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2025

Pain Point #1: Finding the Hidden Major Gift Potential in Your Own Donor Database

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…

2025

Major Gift Officers Pain Point Series – You Have to Have Major Gifts to Have a Successful Campaign

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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…

2025

3 Ways to Present Giving USA and Fire Up Your Board

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Want to inspire your board with Giving USA data? Use stories, trends, and key takeaways to spark bold conversations and energize their leadership.

Major Gift Challenges and How to Fix Them | GPG

What’s Really Holding Your Major Gift Officers Back?

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Are 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 Strategy

Discover 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

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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

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Discover what major donors are saying in 2025—and how your nonprofit can raise transformational gifts, even in uncertain times. Get bold strategies that work.

2025

Want to Hit Your Annual Fund Goal? Start With This Donor Retention Strategy

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Boost year-end fundraising fast. Use this 3-step donor retention strategy to renew LYBUNT donors and meet your annual fund goal before June 30.

2025

The Gates Foundation Is Closing Its Doors—Here’s What That Means for You

Fundraising Strategy

With the Gates Foundation sunsetting in 2045 and doubling its giving in the next 20 years, nonprofits are wondering: Will we benefit? Our take on what this historic shift means for your organization.