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...]
How to Prime Your Donors BEFORE You Ask for a Major Gift
Welcome to the next video in the Major Gifts Challenge series! If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge, check out the introductory video here. Here’s some good advice in the pursuit of mastering major gifts. “It's not so much about what you ask as what you don't ask,” says Michael Parkinson, a British Journalist. He speaks volumes about … [Read more...]
Your Secret Weapon to Raising the Biggest Gifts: An Engaged Board
Welcome to the next video in the Major Gifts Challenge series! If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge, check out the introductory video here. There’s a Secret Weapon in your toolbox for raising major gifts. When this tool is engaged major gift victory becomes more certain. It never fails to make annual and capital campaigns more … [Read more...]
2 Keys to Keeping Board Members Engaged: Interview with Rachel Muir
In this interview, internationally recognized nonprofit founder and thought leader Rachel Muir joins me to discuss board engagement. This video is sponsored by Bloomerang. Help yourself to free fundraising resources including educational webinars, assessments and downloadables. Interview Highlights Watch the full interview above … [Read more...]
3 Brilliant Ways to Cultivate Long Distance Donors for Major Gifts
Welcome back to the Major Gifts Challenge! If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge, check out the introductory video here. When distance enters a relationship you usually make this request, “Stay in touch.” It’s no different when cultivating relationships with potential major gift donors. Frequently, donors live far from you, or spend … [Read more...]
Precisely How to Conduct Your First Meeting with a Major Donor
We’re 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 secure your first meeting with a prospective major gift donor. Hopefully you’ve secured a meeting with a prospective major gift donor. Great job! Set a Goal for Your … [Read more...]
How to Pivot with Difficult Donors: Interview with Anne Melvin
In this post, I speak with Anne Melvin, Director of Training at Harvard’s Central Fundraising Office. This video is sponsored by Bloomerang. Help yourself to free fundraising resources including educational webinars, assessments and downloadables. Interview Highlights Watch the full interview above or read the highlights … [Read more...]
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