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Let it Go: When to Move on from a Major Gift Prospect

sgEngage

Seven contact attempts over six months, via at least two contact methods. There are three major exits you can take on the “Highway of Major Gift Giving.” Exit 1: Disqualification Road, Where Prospect Churn Lives The goal of qualification is to turn your big pool of suspects into a curated list of major gift prospects.

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Leveraging AI in Major Gift Fundraising: A Game-Changer in Philanthropy

sgEngage

The social sector and major gift fundraising are no exception. AI tools enable major gift officers to do more with their time by minimizing administrative tasks, helping with research, and drafting communications. The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout.

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Major Gifts: 16 Strategies to Raise More

Neon CRM

What Are Major Gifts? Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives. The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. The average nonprofit considers a gift of $5,000 or more a “major gift,” but that’s not a hard and fast rule. major gifts.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What to Do When You’re Notified About A Legacy Gift

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do when you get notified of an estate gift of which you were previously unaware. . For example, the form would ask about the designation, contacts/background of the donor, timelines to expect funds (for future planning purposes), etc. .

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7 Ways Nonprofits Can Automate Donor Retention

Nonprofit Tech for Good

1) Keep the Conversation with Donors Going. Chances are, you’ve already made a good one with your donor because they’ve made their first gift to your organization. Examples: Make a second gift. Using DonorPerfect’s partnership with Constant Contact can make drip campaigns easy and effective. Don’t let it stop there.

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7 “Must Do’s” When Thanking Donors To Win Their Heart and Set Up Future Gifts

Get Fully Funded

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. Donors lose trust in your organization when they only hear crickets after sending a gift. Write that.

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Join Us at the AIRS Discovery Conference!

VisionLink

You can also sign up for one of our $50 Amazon gift cards -- just to keep it fun. If you would like an invitation, please email Lisa at contact@visionlink.org for the details. Don't forget to stop by booth #104 in the Exhibit Hall to connect and for a chance to win one of our $50 Amazon gift cards.