How I Launched a Capital Campaign with a Porch Party
Capital Campaign, Donor Cultivation, Friendmaking, Major Gifts, Porch PartyKickstart your capital campaign with a bang! A porch party is the perfect pre-launch donor engagement event to build excitement & secure early commitments.
Big Capital Campaign Asks: How to Reduce “Surprises” and Prepare Your Donor
Asking for Donations, Capital Campaign, Fundraising Strategy, Major GiftsMaster the art of the major gift ask. Get expert tips on building relationships and securing big capital campaign donations.
Why Won’t My Board Members Give Me Names?
Board Members & Fundraising, Fundraising Strategy, Major GiftsHaving trouble getting your nonprofit board to open doors to their friend’s? You’re not alone. This article explores reasons why boards withhold info & offers tips for navigating the situation.
The Great Wealth Transfer: More Women Donors on the Horizon
Fundraising Strategy, Major GiftsWomen are set to inherit a vast amount of wealth in the coming years. Learn how this Great Wealth Transfer will transform the landscape of philanthropy.
How to Be Confident When Approaching Major Donors
Fundraising Strategy, Major GiftsConfidently master conversations with new donors! Learn how to make a first impression that will open doors to lasting relationships.
Three Thought-Provoking Questions to Ask Your Leadership Team
Fundraising Strategy, Major GiftsDiscover why honest conversations about fundraising strategy are crucial for success. Overcome challenges, build trust & achieve your goals.
Major Gift Best Practices: How to Unlock Transformative Philanthropy
Fundraising Strategy, Major GiftsThis guide reveals 5 major gifts fundraising best practices to cultivate major gifts & skyrocket your goals.
Mastering the “Soft Skills” of Fundraising
Major GiftsSucceed with these soft skills of major gift fundraising and learn how to put your major donor at ease.
What’s the Rate of Return of Major Gift Fundraising?
Board Development, Fundraising Strategy, Major GiftsLearn how to maximize your fundraising rate of return with these tips. Try proven strategies to maximize your return on investment.
How to Get in Front of Elusive Donors
Donor Cultivation, Major GiftsNeed help reaching elusive donors? Watch this video to help you learn the right strategies to find, target & increase donor acquisition rate.
We Had a Wealth Screening; What Do We Do Now?
Donor Cultivation, Major GiftsHave you had a wealth screening lately? If so, I bet you are asking this question: “How do I work with my screening data to find qualified donors who can make a significant gift?”
Is This the Reason Your Team is Not Raising Major Gifts?
Fundraising Strategy, Major Gifts All nonprofits want to excel at major gifts fundraising. Is this really true? In our 30 years in major gifts fundraising, we've seen familiar roadblocks crop up inside organizations. Roadblocks that somehow get thrown up to keep money…
How to Approach Your Major Donors for Year-End Gifts
Major Gifts, Year-End Fundraising CampaignsIf you don’t do anything else in your year-end campaign, you must do this; visit your major donors & invite them to invest in your cause.
5 Things Smart Fundraisers Do in December
Major Gifts, Year-End Fundraising CampaignsWith the holidays approaching & year-end fundraising closing out, we are all stampeding towards our goals. Here are 5 things smart fundraisers always do in December.
Gail Perry’s Q&A About Major Gift Fundraising
Major GiftsWe’ll answer all your questions about major gift fundraising challenges during these challenging times.
Thanking Donors – How to Show Your Donors Some Love
Major GiftsYou might already be thanking your major gift donors for their contribution & support during the holidays, but what about all the others?