Does Your Non-Profit Offer Charitable Gift Annuities? 3 Things to Do Now
Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs) are one of the most popular planned gift alternatives, and many charities actively manage pools of a few dozen to hundreds. But a big change is coming soon concerning the recommended rates that non-profits should offer. The American...
Your Best Friend is Right Down the Hall
Your work as a major gift fundraiser is probably one of the toughest jobs at a non-profit. Not only do you need to create and build relationships with 150 donors (and then record every move you make in your database), you also have to create and build relationships...
12 Reasons Your Major Gift Program Isn’t Producing Enough Net Revenue
MGO return on investment (ROI) is a big topic these days, with leaders and managers asking what level of return they should expect from their MGO, and why some MGOs consistently have a low ROI. These are reasonable questions. A MGO does have to deliver net revenue to...
Why Won’t You Invest in Your Major Gifts Program?
Sixth in a Series: Unhealthy Major Gift Practices Imagine this. You are an investment advisor, and a client comes to you with $10,000 to invest. You offer her several options. Here is what you say: “Ann, you have several choices, and they all have the same risk: “With...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
