Why YOU Should Be A Major Gift Officer
Are you new to the field of Major Gift Fundraising? Or have you been around the block a few times, and now you’re wondering if this is your life’s calling? You just finished one of the busiest fundraising seasons of the year – are you pumped up, or ready to quit? We...
7 Things To Do If You Are New
“I was in sales for 15 years, and I just got hired to be a non-profit major gift fundraiser. What should I do to learn how to do this work?” “I was a development director for 10 years in a very small shop, and now I’ve moved on to become an MGO at a larger...
Don’t Hire This MGO!
“Here’s the reason you should hire me for the major gift position,” the candidate said during the interview. He went on: “I know a lot of wealthy people in this area. I’m well-connected here. And with those connections, I’ll be able to raise a lot of money. Plus, I...
You’re Taking On Too Much. Letting Go Will Help You Thrive.
A couple of years ago I was helping to manage a Major Gift Officer at a medium-sized non-profit. Mary (not her real name) was a veteran fundraiser who was struggling with making her revenue goals when I met her. Her manager was concerned because she had been a...
Ending Well
I’ve been talking to a few major gift officers who are leaving their current positions and moving on to another non-profit. They are really excited, as they are moving on to organizations that are more aligned to their passions – and they are receiving higher...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
