Brian is the author of “Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters.” His other business books are “Asking Styles: Revolutionize Your Fundraising,” “Boards & Asking Styles: A Roadmap to Success,” and “Engaged Boards WILL Fundraise.” Through his books, webinars, trainings, and consulting, Brian offers invaluable guidance on increasing board involvement in fundraising, growing major gift programs, developing and executing capital campaigns, and more.
As a trainer, speaker, and strategist, Brian specializes in teaching cause leaders about fundraising techniques, while actively dispelling myths and debunking stereotypes that surround the art of asking. Brian shares how he personally has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in funding through face-to-face solicitations. His expertise is particularly valuable for nonprofit organizations with budgets under $10 million, where board members play a critical fundraising role. He deeply understands and addresses the unique challenges smaller nonprofits commonly face.
Meet the author
Author / Speaker Brian Saber is a renowned fundraising expert, President of Asking Matters, and a dedicated advocate for charitable causes.
Brian has made significant contributions to the nonprofit world by introducing the introspective tool known as Asking Styles. Through this quick-to-use and easy-to- understand self-discovery quiz, close to 100,000 nonprofit professionals around the globe have learned how to successfully leverage the strengths of their own personalities when soliciting donations—and how to create an inclusive environment for everyone who self-identifies as an introvert.
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As a trainer, speaker, and strategist, Brian specializes in teaching cause leaders about fundraising techniques, while actively dispelling myths and debunking stereotypes that surround the art of asking. Brian shares how he personally has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in funding through face-to-face solicitations.
His expertise is particularly valuable for nonprofit organizations with budgets under $10 million, where board members play a critical fundraising role. He deeply understands and addresses the unique challenges smaller nonprofits commonly face.
“…Brian is an excellent presenter! He understands the unique styles of individuals and their ability to approach donors. He clearly presents helpful methods for differing personalities in 'making the ask.' His methods and strategies give people confidence that they can do a major ASK…”
SISTER MARY ELIZABETH
CHANCELLOR, ARCHDIOCESE OF
LOS ANGELES.
Organizations and clients served
Brian has worked with more than 150 individual organizations over the past 30 years, and hasconducted more than 200 training sessions. He has also presented 600+ webinars for broad audiences online. Some of his clients include:
- Boys and Girls Clubs of America
- Volunteers of America
- The Arthritis Foundation
- Boys Hope Girls Hope
- The National Association of YMCA Development Officers
- Baruch College Foundation
- Crohn’s & Colitis of Canada
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Hazelton Betty Ford Foundation
- Prevent Child Abuse America
- Overlook Hospital Foundation
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- National Public Radio
- The Artist Book Foundation
- Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
- League of Chicago Theaters
- United States Olympic Committee
- Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation
- Lambda Legal Volunteer Lawyers
- American Society of Botanical Artists
- National Council on Problem Gambling
- Staten Island Not for Profit Conference
- American Institute of Architects of New York
Brian's best selling books
Brian is the author of “Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters.” His other business books are “Asking Styles: Revolutionize Your Fundraising,” “Boards & Asking Styles: A Roadmap to Success,” and “Engaged Boards WILL Fundraise.” Through his books, webinars, trainings, and consulting, Brian offers invaluable guidance on increasing board involvement in fundraising, growing major gift programs, developing and executing capital campaigns, and more.
