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"Kent, thank you so much for the time and effort you've contributed to this year's Endowment Challenge Grant program. It was certainly evident in the training today that you've made a positive impact on the organizations that are participating. Thank you for your willingness to share your expertise so that others can succeed!"
Julia CrouchExecutive DirectorBartlesville Community Foundation
"I am being challenged to make significant changes, take specific actions and feel that I’m being equipped to do so successfully."
Anonymous
"Received my first really large donation. ONE MILLION DOLLARS. Thank you Kent for your excellent training. Hard for me to change the way I fund raised; but, what results when you do it the KENT WAY."
Judi MyersCEOGatesway Foundation
"With the tools provided in the Asking Academy you walk away and instantly start to implement. In just 79 days we raised $84,724. Attending the Asking Academy is worth every penny!"
Gina EliasExecutive DirectorCircles - Bartlesville
"It feels so right. It is simply speaking to how I am made. It is building an excitement in me!! To DO it!!"
Jay St. ClairBoard MemberCircles Joplin
"I have the tools I need to embark on this process; aware that I will grow and improve in time, with the encouragement and feedback from our team and The Asking Academy staff and alumnae."
"The Asking Academy was the best fundraising training that I received in 13 years in the business. Thanks you Kent and Kathy!!!!"
Caroline Gist
"We were working with an organization in a stalled campaign. As a result of our team attending the Asking Academy, we quickly revived the campaign with $250,000 in gifts."
Bill StohlmannConsultantexcellerate! LLC
"My anxiety is decreasing through role-playing and practice."
Hanna ShearerPastor1st Presbyterian Church
"If you have an opportunity to be a part of the Asking Academy definitely take the opportunity, it is worth every penny. Tools you get from this process is one you can walk away and can go and instantly implement."
"You are awesome at creating a dynamic learning environment that engages, inspires and equips people to achieve fundraising success! I appreciate your investment in me and Heroes on the Water to develop and carry out a thoughtful major gifts strategy that will reap benefits for our nation’s warriors, their families and communities for years to come. Next step is my meeting tomorrow with Jim Dolan, Executive Director and Founder. He is eager to learn and begin utilizing the ASKing about Asking model. Thank you both for everything...it was a fantastic few days together that has set the foundation for a successful future!"
Hilanne MyersDirector of MarketingHeroes on the Water
"Every ministry leader and fundraiser needs to attend The Asking Academy."
Bob TiedeCru
"Should attend early on in the campaign. [I’m} leaving here with a real understanding of what conversational fundraising is all about and what it can be. {I} very much have enjoyed being here and think it is well worth the value."
"…Long story short- $170,000 in new gifts from new donors. One gift was a six figure gift. In one week we raised 12% of our annual revenue budget!"
Calvin MoorePresident/CEOMeals on Wheels
"I have given several of your books away. I am using this for Leadership Tulsa and Broken Arrow Interns. I think that is much better than a PLAQUE! Your book will be a help to them as they sit on another board!!!"
"I read the book twice, but the full impact didn’t happen until The Asking Academy. It clarifies and brings it all together."
Mike Matsoncampaign volunteer1st Presbyterian Church
"Came away with concepts that can help us with our fundraising efforts. Organized. Feel more confident now than I did prior to attending the meeting. Take the {fundraising} effort to a whole ‘nother level."
Ted MossmanBoard Chair - ElectJunior Achievement of Southern Colorado
"'Asking About Asking' has become an important part of my professional tool box. Brandishing the book, one of my clients commented after attending your workshop on 'Asking about Asking' that she felt as though now she had the method that would lead her organization to success in its capital campaign. Its easy to understand style and common sense approach have made a big difference in helping staff and board members face their fears about asking for donations and has given them the confidence needed to reach their goals."
Lori Timmons
"I’m clicking my heels with joy!"
Garen McMillianBoard MemberCircles Joplin
"Kent is genuine, optimistic and sincere, same approach that needs to be taken with donors. Methodology to it {fundraising} and there are tips that we can learn along the way to help us be successful."
Marquetta FinleyDirector of DevelopmentYouth at Heart
"Transformational experience for me and my team, ready to apply in a real world application. Really placing the donor as the focus point."
Bob SullivanBoard TreasurerYouth at Heart
"Anyone who is involved in fundraising for a non-profit would extremely benefit from attending the two day academy."
"I believe this [The Asking Academy] has been chock-full of ideas: specific strategies to be successful in our fundraising efforts! Thanks!"
Jim BeverleyBoard MemberJohn 3:16 Mission
"Breath of fresh air coming into the academy, really feel rejuvenated. This has opened my eyes to a new approach and really finding out the needs and desires of our donors."
Penny ImmelDirector of DevelopmentJunior Achievement of Southern Colorado
"I really enjoyed it and truly beneficial. You gotta learn about those really impressive the 10 steps. Kent Stroman did an excellent job. If you are a non-profit out there that is struggling, this is something you need to do."
LeRoy ShepherdBoard VolunteerCircles - Bartlesville
"It has been a revelation, I think it’s certainly helped us become confident and comfortable with helping people direct and think through their philanthropical pursuits. "
Bill CovellBoard VolunteerCircles - Bartlesville
"The experience is that it is transformational on both personal and professional and avocational level."
Pat MooreBoard VolunteerCircles - Bartlesville
"Opened up a whole new world for our campaign team."
Ed Tolbertcampaign chair1st Presbyterian Church
"'Asking about Asking' is the one book that I will use to train my board of directors in the art of fundraising. Stroman's '10 Step Staircase' for solicitation provides volunteers and professionals a simple and easy-to-learn structure for getting to the ask. Readers will find confidence and feel empowered for ASKING donors for larger gifts."
Paul KentCEOHabitat for Humanity, Tulsa
"All the training I've attended over the years don’t have the passion and positive teaching style giving you the confidence I’ve received at this Academy. Thanks!"
Kimberly CowherdCherokee Area Council, BSA
"Puts practices that we believe in into sesable chunks that people can absorb and practices each of the step with partnering and role playing so th at you get a real feel for how to overcome some of the issues that people have asking for gifts for non-profits. Benefit any organization of any size that has to do fundraising."
Sue StohlmannPrincipalexcellerate! LLC
"I am finding The Summit very informative and comforting in that what we are learning takes much of the fear of the unknown off the table."
Tina RollinsCEOChrist for Humanity
"I went [to our meeting] with the thought of really enhancing our relationship and not asking. He committed $100K for starters and asked to meet again soon. More important than that… I have a great new friend for life."
Steve WhitakerPresidentJohn 3:16 Mission
"Our team is ready to practice asking and then to proceed to ask as a direct result of what we learned at The Asking Academy."
"Great info! Lots of good things to put into practice!"
"The learner in me strove to internalize Kent's lessons. It wasn't long before I put conversational fundraising into practice. Today, each and every donor visit is focused and productive. I know what to ask and how to listen. I am seeing the fruits of my labors as donors become more engaged and I move them strategically through the donor cycle."
Pamela H. WitterDirector of DevelopmentHoughton College
"Outstanding! We as an organization cannot afford not to attend the Asking Academy."
"Kent's book is clear, concise and compelling. The advice helped me recently secure a $70,000 gift from a generous couple because at every step along the cultivation process I asked about and listened to their desires. I made the relationship the top priority, and it resulted in a win-win for the donors and our organization."
Karen SengerIndividual Gifts ManagerFood Bank of Northern Nevada
"Lots of helpful information delivered in a great format."
Steve AugustBoard MemberJohn 3:16 Mission
"Money back guarantee. A great investment of time. If you want to be more successful, want to stretch your dreams, want to see yourself achieve and leave behind a legacy, attend an Asking Academy."
Joycelyn McCarverExecutive DirectorYouth at Heart
"Kent - THANK YOU for adding Bob and Hilanne to your week. Hilanne is an awesome lady and an amazing addition to our team. She was really ready to step up our efforts supporting the warriors. Through your help and guidance we expect to take our organization to the next level and beyond. Your help will save families and save lives. No higher calling."
Jim DolanExecutive Director and FounderHeroes on the Water
"Reinforces many of the attributes of fundraising. Investment of the time and funds to attend the Asking Academy are well worth while because the return on investment is huge."
Bob MyersPerformance Coach - WestScouting U
