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It didn’t realise how much I needed a mini break… without my children. Being a Dad is the best job in the world, but I swear my cortisol levels are always elevated when I take the girls anywhere…As much as I love taking my girls away on a holiday, it’s just not quite the same as relaxing on the beach with a mate! Though we did spend about half our time in Porto remote working, it was just nice to just have ourselves to worry about for the weekend. I definitely feel guilty for saying this, but if you’re a parent – I’m hoping you can relate…if so, I would certainly recommend Porto as an affordable yet beautiful and varied option for a kid-free weekend! If you wouldn’t dream of going anywhere without the kids, you have my permission to further guilt trip me in the comments 😂

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What do burgers and major donors have in common? Anyone who’s tried building muscle will know, adequate protein intake is essential...and whilst maintaining balance is important and every little helps...some foods are just better sources of protein than others 🥩 🤷♂️ Annddd...*drumroll please*....when it comes to fundraising, there’s no denying it – whilst diversification of income is certainly important and every little helps...some funding streams are just better sources of income than others! 😎 I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, but investing in a major donor programme is one of the most strategic and sustainable ways you can build for growth. I'm working with 2 charities next month on their major donor work. It's the cheapest service we offer and has the highest potential ROI. Wanna make it 3? 😉#charity #fundraising #MajorDonor

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We helped a client of ours go from £500k to £1million turnover 😇I’d love to tell you how in 3 simple steps like the influencers but we both know it’s not that simple. What i can do is tell you about our new training course called the Charity Growth Mini MBA. Over 6 months, you will learn about vision, strategy, fundraising, communications, and impact, alongside other senior leaders facing the same issues as you.The Charity Growth Mini MBA unlocks the knowledge and experience of Better Story’s 20-strong team of charity growth experts who provide fundraising, communications, and coaching services to charities of all sizes. Sound good? Check out the link in comments for more info and to join the waitlist. I’d love to see you there!

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I know the feeling. That six pints of milk you picked up last week was supposed to last until this week’s big shop...but somehow, you always end up getting through more than you expect and now you’re dashing to the corner shop to save yourself from two days of dry muesli. Oh, and milk’s another 10p more expensive again this week. For the same reason you find yourself always nipping out to the shop for another pint of milk, charities often need more funding, more frequently, than most people think. That’s not because they’re wasteful – most charities I know stretch what they have to the max. We’re in tough times, milk and money do not flow as far as they used to. Which brings me to say... Fundraisers, don’t be ashamed to ask your regular donors whether they can increase their gift size. They can always say no. But they might say yes. Non-fundraisers, unless you like eating dry muesli, please don’t be offended if a charity you support asks you for more. You can say no. But you might be able to say yes!Want to learn how to grow your charity? Check out the Charity Growth Mini MBA, by Better Story starting in September. More info in the comments

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All eyes are on you for vision, growth, and impact 👀I've been there, and it's alot. So where can you learn everything you need to successfully grow your charity? The Charity Growth Mini MBA by Better Story, of course!! Over 6 months, you will learn about vision, strategy, fundraising, communications, and impact, alongside other senior leaders facing the same issues as you.The Charity Growth Mini MBA unlocks the knowledge and experience of Better Story’s 20-strong team of charity growth experts who provide fundraising, communications, and coaching services to charities of all sizes. Sound good? You can find out more, and join the waitlist here: https://lnkd.in/egAsBrjC

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I've show you mine, why don't you show me yourPrices ???Fundraising - prices on our website Comms - prices on our website Coaching - prices on my website But, sooooo many coaches and service based business hide their prices. I can only assume it's because if you knew the prices before, you wouldn't get in touch with them!? They then want to use sales tactics to 'close' you. And no it's not because prices vary. Our prices vary, which is why we say 'from' where we have to. But the 'from' price is legit what people pay, unless there is added complexity or scale in which case we are upfront about that. Most prices are fixed. It's got to the point now where I will not contact an individual or business if the price is deliberately hidden. I just think it's bad practice. Am I wrong? ----btw, feel free to check out prices 😂 :www.betterstory.co.uk to raise more money and awareness for your causewww.dandoherty.org for help designing the life and business you want

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Do you have a vision for the life and business you want?I didn’t. 6 years ago I didn’t even know starting a business was an option. But I started wondering if there was more to life than I was experiencing. I started reading, and researching and my eyes were opened. There is another way! It led me to start a side hustle helping nonprofits with their marketing. And that turned in to a proper business thats doubled in size the last 2 years running. All along I’ve had a vision for it, how it will benefit the world, and how it will interact with me and my kids. It drives every decision I make and gives me the sanity to push through the hard times. I’m half way in to a 10 year plan. I know what I’m aiming for. Do you? Or does the vision need honing? My experience tells me it is possible to completely turn your life (and business) around so that it works for you (and not the other way round). Will it be easy? No. Will it be worth it? You bet 😉----👋🏼 I'm the founder and CEO of Better Story. I also coach business owners to design the life and business they want 🙌🏼 Link in comments 👇🏼

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I need help with these:🍽️ OMAD (One Meal A Day) fasting 🥶 Cold baths 😮💨 Breathwork All topics that came up in the first few chapters of ‘the wealth money can’t buy’ by Robin Sharma (of the 5am club). I folded the pages to revisit them later because these aren’t things I currently do. ❓I’m not sure about fasting because I’m gaining weight (slowly) through lifting.❓I’m not sure about cold baths, because, well, they’re too cold.❓And I’m not sure about breath-work because I’ve never tried it and don’t know what to do.It would really help me to know if you practice any of these and how you find it? Thank you 🙏🏼

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How can charities make better use of social media!? A few thoughts for ya on the Better Story blog:https://lnkd.in/enwh2Q8xHappy Friday from Portugal ☀️

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Major Donor work is like getting 2 kids ready for school in time:You wish you’d started sooner 😂Other similarities include, but are not limited to: Preparation really helpsIt can be hard workRelationship and trust make it all much easier It can be enjoyable and rewarding! With that in mind, here are my top tips for major gift fundraising: ✅ Find out what their passion is✅ Be personable and professional ✅ Be bold ✅ Look beyond their bank account✅ Invest in your relationship and they'll invest in your work The detail on all of these points is on the Better Story blog. Want to add one? Pop it in the comments below 👇🏼Needing help starting or growing your major gift work? I can coach you through it, DM me for more info.

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