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Trust-Building Conversations with Major Donors
Two donors. Same problem.
Completely different outcomes.
One development officer waited too long to call. By the time she reached out about a delayed project, the donor had already pulled back. A significant gift quietly disappeared.
The other officer called early. She was honest. She said, "Here's what happened, here's what we learned, and here's what we did to fix it." The donor's response?
"I really appreciate you telling me that. Most organizations only call when they want something."
The difference between those two outcomes wasn't strategy or skill. It was clarity and follow-through.
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