How to Welcome Major Donors
For many years I worked at a direct-response fundraising agency. I learned a ton of stuff back then that has greatly helped me with major gift fundraising. It’s amazing how the discipline of direct-response fundraising has inspired our thinking and strategies for...
Think and Act Long-Term in University Fundraising
Last in a 5-Part Series: Great Opportunities at Universities I’m tired of colleges and universities using campaigns as a crutch to bring in cash, rather than building long-term relationships with donors and alumni. Campaigns aren’t necessarily bad, but Higher...
Want to Build Solid Donor Relationships? Connect with Your Team!
Pay attention to your donor relationships! Care for your donors! Steward your donors! There’s a lot of messaging out there that being donor-centered and donor-driven is the key to solid donor relationships and donor retention. It’s against that reality that I...
Resolve to be More Curious – Ask More Questions
Fifth of Six New Year’s Resolutions that will Change Your Life “Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.” — Anthony Robbins You might be thinking, “This is a rather odd resolution. What’s this all about?” I’d be inclined to...
10 Ways to Wow Your Major Donors and Win Them for Life
Most non-profits are not focused on serving their donors. It’s a shame, because if they did provide their donors with excellent service, the actual investment compared to the eventual return would be overwhelming. But it takes a lot of upfront investment before your...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
