How to make asking for money easier with Kel Haney

<h2>Asking for money can be intimidating. But if you are a non-profit or if you are an entrepreneur who needs funding for your business, asking for money is a necessity.</h2> <p>Asking for money can feel icky, but if you apply these strategies you will feel more confident and you may have more positive results.</p> <h3>What is outbound fundraising?</h3> <p>Outbound fundraising is looking at fundraising from inside your business out into your community.</p> <h3>How can you take the ick out of the ask when asking for money as a business seeking investors, as a non-profit seeking a donation, or even on a sales call?</h3> <p>Kel is interested in helping her clients lead from a place of humanity and empathy, and doesn't subscribe to the idea of separating professional from personal. She values getting to know people and having interactions can help heal scars from our past. Doing so can help us move forward in a healthy way.</p> <p>Taking the ick out of asking for money is very personal.</p> <p>It is important to recognize scenarios or situations in which you felt icky - either the way someone asked you for something or when you had to ask for something. Looking at things from the individual perspective is a great way to start. We all have different emotions and responses to experiences. However, money mindset challenges are common when asking for money.</p> <h4>How can you fund your business?</h4> <p>Are there generalizations that apply when people are asking for money to fund their business or for donations?</p> <h5>There is always a need for financial support when starting a business or if you are a non-profit. Strategies that you can implement to overcome generalizations about asking for money include?</h5> <ol> <li>To always be closing is icky. It shows you are just trying to get to the person's wallet versus getting to know the person. Instead, start a conversation to get to know the human being. Relating to each other as individuals shows genuine interest and will help with building relationships. Relationships