Creating a Year-Round Major Gift Fundraising Plan

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 03/07/2026

Major gifts are often the driving force behind successful nonprofit fundraising efforts. While annual appeals, events, and online campaigns all play important roles, major donors frequently provide the transformational support

Major Gifts
Creating a Year-Round Major Gift Fundraising Plan

The Most Common Barriers to Major Gift Success

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 03/07/2026

Major gifts have the power to transform nonprofit organizations. A single meaningful contribution can fund new programs, expand services, strengthen operations, and create opportunities that would otherwise remain out of reach.

Major Gifts
The Most Common Barriers to Major Gift Success

Coaching Nonprofit Fundraisers to Increase Major Gift Close Rates

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 03/07/2026

Major gifts are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations. While annual giving campaigns and events play important roles in fundraising, major donors often provide the transformational support that allows organizations to expand programs...

Major Gifts
Coaching Nonprofit Fundraisers to Increase Major Gift Close Rates

From First Meeting to Major Gift Commitment

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 03/07/2026

Major gifts rarely happen because of a single conversation. They are the result of a carefully managed relationship built over time through trust, meaningful engagement, and a clear understanding of a donor's motivations.

Major Gifts
From First Meeting to Major Gift Commitment