Are you committed to raising major gifts this year? Have you been keeping up with the Major Gifts Challenge so far? Or are you just getting started? Either way, this post serves one purpose... To make sure you DON’T GIVE UP! You're Almost There You really want to raise some major gifts for your organization this year. That means … [Read more...]
The Pre-Ask Meeting: Who, What, When, Where and Why?
The most important activity on every cultivation plan for soliciting major gifts from prospective donors is a personal meeting or visit. You will want to meet with all major gifts prospects, regardless of whether you already have a good relationship with them (board members and other volunteers), as well as those you need to meet for the … [Read more...]
Getting a Major Gift: Moving From Cultivation to the Ask
If you’ve been following the Major Gifts Challenge, we’re getting closer and closer to asking for a gift. And if you haven't been following along, it's never too late to start! Let’s take another quick look at the four stages of the fundraising cycle. 1. Identification Congratulations! You’ve already identified your top prospective … [Read more...]
Board Retreats: An Excellent Tool for Getting Major Gifts
Has your organization had a board retreat in the last 12 months? What about in the last 3 years? 10 years? If you’re like many nonprofit organizations, you fall into one of two common camps with regard to board retreats: You don’t have them nearly as often as you should (haven’t had a retreat for 3+ years). You have them … [Read more...]
The 4 Pillars of Major Gift Relationships
Looking for major gifts for your cause? The key lies in building relationships with your top 20 prospective donors. Don't have a top 20 list yet? Check out the previous posts in the Major Gifts Challenge to get yourself caught up. The Art of Building Relationships Fundraising is about relationships. The relationship-building stage of … [Read more...]
Who Are Your Donors? Discover Your Major Gift Prospects
Do You Know Who Your Donors Are? If you want to be successful at Major Gifts fundraising, a crucial step is to identify who you will ask. We’ve already gone over some of the other “getting started” steps, including committing to getting more major gifts (i.e., taking the Major Gifts Challenge), and determining the size of a major gift … [Read more...]
How to Thank Your Donors: Stop Focusing on the Money!
Before you can ask for a major gift, you need to focus on gratitude. Stop thinking of your donors as ATM machines and really focus on them as people. Think about what they do for your organization. They don’t simply give money. They save lives. They feed the hungry and house the homeless. They educate children. They help cure … [Read more...]
How Big is a Major Gift?
Congratulations on making the commitment to take the Major Gifts Challenge! If you missed the first post, click the link below: Be Rich and Famous: Take the Major Gifts Challenge Are you ready to start raising major gifts? Good! What is a Major Gift? The first step is to define what a “Major Gift” is for you. The term major gift … [Read more...]
Be Rich and Famous: Take the Major Gifts Challenge
Do you want the opportunity to skyrocket your career while learning how to solicit major gifts? Be rich: In less than a year, you can increase your organization's annual fund by 10%, 20%, 100% or more. Be famous: In 12 month's time, you can be revered by your boss, board members and colleagues. If becoming a rich and famous all-star … [Read more...]
Exceed Your Fundraising Goals in the New Year
Are you prepared to fundraise in the New Year? Will you meet, or even exceed, last year's fundraising goals? How much more could you raise with a few changes to your plan? Follow these 10 steps and I guarantee you’ll leave last year in the dust. 1. Start by setting some goals. As the saying goes, if you don’t know where you’re … [Read more...]
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