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  • Strategies for Success

    Building Meaningful Relationships With Major Gift Donors

    October 5, 2026

    Successful major gift fundraising begins with meaningful relationships built on trust, communication and a shared commitment to the mission. Personal engagement, clear demonstrations of impact and consistent stewardship can strengthen donor relationships and inspire long-term support.

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  • Power of Philanthropy

    The Power of Philanthropy

    I was contacted over the summer by a former colleague, now the [...]

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  • Strategies for Success

    An Effective Strategic Planning Process

    An effective strategic planning process provides organizations with clarity, direction and a [...]

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  • Power of Philanthropy

    Everyone Has Something to Give

    Recently, I helped plan and host a volunteer appreciation lunch at our [...]

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  • Strategies for Success

    Put the Lead in Lead Donors

    Securing an early leadership gift is one of the more important steps [...]

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  • Power of Philanthropy

    The Stew of Stewardship

    Stewardship is like cooking the perfect stew. It takes many ingredients coming [...]

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  • Strategies for Success

    Editing for Stronger Fundraising Communications

    As fundraisers, passion is essential. With a strong desire to share your [...]

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  • Power of Philanthropy

    Mentors, Thought-partners and Sounding-boards

    On the eve of retiring for the second time, I’d thought I’d [...]

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  • Two business professionals walk together through a modern office courtyard, smiling and discussing information displayed on a tablet.

    Strategies for Success

    Making Things Move When Nothing is Moving

    Every major gift fundraiser has experienced “stuck” moments. You’ve sought meetings, reached [...]

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  • A woman and an older man sit closely together at a table, smiling warmly at the camera in a cozy indoor setting.

    Power of Philanthropy

    Who Would Fund a Boiler Room?

    I was working with a client to outline their capital campaign priorities [...]

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