Worry-Free Weekend for Fundraisers

July 24, 2015      Admin

Some things simply beg to be stolen.

And so it was with yesterday’s post by Jeff Brooks over at Future Fundraising Now

Here’s to Agitator readers  ending a week of agonizing meetings packed with inane or insane suggestions from the CEO, board or colleagues. Put all that aside and ease into your weekend with these wise and verbatim words stolen directly from Jeff.

“Things no donor said, ever”

  • “This modern, edgy design really makes me think positively about this charity!”
  • “I don’t feel educated enough about this cause to donate to it. Please give me more facts.”
  • “Your logo isn’t big enough!”
  • “Tell me again about how visionary your founder is.”
  • “Please give me information about what it is you don’t do.”
  • “This message is not consistent with the charity’s brand guidelines. No way am I going to donate!”
  • “Puns! Wordplay! Finally! Now I’m on board with this cause!”
  • “Would you please tell me more about your wonderful wealthy donors who give far more than I ever could?”
  • “That reading level is too low! You insult my intelligence! I will never donate again! I spit on your mother’s grave!”
  • “Please — more acronyms. I hate it when you spell things out.”
  • “I get a warm feeling when you complain about how hard it is to raise funds.”
  • “Noted.”
  • “Wow! That’s like my third impression from your campaign this month! Bravo!”
  • “Every time I see another photo of your well-heeled donors and board members all dressed up and drinking champagne at parties, I feel more disposed to donate.”
  • “Your jargon really impresses me.”

Here’s to worry-free weekend for you.  And an Agitator raise for Jeff.

Roger