A Major Gift Shouldn’t Take More Than a Year to Close

A Major Gift Shouldn’t Take More Than a Year to Close

Mary Petersen
Published on: 27/04/2025

Major gift fundraising is a critical component of nonprofit sustainability and growth. But let’s address an elephant in the room: it shouldn’t take more than one year to close a major gift.

Major Gifts
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Donor Cultivation: 8 Mistakes that Seasoned Fundraisers Don't Make

Donor Cultivation: 8 Mistakes that Seasoned Fundraisers Don't Make

Mary Petersen
Published on: 23/04/2025

common mistakes that can happen during donor cultivation

Major Gifts
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Major Gift Asks: How to Turn a No into a Maybe and a Maybe into a Yes

Major Gift Asks: How to Turn a No into a Maybe and a Maybe into a Yes

Mary Petersen
Published on: 08/04/2025

All solicitors get nervous during major gift asks because it puts you in a vulnerable place. What if the prospect says no? What do I do then? Well, today, I’m going to teach you a trick that has boosted my confidence in major gift solicitations and helped me close millions.

Major Gifts
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