Comportment as Openness
I recently participated in a discovery call that was pretty awkward. And the awkwardness of…
MajorGiftSolutionsNovember 19, 2025
The importance of your first thought
I’m thinking today about the importance of first thought. What I mean by that is…
MajorGiftSolutionsNovember 18, 2025
How a “no” turned into a $100,000 “yes.”
Her name was Diane. She was a retired anatomy professor. And a secret multi-millionaire. To…
MajorGiftSolutionsNovember 7, 2025
When the donations feel accidental
This week, I helped facilitate two 5-figure gifts. They both felt accidental. Neither was given…
MajorGiftSolutionsOctober 31, 2025
That time I closed a million-dollar gift over Zoom
I once closed a million-dollar gift over Zoom, after just two visits and a phone…
MajorGiftSolutionsOctober 25, 2025
How a Spilled Glass of Wine turned into a $300,000 donation
Donors are people. And people want to be seen. Sometimes, simply being present for donors…
MajorGiftSolutionsSeptember 27, 2025
Are you ready for the end-of-year fundraising push?
Back when I was a kid in the 1980s, around bedtime most nights, we'd be…
MajorGiftSolutionsSeptember 13, 2025
How do I raise money through a gala?
“The money’s made; now we’re just going to party.”That’s the way a client of Major…
MajorGiftSolutionsSeptember 6, 2025
My dog broke my finger
My dog broke my finger. And it’s been an absolute pain in the butt. Y’all…
MajorGiftSolutionsAugust 30, 2025
A $2 million gift: reflections on a transformational moment
Earlier this week, one of our clients closed a $2 million dollar gift. Toward an…
MajorGiftSolutionsAugust 30, 2025
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