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Donors that want you to grovel...

April 23, 2025 by Dianna Smiley in Board Members, Understanding Donors, Strategy, Planned Giving

Sometimes, the difference is between those who try to give as LITTLE as possible versus those who try to give as MUCH as possible, even when the value of their gifts is the same.

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April 23, 2025 /Dianna Smiley
#major gifts, #Major donors, #fundraising, #Donor Relations, #Nonprofits
Board Members, Understanding Donors, Strategy, Planned Giving

Expectations for Board members "bringing" their employers' gifts

March 09, 2025 by Dianna Smiley in Board Members, Staff Leadership, Strategy, Understanding Donors

If a board member “brings” the support of their employer to your organization, can you expect them to also make a personal gift comparable to what other board members give and at the top of their capacity?

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March 09, 2025 /Dianna Smiley
#fundraising, #board members, #Nonprofits, #Asking
Board Members, Staff Leadership, Strategy, Understanding Donors

How to spot major donor prospects

December 24, 2024 by Dianna Smiley in Board Members, Capital Campaign, Staff Leadership, Strategy, Understanding Donors

You may have the seeds of some exciting future major gifts right there on last year’s donor list!

 

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December 24, 2024 /Dianna Smiley
#fundraising, #Donor Relations, #Nonprofits, #major gifts
Board Members, Capital Campaign, Staff Leadership, Strategy, Understanding Donors

Major Gifts Coaching can Accelerate your Progress

December 05, 2023 by Dianna Smiley in Consulting - fundraising, Board Members, Staff Leadership

You 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.

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December 05, 2023 /Dianna Smiley
Major Gifts, Consulting, Coaching
Consulting - fundraising, Board Members, Staff Leadership

Making first connections with major gift prospects

October 24, 2023 by Dianna Smiley in Understanding Donors, Capital Campaign, Strategy, Board Members

Major 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?

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October 24, 2023 /Dianna Smiley
#Major Gifts, #Major donors, Donor identification
Understanding Donors, Capital Campaign, Strategy, Board Members

What traits make someone a good fundraiser?

July 31, 2023 by Dianna Smiley in Board Members, Consulting - fundraising, Understanding Donors, Staff Leadership

Many 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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July 31, 2023 /Dianna Smiley
Board Members, Consulting - fundraising, Understanding Donors, Staff Leadership

Fundraising staff are fundamental to nonprofit success

June 08, 2023 by Dianna Smiley in Board Members, Staff Leadership, Strategy, Capital Campaign

This 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.

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June 08, 2023 /Dianna Smiley
Fundraising, fundraising professional, hiring a development officer, Resources for fundraising
Board Members, Staff Leadership, Strategy, Capital Campaign

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