I made a commitment to get five NPOs to look at the web site today. I had researched all five and felt that I was prepared not only with a working knowledge of who they were and what they did but I also had a reason why I was interested in their particular NPO. I was only able to connect with two of them They both agreed to check out the web site. I feel that is good.
I did not stop there. I researched two more NPOs and learned as much as I could about them. A good way into the research I found out one of them was not a good match for us and the other is going to take a lot more research than I have time for today. Still determined to get my five, I researched two more NPOs. By the time I finished it was after 5 PM. I made the calls anyway. No one was there--- this time. I know that business offices close at 5 PM but I make it a practice to keep on calling anyway. I have found that the people I need to talk to are the ones who stay past five and in many cases I would not have gotten past the "gate keeper" if I had called before five.
Oh, yes, you have connected the dots correctly---Now she wants to know how you know her?
It has been a good day, I feel good!
Tom
4 comments:
Cool Tom! Good Luck with those and I have been really taking head to what you are doing, it is important to believe and know as much as you can about the non-profit.
tina from ny
Thank you so much Tom,
It is wonderful what you are doing, and that you are so willing to share it with everyone. I wanted to personally thank you for the call this morning. What a powerful way to help all of those that are depnding on us :-) Keep up the excellent work... Luvins
Hi Tom,
Wonderful tips you're sharing on the call this a.m. Thank YOU. Will have to listen to the recording again as we've had some "static" during our school routine. Again, thank you, Tom.
I saw Laura's name in Live Chat Cust. Service for MPM and recognized her last name was the same as yours. I'm now assisting on weekends. Enjoy your day ;-).
Tom,
I listen to the bootcamp calls EVERYDAY! I am so inspired by all of you and especially you and Richard! I, too feel that my niche is in the NPO arena; I also like working with leads. (pre-qualified) Anyway, I wanted to share a website that I find very informative.(i love researching and gathering info).
http://philanthropy.com/giving
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