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Leveling up your major gifts program

Candid

One way to get more funding is to start or grow your major gifts program to channel resources toward an equitable recovery for all. Starting a major gifts program can be intimidating. First, define (or revise) what a major gift is at your organization. Major gifts fundraising is a team sport. Start somewhere.

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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

Get Fully Funded

As with any new relationship, start with a small step. You can say something like this: “ Thank you again for your generous gift to XYZ organization! We are honored that you trusted us with such a significant gift. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship.

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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing.

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Doing Everything You Can To Tell Your Donor They Made A Difference

NonProfit PRO

That one question alone captures a huge problem in fundraising – a problem you can address in your major gift program. Donors want to know that their giving made a difference.

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Workplace Giving Data Problems Just Got Worse

3rd Sector Labs

This has been a problem for a long time. It used to be a United Way problem. But that hasn’t solved any problems. The problem is only getting worse. The problem is that everything related to corporate giving programs and workplace giving data has changed. And it is only getting worse. What’s going on?

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7 Spring Fundraising Ideas to Enhance Your Relationship With Current Donors

CauseVox

But aside from thinking about this season as just a time to raise money, also stop to consider how you can truly enhance relationships with these current donors while you’re making the big “ask.”. In reality, you should be thinking as much about relationship-building as you do fundraising this time of the year. The best part?

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How Nonprofits Can Grow Impact, Scale, and Relationships

Saleforce Nonprofit

Maintaining excellent relationships is mission-critical for nonprofits. What they discovered is that nonprofits can nourish all of those relationships with technology and data. . Personalized Outreach Builds Strong Donor Relationships. Strong donor relationships are the fuel that drive impact.