Discussion for Fundrasiong
Follow the instruction and write an answer for the discussion question and response to a classmate’s post( 3hours)
For this week’s discussion, select a thread with a topic that interests you. Respond to the question prompt. like to. In your thread, you need to respond to a classmate’s post
Making the ask
This week, you watched two TedTalks about asking for money.
In this thread, you’ll reflect on both the videos.
First, list 3 lessons you took from both videos overcoming discomfort with asking for money.
Next, the TedTalk by Kara Logan Berlin mentions various perspectives that shape our “baggage” about money. How do you think that your “baggage” about money shapes your feelings about asking for money or giving money?
1. The art of asking | Amanda Palmer
Approximately 13 minutes.
In this TedTalk, Amanda Palmer (The Dresden Dolls) reflects on her music career and talks about making connections with people when making “asks”.
2. 3 ways to be a more effective fundraiser | Kara Logan Berlin
In this fast-paced video, Kara Logan Berlin talks about her nonprofit career and how to confront some of the anxiousness and awkwardness that comes with raising money.
In your thread, respond to a classmate’s post
Both videos were great and the three lessons I am taking away are:
1. Give and receive fearlessly (Palmer)
2. When asking, use “would you consider?” to set things up, and then follow up with “what would you consider?”. (Berlin)
3. Fundraising is relational not transactional. Donors should have a meaningful experience as donors. (Berlin)
In Berlin’s talk, she gave some examples of the different type of money baggage people have. Our personal experiences with money may shape our baggage, such as growing up poor or rich. Or some may think that rich people are smarter; which is also a type of baggage. I think talking about money is uncomfortable for most people because we are often taught as children at an early age that discussing money was rude. Personally, growing up in a culture which placed extreme emphasis on manners, it is viewed as impolite to talk about money, and even more impolite to ask for it.
Berlin’s speech teaches us to reframe our mindsets. We are not asking for money for ourselves! As fundraisers we should be very proud of our asks, because we are giving people an opportunity to use their wealth to change peoples’ lives.
Ask, and we shall receive!