Frustrating Things Non-Profits Do that Hijack Major Gifts: Part 2

Frustrating Things Non-Profits Do that Hijack Major Gifts: Part 2

by | Feb 15, 2023 | , , , | Fundraising, Leadership, Major Gifts, Management, Non-Profits

In my last post, I introduced a series about all the ways that non-profits are stunting their major gift programs. Today, we’re going to continue making our way through this list. Let’s get right into it: Lack of investment into the major gift pipeline from...
Frustrating Things Non-Profits Do that Hijack Major Gifts: Part 1

Frustrating Things Non-Profits Do that Hijack Major Gifts: Part 1

by | Feb 13, 2023 | , , , | Fundraising, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Management, Non-Profits

For over a decade now, Richard and I (and now folks on our staff) have been writing our Passionate Giving Blog. Our very first blog post was titled “10 Reasons Most Major Gift Programs Suck.” (A lot of people got offended by the word “suck”… but it did provoke...
Moving Out of a Membership-Only Mindset [Podcast Episode]

Moving Out of a Membership-Only Mindset [Podcast Episode]

by | Aug 17, 2022 | , , , | Major Gifts, Management, Mid-level donors, Strategic Plans

Many non-profits have a membership model as a key part of their fundraising strategy. And while membership donors can be some of the most loyal and consistent in their giving, a membership model can also be limiting. Donors are going to give what you ask for. If you...