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Top 10 Essential Strategies for Major Gift Fundraising Success

What separates good fundraisers from game-changing ones? It’s not just asking—it’s knowing when, how, and why to ask. Our latest guide reveals 10 powerhouse strategies to identify, cultivate, and secure major gifts that move the needle. If you’re ready to elevate your fundraising and turn conversations into commitments, this is the playbook you’ve been waiting for.

Danny Wolf February 28, 2025 No Comments

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Fundraising Consulting

The Art & Science of Asking for Money

There’s a difference between being a beggar and a fundraiser. Don’t conflate asking for money with groveling. You’re not demeaning yourself by asking for money. It’s actually a privilege.

Viken Mikaelian August 4, 2022 No Comments

Major Gifts

Personal Bias Should Not Interfere With Gift Acceptance

Should personal opinion stand in the way of a major gift to an institution? It happens often.

Betsy Suppes February 16, 2022 No Comments

Major Gifts

How to Talk to Wealthy People

Our culture has a lot of weird taboos about money. Americans don’t like to talk about money — or at least we hate to talk about how much money we make. It seems the more money people have, the quieter they are about it. Maybe we are confused, and think our net worth is tied to our self-worth. Or maybe we just don’t want to make anyone else feel bad.

Viken Mikaelian December 12, 2021 No Comments

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Board Governance

The Nonprofit Board Job Description

A nonprofit board job description is essential to carefully building an effective nonprofit board of directors and properly serve your target population.

Viken Mikaelian November 7, 2021 No Comments

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Fundraising Strategy

The Benefits of Outsourcing Your CGAs

Charitable Gift Annuities can get risky for the smaller charity. Here’s the solution.

Patrick O'Donnell October 11, 2021 No Comments

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