Being a Frontline Fundraiser is NOT a 9 to 5 Job!
Recently, we shared on Facebook and our other social media about a free white paper of ours called, “Six Secrets to Becoming an Extraordinary Major Gift Officer.” One of the six secrets is that if you are to become an extraordinary major gift officer, you need to...
Get Rid of Your Giving Club
I was talking to a prospective client recently who was interested in starting a new mid-level program, and all they wanted to talk about was what they would call their giving clubs and the subsequent incentives so that donors would give more. I was like, “Why do you...
Improve Your Donor Relationships by Focusing on This ONE Thing in 2023
Recently, I was out with a bunch of friends for happy hour just outside Philadelphia. One of my friends had his cousin Chris (not his real name) visiting from San Diego. Chris is 31 and a top corporate lawyer in his area, making a high six-figure salary. He did his...
If You Do This One Thing Right, Donors Will Respond to You
It’s a good question and one that’s often asked: “How do I get a donor to respond to me, even those already giving major gifts?” Well, the answer is simple and profound. I would sum it up in this truth: a donor will engage with you if what you have to talk about is...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
