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Is Your Nonprofit Ready for a Capital Campaign?

Three honest markers that reveal whether your organization is truly campaign-ready — or just campaign-hopeful. The answer predicts campaign success more than anything else.
Fundraiser handwriting a personal note to a major donor after receiving a gift2026

5 Major Donor Stewardship Moves That Drive the Second Gift

The thank-you letter isn't stewardship. Five specific moves that deepen major donor relationships after a gift — and make a second, larger gift nearly inevitable.

The Woman Who Helped Build GPG: Celebrating Kathryn Gamble’s Next Chapter

Some people don't just work for an organization: they help build it from the inside out. Kathryn Gamble was that person for the Gail Perry Group. We're celebrating her legacy, and wishing her the most wonderful next chapter.
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How to Know When a Major Donor Is Ready to Be Asked

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There's no formula for major gift ask timing — but there are clear signals. Learn to read donor readiness accurately so you never ask too soon or wait too long.
Fundraiser preparing for a major donor cultivation visit, reviewing notes2026

The Discovery Visit You Keep Postponing (And Why)

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. There's a prospect on your list right now you've been meaning to visit for three months. You know who they are. You can picture the conversation you want to have. You've written the reminder to yourself…
Your portfolio isn’t stuck. Your calendar is.2026

How to Build a Major Gifts Program That Actually Performs

Three disciplines that separate major gifts programs that perform from ones that stall: portfolio focus, protected cultivation time, and written donor strategy.
Fundraiser having a successful major gift discovery call2026

The Discovery Call Playbook: Open the Door to Major Gifts

Learn how to run effective major gift discovery calls that build relationships, reveal donor interests, and open the door to transformational giving.
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Gap #5: You’re Not Using Technology to Your Advantage

When our team talks with fundraisers about technology, especially AI, we usually find people in one of two places. Some are avoiding it almost entirely. It feels impersonal. It feels risky. They worry that using AI to draft a donor communication…

Hidden Gap #4 You’re Not Asking for Enough

Let me ask you something directly. When you prepare for a major gift conversation, how do you determine what to ask for? In many organizations, the number is chosen because it feels comfortable. Not because the donor cannot give…
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