Major Gifts

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) have been a hot topic over the last few years -- and for good reason. Data shows that they are the fastest growing philanthropic vehicle: There are nearly 2 million DAF accounts. Current DAF holdings are worth ...

I recently spoke with Nancy, the development director of a small social service organization. Over a few minutes, she outlined for me the things she was called on to do in her job. Nancy has a problem that you probably have too. In fact, ...

It’s hard to raise money for endowment through a capital campaign. So when an organization comes to us and says: “We want to raise $10,000,000 in endowment through a capital campaign.” When we hear that, we know that chances are good… ...

Donor fatigue is an understandable concern. How can your campaign succeed if your donors are tired of being asked to give? The good news is people often don't behave in the way you might think -- especially when it comes to capital ...

Have trouble getting your Executive Director to make their calls, schedule appointments with major donors, and other capital campaign-related tasks? You're not alone. Executive Directors Often Mean Well, But... I recently spoke with ...