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Because careers change, salaries flux, investments grow and giving capacity changes, we regularly engage our donors in opportunities to lift (increase) their giving. That supporter who came on your team as a new college grad likely has a different income ten years into her career. If you've never engaged her in an increase ask, it's likely something she hasn't considered, even though she has the capacity. Encouraging your ministry partners to seek the Lord on the level of engagement He is asking them to lean into this year, yields a more robust support team and a deeper connection with them.
How Do I Know What to Ask For? (The
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Intentional Gift amount)
Over time, we have found that you can actually calculate a "Magic Number" that an Intentional Gift amount that is an average based on your support goal. To do this:
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*If a supporter is already giving at or above your magic numberIntentional Gift amount, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to an amount to set before your supporter.
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- Josiah: Initially, I was super afraid to ask this amount (magic number Intentional Gift of $150). It seemed like too big/ too much to ask for some of the people I was calling (like the guy who is just two years out of school). But, it's gone really well. I've been surprised. Even the people who can't do that amount, they've thanked me for asking them and have said they feel honored. Those positive responses have been really encouraging to me to keep making this ask in this way. (Raised $1,000 in new monthly in 2 months working 1.5-2 days a week on MTD.
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