A Gala is Not Philanthropy
A fundraising gala isn’t a way to grow long-term revenue; it’s a quick hit of cash, with a lot of work that takes MGOs away from their primary jobs.
Major Gift Myths, Part 3: Managing a Major Gift Program
This three-part series on myths in major gift fundraising is focused on things that managers say and hold to be true – things that just aren’t so.
Three Burning Questions from Fundraisers like You
Over time, we’ve found that questions from fundraisers often fall in certain categories. And under those categories, the same basic questions get asked. I’m going to answer three of them that come at us quite a bit.
Engage Your "C-list" Donors
Too often our lowest-giving “major” donors get very little attention from MGOs. And it’s true that your “A List” should get the most. What can you do?
Stop Prospecting!
MGOs are often told to go out prospecting for new major donors from among the wealthy. Stop it! Your best donors have already given to your organization.
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Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
