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Donor Personality Type 6: The Principled Donor
Donor Personality Type 6: The Principled Donor Synopsis: The following type of Donor is a blessing to have. They are commonly known as a Type Six, or A Principled Donor. Read on to find out how to recognize a Principled Type Donor, and how to best engage with them. +++ As an experienced church leader, you…
Read MoreType Seven: The Spontaneous Donor
Type Seven: The Spontaneous Donor In our Donor personality test, we gave you pastors an easy way to recognize the traits of various personalities, based on the Enneagram Test. The purpose of this is so that you can tweak your giving strategy accordingly. As not all donors are the same, the methods that you use in your fundraising and…
Read MoreType Six: The Principled Donor
Type Six: The Principled Donor Continuing with our in-depth study of various donor personalities, today we look into the sixth type of donor. In churches and communities, this type is known as the Principled Donor. If you want to ensure successful church growth, it all starts with understanding your congregation. Knowing what appeals to them and how…
Read MoreHow to Appeal to the Principled Donor
How to Appeal to the Principled Donor Principled Donors are the sixth type in our Donor Personality Quiz. To learn more about them and the eight other types, please read our in-depth article, based on the Enneagram test, here. This type is best known for being engaging and responsible, although they can also appear anxious and suspicious at times.…
Read MoreHow to Appeal to the Spontaneous Donor
How to Appeal to the Spontaneous Donor In our Donor Personality Test, you learned about various traits of donor personalities, based on the Enneagram but tweaked for churches and nonprofits. Hopefully, our guide will show you the best practices for dealing with your current and potential donors. With these deeper insights, you can plan your donor giving strategy and online…
Read MoreType Nine: The Cheerful Donor
Type Nine: The Cheerful Donor Synopsis: In this article, we define The Ninth and Last Type on the Enneagram Test: The Cheerful Donor. Find out what the most common traits are for this personality so you can help them on their giving journey. Find out how and why they give to your mission and what you as…
Read MoreType 8: The Motivated Donor
Synopsis: In this article, we define The Motivated Donor. Find out the most common traits for this personality and why they are important for your church to understand. Plus, learn what motivates them to keep donating to non-profits. Based on the Enneagram Model, Type Eight personalities are self-confident and decisive. Therefore, we prefer to call them “Motivated”. Sure, they…
Read MoreType 4: The Decisive Donor
Type 4: The Decisive Donor In our Donor Personality Quiz, we presented the Type Four personality, representing a Decisive Donor. In this article, we dig deeper and learn more about this type of donor. The Decisive Donor, as the name implies, likes being in charge through decision-making. They highly value informed and educated decisions and give based on…
Read More5 Ways to Appeal to the Purposeful Donor
5 Ways to Appeal to the Purposeful Donor: In our Donor Personality Test, we explained the Nine Known Types of Purposeful Donor Personalities. We covered why it is important for Executive Pastors and church leaders to be aware of the various types of donors. We base the Donor Personality Test on the popular Enneagram Test. This nine-sided…
Read MoreThe Engaging Donor and the Decisive Donor (Type 2 and Type 4)
The Engaging Donor and the Decisive Donor (Type 2 and Type 4) When growing your donors and planning your giving strategies, one of the first steps is understanding your donors. This is similar to the way any company or organization strives to understand its target market. You must know their needs, understand their personalities, and try…
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