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
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
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
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
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