The Importance of Loving Your Job
“I hate my job!” How many people can and will say that today? Thousands. Likely millions. It’s true that not everyone will have the job they love or even like. But as a MGO, can you still be effective and not love your job? As Jeff and I have thought about this, we’ve...
Why YOU Should Be A Major Gift Officer
Are you new to the field of Major Gift Fundraising? Or have you been around the block a few times, and now you’re wondering if this is your life’s calling? You just finished one of the busiest fundraising seasons of the year – are you pumped up, or ready to quit? We...
7 Things To Do If You Are New
“I was in sales for 15 years, and I just got hired to be a non-profit major gift fundraiser. What should I do to learn how to do this work?” “I was a development director for 10 years in a very small shop, and now I’ve moved on to become an MGO at a larger...
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...
You’re Taking On Too Much. Letting Go Will Help You Thrive.
A couple of years ago I was helping to manage a Major Gift Officer at a medium-sized non-profit. Mary (not her real name) was a veteran fundraiser who was struggling with making her revenue goals when I met her. Her manager was concerned because she had been a...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
