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Objectives: Getting Connected to Others
REMEMBER:
Ratio for one- or two-year interns/residentsThe ratios may be "better" for you. It is likely that you will secure 1 appointment for every 2 people you ask... (2:1 ratio) And 1 new financial partner for every 2 people you meet with (2:1 ratio) So, In order to gain those 80 partners... I will need to secure 160 appointments. (That's 1 partner per 2 appointments) In order for me to secure these appointments... I’d need to connect with 320 people. (Again, 1 appointment per 2 responses Asking to be Connected to OthersCast VisionHelp those you meet with understand the importance of being connected to others.
"I will likely need to meet with literally hundreds of people..."
Make sure to communicate that they can be a big help in solving this problem and meeting your needs here.
Suggest CategoriesInvite those you meet with to take a few minutes and think through the people they know that you might be able to contact. Start with the “Big Four” categories
Within each category, you can get more specific
After working through the Big Four categories, return to the list and ask for contact information
If time allows, have them put the people they’ve mentioned in order of priority. "If you were me, who would you start with on this list and why?" Put Them in Your ShoesA great question to get people thinking of names is, "If you were in my position, raising support for this ministry, who are the first three people you would call?" This may help those you meet with think about people who will be passionate about your specific type of ministry and will be more likely to become supporters. Get them InvolvedWhen possible, it would be good to involve them in contacting their recommended people. This can take on different approaches, depending on how involved you get them:
When you get new contacts, follow up immediately while they are still fresh — ideally within 24 hours to a week Tips for Getting Connected to Others
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