We toured the Salvation Army shelter during one of my city’s Leadership classes. Besides seeing the complex and hearing the facts, our guide shared stories[…]
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“We’re bummed. A competitor just received a million dollars from a donor with whom they’ve had no contact. We’ve been seeking a relationship with the[…]
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What do people say about your nonprofit when you’re not around? Do they think that you know where you are going and making inroads? Or[…]
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Imagine this. You receive a voicemail from a lawyer. She’s calling because her client wants to make a six-figure gift. The client is considering several[…]
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1. Who are unsolicited major gift donors and funders? They’re nonprofit investors—individuals, foundations, government agencies, and corporations, who surprise you by reaching out to[…]
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For years, I attributed mega and unsolicited major gifts to luck. I told clients, “If you build your nonprofit’s quality, eventually you receive windfall gifts.[…]
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Have you ever felt that your nonprofit income development is missing something? Maybe you’re gearing up for the year-end appeal, submitting applications, exploring earned revenue,[…]
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Be a nonprofit that attracts large, unexpected windfall and other unexpected major gifts from funders and donors. I’ve identified five qualities of nonprofits that effectively[…]
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