How to Land a $500 Million Donation: 5 Lessons From the Silicon Valley Community Foundation

While many nonprofits value small donations from givers, the data shows that up to 75 percent of an organization’s revenue comes from major donors, or individuals who give $1 million or more. But acquiring these types of donations can be challenging. It takes considerable time and effort, and many nonprofits still find it difficult to execute correctly. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) received a $500 million donation from Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg last year.

Here are five top strategies gleaned from SVCF that fundraisers can use to land major donations and keep their nonprofit afloat.