What Dunbar’s Number Has in Common With Your Major Gifts Caseload
The other week, I posted on LinkedIn about the limits of a major gift caseload, and it caused quite a lot of reactions. It was a simple post that said: “A Major Gifts Officer cannot be expected to manage a qualified caseload of more than 150 donors in a meaningful and...
You’ve Taken on Too Much… It’s Time to Unload Some of Your Responsibilities
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...
You are a Leader – Now Go Lead!
Introduction to a five-part series: It’s Not Rocket Science You are a leader. You may or may not currently be in a leadership position in your organization, but in the work you do, you are indeed a leader. At least that’s the way you need to see yourself if you’re...How to Work your Plan Successfully
Perhaps there is something in the water, but recently I’ve received a number of emails from MGOs asking an important question, but prefacing it much like this: “I love going out and meeting people, I’m outgoing and I’m not afraid to ask donors for money. I love...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
