Raising Major Gifts Takes Time: A Lesson in Fundraising
Raising money through major gifts takes time. Let me give you two examples. PART 1…
MajorGiftSolutionsJuly 29, 2025
How do I raise money?
Sometimes I get so caught up in the details of my day to day work…
MajorGiftSolutionsJuly 27, 2025
The Dialectical Genius of a Great Fundraiser
In a previous life, I was a theologian. I grew up in a household of…
MajorGiftSolutionsJuly 25, 2025
A Pickup Truck, a Horse, and Uncle Dan: A Lesson in Fearless Fundraising
My fun uncle passed away last week. Uncle Dan. And I need to tell you…
MajorGiftSolutionsJuly 19, 2025
Why Your Organization May Need an Ultrasound
I once got an ultrasound on my feet. I’d been having some foot pain, so…
MajorGiftSolutionsJuly 13, 2025
Why You Should Start with a Fundraising Feasibility Study
One of the most valuable—but often overlooked—steps in launching a fundraising campaign is the feasibility…
MajorGiftSolutionsJuly 11, 2025
Edmund Wasn’t the Problem: A Lesson in Leadership
I thought my Roomba Edmund was slacking off. Turns out, the poor guy was just…
MajorGiftSolutionsJune 10, 2025
The Art of Asking for a Pledge
One way to move donors down the donor pipeline is to speak with them about…
MajorGiftSolutionsJuly 19, 2022
Want to find major gift donors? Look at total giving – but with caution.
Total giving can be a sign of sustained support, and you may indeed find a…
MajorGiftSolutionsJune 27, 2022
Want to find major gift donors? Look for planned giving donors.
There are plenty of studies, backed up by plenty of anecdotes, about the correspondence between…
MajorGiftSolutionsJune 20, 2022
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