Welcome back to the major gifts challenge. If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge, check out the introductory video here. Fundraising is a cycle. It doesn’t stop after one gift. Each step is important. Stewardship is the fourth and final stage of the fundraising cycle. It’s the super-important follow up work after a gift is made. We … [Read more...]
Planned Giving and Major Gifts: A Winning Combination
The Major Gift Challenge has taught you how to plan. Planned Giving is future-oriented, and designed to benefit the donor and your cause. It’s not your plan, it’s your donor’s plan, and it’s an important part of your Major Gift program. If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge, you can learn more about it here. Planned Giving can … [Read more...]
Bright Spots and Relationship Building: Interview with Kim Klein
In this interview with Kim Klein, an internationally known nonprofit trainer, speaker and author, we discuss how to build the best relationships with donors and learn from nonprofit Bright Spots. This video is sponsored by Bloomerang. Help yourself to free fundraising resources including educational webinars, assessments and … [Read more...]
After Asking for a Major Gift: How to Respond to Yes, No, and Maybe
We’re right in the midst of the Major Gifts Challenge. If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge, check out the introductory video here. Every conversation, negotiation and meeting has a close. While I’m not talking about closing a deal, I am talking about closing the ask meeting. Regardless of the donor’s decision, you need to leave the … [Read more...]
Practice and Prepare: A Strategic Pair for Your Ask Meeting Agenda
We’re right in the middle of the Major Gifts Challenge. If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge, check out the introductory video here. In the last video, you learned how to determine an ask amount. Once you’ve determined that amount, you want to ask for it with confidence. There’s an old adage that teaches you the basics -- “practice … [Read more...]
Focus on Your Nonprofit’s Impact: Interview with Nick Fellers
Have you ever thought about what the concept “non-profit” really means? Our entire sector is defined by “lack” -- what we don’t have ... profit. It’s confusing, because the fact is, we are supposed to make a profit. It’s simply that we reinvest the “profit” in programs and services instead of distributing it back to investors. In this … [Read more...]
How to Determine an Exact Ask Amount for Each of Your Major Gift Donors
We’re right in the midst of the Major Gifts Challenge. To start from the beginning, check out the introductory video here! That’s perfect. Hearing that brings a smile to your face. Determining an appropriate ask amount can be one of the most daunting tasks of the major gift process. Nevertheless, you’ll need to determine an … [Read more...]
An Airtight, Bullet-Proof Way to Overcome Your Fear of Asking
We’re right in the midst of the Major Gifts Challenge. If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge, check out the introductory video here! Religion and politics may be traditional taboos for conversation, but let’s be honest, asking for money is, for most, the hardest conversation. You have your list of best prospective donors. You’ve … [Read more...]
5 Highly Recommended Books for Nonprofits: End of Summer Reading List
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! I generally read two books at a time, sometimes three. Almost always one on fundraising, another on being a better consultant, trainer, or speaker, and sometimes a novel, just for fun. The … [Read more...]
How to Get and Keep Your Nonprofit Job: Interview with Mazarine Treyz
In this interview with Mazarine Treyz, founder of founder of Wild Woman Fundraising, we discuss some excellent career-oriented strategies. This video is sponsored by Bloomerang. Help yourself to free fundraising resources including educational webinars, assessments and downloadables. Interview Highlights Watch the full interview … [Read more...]
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