u/moazennie

Hi everyone,

I work in face-to-face fundraising for a company that collects donations for charities. Usually I do pretty well when the person is already interested, because the conversation flows naturally and I don’t really need to “sell” anything.

But I completely freeze when someone gives objections and I have to negotiate a little.

For example:

“I don’t have time.”

“I already donate somewhere else.”

“I only have $20” (when the minimum is $30).

“Maybe another time.”

The problem is not really introducing the charity or talking to people. It’s more the moment where I need to respond and guide the conversation instead of immediately backing off.

I think I become too defensive or too passive because I’m scared of sounding manipulative or annoying. So instead of confidently responding, I kind of panic internally and the conversation dies.

I know fundraising is not exactly traditional sales, but it still feels similar in the sense that you need to handle objections and help people make a decision.

For people who work in sales, fundraising, recruiting, etc.:

How do you answer objections naturally?

How do you stay confident without sounding aggressive?

How do you stop taking rejection personally?

And how do you actually learn the “negotiation” part of conversations?

Here’s an example of where I get stuck:

Person: “Sorry, I don’t really have time.”

Me internally: panic mode activated 😭

Or:

Person: “I only have $20.”

Me: “Oh okay no worries have a nice day.”

(even though I know I’m technically supposed to try to continue the conversation)

I’d really appreciate advice from people with experience because I feel like this is the main thing holding me back at work right now.

Hi everyone,

I work in face-to-face fundraising for a company that collects donations for charities. Usually I do pretty well when the person is already interested, because the conversation flows naturally and I don’t really need to “sell” anything.

But I completely freeze when someone gives objections and I have to negotiate a little.

For example:

“I don’t have time.”

“I already donate somewhere else.”

“I only have $20” (when the minimum is $30).

“Maybe another time.”

The problem is not really introducing the charity or talking to people. It’s more the moment where I need to respond and guide the conversation instead of immediately backing off.

I think I become too defensive or too passive because I’m scared of sounding manipulative or annoying. So instead of confidently responding, I kind of panic internally and the conversation dies.

I know fundraising is not exactly traditional sales, but it still feels similar in the sense that you need to handle objections and help people make a decision.

For people who work in sales, fundraising, recruiting, etc.:

How do you answer objections naturally?

How do you stay confident without sounding aggressive?

How do you stop taking rejection personally?

And how do you actually learn the “negotiation” part of conversations?

Here’s an example of where I get stuck:

Person: “Sorry, I don’t really have time.”

Me internally: panic mode activated 😭

Or:

Person: “I only have $20.”

Me: “Oh okay no worries have a nice day.”

(even though I know I’m technically supposed to try to continue the conversation)

I’d really appreciate advice from people with experience because I feel like this is the main thing holding me back at work right now.

Hi everyone,

I work in face-to-face fundraising for a company that collects donations for charities. Usually I do pretty well when the person is already interested, because the conversation flows naturally and I don’t really need to “sell” anything.

But I completely freeze when someone gives objections and I have to negotiate a little.

For example:

“I don’t have time.”

“I already donate somewhere else.”

“I only have $20” (when the minimum is $30).

“Maybe another time.”

The problem is not really introducing the charity or talking to people. It’s more the moment where I need to respond and guide the conversation instead of immediately backing off.

I think I become too defensive or too passive because I’m scared of sounding manipulative or annoying. So instead of confidently responding, I kind of panic internally and the conversation dies.

I know fundraising is not exactly traditional sales, but it still feels similar in the sense that you need to handle objections and help people make a decision.

For people who work in sales, fundraising, recruiting, etc.:

How do you answer objections naturally?

How do you stay confident without sounding aggressive?

How do you stop taking rejection personally?

And how do you actually learn the “negotiation” part of conversations?

Here’s an example of where I get stuck:

Person: “Sorry, I don’t really have time.”

Me internally: panic mode activated 😭

Or:

Person: “I only have $20.”

Me: “Oh okay no worries have a nice day.”

(even though I know I’m technically supposed to try to continue the conversation)

I’d really appreciate advice from people with experience because I feel like this is the main thing holding me back at work right now.

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Hi everyone,

I work in face-to-face fundraising for a company that collects donations for charities. Usually I do pretty well when the person is already interested, because the conversation flows naturally and I don’t really need to “sell” anything.

But I completely freeze when someone gives objections and I have to negotiate a little.

For example:

“I don’t have time.”

“I already donate somewhere else.”

“I only have $20” (when the minimum is $30).

“Maybe another time.”

The problem is not really introducing the charity or talking to people. It’s more the moment where I need to respond and guide the conversation instead of immediately backing off.

I think I become too defensive or too passive because I’m scared of sounding manipulative or annoying. So instead of confidently responding, I kind of panic internally and the conversation dies.

I know fundraising is not exactly traditional sales, but it still feels similar in the sense that you need to handle objections and help people make a decision.

For people who work in sales, fundraising, recruiting, etc.:

How do you answer objections naturally?

How do you stay confident without sounding aggressive?

How do you stop taking rejection personally?

And how do you actually learn the “negotiation” part of conversations?

Here’s an example of where I get stuck:

Person: “Sorry, I don’t really have time.”

Me internally: panic mode activated 😭

Or:

Person: “I only have $20.”

Me: “Oh okay no worries have a nice day.”

(even though I know I’m technically supposed to try to continue the conversation)

I’d really appreciate advice from people with experience because I feel like this is the main thing holding me back at work right now.

I’m pretty sure I have clogged pores on my forehead from makeup and sweating, and honestly I find it really ugly. 😭

It’s been about 3 days since I started using PanOxyl, and I actually really like how clean it makes my skin feel. It’s helping a bit with the marks and texture on my cheeks, but I don’t really see much improvement on my forehead yet.

I also use Avène Cicalfate+ Cream (I’ve been using it for over 6 months now). That product has honestly worked AMAZING for my acne pimples and skin healing, but I’m not sure if it does anything for clogged pores specifically.

Right now I’m thinking about buying a BHA product, but I’m hesitating between:

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Medicube Zero Pore Pads

maybe even the Medicube Pink Clay Mask

But honestly, those are just ideas. My main goal is to buy ONE product that will actually help get rid of this problem instead of ending up with a whole complicated routine and wasting money.

I’m also trying to wait until May 15th before buying anything else because that’s when I get paid, so for now I’m sticking with the PanOxyl.

If anyone has advice, product recommendations, or experience with stubborn forehead clogged pores, PLEASE help 😭