Think Small
You don’t have to be a small organization to be great at major gift fundraising; you just have to “think small.”
8 Ways to Serve Your Multi-Year Pledge Donor Outrageously
Multi-year pledges from major donors often lead to the donors being neglected by fundraising staff. Here are some tips for you to keep the donor engaged…
It Takes a Village
Major gifts work is often solo work, but strategizing donor plans with colleagues in collaboration can be so much more effective.
Managing Your CEO
Having a CEO or Executive Director who embraces his role in major gifts is critically important. You have to get him there.
When Do You Say NO to a Donor?
Sometimes you have to say “no” to a donor or a funder. Hopefully not very often, but as Richard always says, “a no can lead to a yes.”
The Danger of Prospecting
The tough work – developing relationships with your current portfolio of donors – is actually the REAL work. Remember, these are the people who have already told you they love your mission. Love them back! Your major gift program will really take off.
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Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
