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The Golden Hour: Tips for Mastering the Art of Donor Cultivation

The Golden Hour: Tips for Mastering the Art of Donor Cultivation

Update: 2025-11-07
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Cultivation is the golden hour before the ask. It's when you introduce someone to your nonprofit, show them the heart behind the stats, the faces behind the facts, and the mission behind the jargon.

And it isn't just about raising money—it's about raising friends, champions, connectors, and believers. Done well, cultivation deepens emotional connection, builds trust, and turns a casual observer into a loyal supporter. Done poorly, it feels like a used car sales pitch on a rainy afternoon. 

Listen in and learn!

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The Golden Hour: Tips for Mastering the Art of Donor Cultivation

The Golden Hour: Tips for Mastering the Art of Donor Cultivation

Tom Iselin