision.
Jan 16, 202009:07
46. People are standing outside and they can't see inside. You can help.

46. People are standing outside and they can't see inside. You can help.

It's still January!
Jan 14, 202017:30
45. Thanking is not taking.

45. Thanking is not taking.

Many nonprofits don't thank properly. If you have better things to do then your donors will have better places to give.
Jan 09, 202011:19