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Major Gifts Ramp-Up News

January 28, 2024

Listening Your Way to a Three-Part Major Gift w Hall Powell

Listening Your Way to a Major Gift With Hall Powell contains the sage wisdom of one of our Nation’s greatest fundraisers. Hall Powell has worked for […]
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January 12, 2024
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3 Vital Steps To Successfully Making The Fundraising Ask

3 Vital Steps To Successfully Making The Fundraising Ask looks at the fundamentals of making a successful ask to people in leadership positions. 1. Making the […]
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January 10, 2024
Identifying the ideal donor

4 Proven Methods You Must Know to Qualify Donor Prospects

4 Proven Methods You Must Know to Qualify Donor Prospects looks at several simple, but effective ways to know you are on the right track with […]
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November 9, 2023
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How To Succeed At Major Gifts Fundraising

How To Succeed At Major Gifts Fundraising is Linda Lysakowski’s take on breathing fresh air into your professional life as a major gifts fundraiser. Are you in […]
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August 12, 2023
Major Gifts Donors Jim Eskin

Major Gifts Donors Are Different

Major Gifts Donors Are Different is veteran fundraiser Jim Eskin’s take on the nuances development officers encounter when ensuring major gifts donors meet their personal goals. […]
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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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