Your best prospects for major gifts support are those who already know and value your organization.  It’s often efficient, rifle-shot type relationship building with these friends that maintains their interest and generosity.  As you plan for 2012, build in the …

May you, your family and friends have a happy Thanksgiving holiday!  John Pruehs

he majority of us have learned that the most efficient time in our work is the week before we leave on vacation!  When time pressures mount, we tend to become more effective and efficient.  Thus, that’s why we have campaigns!  Campaigns are …

‘ve described a major gifts fund raising professional as an individual who combines altruism and a business spirit . . . and about the business spirit . . . You need to have goals.  The primary goal may be the number …

s simple as that sounds, it doesn’t happen nearly as much as it should!  This is not giving out consulting secrets, this is doing what we all know should be done.  If you saw our blog post of October 31st, …

“You cannot succeed by yourself.  It’s hard to find a rich hermit.”                                                                                                              ~ Jim Rohn This quote reminded me that it takes coordinated efforts by several to succeed in a major gifts campaign! I’m currently working with a small group, …