Question of the Month: How do you plan for a transformational gift?

Question of the Month: How do you plan for a transformational gift?

First, it’s important to start with the basics. Before you can ask for a transformational gift, you  need to have a major gifts caseload of no more than 150 qualified donors, tiered A to C, with an individual communication plan for each donor. Then, of your Tier...
Question of the Month: How do you move out of a membership, annual giving, or events-based fundraising model?

Question of the Month: How do you move out of a membership, annual giving, or events-based fundraising model?

Is your organization’s fundraising strategy focused primarily on events, membership programs, or an annual giving model? While these strategies can certainly be valuable, they tend to promote a transactional giving mindset that limits the organization’s...