Category Archives: Major gifts

I have worked at a bunch of NGOs that didn’t know this simple trick: Summer and Winter holiday seasons are an excellent time to snag a visit with hard-to-reach donors. The time frame? December up to Christmas, late July and … Continue reading →

Yes, I’m on a bit of a tear for using social media to fluff up your fundraising efforts…and I can barely figure out my i-phone! All I’m saying is, this stuff is not nuclear physics. Trust me and give it … Continue reading →

Is this you?  Tiny NGO? One staffer? No resources?  And now the board intends to shoot you out of a cannon with an ill-prepared capital campaign? Survive the circus by following these tips: Borrow from a big buddy.  Find a … Continue reading →

No, I have not been drinking gin. Major gifts can be fun if you remember one rule: Activity Drives Dollars! We are all familiar with the highs and lows of asking for and receiving big gifts – they are notoriously … Continue reading →

I know you have been sleepless since I wrote Part One of this series, waiting patiently for more! Well, here we go. Remember that when asking for a gift, the most important thing you can do to make everyone comfortable … Continue reading →

Previously, I wrote about how to ask for a major gift. It was so simple, you thought, (and you were right!) and life is good now. But wait just a second. If you think about it, asking for a major … Continue reading →

This is a tricky one. How many times have you attended a seminar or webinar or other “-ar” on how to ask for a gift, only to walk away still not having any idea what to say? Or read a … Continue reading →