In relational fundraising, listening to hear is a fundamental skill. If you think about it, it might seem like a manipulative tactic: practice being a really good listener so that people like talking to you and want to give to your organization. However, this isn’t what we’re encouraging. Instead, listening to hear completely removes manipulation from the picture.

In 2024, Spring Run called on CGChurch to gather congregational feedback on a proposed building expansion and renovation project.

While successful meetings with donors are worth celebrating, what happens after the visit makes or breaks a donor-fundraiser relationship.