One of the stated purposes of this blog is to share the views of major gifts donors.  Why do they give?  What interests them?  What are their personal motivations?  Our goal is to convey information that will enable you and …

ean was on the founding board of a new community hospital.  He helped get the land for their campus; he supported them publicly and financially.  He was an active volunteer working hand-in-hand with staff.  After several years of productive leadership, Dean …

During a recent visit with a respected donor and active volunteer leader, I asked the simple question “Why do you do this?”  Here is what she said:  It’s very simple.  I’ve been blessed.  If I don’t give back, shame on …

Outstanding public relations efforts not only enable your organization to gain visibility and a stronger presence in the marketplace, but can also have strategic by-products that further cultivate major gifts prospects! Through excellent public relations work by the Pruehs & …

In our last post, Mike Parks, President of The Dayton Foundation, addressed the role of a mentor who possessed the ability to reach out, share his vision and listen to those people who ultimately became major gifts donors. In our …

Some 30+ years ago, I was so fortunate to have my first job out of college at the Rockford YMCA.  The leadership of the Y was outstanding and it was a wonderful opportunity for a young professional.  The Executive Director …

A successful major gifts program is a business challenge that requires strategic thinking.  The #1 issue for major gifts failure is simple — failure to design and implement a workable plan.  In future posts, we’ll discuss that plan and how much …