As we move forward in a new year, nonprofits that work hard and work smart can boost gift income to enjoy record resource development years. I want to highlight 10 pragmatic ways that nonprofit leaders can more effectively ask for and secure gifts that will fuel their missions.
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Follow These 6 Steps to Cultivate a Transformational Gift
Setting goals for the donors in your portfolio is important, but there’s another level of planning that successful major gifts officers do that leads to a transformational gift. Here are 6 tips on how successful major gifts officers can cultivate a transformational gift.
Read MoreWhat Should Organizations Do With a Large Unsolicited — and Unrestricted — One-Time Gift?
In just three years, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $12 billion in unrestricted funding to hundreds of nonprofit organizations. While Scott’s efforts — and those of like-minded donors — are a welcome development, recipient organizations are left wondering what to do with these transformational gifts.
Read MoreAre You Truly Thankful for Your Donors?
My question to you is, 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? Here are two true stories that show why the question is so important…
Read MoreMajor Gifts Fundraising: You Need a Friend
As a major gifts fundraising professional, you need people in your life to help guide you personally and professionally. I’m saddened when I see good fundraisers think they can do it on their own, that they don’t need advice or they can’t listen to good criticism of their work.
Read MoreThe Integrated Special Event
Your job is to change the culture and mind-set in your organization that a special event is everyone’s responsibility. If you increase the importance of a special event in your organization, other positive results will follow!
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