My First Meeting with an MGO as a Donor
In the 30+ years I’ve been in fundraising, I’ve always been the one either who is meeting with a donor or who has been working with a fundraiser to give them counsel and strategy to build relationships with a donor. But recently, I had the opportunity to meet with a...
If You Do This One Thing Right, Donors Will Respond to You
It’s a good question and one that’s often asked: “How do I get a donor to respond to me, even those already giving major gifts?” Well, the answer is simple and profound. I would sum it up in this truth: a donor will engage with you if what you have to talk about is...
How to Get a Donor to Respond to You
It’s a good question and one that’s often asked: “How do I get a donor to respond to me, even those already giving major gifts?” Well, the answer is simple and profound. I would sum it up in this truth: a donor will engage with you if what you have to talk about is...
The Elements of a Good Contact Report
We’ve been getting a number of requests to give our input on what makes up a good contact report – what you record in your database after contact with a donor. My friend and colleague Carter Wade surveyed our Client Experience Leaders and also did some research on his...
Setting Donor Revenue Goals in Light of COVID
You’ve been asked to do your caseload forecast for 2021 or your next fiscal year, and the news reports aren’t looking good. There’s an uptick of COVID cases. Fall is here, and you fear the predictions of more sequestering and its effect on your caseload donors. Then...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
