Don’t Hire This MGO!
“Here’s the reason you should hire me for the major gift position,” the candidate said during the interview. He went on: “I know a lot of wealthy people in this area. I’m well-connected here. And with those connections, I’ll be able to raise a lot of money. Plus, I...
Ending Well
I’ve been talking to a few major gift officers who are leaving their current positions and moving on to another non-profit. They are really excited, as they are moving on to organizations that are more aligned to their passions – and they are receiving higher...
Getting and Keeping the Right MGO
#2 in the series: Five Things Leaders Need to Know about Major Gifts Ralph (not his real name) came off as an enthusiastic and capable professional. He seemed to have above-average relationship skills. And his resume was packed full of many impressive accomplishments....
7 Sales Skills That Can’t Be Taught – Part 2
An unhappy and frustrated MGO recently wrote us, stating that things were not going well in her job. She just could not get excited about the work, she was frustrated with the organization, and she was wondering whether her skills,...
When Should You Hire a Major Gift Officer?
You want to develop a major gift program for your non-profit, but you’re not sure you have enough donors to warrant hiring a major gift officer. Or you are growing your major gift program, and you’re wondering when it makes sense to hire another major gift officer to...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
