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
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
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
Want to unlock a million-dollar gift? Try a Mission Feasibility Study
Do you know your donors' opinions? Especially your top donors? Do they know you care?…
MajorGiftSolutionsAugust 15, 2025
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
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
Want to find major gift donors? Follow the money.
When I work with gift officers to find the donors who will be most responsive…
MajorGiftSolutionsJune 13, 2022
Want to land a major gift? Start by finding good major gift prospects.
Peter Wylie in Data Mining for Fundraisers (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education,…
MajorGiftSolutionsJune 6, 2022
How to Secure Visits With Major Gift Prospects
In this multi-post blog series, we will outline basic ways you can build a successful…
MajorGiftSolutionsJune 18, 2021
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