The Role of Money, Position & Power in Major Gifts: An Introduction
I’ve had a very interesting personal journey with money, position and power. I was in 7th grade when I got caught stealing money from the student council store. It was a humiliating and embarrassing situation. I got fired from a job in my early twenties for trying to...How to Handle Uncomfortable Conversations
A major gift job is personal and intimate, and a MGO is often in situations which can get really uncomfortable if the donor wants to take it there. I’m talking about racial and bigoted comments, sexual innuendo and inappropriate behavior, aggressive statements on...It Starts With YOU: Outrageous Donor Service, Part 1
I had a frustrating experience last week that reminded me how easy it is to forget that we serve others. The experience got me thinking about donor service and the six things you, as a MGO, should watch out for in your relationship to the donors on your caseload....Start Planning Now for Year-End Stock Gifts
It’s September, and it’s almost Christmas. I know this statement can be irritating; if you’re like me, you are annoyed by the Christmas promotions that are happening earlier every year. But here is one area you need to be thinking about and planning for right now as...The Need to Celebrate Success in Major Gifts
It was a pretty sad conversation. I had just hung up from a phone call with a really good MGO. And I had to admit I did not know what else I could have done. Here’s what happened. This MGO had been with the organization for over five years. She had had a steady...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
