Major Gifts

In the nonprofit fundraising world, here are some of the trends we’ll be watching for and responding to in 2015.

My question to you: Are you really thankful for all of your donors? Do they know how much they are loved and appreciated? Do your donors feel cared for? During this great time of giving thanks, let's use it as a reminder to ask ourselves these questions.

Don't let the journey for "impressive" materials take the focus away from the right strategy and making inspiring visits with prospective donors.

Tough times require a far greater amount of vigilance and discipline on your part and on the part of your organization and leadership. It's time to step it up a notch!!

If you do all the talking, you’ll never find out what major donors think about your organization. Here are three of my favorite questions to ask to find out what’s on my donor’s mind.

A donor gives because he has been inspired by the work your organization does and the work you have done to match his passion with the mission. Everything else is the cherry.

In a word … yes.

Our world is becoming more and more isolated and impersonal. We have great technology. And we are communicating and connecting less.

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. Take time today to be sure that you are maximizing this opportunity to deepen relationships with your donors and other key friends!

Extend your hands, bring someone in and allow yourself to share the pressure of your work with someone else, where both of you ultimately benefit.