1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 If you’ve spent any time in fundraising, you know this moment well. &amp;nbsp; You send the email, make the call and follow up—politely, professionally, thoughtfully. And then… nothing. No reply. No acknowledgment. No signal of interest or disinterest. Just silence. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; For many fundraisers, donor silence feels personal. It triggers doubt. Did I say the wrong thing? Did I wait too long? Did they lose confidence in us? Should I push harder—or back off completely? &amp;nbsp; Here’s the truth most fundraisers need to hear—and hear often: Donor silence usually has very little to do with you. But what you do&amp;nbsp;after that silence? That part matters a lot. This podcast will help you separate what’s outside your control from what absolutely isn’t—and show you how to respond in ways that build trust, loyalty, and long-term generosity. Listen and learn! The Nonprofit Mentor -- Tips, Tools &amp; Tactics from the Trenches for Nonprofit Leaders -- by Tom Iselin http://thenonprofitmentor.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40743120/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40743120