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Major Gifts Ramp-Up News

February 25, 2025
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Fundraising + Friendship + Fun

It’s been 35 years since my father passed away, but I still vividly recall how he would bring closure to discussions about how to resolve a […]
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January 1, 2025
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Major Gifts Ramp-Up The Book Says, “Fundraising Is Noble!”

Major Gifts Ramp-Up The Book Says, “Fundraising Is Noble!” is veteran fundraiser Chris Smith’s take on our industry’s newest inspiration. Here’s what Smith has to share […]
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October 20, 2024
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Joanne Oppelt Meaningfully Involves Major Donors

Joanne Oppelt Meaningfully Involves Major Donors is an article on how to engage community leaders in your efforts to raise money. It is about building a […]
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August 4, 2024

Campaign Cabinet – The Importance of Volunteers When Making The Three Part-Ask – Linda Lysakowski

Campaign Cabinet – The Importance of Volunteers When Making The Three-Part Ask is fundraising veteran Linda Lysakowski’s take on the role of FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS when raising […]
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February 9, 2024
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Major Gifts Fundraising First Line Of Defense

Major Gifts Fundraising First Line Of Defense looks at a few ways we can engage potential donors as they are first getting introduced to us. We […]
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are completed on schedule
are executed under budget
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Recent News

  • Fundraising + Friendship + Fun

    Fundraising + Friendship + Fun

    February 25, 2025
  • Major Gifts Ramp-Up The Book Says, “Fundraising Is Noble!”

    Major Gifts Ramp-Up The Book Says, “Fundraising Is Noble!”

    January 1, 2025
  • Joanne Oppelt Meaningfully Involves Major Donors

    Joanne Oppelt Meaningfully Involves Major Donors

    October 20, 2024
  • Campaign Cabinet – The Importance of Volunteers When Making The Three Part-Ask – Linda Lysakowski

    Campaign Cabinet – The Importance of Volunteers When Making The Three Part-Ask – Linda Lysakowski

    August 4, 2024
  • Major Gifts Fundraising First Line Of Defense

    Major Gifts Fundraising First Line Of Defense

    February 9, 2024

Recent Posts

  • Fundraising + Friendship + Fun

    Fundraising + Friendship + Fun

    February 25, 2025
  • Major Gifts Ramp-Up The Book Says, “Fundraising Is Noble!”

    Major Gifts Ramp-Up The Book Says, “Fundraising Is Noble!”

    January 1, 2025
  • Joanne Oppelt Meaningfully Involves Major Donors

    Joanne Oppelt Meaningfully Involves Major Donors

    October 20, 2024
  • Campaign Cabinet – The Importance of Volunteers When Making The Three Part-Ask – Linda Lysakowski

    Campaign Cabinet – The Importance of Volunteers When Making The Three Part-Ask – Linda Lysakowski

    August 4, 2024
  • Major Gifts Fundraising First Line Of Defense

    Major Gifts Fundraising First Line Of Defense

    February 9, 2024

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