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The Collaborative Ask: Secure More Major Gifts | GPG

2024

The Old Ask vs the Collaborative Ask: Seven Shifts You Have to Make

Donor-Centered Fundraising, Friendmaking, Fundraising Strategy, Major Gift Fundraising

Learn the 7 shifts to transform your major gift asks. Build stronger donor relationships and secure larger gifts with the collaborative ask approach.

7 Rules to Solicit Donations from Board Members | GPG

7 Rules for Successfully Soliciting Board Members

Board Development, Board Members & Fundraising

Are you and your team happy with the level of board giving to your nonprofit? We get many questions about how to set up this delicate process so that it's actually successful, so here are our recommendations. We originally published…

2024

Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Board Giving Policy (and How to Create One)

Board Members & Fundraising

Learn why a nonprofit board giving policy is essential for success and get a step-by-step guide to creating one that drives fundraising & engagement.

Giving Tuesday: A Powerful Opportunity for Connection

Fundraising Strategy

Maximize Giving Tuesday! Engage major donors with matching gifts, thank-you campaigns, and ambassador programs. Learn more!

Easiest Year-End Fundraising Gift Idea | GPG

Donor Renewals: The Easiest Gifts to Close for Your Year-End Campaign

Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Unlock easy year-end fundraising wins! Learn how to secure the simplest gifts & boost your campaign results. Read more now!

10 Steps to Write a Super Successful Fundraising Appeal Letter

Asking for Donations, Marketing & Communications, Year-End Fundraising Campaign

It seems that everyone struggles with appeal letters. Everyone - from the largest institutions to the smallest organizations. Our clients often ask us to review their appeal letters to help them sharpen up their language and focus on a clear…