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3 Strategic Tips for Meaningful Board Discussions That Drive Impact

Discover 3 proven tips to transform nonprofit board meetings into strategic, impact-driving discussions that inspire action and alignment.
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The 3 Must-Have Skills Every Major Gift Officer Needs to Succeed

Discover the 3 skills that separate great major gift officers from the rest: deep listening skills, a high net worth mindset, and patience for the long game.
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The Biggest Pain Point of All: Missing Your Major Gift Potential

Too many nonprofits miss their major gift potential and leave money on the table. Learn how to prioritize donors, build relationships, and raise more.
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Pain Point #9: Chasing Visit Metrics Instead of Real Donors

Too 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!

Pain Point #8: No Second Gift from Your Major Donor!

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…
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Pain Point #7: When Fundraisers Feel Undervalued, Results Suffer

When 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

Many major gift fundraisers fail without training. Learn how support, focus, and strategy turn overwhelm into transformational donor results.
Pain Point #5- The Uncomfortable Ask2025

Pain Point #5: Avoiding the Ask in Major Gift Fundraising Because of Anxiety

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…
Admin Work Is Killing Your Major Gifts2025

Pain Point #4 – Admin Overload is Killing Your Major Gifts Program

Learn how to protect your major gift officers’ time, boost ROI, and keep them focused on donor relationships instead of admin tasks.
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