Avraham Lewis

Having a story to tell makes you engaging to your donors. And it makes your cause so much more real to them. There’s one story you can always share. But so many leaders neglect to tell this particular story. Which is funny – because you always have it available. And it could be the most fascinating... Read more »

You email a donor. Or leave him a voicemail. Now what? Many, including productivity guru David Allen in his best seller ‘Getting Things Done,‘ adopt a mindset of ‘Waiting.’ Waiting means that you did your part. You sent an email. You made the call. Now the other side needs to respond. Your job is to wait.... Read more »

There are just 10 ‘fundraising’ days left in 2020. There’s a real and unique opportunity right now to raise funds that you wouldn’t be able to get at any other time of the year. And it needn’t take much of your time. What can really work right now – with the biggest gain – and... Read more »

Do you know how much your time is worth? If you have that clarity, then you’re on your way to finding ‘work-work’ balance. Work-work balance is the art (or science) of effectively prioritizing all your responsibilities, with the clarity of the value of your time. The theory, if you get it right, will rocket power... Read more »

Do your donor newsletters or marketing materials show stats of… …how many people you’ve reached…how many Zoom classes you’ve given…how many Shabbos meals you delivered…how many donors you have? In your conversations with donors, are you communicating success with data and numbers to back up what you tell them? Or do you place an emphasis... Read more »

Imagine you’re meeting with a donor. The goal: inspire the donor to connect you to a particular mega prospect. Could you – with a passion – share what you need and why? Fundraising is the business of inspiring others to give – either their money or their connections – to allow you to fulfill your... Read more »

What can you do in 5781 to make your leadership efforts make more of an impact? Having clarity and the plan to get there will kick start you into the new year with a fired-up focus, resolve and drive. To get you started, take my short challenge quiz below. You’ll get insight that will boost your personal... Read more »

If I told you that you’re a salesman, you may recoil. But reflect for a second… Donors to your mosdos Torah are like customers to a business. Businesses need their customers to be loyal. To buy from them again and again. That’s how they make money. We want our donors to give and give again.... Read more »

Monthly donations – for those who know how – are the ‘hidden gems’ of sustainable income for some mosdos Torah. Here’s the data from a Network For Good survey: Average monthly online donation is $52 ($624 per year) compared to the average first time gift of $128. The average monthly giver will give 42% more in... Read more »

In case you didn’t realize – your donors give to other great organizations – led by talented people like you. Each of you are ‘competing’ for your donors’ attention and funds. If you were the donor, how would you decide whom to give a larger piece of your charitable pie? Let’s focus on what you... Read more »

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