You Can Only Control Yourself
Major gift fundraisers who create revenue goals and a strategic plan for every donor are much less stressed out than MGOs who don’t.
Should You Accept the Gift or Not?
When a donor wants to attach restrictions to a sizeable gift, think long and hard. You might have to say no in the long run.
How Do You Manage Up?
Managing up requires that you stay on top of the planning, goal setting and daily moves for your leader in order to help them be successful.
Are You Asking “Why” Enough?
Many times, a major gift fundraiser will ask me how he can get donor to go to another level in her giving. I always ask, “Do you know why that donor is so invested in your organization? What is the donor’s story?”
Promises Made and Broken with Major Donors
When you make and then break promises, it doesn’t just hurt the other party. It also hurts YOU, sending you down a dark path.
The Foolishness of Looking for the New Thing
Avoid new and shiny approaches to major gifts work that will try to distract you. You will be way more productive – and happier by keeping to the basics.
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Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
