Being 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 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 MoreThis article contains advice for small and larger groups on hiring and retaining a great development officer. Hiring this professional is a critical project but it's not easy. This article brings you options to consider.
Read MoreYou've just learned from a long-term major donor that they are not going to give or are only giving a token amount to your special campaign. You think, "If I just keep working with them, they will come through". Maybe not. How can you avoid spending too much time on a donor who will not be giving again?
Read MoreSecuring major gifts for your organization takes time and it takes high quality conversations between you and your supporters. Discovering their motivation(s) can be a critical stepping-stone to more meaningful gifts.
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