Maybe the reason your group doesn't get major gifts is that your donors don't see that they are needed. This article helps you think about how you can develop transformative and mission-centric giving initiatives that your donors will be excited about funding.
Read MoreGiven our isolation from others due to the pandemic but also the very nature of modern life, emotion-laden conversations between us and our donors may occur more frequently than ever before. After all, our donors have sadness, grief, and loneliness in their lives just as everyone does, and they often view us as people who care, even if they don’t know us well. And as a compassionate human being, you need to be ready.
Read MoreYou start the meeting and your donor immediately says they are making a gift much lower than you know they can give. How you respond can make the difference between receiving a gift that's 90% below your plan and a gift that either meets your plan or gets much closer.
Read MoreWhat if you don't have the support of any megadonors and you're not sure how to get on MacKenzie Scott's radar screen?
Read MoreDon't miss the opportunity to equip your new board members with the knowledge and skills they need to participate in fundraising. They will make terrific new team members!
Read MoreMost gifts come from donors who've already given, not new donors. This article is about how we treat these valuable people, helping them give more, now and in the future.
Read MoreIn Part 2, I gave you some options for approaching a foundation when you have no history with them and don’t know anyone there. This article is about building the relationship between your organization and the foundation once you have made contact and told your story. Make it a beautiful friendship!
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