How Do You Make Time for Major Gifts? 7 Steps for Success
Earlier this month I wrote a blog post called “I Don’t Have Time for Major Gifts.” Since then, I’ve heard from quite a number of people telling me they really do value major gifts, but they’re not sure how to actually make time for it. Many who are asking this...
What Can You Change?
In the last 5 years there have been written hundreds of articles, blog posts, conference presentations, and retreats all centered on creating a culture of philanthropy. I wonder if it’s moving the needle? Richard and I get emails every week from frustrated major gift...
One of the Most Important Metrics: Meaningful Connections
There are a lot of opinions about metrics in major gift fundraising. We believe there are too many out there that are easily abused. Obviously, if you’ve created a revenue goal for each of your major gift officers and have cash-flowed those goals by month, that will...
Warning! The MGOs are Leaving!
Last Monday, Jeff wrote a blog titled The Cost of Losing a Major Gift Fundraiser, where he pointed out that MGOs are leaving the organizations they work for every 1.8 years. He noted that the cost to replace them is far greater than doing the right things to keep them...
What’s the Real Cost to Replace a Major Gift Fundraiser?
Your organization isn’t the only one in trouble. Non-profits around the world are struggling to retain good employees, specifically fundraisers – and even more specifically, major gift fundraisers. As we all know, major gift fundraisers are changing jobs every 1.8 to...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
