
The 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 Strategy https://vimeo.com/1113040971/cab23ef2b2?ts=0&share=copy You 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…

Pain 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.

Pain Point #5: Avoiding the Ask in Major Gift Fundraising Because of Anxiety
Fundraising Strategy https://youtu.be/mo9Cv6zXKyI This 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…

Pain 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.

Pain Point #3: Major Gift Fundraising Gone Wrong – When You Ask Too Early
Asking for Donations, Fundraising Strategy, Major Gift Fundraising https://youtu.be/D0jnBAsgqWM At 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…

Pain Point #2: What to Do When Donors Ghost You!
Fundraising Strategy https://youtube.com/live/iNGmlZERJec When a Donor Disappears in Major Gift Fundraising You’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 Strategy https://youtu.be/MdX1FcAby_M?si=ly5KzSyZdiGsmyi7 You 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…

Major Gift Officers Pain Point Series – You Have to Have Major Gifts to Have a Successful Campaign
Fundraising Strategy https://youtu.be/YxkdAsKEX3M How to Get the Most from Your Major Gifts Investment You 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…

3 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.

How Do You Raise Transformational Gifts Right Now?
Fundraising StrategyDiscover real-world major gift strategies working right now. Learn how top fundraisers are closing transformational gifts in 2025—despite the uncertainty.

The Giving USA Info That Should Fire You Up: A Conversation with BetterUnite
Fundraising Strategy The Giving USA Info That Should Fire You Up: A Conversation with BetterUnite You may be thinking... "Another Giving USA report. More statistics. But what does this actually mean for MY organization?" We had that exact conversation…

Major Gifts in 2025: Why Now Is the Time to Go Bold
Fundraising StrategyDiscover what major donors are saying in 2025—and how your nonprofit can raise transformational gifts, even in uncertain times. Get bold strategies that work.