Planned gifts may be the best return on investment your fundraising program will see. Planned giving are those donations that are planned to occur in the future through a will or trust. It may be difficult to quickly look at your donor file and identify ...
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Major gifts officers are responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with major donors. If you're new to this role, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. But don't worry—we've got you covered. Here's a step-by-step 90 day plan to help you hit the ground running and succeed as a new major gifts officer.
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Finding and cultivating relationships with major donors is an essential part of any fundraiser's job description. Following these 7 tips to find your next generation major donors.
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Asking for corporate donations can seem daunting, but following these simple steps can help you get started on the right foot.
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You know the feeling. You’re in a meeting with a major donor prospect, and the conversation is going well. They’re engaged, they’re asking good questions, and you can tell they’re interested in what you have to say. But then, just when you think you’re about ...
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Building relationships with your major donors is crucial to the success of your fundraising efforts. Using multiple channels to communicate with major donors should be a key part of your major donor fundraising strategy. But what's the best way to communicate with these important constituents?
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Building relationships as a major donor fundraiser is key to success. This post will provide 4 steps to help you lay a strong foundation for building those relationships.
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For development officers working on a major gifts program, it's important to have a manageable caseload. But what does that mean, exactly? How many major donors should you have in your caseload in order to sustain a successful program?
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Major donor fundraising is an essential part of any nonprofit's success but it's not something that should be taken lightly. By following this major donor fundraising strategy, you can be sure that your major donor solicitations are well-planned and executed successfully.
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A well-crafted case statement is an essential tool for any nonprofit fundraising leader. By following these tips, you can create a case statement that will convert more donors and help further your mission.
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