You Don’t Have to be in the Office
The concept of remote work for fundraisers can be very unsettling, especially since the “in the office” paradigm has been in existence for so long.
Do a Gut-Check with Your Portfolio
Most MGOs have an abundance of unqualified donors in their portfolios. What does your gut tell you about yours?
Does the MGO Get Credit for Planned Gifts?
Who gets credit for a planned gift, when two staff members are involved?
Name & Contact Info Is All That Is Needed
An address book full of rich people won’t help you to find new major donors. Focus instead on the well-off people who already give to your non-profit.
The Role of Money, Position and Power in Major Gifts
Money, position and power and getting used to how they “play” in our own lives is a critical and strategic subject.
Resolve to be More Curious – Ask More Questions
The MGOs who ask good questions and show curiosity are the MGOs who are the most creative and most successful.
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Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
