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Unlocking Major Gifts: The Art of Soliciting Top Donors

Unlocking Major Gifts: The Art of Soliciting Top Donors

FromAll About Capital Campaigns: Nonprofits, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Toolkit


Unlocking Major Gifts: The Art of Soliciting Top Donors

FromAll About Capital Campaigns: Nonprofits, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Toolkit

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Jan 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, hosts Andrea Kihlstedt and Amy Eisenstein dive deep into the world of soliciting major gifts, particularly focusing on the top 10 to 20 donors.
Discover the strategic complexity behind soliciting these substantial gifts and why they can make or break your campaign's success. The hosts emphasize the importance of meticulous planning and thorough research in the solicitation process.
You'll gain insights into crafting a compelling plan, understanding your donor's motivations, and assembling the right cultivation team. Learn how to initiate exploratory conversations that lead to mutual understanding and trust-building with your potential donors.
The hosts share real-life examples of how organizations navigated the solicitation process, including challenges and solutions they encountered along the way. You'll hear about the power of patience, negotiation, and adaptability in building relationships that result in successful major gifts.
If you're ready to elevate your major gift solicitation game and secure significant contributions for your campaign, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to effectively soliciting top donors for your nonprofit's success.
Released:
Jan 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

All About Capital Campaigns is your weekly source for nonprofit fundraising advice. Each week hosts Andrea Kihlstedt and Amy Eisenstein, co-founders of the Capital Campaign Toolkit (capitalcampaigntoolkit.com) and special guests, provide practical tips about raising more money for your nonprofit organization. Topics include capital campaigns, feasibility studies, working with your board, donors, major gifts, volunteers, and more. This is a great resource for nonprofit Executive Directors/CEO's, Development Directors, Board Members, or others looking to learn about nonprofit fundraising.