Talk to Each Other
We have observed many outstanding major gift officers, and every one of them has a solid relationship with their co-workers. They do this by talking with their colleagues regularly.
The Race to Mediocrity
Non-profit leaders are squandering an opportunity – both for their non-profit and their donors – by not cultivating, stewarding and serving major donors. Mediocrity seems to be their goal.
You Reap What You Sow
You reap what you sow. Does your non-profit invest in major gifts? Do they nurture mid-level donors to grow your program? They should.
Align Major Gift Fundraising to Program
Information about your non-profit’s programs is essential to fundraising from major donors. Know what you do before asking for support!
How Do You Turn Major Event Gifts into Major Donors?
This is event season. Because of that, Richard and I have been asked by a number of development professionals about how you turn an event donor who gives a major gift into an actual major donor who is inspired by your mission.
The answer is that it’s almost impossible
A Major Donor Tells You How to Ask
I recently sat with a woman who regularly gives major gifts to non-profits, and we started talking about her philanthropy, what she was trying to accomplish, what were some of her frustrations as a donor, and so on.
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Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
