Here comes my occasional “Do’s vs. Don’ts” feature, where I share with you something arriving in my mailbox that seems a good ‘teaching opportunity.’ Today we’re going to review an online renewal appeal strategy. It arrived as an email. There’s (1) a subject line, (2) a preview pane, (3) the email itself, and (4) what… The post Fundraising Do’s vs. Don’ts: Annual Online Renewal Appeal Strategy appeared first on Clairification.| Clairification
Discover 18 essential tips for major gift fundraising, from prospecting to stewardship, to help nonprofits secure transformative gifts and deepen relationships with major donors.| The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud
When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4th, 2025, most of the news coverage focused on its wide-reaching tax and spending changes. Less attention has been given to provisions that directly affect charitable giving. These adjustments matter to every nonprofit, but they carry special weight for organizations preparing or running […] The post Charitable Giving and the New Tax Law: What Capital Campaign Leaders Need to Know appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.| Capital Campaign Pro
The standard way of preparing solicitors to ask for a gift often goes wrong. Here's a cautionary tale of how a "power solicitation team" lost the gift.| Capital Campaign Pro
What makes an effective major donor solicitation? I could just say (1) prepare, (2) prepare, (3) prepare, (4) prepare, (5) prepare, and (6) prepare. Did I mention that you really need to prepare? Preparation is the meta-message of Shark Tank’s “Mr. Wonderful,” Kevin O’Leary, to would-be entrepreneurs seeking to get spots – and funding –… The post 6 Proven Strategies to Make a Major Donor Solicitation that Gets Top Results appeared first on Clairification.| Clairification
Not long ago, during a training on the board’s role in a capital campaign, a Capital Campaign Pro client we’ll call Polly dropped a thoughtful, two-part question in the chat: What exactly is a stretch gift and how can we help board members understand what constitutes one? These are questions that many campaign leaders have […] The post Stretch Giving for Capital Campaigns: Inspiring Donors to Give Bigger appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.| Capital Campaign Pro
Do you have the major gift prospects to reach your capital campaign goal? Learn how to assess your fundraising potential with a clear, numbers-based method.| Capital Campaign Pro
Explore what it will take to secure more major gifts by building trust, engaging donors effectively, and applying strategic fundraising techniques that drive results.| MarketSmart LLC
As an innovator in mental health education, The Chicago School seeks a Director of Major Gifts to help their university expand into integrated health through the College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM), the first new Chicago medical school in 100 years.| TWB Fundraising Blog
Ter Molen Watkins & Brandt and boodleAI are excited to announce the first major gifts coaching program incorporating AI technology to analyze real-world prospects and donors.| TWB Fundraising Blog
Let’s start with the name: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill. It reads more like a marketing gimmick than public policy. But the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” carries serious implications for nonprofits, and not the good kind. Released on June 16, the revised Senate tax bill proposes (another) massive shift in how charitable giving is treated. […] The post From Deductions to Donations: What’s Changing for Nonprofits in the Newest Tax Bill appeared first on Windmill Hill Consulting.| Windmill Hill Consulting
If you want gifts, you must give them Giving is not always its own reward. Sometimes you have to help it along if you want to truly show donors they matter. Some years ago I happened upon an article by Scott Monty, offering some Father’s Day advice. It included a brilliant idea for a gift…| Clairification
10 Ways to Listen Your Way to a Major Gift is Jim Eskin’s take on how to work with donors to ensure you accomplish THEIR personal […] The post 10 Ways to Listen Your Way to a Major Gift appeared first on National Development Institute.| National Development Institute
Major Gift Fundraisers Are Philanthropy Brokers is Hall Powell’s unique take on ethics and motivations when working with generous donors. Let’s hear what this celebrated fundraising […] The post Major Gift Fundraisers Are Philanthropy Brokers appeared first on National Development Institute.| National Development Institute
In the world of philanthropy, we talk a lot about strategy—campaign goals, donor pipelines, gift pyramids, and the like. But when you peel back the layers, the truth becomes clear: people give to people, and people give to causes.| JGA Counsel
Mid-level donors are often overlooked, but they may be your most valuable fundraising asset. Here's why and how to engage them. The post The Middle is Where the (Donor) Magic Happens appeared first on PITCH.| PITCH
Maximize your major gift fundraising program with this comprehensive guide to the steps in the major gift cycle and must-have tools for success.| Kindsight
Use of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) as a way for individuals to make charitable contributions continues to rise and grants from DAFs are becoming a growing source of income for charities of all shapes and sizes. An ever-broader group of donors are embracing them to approach philanthropy in the thoughtful, strategic way once reserved only…| Clairification
Today I want to talk about the heart of successful major gift fundraising. It’s about reframing what you may think of as a “pitch” into what your donor would like to consider a “promise.” The pitch is one way. A monologue you iver about everything you know about your organization. Usually it’s about how great…| Clairification
Learn to become an “inside” major donor rainmaker If you’ve got donors, you’ve got the raw material for a major donor program – and it’s easier than you think. Begin with your own database. Most organizations have plenty of donor prospects, without having to go outside and lo for prospects who aren’t connected to you.…| Clairification
Nonprofits pay a lot of attention to donor acquisition. Then? They largely ignore these donors, unless… They become worthy of attention by virtue of being ‘major’ donors. Then? Nonprofits pay a lot of attention to major donor relationship building. But between new donor acquisition and major donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, what happens? Usually not…| Clairification
Your major donors make a huge impact on your nonprofit and beneficiaries through their generosity. Leverage these tips to retain their support long-term.| Top Nonprofits by Nexus Marketing
What must you keep top of mind to have meaningful conversations with donors who (you hope!) may contemplate a gift to your organization? I’ve given you a hint within my question. One word: meaningful. And for a conversation to be meaningful, you have to speak in a language that resonates with…| Clairification
While you no doubt want donors of all sizes, you especially want loyal donors who make above average size gifts. Because that’s where you’ll get the greatest return on your investment. Today, let’s talk about major donors. Why? They account for the lion’s share of all contributed income. Studies show…| Clairification
Major gifts represent a significant portion of your org’s fundraising revenue. Learn to improve your major gift strategy with tech.| Top Nonprofits by Nexus Marketing
I find a widespread misunderstanding about the notion of what constitutes being donor-centered. It derives from two misconceptions: Assuming people don’t want to be asked. Spending all your time on cultivation, assuming folks don’t need an ask and will simply give spontaneously as a result of being wooed. Both of these rationales short-change your would-be…| Clairification
Major gift moves management requires thoughtful consideration and the right timing. This guide reviews tips for optimizing each stage of the process.| Top Nonprofits by Nexus Marketing
