Extend the Conversation

As you're meeting with prospects and donors, when it is practical and possible, extend your conversation with them. It's been my experience that the longer you spend time with people, the more they share and the more bonding takes place. Many a time, more questions will come up on their part that need to be answered. Those answers can make a difference on whether or not they give and how much they give. Also, the more time you spend could allow you to share more significant things about you and your ministry. So when it comes to support raising or raising funds for your organization, whenever possible, extend that conversation.