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Want to Develop a Culture of Philanthropy? Take This Simple Quiz

Culture of Philanthropy, Inspiration, Nonprofit Leadership

Many organizations seek to develop a culture of philanthropy. So you might ask, why would this be so important? Consider the internal culture of your organization. What's it like? How do people "feel" about fundraising? What are their…

The Magic of Discovery Calls

Fundraising Strategy

Some fundraisers love them, some fundraisers loathe them. The truth is, they are a vital part of our work as relationship fundraisers. Today we have a guest post from the Director of the GPG Academy, Beth Ann Locke. Beth Ann…

What is a Major Gift in Fundraising & Why Does It Matter?

Fundraising Strategy

We often get questions from nonprofit CEOs, managers, and fundraising professionals alike, “What exactly is a major gift? Since we specialize in major gift and capital campaign fundraising, we're talking about major gifts all…

Even More Major Gifts Fundraising Mistakes!

Major Gift Fundraising

Yes, there are many more major gifts fundraising mistakes to discuss! The activity of engaging with a potential donor, face to face, or person to person, can create fear and anxiety in many people. At best, it can feel terribly awkward. On…

Top Major Gifts Fundraising Mistakes and Bloopers

Major Gift Fundraising

Major gifts fundraising mistakes are everywhere! Dealing with major donors can be so challenging - and the entire effort is subtle, full of nuance. You're trying to make friends with someone who expresses interest in your cause, but what to…

How to Reconnect Major Donors Who Have Drifted Away

Major Gift Fundraising

Have you ever tried to reconnect with major donors who have lost touch with your organization and your team? Here’s a quick video we posted to Linkedin yesterday, where we discussed success stories from the Major Gifts Intensive. Our guests…

(Major Gifts #8)The Three Success Principles for a Profitable Major Gifts Program

Major Gift Fundraising

These three success principles will set up your major gifts fundraising program to succeed: you need systems, teamwork and skills training.

(Major Gifts #7) What’s the Best Structure for a Full-Scale Major Gift Program?

Major Gift Fundraising

Everyone wants the secret to success for to a profitable, full-scale major gifts program. Our email series this month is sharing the top "secrets" you need to be successful with major donors. Today we're talking about two systems that…

(Major Gifts #5) An Easy Strategy for Discovering New Major Gifts Prospects

Capital Campaign, Major Gift Fundraising

Today, we want to focus on one of the greatest challenges facing development shops everywhere: finding and discovering new prospects for major, principal, and capital gifts. We hear this everywhere: Fundraisers tell us that…

(Major Gifts #4) How to Focus on the Right Major Gift Prospects, Not the Wrong Ones

Major Gift Fundraising

Have you ever found that it’s easy to be distracted when you are working on major gifts? Certainly, pursuing the wrong donor prospects can eat up a lot of time. How do you know you’re spending time on the right people,…

(Major Gifts #3) What Board Members and Executive Management Need to Know About Major Gift Strategy

Major Gift Fundraising

What do board members need to know about major gifts fundraising strategy? It's a long-term effort and it's not about "asking."

The Right Way to Follow Up Your Social Events and Tours

Board Development, Donor Cultivation, Events

And one of the things people always ask is how to follow up friendmaking events that your board members will host. Plan your follow up ahead of time, or DON'T DO THE EVENT! We believe in two types of followup: First, the personal phone call…

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Want to Develop a Culture of Philanthropy? Take This Simple Quiz

The Magic of Discovery Calls

What is a Major Gift in Fundraising & Why Does It Matter?

Even More Major Gifts Fundraising Mistakes!

Top Major Gifts Fundraising Mistakes and Bloopers

How to Reconnect Major Donors Who Have Drifted Away

(Major Gifts #8)The Three Success Principles for a Profitable Major Gifts Program

(Major Gifts #7) What’s the Best Structure for a Full-Scale Major Gift Program?

(Major Gifts #5) An Easy Strategy for Discovering New Major Gifts Prospects

(Major Gifts #4) How to Focus on the Right Major Gift Prospects, Not the Wrong Ones

(Major Gifts #3) What Board Members and Executive Management Need to Know About Major Gift Strategy

The Right Way to Follow Up Your Social Events and Tours

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