Mindful Fundraising – Part 4

Imam Zijad Delic Interview part 4

While fundraising, does asking and asking over and over again pay off? Some people argue that people get turned off by an imam constantly asking for donations, but if people still end up giving, then isn’t it worth it?
The simple rule is, if you don’t ask, you won’t get anything. But how should you apply it?

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Coordinate Collections from Large Gatherings

Coordinate Collections from Large Gatherings

There is no doubt that one of the most effective fundraising techniques in the Muslim community is to bring them under one roof, soften their hearts with some hadiths, ayahs, and stories of their pious predecessors, and then ask them to donate. We see this happening at fundraising galas very successfully, Alhamdulillah. So, why not utilize that same technique during times when the Muslim community is naturally gathering in large numbers, such as for Jumuah prayer, Taraweeh prayer, and Eid prayer?

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