Sean Triner, Author at Moceanic

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Co-Founder of Moceanic

Sean Triner is a Co-Founder of Moceanic and Pareto Group. With over three decades of experience in fundraising and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in mathematics, Sean has a wealth of fundraising expertise to share with Moceanic members and blog readers. He is also a coach and available for bookings on the Coaching+ program for fundraisers to help answer your questions and work hands-on directly with you.

When My Mum Helped My Fundraising

October 25, 2016

Sean Triner

Donor Psychology

Six years ago my mum helped me craft a little fundraising plan and story around my 40th birthday. The campaign was featured on SOFII, including the letter. Last week, mum was very ill so I got the next flight to…

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Making the Big Ask. How to Avoid a No.

October 24, 2016

Sean Triner

Major and Mid Value Donors

Vicki Rasmussen has raised tens of millions of dollars in one to one meetings with donors. I caught up with her at a State fundraising conference and she agreed to share some tips with my subscribers (you!). It is really…

How Not to Ask For That Big Donation….

October 17, 2016

Sean Triner

Major and Mid Value Donors

You get a meeting with a donor who has the potential and interest in giving you a large donation. What’s next? Here we look at how NOT to get that donation! A funny video with some serious points from GivingWest. …

Equality vs Equity

September 27, 2016

Sean Triner

Major and Mid Value Donors

In my most recent guest blog, Simone Joyaux talks about a major donor valuing the fighting for equity. I realised on reading this, in the context it was set, that some people may not know the difference between ‘Equity’ and…

Do You Know the Right Way to Ask for Big Gifts From Major Donors?

September 27, 2016

Sean Triner

Major and Mid Value Donors

I am on my way home after meeting lots of fundraisers in USA, Europe, and Africa. I have learned lots and hopefully helped a bit too. I caught up with Simone Joyaux, who is brilliant. Sometimes she is angry, especially…

The Life You Can Save

September 16, 2016

Sean Triner

Donor Psychology

As her mobile phone disappeared into her pocket a huge smile crept across Marie’s face. She had to hold herself back from punching the air and cheering with delight. Marie had just landed a big, new client. But for quite…

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The Odd Line From the Bible Increases Response Rate From Christians, But What About Non-Christians?

September 13, 2016

Sean Triner

Direct Mail, Donor Love, Major and Mid Value Donors

I have read many a post, article or heard words of wisdom that people who partake in religious activities tend to be slightly more generous than those that don’t. It is hard to get concrete data to back that up in…

What is the Best Language to Use When Building Relationships With Your Mid and Major Donors?

September 1, 2016

Sean Triner

Donor Psychology, Major and Mid Value Donors

I’ve been sharing a lot of tips and material about mid and major donors lately. And this got me thinking, what’s the best language to use when talking to and trying to build relationships with these donors? Equally, are there…

A Great Way to Boost Donations in Your Next Appeal…

August 17, 2016

Sean Triner

Direct Mail, Major and Mid Value Donors

…And Build Awesome Relationships With Major Donors I have a little story about Jason Smith, a quiet and unassuming Quebecois guy living in Melbourne, Australia. In 2016 he worked as the fundraising manager at Burnet Institute. The Institute is a…

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The Easiest Case for Support

August 3, 2016

Sean Triner

Direct Mail, Major and Mid Value Donors

Bas, a new fundraiser at a Dutch charity decided he needed to get out and meet some donors. He looked at those donors who had given by direct mail since that was most of them. The third donor he…

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Posts by Sean Triner

When My Mum Helped My Fundraising

Making the Big Ask. How to Avoid a No.

How Not to Ask For That Big Donation….

Equality vs Equity

Do You Know the Right Way to Ask for Big Gifts From Major Donors?

The Life You Can Save

The Odd Line From the Bible Increases Response Rate From Christians, But What About Non-Christians?

What is the Best Language to Use When Building Relationships With Your Mid and Major Donors?

A Great Way to Boost Donations in Your Next Appeal…

The Easiest Case for Support

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