
Emergency Decision-Making for Nonprofit Boards: What Really Matters Now
Fundraising StrategyNonprofit boards face urgent choices in 2025. Learn how to lead with clarity, strengthen revenue, and build resilience through strategic decision-making.
20253 Strategic Tips for Meaningful Board Discussions That Drive Impact
Fundraising StrategyDiscover 3 proven tips to transform nonprofit board meetings into strategic, impact-driving discussions that inspire action and alignment.

The 3 Must-Have Skills Every Major Gift Officer Needs to Succeed
Fundraising StrategyDiscover the 3 skills that separate great major gift officers from the rest: deep listening skills, a high net worth mindset, and patience for the long game.
2025The Biggest Pain Point of All: Missing Your Major Gift Potential
Fundraising StrategyToo many nonprofits miss their major gift potential and leave money on the table. Learn how to prioritize donors, build relationships, and raise more.
Pain Point #9: Chasing Visit Metrics Instead of Real Donors
Fundraising StrategyToo many fundraisers chase activity metrics instead of real donors. Learn what measures truly matter for major gifts and donor relationships.

Pain Point #8: No Second Gift from Your Major Donor!
Fundraising Strategyhttps://vimeo.com/1113040971/cab23ef2b2?ts=0&share=copyYou know this already - fundraising doesn’t end when the gift comes in.That’s when the real work begins.One of the biggest pain points we see is what happens after the…
2025Pain Point #7: When Fundraisers Feel Undervalued, Results Suffer
Fundraising StrategyWhen fundraisers feel undervalued, nonprofits lose donors and momentum. Learn leadership strategies to support staff and fuel stronger results.
Pain Point #6: No Training for Major Gift Officers – So They Fail
Fundraising StrategyMany major gift fundraisers fail without training. Learn how support, focus, and strategy turn overwhelm into transformational donor results.
2025Pain Point #5: Avoiding the Ask in Major Gift Fundraising Because of Anxiety
Fundraising Strategyhttps://youtu.be/mo9Cv6zXKyIThis article is based on a lively discussion between our senior consultant, Chuck Davis, and me, as part of our Pain Points of Major Gift Fundraising video series.Chuck and I dug into why fundraisers…
2025Pain Point #4 – Admin Overload is Killing Your Major Gifts Program
Fundraising StrategyLearn how to protect your major gift officers’ time, boost ROI, and keep them focused on donor relationships instead of admin tasks.
2025Pain Point #3: Major Gift Fundraising Gone Wrong – When You Ask Too Early
Asking for Donations, Fundraising Strategy, Major Gift Fundraisinghttps://youtu.be/D0jnBAsgqWMAt Gail Perry Group, we’re hearing this over and over again: Fundraisers are feeling pressure to “make the ask”—whether or not the donor is truly ready. It’s one of the most frustrating pain…
2025Pain Point #2: What to Do When Donors Ghost You!
Fundraising Strategyhttps://youtube.com/live/iNGmlZERJecWhen a Donor Disappears in Major Gift FundraisingYou’ve been building a great relationship with a donor.You’ve met for coffee.They’ve been warm, responsive, and engaged in your mission.And…
Pain Point #1: Finding the Hidden Major Gift Potential in Your Own Donor Database
Fundraising Strategyhttps://youtu.be/MdX1FcAby_M?si=ly5KzSyZdiGsmyi7You may be thinking:“We’ve got wealth screening reports and donor lists galore… but what do we do with all this data? How do we use it to find our true major gift prospects?”Let’s…
2025Major Gift Officers Pain Point Series – You Have to Have Major Gifts to Have a Successful Campaign
Fundraising Strategyhttps://youtu.be/YxkdAsKEX3MHow to Get the Most from Your Major Gifts InvestmentYou want to raise more money.You want your donors to stay with you for years.And you want to see a bigger return on the investment you’re making in…
20253 Ways to Present Giving USA and Fire Up Your Board
Fundraising StrategyWant to inspire your board with Giving USA data? Use stories, trends, and key takeaways to spark bold conversations and energize their leadership.

What’s Really Holding Your Major Gift Officers Back?
Fundraising StrategyAre your major gift officers struggling? Discover the most common roadblocks we see—and how to set your team up for major gift success.
