Is Fundraising Just a Necessary Evil?
I’ve been feeling a bit melancholy lately. I’m not exactly sure why. Perhaps it’s the daily news I’m reading. Perhaps it’s the lingering winter scoffing at us for wanting spring so badly. It also could be that I’ve had a few conversations recently with non-profits...
Do You Know the Deepest Longing of Your Donor?
Every human being on the face of the earth – no matter what race or gender, no matter what country or culture – every human being wants to know that they matter to someone else, to the group they are in, to their place and standing on the planet. Ask yourself the...
Two Simple Steps Helped a Donor Go from $50,000 to $1,000,000
Just recently, one of our coaches at Veritus posted in our Slack celebrations channel about an MGO she is working with. This MGO grew her relationship with a donor who gave $50,000 in 2020 and then recently gave a $1,000,000 gift, with more to come. How did the MGO do...
Question of the Month: What do major donors need to know in order to make a big gift?
Among your major donors, there are maybe 2 or 3 individuals who have both the capacity and the inclination to give a transformational gift to your organization. But before they do that, they want to feel confident in the following: They need to know that they can...
A Roadmap for Fundraisers in Difficult Economic Times
We are often asked about the state of major gift fundraising during difficult economic times. Fundraisers often wonder, will people give less? Should they budget less? Or move into stewardship mode with donors, versus asking them for gifts? How should fundraisers...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
