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A Master Gift OfficerTM focuses on skills and authentic relationship-building in fundraising, breaking away from rigid titles and boundaries. The fundraising landscape emphasizes genuine connections rather…

The advancement profession is rare because there is an advantage to being a member of the “gray-haired” workforce. This designation applies to those 55+ men…

When considering new leadership, there are many important variables to consider and prioritize, such as the nominee’s professional expertise, communication skills, financial resources, professional and personal contacts, time availability, and leadership qualities.

With Abacus™ Major Donor Ask Calculator you no longer need to shoot from the hip when deciding how much to ask a donor for a major gift.…

You have built a trusting relationship with the donor, who knows about your organization and opportunities and needs that can be addressed through philanthropy. Research…

Research has shown that the more a donor is knowledgeable about a nonprofit’s mission and programs, the more they give (Bank of America Private Bank…

That first meeting with a donor sets your course and speed for relationship building and getting to a gift conversation. The right questions must be…

It would be great if you had the staff and budget to engage and cultivate all of your donors. While you put your resources into…

Non-Profit organizations that are serious about building a sustainable and robust advancement program need to design their operation to identify, engage, cultivate, and secure gifts…

The recent GivingUSA Giving Report generated many disturbing headlines. The most significant of which is the steep decline in giving by individuals.  The reliance on…