What to Say: 12 Gift Asks to Get a YES
I wrote a short, punchy field guide with word-for-word major gift ask scripts so you can make confident, collaborative solicitations (without the anxiety). In this video I share why I wrote it, what’s inside, and how to use it to book more meetings, tailor your ask to head/heart/gut donors, and handle objections like a pro. This one is for you executive directors, major gift officers, and directors of development!
You’ll learn:
-Why “asking” is a joyful, professional invitation—not “begging”
-The 12 ask scripts and when to use each
-The 5 elements of a strong ask
-How to read head / heart /…
The skinny
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