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2025

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…

2025

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

Fundraising Strategy

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

2025

Pain Point #3: Major Gift Fundraising Gone Wrong – When You Ask Too Early

Asking for Donations, Fundraising Strategy, Major Gift Fundraising

https://youtu.be/D0jnBAsgqWM At Gail Perry Group, we’re hearing this over and over again: Fundraisers are feeling pressure to “make the ask”—whether or not the donor is truly ready. It’s one of the most frustrating pain…

2025

Pain Point #2: What to Do When Donors Ghost You!

Fundraising Strategy

https://youtube.com/live/iNGmlZERJec When a Donor Disappears in Major Gift Fundraising You’ve been building a great relationship with a donor.You’ve met for coffee.They’ve been warm, responsive, and engaged in your mission. And…

2025

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

Fundraising Strategy

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

Fundraising Strategy

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?

Fundraising Strategy

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

Fundraising Strategy

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

Fundraising Strategy

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.