Major-gifts fundraising is as much a mind-set as it is a set of strategies and techniques, says Marshall Ginn, principal and founder of Viriginia-based consultancy Capital Development Strategies. As such, it’s an attainable goal for nonprofits of all sizes. “Many steps require little to no financial cost — just an investment of time,” Ginn said during the session “Holistic Approach to Major Gifts” at the 2008 Bridge Conference held last week in Washington, D.C. When it comes to major-gifts fundraising, it’s important to remember that everyone in the organization should play a role, and that you don’t need to have a major-gifts officer
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