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The Ask is a complete resource for teaching anyoneexperienced in fundraising or nothow to ask individuals, in person, for a contribution to for a local nonprofit or a special event or community project, an enhanced annual gift, a major or planned gift, or a challenging capital campaign gift. Written by fundraising expert Laura Fredricks, The Ask shows what it takes to prepare yourself and others to make an effective ask and includes over one hundred sample dialogues you can use and adapt. Step by step, the book reveals how to listen, what to say, and how to follow up on each and every ask until you receive a solid and definitive answer. In addition, The Ask covers such topics as how to Examine your views on money before making an ask Learn the ins and outs of asking for money Work with others to make an ask Determine if you should or should not ask a friend, colleague, or peer for money Figure out how many asks you can do given your time constraints Deal effectively with all the responses you will get to an ask
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Ask' by Laura Fredricks? A: 'The Ask' is designed to teach individuals how to effectively ask for contributions to nonprofits, special events, or community projects. It provides guidance for both seasoned fundraisers and novices.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Ask' contain? A: 'The Ask' has a total of 252 pages, providing a thorough exploration of fundraising strategies and techniques.
- Q: Is 'The Ask' suitable for beginners in fundraising? A: Yes, 'The Ask' is suitable for beginners as it covers foundational concepts and provides practical advice for making successful fundraising requests.
- Q: What type of dialogues does 'The Ask' include? A: 'The Ask' includes over one hundred sample dialogues that readers can adapt for their own fundraising situations.
- Q: What format is 'The Ask' available in? A: 'The Ask' is available in hardcover format, ensuring durability for repeated use.
- Q: When was 'The Ask' published? A: 'The Ask' was published on January 1, 2006.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Ask'? A: The author of 'The Ask' is Laura Fredricks, a recognized expert in the field of fundraising.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in 'The Ask'? A: 'The Ask' covers topics such as preparing for an ask, understanding responses, and working collaboratively to make effective fundraising requests.
- Q: What is the condition of the book if purchased used? A: If purchased used, 'The Ask' is described as being in good condition.
- Q: What edition of 'The Ask' is available? A: 'The Ask' is available in its first edition.