Most nonprofits never receive a million dollar (or larger) gift and many fundraising professionals and EDs never ask for one. So we have good reason to think carefully about this topic and to plan even more carefully.
Read MoreBeing able to see progress towards the realization of their fondest hopes for an organization or issue they’ve cared about intensely is not something most people want to miss. And yet many donors miss it through delaying their most personally rewarding gifts until after they’re gone.
Read MoreYes, the conversation about a major gift can get more complicated if family members are included. But if the donor wants to include them, it’s much better to do so than have the gift crash and burn later due to important voices not being heard.
Read MoreHow can we understand whether and how the donor's family is important to our work with the donor? How do we respect the donor's privacy while exploring ways to include family members in the gift discussion that might make the gift more meaningful? Or in ways that might enable the gift to happen at all?
Read MoreYou and your group might benefit hugely from the help of a major gifts coach.
Given the needs that I currently see in the nonprofit community to understand major gifts, I’ve recently decided to offer major gifts coaching as a stand-alone service. Here’s what it’s about.
Read MoreMajor gifts fundraising is well worth the investment of time. But if you are new to it and need to approach prospects, how can you adjust your attitude and expectations to become successful?
Read MoreMany of us believe we would not be good at fundraising. But how do we know? Are there personal characteristics that are necessary? This article’s conclusions may surprise you.
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