It's been said that there is no better teacher than experience. That is certainly true when it comes to major gift fundraising. Theory will only get you so far in...
This #fundraising mistake could cost you 7-figures
I’ve seen something interesting lately. It’s come up five times in the last three months in discussions with nonprofits about their major gift programs. What I’m seeing is a change...
What nonprofits can learn from reality TV
I asked Greg Warner, CEO/Founder of MarketSmart if he'd share his take on the two biggest mistakes that nonprofits make. And if you happen to know Greg (I'm thoroughly...
Balancing your major gift pipeline
Yesterday I talked with a nonprofit CEO who told me that 70% of his organization’s major gift revenue came from local corporate partners. There was a sense of pride and...
13 Ways To Engage Major Donors
Chronicle of Philanthropy recently reported that big gifts from major donors are on the decline. Their analysis of recent studies confirms giving patterns of wealthy donors today mirror those of...